Bose Acousitmass 10 Floorstanding Speakers
Bose Acousitmass 10 Floorstanding Speakers
[Mar 08, 1999]
SHARAD TYAGI
an Audio Enthusiast
Own 201 & AM5. Heard demo of AM10 recently. Like all other AM series products, the sound varies dramatically depending on positioning of not only the Bass module (or Sub as some prefer) but the cubes as well. I have found that positioning near the cieling rather than the floor gives the best sound largely because the "reflecting" sound creates a wider dimension to the room and also the sound is not obstructed by furniture / people in the room. Floor speakers can be badly muffled in a room full of people depending on where you are standing. Yes, the bass is not too deep but having changed my amp recently, I also figured that the Bose speakers' performance is highly dependent on the amp. and the same system can sound very crappy with the wrong amp. Also, the high flexibility in positioning the AM series speakers is a very serious "Product Benefit" from an aesthetic and functional point of view. |
[Feb 16, 1999]
Steve
an Audiophile
No Highs, No Lows.... MUST BE BOSE! (oh.. and the midrange is nothing to write home about either. One reviewer put it perfectly. |
[Mar 01, 1999]
Charles
an Audio Enthusiast
These speakers are not worth the money, but for those who need small, non-descript speakers with average (better than Pioneer or Technics) sound quality, these might be an option. I use them for my second surround system and they're OK, as long as I have a real system to watch/listen to for hard core movie viewing. I still recommend listening to the "better" makes to ensure these are the ones you want, such as Energy, Boston Acoustics, or Kef. I did notice one thing about the AM module -- to get the best possible bass (since most people complain about this), the AM module (subwoofer) should be placed in a corner, with the port aiming directly at the corner, so that the module bisects the 90 degree angle made by the walls. The module should be placed a couple of inches from each of the walls. This is the way they teach Bose "certfied" installers to set up the sub, and this enhances the bass output of the system quite a bit! Not quite like a real sub, but I noticed a great enhancement in low frequency response. |
[Feb 10, 1999]
GDS
I love mine |
[Feb 10, 1999]
Hogwash
an Audio Enthusiast
I would recommend listening to the Boston Acoustics Micro Reference System9000 before spending any money on Bose. Have you ever looked at the drivers in the cubes? They are apparently just identical cone speakers. Where are the tweeters? How can you get highs from such a large cone? How can you get mids from such a small cone? I am not impressed with the sound or build quality of the Bose. |
[Feb 12, 1999]
Igor Shpak
an Audio Enthusiast
It will never substitute full range speakers, but for a small room, yousimply can't beat them. They will give you everything you need for a very |
[Feb 11, 1999]
Roel de los Santos
an Audio Enthusiast
I had been in the market for a quality pair of speakers for over a month. I decided that my price point for a good pair would be $ 800 - $ 1,200. I have listened to countless speakers and have been in numerous Circuit Cities and Good Guys in the Bay Area, as well as Sears and numerous mom and pop electronics stores.. |
[Feb 11, 1999]
Tamas Prof Szekffy
an Audio Enthusiast
I must make a very big deal about the loudspakers in my (future) home cinema system. My small room will used for living (as a private room), for job and for home cinema. This situation doesn't let me to buy a real full range, full size loudspaker system. I found Bose as a good compromise: small size, a rather good sound (I like it), and relatively good price.I tested most Acoustimass system (3, 5, 7 and 10 Series I) with several kinds of music, and I found it as a good deal for a "conventional" (mean: not audiophile) listener with an interest for the most kind of music (except the deepbass-full techno and related music). Of course, most of the users will need a good subwoofer for music too. |
[Feb 11, 1999]
Mark
an Audio Enthusiast
200.00 worth of speakers for 900.00. You do the math. |
[Jan 27, 2000]
John
Audiophile
Strength:
Small
Weakness:
Small, Mo Highs, No Lows, High Distortion, Poor Quality componants, Poor build quality
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