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Bose CineMate™ digital home theater speaker system, Graphite Gray | 
 enlarge | Brand: Bose
Category: CE
List Price: $499.00
Buy Used: $450.00
You Save: $49.00 (10%)
New (11) from $475.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  42 reviews
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 40
Dimensions (in): 20 x 22 x 11
nv:Speaker Type: Home Audio
Speaker Setup: 3 - speakers
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty
MPN: Cinemate
Model: Digital Home Theater Speaker System
UPC: 017817372336
EAN: 0017817372336
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Exciting home theater sound with no center or rear speakersand no wiring to the back of your room | | • | Two compact Articulated Array speakers produce a wide soundstage and cinematic effects | | • | Hideaway Acoustimass module houses systems amplification and adds impact to movies and music | | • | Universal infrared remote lets you control the CineMate system and most devices attached to your TV | | • | System setup reduced to a few quick connections, with intuitive one-way connectors |
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Product Description
If youre just listening to sound through a TV, then youre not getting the full experience. But add the high-performance audio of the CineMate™ speaker system and youll complete the picture with ease. Our proprietary Articulated Array speaker design combines with TrueSpace™ digital processing circuitry to produce cinematic sweep from just two front speakers. Youll also enjoy a strong center image that locks dialogue on screen with no center channel speaker to cramp your TVs style. The Acoustimass module answers the call for emphatic low notes that grab your attention. It delivers dramatic effects without audible distortion, so you can hide it almost anywhere in the room. The module also houses the amplification for the system. And all the sound seems to come from the small speakers. The CineMate speaker system offers simplified setup that can be completed in no time at all. There are just four quick connections to make, with intuitive one-way connectors eliminating the guesswork required of more complex home theater systems. A slim universal remote control operates your system and most devices attached to your TV. And,in keeping with the spirit of simplicity, proprietary Videostage 5 decoding circuitry automatically generates as many as six independent channels of audio from non-5.1 sources. So even your VHS classics can deliver the modern presentation you expect from your new video components. The CineMate speaker system. It can make you think about home theater in a whole new way. And youll never look at your TV the same way again.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 37 more reviews...
 Only for small rooms and small television sets October 22, 2005
83 out of 95 found this review helpful
My wife and I have been wanting to get a home theatere speaker system for some time. We wanted something that would enhance our movies without taking up a lot of space. I did a little research and came up with the cinemate system. Today the wife and I were walking through Target and heard this system on display, we checked it out turned it all the way up even though we were a little embarrassed from all the attention the system impressed us. So we plopped down our 500 and off we went to play with our new toy.
The set-up was a breeze the DVD isn't necessary because the system is so simple but it has some nice demo's on it that are worth checking out.
The system screams quality from the thick wires with custom jacks to the stylish refined but simple remote.
After setting everything up we got ready to be blown away!!!
The first demo went off and it just didnt seem to have much bass, so I tried another and another. I quickly realized the sound was lacking bass as well as any fullness, the accoustamass module seemed to be over powered by the front speakers I had to get right up on it to make sure it was even on.
Here is the kicker, I turned off the bose speakers and turned my TV speakers back on. To my surprise the speakers that I'd been listening to for the last 2 years sounded pretty good, in fact they sounded better than the BOSE system.
The fact is that my TV (60 inch Philips) had much more bass and fuller sound than the BOSE System, while the BOSE did seem be a little clearer it just didnt compare to my regular old TV speakers. I tried all the settings, clicked back and forth about 50 times in multiple scenarios between the BOSE and TV speakers and came to the conclusion that My television produced sound that was right on par with the BOSE and bass that was at least twice as good.
PROS: Neat and tidy wiring
OK sound
Easy setup
CONS: OK sound
Not for larger sets
This home speaker system is not for big screens chances are the speakers inside your set will be better, if you have a small TV and want better sound go for it otherwise look elswhere.
 Excellent Sound, Easy Set-up (sort of) April 14, 2006
63 out of 64 found this review helpful
I am very pleased with the sound quality of the Bose Cinemate 2.1 system. The key to gettting the best sound quality is to follow the instructions and disable you TV's speakers, and set the audio output to 'fixed.' Prior to doing that the bass seemed very low. As soon as I made that change, WOW! what a system. I suspect others who have given the system a low rating may have not had the system set up properly. While you can set it up easily with just a few connections, it it important to adjust your TV's audio to ensure you are hearing that unparalled Bose sound.
Better Than Your TV's Speakers June 17, 2006
57 out of 59 found this review helpful
The Bose Cinemate is not for everyone. I would primarily recommend it for people who currently use their TV's built-in speakers and want an easy two-speaker solution for a mid-size room. I have used the Cinemate for over 6 months and have had no problems whatsoever.
