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Bose Lifestyle 38IVB Theater System

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Philips HTS5506/F7 Theater System

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Product Description
Innovative system design Every element is engineered to work in harmony with the others for efficient, quality performance. uMusic(R) intelligent playback system Stores the content of... More
Innovative system design Every element is engineered to work in harmony with the others for efficient, quality performance. uMusic(R) intelligent playback system Stores the content of hundreds of CDs on your Lifestyle(R) system, then learns your musical preferences as you listen and automatically selects songs you most likely want to hear. ADAPTiQ(R) audio calibration system Adjusts sound for your room s unique acoustics, speaker placement and listening locations so your Lifestyle(R) system can deliver a quality Bose(R) performance. Bose(R) link Allows you to easily enjoy more music in more places around your home - including outdoors. Proprietary Videostage(R) 5 decoding post-processing circuitry Combined with digital 5.1 decoding and DTS(R), help deliver a high-quality, fivechannel surround sound experience from practically any source - DVDs, videocassettes, stereo CDs, even older mono TV shows and movies. Less
Enjoy your favorite movies in stunning high-definition with this home theater system that features a Blu-ray Disc player for optimal entertainment. The subwoofer and satellite speakers let... More
Enjoy your favorite movies in stunning high-definition with this home theater system that features a Blu-ray Disc player for optimal entertainment. The subwoofer and satellite speakers let you create a high-quality audio setup in your home theater area. Internet Connectable Get access to great Instant Content on this Home Theater System. Connect to the Internet and you will have instant access to stream movies, listen to music and a wide variety of content through your HDTV. Learn more about Internet Connectable products. Less
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Key Features   
Front Speaker - 1 Way
Main Speakers Power Output   - 1000 Watts
Included Components   Receiver • DVD Player DVD Player
Number Of Speakers 5 Speakers and Subwoofer -
TV Resolutions 1080p (1125p) 720p (750p) • 1080i (1125i) • 1080p (1125p)
Audio   
Surround Sound   Dolby Digital® • DTS® Dolby Pro Logic II • Dolby TrueHD • DTS-HD • Dolby Digital Plus (DD+)
DVD   
Number of Discs   1 1
Front Panel - USB 1.1
Progressive Scan   - With Progressive Scan
Outputs - Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1
Built-in Tuner   NTSC NTSC
Playback Features   
Remote Control   - Learning
Playable Disk Types - DVD-R • DVD-RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW
Playable File Formats - MPEG2 • MPEG1 • WMV
Receiver   
Surround Analog Inputs 5.1 Channels x 1 -
Tuner   
Tuner Presets 50 -
Built-in Radio Tuner   AM • FM FM
Miscellaneous   
UPC 017817394345 609585210561
Product ID 54313411 119542734
Product MPN   
MPN Lifestyle 38 HTS5506F7
 
Consumer Reviews
Bose 38
Bose Lifestyle 38IVB Theater System
From $2,999.99
Philips HTS5506 F7
Philips HTS5506/F7 Theater System
From $299.99

Product Review Summary

3.4
Based on 9 user reviews
56% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Good Sound (5)
  • Stylish (3)
  • Simple Setup (2)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Versatile (2)
  • Rich Features (1)
  • Good Value (1)
Cons
  • Poorly Built (2)
  • Lack of Features (2)
  • Heavy (1)
  • Lack of Inputs (1)
Good For
  • Movies (5)
  • Small Rooms (4)
  • Living Room (2)
  • Large Rooms (1)
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Consumer Reviews

6

Great System

byreflexsilver Oct 25, 2005
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Outstanding Sound, Progressive Scan, IR Remote, Slick Design, uMusic, Small Speakers,...
Cons Hard Drive Glitches, Lack of Mid-range Sound, Can't Play Dual-Disc Audio Cds
Recommended it? No

I have had this system for about 7 months now, so hopefully I have experienced all I can and offer you my full personal opinion about the Bose Lifestyle 38.

As a result, I am quite satisfied with the system overall. Too bad it isn't close to perfect, considering the amount of investment... Read full review »

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Lifestyle Bose 38

bydrgeri Apr 11, 2006
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros The versatility of the system is the biggest asset. The technical support is outstanding.
Cons The biggest downfall has been the inability to load MP3 tracks. I HATE THIS!
Recommended it? Yes

We work from home and were listening to music through our NuTone intercom system. Although we could connect CD players and MP3 players to the NuTone system, it was only a monotone unit. After meeting with several vendors about the retrofit of a whole house stereo system, we elected to purchase the... Read full review »

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