Bose 3·2·1 GS II Theater System

Pros: Bose, simplicity, customer support
Cons: Bose, not true 5.1, EXPENSIVE - there are less costly systems

The Bose 3-2-1 GS Series II is a simple to set up and use, everything in one box, home theater system. The GS Series II improved upon earlier systems with the increased power and additional capabilities that customers have asked for. Expensive, but ...

Pros: Requires little space and easy to setup.  MP3 playback.
Cons: No HDMI in GS II or headphone port.

The Bose GS II 321 has surpassed all my expectations with two years of constant and trouble free service.  My neighbors and friends have never asked where the rich sound that powers my football game parties comes from.  DVD's and CD's, in good ...

Pros: Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use...
Cons: Price, Compressed Sound, Bass Doesn't Quite Hit The Spot, It's Bose

The Bose 3-2-1 is an interesting concept that Bose came out with. Getting 5.1 sound from a 2.1 system. 5.1 means five speakers and subwoofer. 2.1 means two speakers and a subwoofer. The Bose 3-2-1 uses two speakers and a subwoofer. It...

Pros: Simple setup, quality, sound, ease-of-use
Cons: No universal remote, lack of component video output, not well-suited for large rooms

We bought the 3-2-1 home entertainment system for use in our bedroom. It is an ideal application for this product. While we liked the idea of having a surround sound system in our bedroom, we weren’t all that crazy about having to mount rear...

Pros: Awesome sound, simple set-up, disc diversity, BOSE.
Cons: Price, lacking TV-tuner, non-expandable.

Update: The Bose is fairing well, there is a new TV for it to work with. I find it frustrating that Bose remotes aren't compatible with domestic brands, or any brand for that matter. That would save the remote clutter on ye old coffee table.
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Pros: Home theatre sound in a such a small unit. Impressive!
Cons: Music quality is decent at best, limited expandability, no HDMI output/upconversion.

Very nice system for home theatre IF you want a small system and music quality is secondary to home theatre quality. We bought both this system and the Denon S-301. The Denon S-301 was better musically, had better features, and had a decent ...

Pros: Unobtrusive, easy set-up, amazing sound from two small speakers, excellent stereo when placed properly.
Cons: Expensive, no HDMI, cheesy DVD player, doesn't really live up to simulated surround sound hype.

Update (12/19/06) I'm happy to report that after continuing to play around with speaker placement and making a couple of other changes, I am getting better performance from this system than I originally reported (see below). (1) I've found that it ...

Pros: EASY setup;plays mp3's;great sound;simple remote;good bang for the buck
Cons: S-video cable sold seperately:no TV Tuner

I bought this system from the online military exchange (store) for $799. If you are active duty military or reserve/guard you should try there first. I got it for $100 cheaper than other commercial establishments. Let me first say that I am not a huge...

Pros: Easy set up, design, sound.
Cons: Wires, sound, technicalities.

Bought (and we pay it quite a lot more here in Italy) and brought home. Opened the box and, well, we've been surprised by the all round quality of the package itself, being used to the asian market leaflets and no gadgets policy. But ok, we've bought a...

Pros: Compact. Hides very well. good sound quality
Cons: Surround sound could be better. Software glitches, cumbersome remote

My wife and I live in an old home, that we have decorated in antiques and vintage furniture. We had ...

Pros: Picture & Sound Quality, MP3 Compatibility, Easy-Setup & User-Friendly
Cons: Doesn't Play ALL MP3 Data, Unable To Include More Speakers, Lack Of DVD Functions

Ok......I have owned this system for about 3 months and is still AMAZED with how the sound quality is within this 3-2-1 unit. I personally cannot get enough of listening to the Bose 3-2-1 system. But on with the review, first of all, make sure you follow...

Pros: Great sound, easy set-up, great build quality, looks really nice in the cabinet
Cons: No HDMI, no video up-convert, average at best DVD player (plastic laser not metal

First off, if you are looking for a solution for a room to either enhance the t.v.'s poor internal speakers (which I was) or you don't want to run rear speaker wires to the back of the room, this system is a great fit. However, if you are looking for ...

Pros: Looks good, sounds good, compact.
Cons: Occasionally have to reboot system, not true surround sound.

I had long been wanting to install a decent sound system to go with our TV, but did not want to go for a full 5.1 channel system for all the usual reasons (room too small, wiring too cumbersome, kit not compatible with small children).

After...

Pros: Excellent sound for a small package. Easy to use.
Cons: Limited functionality. Glitchy. No headphone jack.

This system sounded fantastic in the showroom. In fact, the demo system sounded so good, I bought on impulse, without first doing my normal research. The fact that I wouldn't have to run wires for the extra speakers was the icing on the cake.

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Pros: easy set up, bose quality, great value
Cons: non-expandable, may not be loud enough for some folks

I bought this system after researching other comparable home theater systems. I thought it was a good fit considering it would be my starter system, and it has been. Very good value for the money. Easy to set up, instructions are very clear. Bose quality...