For larger rooms and people who want the best sound, look elsewhere. If you want Bose, I would recommend looking at pairing the Acoustimass 10 or Acoustimass 16 with an Onkyo receiver. For a comparable home-theatre in-a-box (HTIB) solution, also look at Onkyo's solutions. Otherwise, spend some time reading reviews and browsing avsforum.com. The best quality sound will result from piecing together your home theater.
If the Bose Cinemate still appeals to you, here is a list of pros and cons...
PROS
+ Includes a universal remote! This remote can be programmed to control anything (your TV, DVD player, etc.).
+ Easy to set up.
+ Great for music.
+ Looks great, doesn't take up a lot of space.
+ Top-level customer support from Bose. This is one of the reasons why Bose products cost more.
CONS
- No digital input in the US version. If you buy the Japan version, it has digital input. What does this mean? Well, you won't get the best quality simulated surround for HD content or movies with digital sound.
- No stands included. The UFS-20 Bose stands are currently $100 from Bose.
- Works best if you have audio out on your TV or cable box (red and white RCA outputs). Otherwise, it may be hard to use the Cinemate for everything.
- You will not be able to visually tell how loud the volume is. The Bose system does not cooperate with the volume bar on TVs.
- Expensive.
TIPS
+ Set your TV's volume to about 80% and adjust the sound with the Bose remote control. You'll get a better quality sound this way.
It should be noted January 20, 2006
41 out of 42 found this review helpful
I own one of these. I also own a Victorian era house. I am NOT eager to bore holes all over the place to have a 5 or more speaker system. I purchased this system because I like the fact that the 3 speakers with this system are pretty potent. I will say that at lower volume levels, the system is not better than the factory speakers on my TV. However, when you watch a movie like "Gladiator", "Lord of the Rings", "Star Wars", etc, and turn the sound up to Movie theater levels, the system shines VERY well considering that it uses only 3 speakers. Speech is clear even in loud segments with a great deal of music and explosions. The remote control drives everything I have in the cabinet and is ergonomic. Set up was insanely easy. I do agree with one of the previous reviewers about the speaker cable length. It could stand to be at least 5' longer.
Another reason that I bought this system was the fact that I have many friends with various Bose products. None of them have ever complained about anything, except for the Acoustimas Wave Radio eating batteries. Contary to what another reviewer wrote, when you close your eyes you CANNOT TELL where the Acoustimas Module is. It sounds like its everywhere in the room.
For a person that rents movies every now and then, this system will serve it's purpose. I simply don't watch enough movies to merit a massive system. I'm happy with what I've got, and would buy another Bose to replace this one if it failed. My inlaws have a Alpine surround sound system with 5 speakers. This Bose performs equal to the Alpine, but cost less and is much easier to control.
Easy Setup, Decent Sound, Not Very Flexible May 25, 2006
27 out of 29 found this review helpful
I purchased the Bose Cinemate home theater system about 4 months ago and have found it something of a mixed bag. That is not to say it is a bad system, but rather you need to understand your expectations going in before you purchase it. First the positive aspects of the system.
1. Extremely easy setup
2. Good to Very qood quality sound from the system
3. Universal remote works flawlessly with my Go Video DVD/VCR player and Samsung television set.
4. Good workmanship and quality materials used in its construction
5. Super customer support
On the minus side.
1. Only has left/right audio inputs for one device. No provisions for digital coaxial or digital optical inputs.
2. Need to crank up the volume to painful levels to experience any bass effects.
3. Is relatively expensive.
The first negative can be crippling unless you can redirect all sound output from the TV speakers to the Bose system. Otherwise, you are stuck using one and only one device through the Bose. In my case the Samsung only outputs audio through an optical audio cable, so I was left with only being able to use the system through my DVD/VCR. Being that I mostly use the TV for news and video playback, this is not a terrible problem for me, but it could be for somebody who expects lots of inputs for stereo and radio equipment.
Some people have claimed the system has neither the volume or sound quality for large rooms. I can't speak to that statement, but the system has ample power for the living room in my 1500 sq foot home. Sound quality is perfectly fine through my ears and quite an improvement over the stereo sound provided by the TV.
About 3 months into ownership, one of the speakers developed a distortion/feedback that required shipment back to Bose. A quick call to Bose toll free customer support number and I had a new speaker in hand in 10 business days. During the downtime, I went back to using the TV speakers and I quickly realized how spoiled I had become using the Bose. The quality of sound of DVD playback was an order of magnitude better through the Bose theater system.
So in a nutshell, if you want something so easy it is near idiot proof, with good quality construction and good support, the Bose may be just for you. If you are looking for a system that can drive a number of different audio devices, and want true surround sound, then steer clear of this system. The simplicity of of Bose is a double edged sword that limits its versatility.
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