Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #7852 in Speakers
- Color: Black
- Brand: Bose
- Model: 318043-1100
- Dimensions: 19.00" h x
13.00" w x
21.00" l,
57.37 pounds
Features
- 5-speaker surround sound system for movies and gaming
- Guided setup and simplified use with easy-to-follow onscreen messages
- HD connectivity for up to 6 sources, video upscaling to 1080p
- Includes Direct/Reflecting® speakers
- 3D compatibility ensures you'll see content as intended with 3D TVs, Blu-ray Disc players, gaming consoles and other 3D sources.
Bose® Lifestyle® T20 home theater system--Black
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful.
By RAKRI
We have been using 2.1 sound system for our HDTV for a while. Recently, decided to upgrade to a 5.1 system; shopped for HTIBs in local stores and online. Checked and experienced the various models of BOSE surround systems both the 2.1s and 5.1s.Decided to go with this LIFESTYLE BOSE T20 system(instead of the V25, V35,etc. models) for the following reasons:-No need for AM/FM tuner-No need for ipod/iphone dock-No need for a high end remote with LCD screen on it-No need for DVD player/cd player/Bluray player.(already own a bluray player)For our requirements, T20 was sufficient (TV and Movie watching)Unboxing was a breeze. Boxes were numbered so they can be opened one by one. No complaints for the install-quick setup-running the wires was the most time consuming.The systems directs you to integrate all the sources through onscreen instructions. Remote is a little bit heavy. I connected the optical cable into the wrong socket and it asked me to check it, It was my fault as I didnt look at the back connection panel carefully (I was more excited to get it connected and enjoy the surround sound).But once all the wires were nicely tucked in and the connections paired correctly, I fired it up with a DVD to check the sound.I skipped the ADAPTiQ audio calibration system at first.....The sound was great but to me it didnt feel like "the sound fill the whole room" effect.Then I decided to configure the ADAPTiQ audio calibration system which lets you chose 5 regions in the room and calibrates and adjusts the sound accordingly. This is also an on screen step by step system guided process.After the whole setup was over, I played the DVD again and the sound quality went from "GREAT" to "super AMAZING". The whole room was full of premium sound. Really satisfied with the product-Sound Quality and all its features. Watching TV and DVD/Bluray Movies has been a wonderful experience with this system.5 Stars.......-------Update continued August 29,2011I had to add the following settings feature for the T20 system:The system (through the Remote) allows you to configure the sound from the source (TV,DVDplayer,Bluray player, etc.)as following1.Original ...........Plays stereo audio when stereo audio is received from the source/2.Recommended ...... Plays 5-channel audio WHETHER OR NOT 2- or 5-channel audio is received from the source/3.Alternative ........Plays 5-channel audio when either stereo or 5-channel audio is received from the source/4.Enhanced Mono ..... Plays simulated surround sound when monaural audio is received from the source.(From Bose Manual)This is a really nice feature because if the input source doesnot have a multichannel audio, using the 2 or 3 setting from the above list would make the audio sound like multi channel (I found it really useful for TV watching or for the DVDs that didnot have multi-channel audio). So far watched many DVD and Bluray movies with this system ( for instance Inception, Clash of Titans, Independence day, The Priest, etc.)..... truly a wonderful experience......STILL 5 STARS.
22 of 25 people found the following review helpful.
By Fitzroy
I can't say enough good things about this product, awesome is not even close enough! Please be prepared to dedicate some time and patience in setting up this system, once it's done right you will be satisfied for as long as you own the system. The remote controller can also be programmed to control most of you other electronic devices in the same room, and so limiting the amount of controllers you have sitting on your table. I must take this opportunity to compliment Bose for manufacturing such amazing products, hat's off, would highly reccommend buying this product!!!!!
31 of 40 people found the following review helpful.
By Owen
The system is all you'd expect from Bose, so I won't repeat all the accolades here. The elegant on-screen interface is terrific as it recognizes every media form out there from Wii to AppleTv, Blu-Ray to VCR. BUT it does not recognize . . . an iPod? In order to listen to your iPod through the system, you're required to open the front panel of the Bose control console and plug in red/white RCA jacks from your iPod in order to "fool" the system in to playing your music. Even a Bose iPod dock that plugs right in to a mere Wave Radio won't work here. No, if you want a Bose Home Theater system that recognizes your MP3 player, you'll just have to cough up an extra $500 to $1200 for a V25 or V35 system. It is a bit frustrating to plug in your AppleTV and have the system read "AppleTV" only to then plug in your (esoteric, I guess) iPod and your $2000 sound system doesn't respond. Ugh.
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