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Bose Acoustimass 5 - Speaker System, ideal for stereo or home theater use - Black | 
 enlarge | Brand: Bose
Category: CE
List Price: $499.00
Buy New: $359.00
You Save: $140.00 (28%)
New (6) from $359.00
Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 2416
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 31.2
Dimensions (in): 4.8 x 3 x 6.3
nv: Cube speakers: 6 1/4"H x 3"W x 4"D (15.7 x 7.8 x 10.2 cm) 2 2/5 lbs. (1.09 kg)
Warranty: 5 years warranty
MPN: AM5IIIBLK
Model: AM5IIIBLK
UPC: 017817234184
EAN: 0017817234184
ASIN: B000069E1H
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Versatile bookshelf speakers for music and movies in smaller rooms | | • | Direct/Reflecting speaker technology | | • | Stereo Everywhere speaker performance |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Experience enhanced sound from Bose's most affordable, next-generation Acoustimass stereo speakers. The Acoustimass 3 system delivers bass that's the deepest and fullest yet. Two single-cube speakers--smaller than ever before--are elegantly designed to fit virtually any decor. And the module easily hides away behind furniture or off in a corner, so all the lifelike sound seems to flow from the tiny cubes. When you hear the Acoustimass 5 Series III speakers, you'll think you're listening to much larger speakers. Yet the spacious sound actually comes from two tiny cube speaker arrays and a hideaway Acoustimass bass module. The improved cube speakers offer enhanced performance, contemporary styling, and a smaller size than the Series II. And the improved module fills a room with even deeper, fuller bass. These Virtually Invisible speakers are the definitive answer to the question of how to combine spacious sound with space-saving design. Though the Virtually Invisible speaker design may seem like a disappearing act, the performance is quite noticeable. Full, resonating bass and crystal-clear highs envelop a room in beautiful stereo sound. It's all the result of years of intense research and testing. The Acoustimass 5 speakers accomplish what no conventional speakers can claim: big, lifelike sound without big, bulky speakers. Now or in the future, Acoustimass stereo speakers can be turned into a home theater set by simply adding the compatible Bose VCS-10 center-channel speaker. For full five-speaker surround sound, add the VCS-30 center-surround speaker package.
Product Description
The Acoustimass 5 speaker system delivers the ear-pleasing music of a symphonyor the dramatic effects of your favorite movie. The Acoustimass module produces low notes without audible distortion and can be hidden behind furniture. Rich, full music and movie sound appear to come from the small cube speakers, rather than the Acoustimass module, hidden out of view. Two Direct/Reflecting cube speaker arrays deliver the warmth and emotion of string and wind instruments. Those sounds are lifelike and spacious thanks to Direct/Reflecting speaker technology. With a blend of reflected and direct sound, this innovative Bose technology recreates the way sound reaches your ears during a live performance. You experience the richness of your favorite music, from almost anywhere in the room. Connect this speaker system to the rear channel outputs of your home theater equipment, and enjoy the same superb sound quality from your movies as you do from your music. You can mount the cube speaker arrays to your walls, or display them on attractive stands with our line of accessories.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 18 more reviews...
 Piece of crap July 2, 2008
Alan A. Binger (Freehold, NJ)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
I can't believe I bought this piece of crap. I thought Bose was good by their reputation. I bought this system and called a couple of friends to show it off. My friend Carl called me over and put on some music on his home built system. I was totally blown away. He put on Genesis "The Lamb" And my hair stood up. The detail, the highs the lows, he poured me a glass of single malt and it danced off the table. Like my $1,000 Bose system could do this? Not! He put on some organ music and I seriously thought the building was going to come down on us. He laughed like a mad scientist. My $1.200.00 Bose system sounds like a toy compared to this. Tinny, no midrange, deep bass or high trebles. I'm either taking it back or selling it on eBay. Carl says he will build me a decent system in his cabinet shop. Sometimes one needs a good short, sharp shock. Oh yeah, listening to Pink Floyd on Carl's system is like dropping acid and he says he can put one together for me for under $1,000.00. Everyone should have a friend Carl and everyone should avoid Bose.
 A bit under-rated (an unbiased review) May 21, 2008
P Sybe (Butler, Pennsylvania)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Pros: High and mid-range sounds from the cubes are very crisp, especially during gaming. System has a good all-round sound for the xbox 360, dvds and for music but fall short of excellent. The cubes deliver an amazing sound volume for their size and look great on the top of the piano.
Cons: Bose should make it clear that the bass module is not a powered sub-woofer. It does not deliver any where near the lows of a powered sub. This did not matter to me because I planned to add a sub anyway. Bass module is not all that easy to hide.
Other Thoughts: I've read many negative reviews about these (positive as well). I would rate them an 8.5 to 9 on a scale of 10. I played with these quite a while during set-up. Wiring, placement and amp quality are huge variables with this system. If the buyer expects subwoofer lows from the bass module, it won't happen. The bass module is not easily driven, a weak, low current amp won't adequately drive it. I replaced inferior speaker wire with high quality Monster Cable and it made a significant improvement. Lastly, the bass module provides PLENTY of (non-sub) bass when wired and placed correctly.
Consumer Reports Correction May 14, 2008
Kenneth S. Wiggins
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Another reviewer said: "Consumer Reports who compared Bose with other products that it sued (and lost)"
Bose won... the ruling said: "The District Court found that Consumer Reports "had published the false statement with knowledge that it was false or with reckless disregard...". The ruling was later overturned only because the higher court did not find "actual malice". [In short the courts agree with Bose but didn't award any money because there was no proof that Consumer Reports did the report to be mean.]
Reviewers don't like to be sued. Every since the law suit, reviewer tend to be bias against Bose.
With that said... Bose aren't worth the retail price but are great speakers when you can get them on sale.
I think I know why opinions differ on these speakers March 22, 2008
Kevin L. Devereaux (Snellville, GA USA)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I was having issues myself with sound quality with these speakers until I went to Bose.com and read the user guide. These speakers are meant to produce sound both directly and reflectively. If you have all of the elements pointing forward with no surfaces to bounce off of the experience is not satisfying. You need to tuck the sub away in a corner (to reflect off the walls) and the smaller speakers I find work great with one element pointing directly and the other pointing at a wall (each speaker has 2 elements). The sound with the reflection is much richer and satisfying than when everything's pointed directly at you.
 Go with a powered sub... March 6, 2008
Bobo
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Nice mid range and highs however I quickly found that I will need an "extra" amp to power this sub to levels that seems decent
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