Bose vs. Sonos

[TwoForFlinching]

I've been super satisfied with my Bose Acoustimass systems. Had the 3, 5, and 7. My living room isn't acoustically isolated or purpose built, but the sound is full and incredible. The Polk in ceiling system my parents have is also pretty incredible. I've also got a Samsung Sam's Club soundbar and woofer as a gift, it also sounds really good.

You can throw money at it, but unless you're building the theater... floating walls, floor, rubber isolated ceiling, just about any amplified sound will fill your space.

 

[soonerwings]

After reading yall’s input as well as some online reviews, I went and listened to a few systems today. I’m quite impressed with Klipsch, Samsung, and Polk’s ability to produce amazing sound at reasonable price points. I think for now I’m going to stick to just a sound bar/sub configuration.

I’m paying for a lot of expenses out of pocket (long gravel driveway, new fridge, water softener, etc) out of pocket as well as paying off a vehicle 4 years early so I don’t want to be too frivolous.


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[Dumpstick]

You can throw money at it, but unless you're building the theater... floating walls, floor, rubber isolated ceiling, just about any amplified sound will fill your space.

I agree. In my youth, I spent far too much time with my head IN the speaker at dances and bars.
Then, my time as scooter trash, on straight-piped Harley's,
Then my time in that era shooting with no ear protection.....

I'm betting I can't discern nuances in different brands.

 

[CharlieWH2O]

All highs, no lows, must be Bose. That being said I have a 3-2-1 system that is about 10 years old and it suits my purposes. I would look at Klipsch if I were updating or Sonos.

 

[dlbleak]

This was my college buddy’s speakers
https://www.klipsch.com/products/klipschorn-floorstanding-speaker
I had a couple of 15 inch cerwin vegas. We could make the popcorn ceiling come down like snow.

 

[crrcboatz]

Boston Acustics is my favorite stuff. Been around a very long time!

 

[crrcboatz]

Also Jamo. They are a newer brand but highly highly rated buty die hard audio buffs!

 

[druryj]

I can't hear well enough to have an opinion. My right ear is shot, my left isn't much better. Too much time riding on loud-as-hell helicopters and shooting without ear protection in my Marine Corps days. I'd just get something big and cheap so it at least looked good. This whole taking care of your hearing is yet another thing I wish I'd done differently in my rash youth.

 

[bigfug]

Also Jamo. They are a newer brand but highly highly rated buty die hard audio buffs!

Jamo has been around as long as any of them. Circuit City and Ultimate Electronics both carried them. From 1966-2005 they were under the same ownership, but in 2005 Klipsch bought the Jamo brand, and then a few other companies from API, Athena Speakers which where great, especially for the price, Mirage and Energy, both considered high end.

 

[crrcboatz]

Jamo has been around as long as any of them. Circuit City and Ultimate Electronics both carried them. From 1966-2005 they were under the same ownership, but in 2005 Klipsch bought the Jamo brand, and then a few other companies from API, Athena Speakers which where great, especially for the price, Mirage and Energy, both considered high end.

Great to know! That said you can buy Jamo today. They are a swedish company now!