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Reviewed by:
jim
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
October 15, 2006

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

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1.89 of 5, 18.00 votes

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Review 1 of 4

Price Paid:  $0.00 from 0

Summary:
get your prices straight please one place says $268 but when and if i order it is $298 DISTURBING TO ME


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Reviewed by:

AudioSchmoe

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Review Date
April 15, 2004

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

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3.86 of 5, 28.00 votes

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Review 2 of 4

Price Paid:  $378.00

Summary:
When I first heard them in the store, they didn't sound well due to poor displaying, but I figured since the hole required to mount them was much smaller then the other brands, I could always exchange them and make the whole bigger for others if I needed to. But I was quite impressed with the sound once I installed them at home, 500% better then at the storefront. The bass was rich, and the highs were undistorted. Of course the bass isn't as boomy as the other brands, but I noticed that the other brands distorted heavily when turned at high volumes due to the bass, so most likely I would have to have the bass turned all the way down with some of the other brands.

Strengths:
Very small hole required. Came with circle and square grills.

Weaknesses:
Not a lot of bass but the quality and no distortion made up for it.

Similar Products Used:
I auditioned Polk, JBL and Hometech inwalls.


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Reviewed by:

dagger4

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Review Date
March 2, 2004

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

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3.86 of 5, 7.00 votes

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Review 3 of 4

Price Paid:  $349.00 from audiovideoshopper

Summary:
Typical Bose speaker. Excellent sound (to include bass) despite the incredibly compact dimensions. Almost didin't check them out based on the only two online reviews I could find, but am glad I did. Many listeners equate overpowering bass with the quality of the sound. If you belong to that crowd look elsewhere. These speakers were used in my basement finising project, and I utilized the rough-in kit. It would definitly be a job to install these in existing construction. The installation manual gives detailed instructions on how to cut thru walls and ceilings which should allow a knowlegeable do it yourselfer to handle it.

Strengths:
Size Sound Ease of installation (with rough in kit)

Weaknesses:
None found


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Reviewed by:
David Flagel
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Review Date
December 20, 2003

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

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Used product for
Less than 1 month

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3.53 of 5, 45.00 votes

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Review 4 of 4

Price Paid:  $350.00 from bose.com

Summary:
Other review is absolutely right. I got shafted! These speakers may be wonderful with a subwoofer, which I now have to purchase, but otherwise there is absolutely no bass. Awful, Awful purchase.

Strengths:
Fits well in wall, easy to install.

Weaknesses:
No bass whatsoever


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