Better sound than you'll ever get from your TV but pricey
I'm going to review this product through the lens of its intended use: a space saving speaker. I say that because it's not meant to deliver audiophile sound, but provide better sound than you'll get from your TV speakers without taking up much space (and I say that as someone who owns a 5.1 surround sound system with floor standing speakers).
Size: Assuming that your TV is elevated about an inch or so by its stand and that the rim around the screen is also an inch or two, The mono speaker is short enough that if placed in front of your TV it should not block the screen. But you should still measure everything before buying.
Sound: Not surprisingly it's a big step up from the speakers on your TV. I tested it on a mix of TV shows with lots of dialogue, music competition shows, and movies. Sound was warm and crisp, with good bass response from the woofer. Simply put, it's results in a much more pleasurable viewing experience than you'll ever get with TV...
Excellent System For Audiophiles; Others May Be Satisfied With Systems That Are 1/3 The Price
Let’s get the negative point out before we go anywhere else with this review, the Bose Cinemate 15 is expensive. There I said it. $600 is a lot of money to spend on a soundbar with a subwoofer. If you are not an audiophile and are not overly picky with your sound then you can get a lot more features, functions, and similar sound from a system that costs 1/3 the price of this system. Now if you are picky about your sound and crave the best home theater experience in the smallest possible package then this is well worth every penny. The audio reproduction is incredible and the bass is something you can feel not just hear. The setup is incredibly simple and while the subwoofer is very large, the soundbar is small enough to not detract from your living room. The small soundbar is able to project sound in multiple directions so every seat in your living room has a great auditory experience. If you are an audiophile, the Bose Cinemate 15 Home Theater System is simply amazing...
Bose CineMate 10
http://www.samsclub.com/sams/bose-cinemate-10/prod15360336.ip
The link above is to the item I purchased. The owner's manual for the Bose 15 is the same manual for the Bose 10, which is the one I purchased. The differences are as follows: I didn't get a super fancy remote, and my soundbar is covered with fabric as opposed to a metal grate.
I LOVE THIS SET!
http://www.amazon.com/Sharp-LC52LE835U-Quattron-52-inch-LED-LCD/dp/B004NP3D4S/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1414246229&sr=8-3&keywords=aquos+2011+52%22+tv
The link above is to the TV I own. Installation took less than 15 minutes and that includes removing the item from the box, which was the hardest part. The instruction manual provides very easy to follow instructions (a must for me) and includes all the necessary cables for installation. I am not a sound Nazi - I probably could have been satisfied with a lesser system, but this one was at Sam's Club for $499 and it was my birthday, so I...
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