What is the difference between this system and the Bose lifestyle T20?
2012136
V25 has FM , Ipod /Iphone dock the elder model and also better Remote . So worth it!
2012137
First, the T20 has no FM radio. Also the speakers are diiferent. T20 has only a cube to each speaker. Read more on the site.
2012138
http://www.4electronicwarehouse.com/blog/faq-about-bose%C2%AE-lifestyle%C2%AE-t20-v25-v35-systems.html
2012139
Really not a whole lot of difference between systems. You should check their site for more answers. Some are more speakers, so more blitz. Some can have wireless systems added to it. Best to read up at the site.
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I have bought both the Jawbone Jambox and the Bose Soundlink for my daughter's birthday tomorrow. She will be 33, so I want a gift befitting of her age and social scene. I like the Jawbone because it is very small and easy to put in her purse but I like the Bose because of the reputation of Bose products. The Jawbone was about $80 less then the Bose. I have been reading reviews and there seems to be similar problems with the blue tooth aspect of both products. But I get the feeling the sound quality is close even with the Bose being much bigger. I see in your comment that the Jawbone can also act like an external speaker and mic which is good for as you say for conference calls etc. I don't see that anyone has responded about the Bose. I think based on the reviews it might be pretty even between both products and in that case I want the smaller unit with the big sounds. I wish I could play them both side by side, but if I open the packaging it will negate taking one of them back. Also Bose never gives you any specification to compare with other products on sound quality because they always say it is in the design not just the specs but it is hard to compare without specs.
2078728
Keep in mind you are comparing a $200 speaker to a $60 speaker, but given that I think the Amazon speaker holds its own. I wouldn't pay the premium for the Bose. Unless you just hate your money.
1609144
I have a Bose 5.1 system, and the Monoprice sounds just as good. I paid 100.00 for the Monoprice a few years ago.
464399
I bought the Sony headset because I was disappointed with the Bose system that I had for years. The Sony is much quieter, more comfortable, and seems to have a much longer battery life, so I'm very pleased with it. The improvements are due to a much more modern technology, and it's really effective.
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Though you have likely made your decision, I upgraded from a 3602 (a model that's superior to the 3080 on paper) and could tell the difference with the 3908. It was night and day. I would even wager that this system is superior to a more expensive setup, like a Bose Companion 3 (from what I've heard in person) for instance. Though some would tell you Bose is overpriced/average quality, it's one of the few premium sets I have listened to.
1419400
Unfortunately I don't know anything about the Bose. The NAD HP50 is not noise canceling. Their isolation is desent in a room with other noises.
2028888
You cannot compare this to the Bose. If you want to spend $200-300 buy the Bose, Beats Pill, or the new Soul one. This thing is worth $35 bucks, and the sound quality is good for what IT is worth. But there is no comparison to the Bose.
