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Two Questions...

I have my mind set on the Bose Acoustimass 16 Home Entertainment Speaker System...
http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_PRODUCT_PAGE_EVENT&product=am16_surround_index
...the "flagship 6.1-channel speaker system" from Bose.

First question, are these worth the price tag? Is there anything else that compares to these speakers? Am I just paying for the name? Are these the best currently in the market? Give me the run down.

Second question, will the Denon AVR-486S: 7.1 CH Home Theater Receiver be good enough to take full advantage of the Bose speaker system?
http://www.usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/2120.asp
The speakers are compatible with A/V receivers and amplifiers rated from 10-200 watts per channel, rated from 4 to 8 ohms. The Denon puts out 75 watts per channel.
none4ac6
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
Oh boy! You asked for it.

Bose says that this system "Effortlessly blends with your décor". This is quite accurate, and if this is very important to you then you will be happy with the Bose system.
klipschfan
176 posts
 
Twice as nice at half the price!
http://www.klipsch.com/product/product.aspx?cid=42
jamesw20
269 posts
 
none my friend, mentioning BOSE in here will get you hung! LOL. Seriously, I started my audio quest the same way. Good luck and don't buy the bose.
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bearotti
160 posts
 
Methinks you are right...
brianhalln9bf0
1 posts
 
I was considering bose and decided to get a 7.1 JBL Northridge set up. E80 front E35 center E250 sub and e10 surrounds. Sounds awesome for HT. Unless your useing your system for critical listening, most systems in this forum are not worth spending the extra money on for just watching movies.
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