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I cannot answer it exactly but I did sell it and got the compact Bose L1 which has way more power and 1/4 the weight. The only difficulty with it was the limited inputs so rather than going with the T1 tone match I purchased a Zed 10fx. The sound is spectacular and I get complimented often. Bose also eliminates the need for monitors. Another problem with the 900 is the clips that hold it all in place. I did a write up on them. The company did send me replacements that were actually better quality but the problem is it requires a lot of disassembly to replace them. There were more cons than pros hence my change. Hope that helped. I cannot answer it exactly but I did sell it and got the compact Bose L1 which has way more power and 1/4 the weight. The only difficulty with it was the limited inputs so rather than going with the T1 tone match I purchased a Zed 10fx. The sound is spectacular and I get complimented often. Bose also eliminates the need for monitors. Another problem with the 900 is the clips that hold it all in place. I did a write up on them. The company did send me replacements that were actually better quality but the problem is it requires a lot of disassembly to replace them. There were more cons than... » Read More I cannot answer it exactly but I did sell it and got the compact Bose L1 which has way more power and 1/4 the weight. The only difficulty with it was the limited inputs so rather than going with the T1 tone match I purchased a Zed 10fx. The sound is spectacular and I get complimented often. Bose also eliminates the need for monitors. Another problem with the 900 is the clips that hold it all in place. I did a write up on them. The company did send me replacements that were actually better quality but the problem is it requires a lot of disassembly to replace them. There were more cons than pros hence my change. Hope that helped. « Show Less
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Two reasons; One, the RS-180 has ALC instead of "Surround". ALC is Auto Level Control. It makes quiet things louder and loud things quieter to even out the volume. Very nice when you have a hearing problem or you want to keep the volume at a minimum for whatever reason. Such as sensitive ears or wearing these headphone in bed next to a sleeping person. Two the 170's don't really have surround. They imitate surround sound by delaying certain sound frequencies and other subtle adjustments. It's called Psychoacoustics, look it up on wikipedia for a good explanation. It's the same thing the Bose Wave Radio does, listen to one next time you're strolling through target. It's a very different sound. Some people, like me, intensely dislike the manipulated sound that comes from psychoacoustics. So the 170s aren't a good fit for people like me. On the other hand lots of people (most?) really love that sound. There is nothing wrong with psychoacoustics, it's a great thing and for most people it's very enjoyable.
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Best to go to a Bose store and test both units side-by-side. Bring a CD or DVD that offers excellent sound to compare. On the CD side I usually play a smooth jazz disc which really highlights the mids and highs and play at low volume which really tells the story. On the DVD I play an action flick with considerable surround sound audio so you can see how they compare to a 5.1 system. I think you will find the GS system is worth the extra coin as the mids and highs are very clear while they seem muffled on the regular series II system. Yes both systems seem a bit pricey but unless you really want an exceptional 5.1 or 7.1 audio experience the Bose will provide excellent sound.
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I prefer the Fishman. I tested both side by side and the Fishman sounded natural and clear to me. The Bose seemed less clear and processed. However, I've heard from others who prefer the Bose sound. It's mostly subjective.
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I read somewhere that it was 120-150. I don't think Bose really focused on the "power rating" they were more about the quality of sound!
1870130
I am sorry that I can not help you further, as I am not fiamiliar with your Bose system.. I purchased these for my lifestyle V20. They did work for that. In the case of my unit, all speakers plugged into the base. If this is your case, they should work.
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While I hesitate to give answers on these types of questions because there are some serious audio snobs out there but here we go... I have the entire set (center and rear surrounds as well as fronts) and I love them. They are crisp and clear. A good friend has the Bose speakers and we both prefer the sound of my system. That said, the rooms are different and speaker wire and receiver... are all different. I assume you're pairing them with a sub because they lack deep punch on their own. Long story short - I love mine. I compared them at electronics stores as well to Polk and Bose - and they sounded better to me, as well as the sales guys there. Hope it helps. While I hesitate to give answers on these types of questions because there are some serious audio snobs out there but here we go... I have the entire set (center and rear surrounds as well as fronts) and I love them. They are crisp and clear. A good friend has the Bose speakers and we both prefer the sound of my system. That said, the rooms are different and speaker wire and receiver... are all different. I assume you're pairing them with a sub because they lack deep punch on their own. Long story short - I love mine. I compared them at electronics stores as well to Polk and Bose -... » Read More While I hesitate to give answers on these types of questions because there are some serious audio snobs out there but here we go... I have the entire set (center and rear surrounds as well as fronts) and I love them. They are crisp and clear. A good friend has the Bose speakers and we both prefer the sound of my system. That said, the rooms are different and speaker wire and receiver... are all different. I assume you're pairing them with a sub because they lack deep punch on their own. Long story short - I love mine. I compared them at electronics stores as well to Polk and Bose - and they sounded better to me, as well as the sales guys there. Hope it helps. « Show Less
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the sound quality is low and the battery life is 1 -2 days at the most... i would have gone with the BOSE.
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I love Bose. I would say Electrohome is not quite the same quality as Bose, but you're also paying less than half the price for it.