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Bose 3 2 1 Series II DVD Home Entertainment System | 
 enlarge | Brand: Bose
Category: CE
List Price: $999.00
Buy Used: $499.99
You Save: $499.01 (50%)
New (5) from $699.98
Avg. Customer Rating:  29 reviews
Media: Electronics
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 46.5
Dimensions (in): 23 x 18 x 17
MPN: 321IIA1GR
Model: 321IIA1GR
UPC: 017817343343
EAN: 0017817343343
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Proprietary TrueSpace surround digital processing circuitry enables the two small speakers and hideaway Acoustimass module to delivermuch of the home theater experience that other systems use five speakers to create | | • | Bose Videostage 5 decoding circuitry delivers a home theater experience from almost any source. CDs, VHS tapes, and even mono TV programsthat weren't recorded in surround sound will sound lively and room filling | | • | Integrated systems design provides simplicity and performance unmatched by many conventional component systems or all-in-one systems | | • | Media center plays - DVD video (including progressive scan formats), AM/FM, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, digital 5.1, and MP3 files on CD | | • | AM/FM radio includes 20 presets |
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Product Description
The Bose 3-2-1 Series II DVD system delivers a home theater experience with fewer speakers and far less complexity than most conventional home theater systems. Setup is easy: With just two front speakers and an Acoustimass module you're connected to home theater sound performance that brings your favorite movies and music to life. A sleek, integrated media center features a progressive scan DVD/CD player and AM/FM tuner. And a programmable, easy-to-use universal remote control lets you command your TV and most of your entertainment devices along with your DVD system.The 3-2-1 II DVD system delivers the home theater experience you want, but with less complexity, fewer speakers and no wires running to the back of the room. It even comes with a step-by-step DVD to walk you through the process. But there's more to enjoy than easy setup.Articulated Array speaker design combines with TrueSpace digital processing circuitry to create spacious home theater sound from two front speakers. The Bose Acoustimass module completes the package, providing the rumbling of a speeding train or the bellowing of a bassoon that brings movies and music to life. Place it out of sight, and enjoy full, lifelike sound for all your home entertainment.A DVD system shouldn't limit your home entertainment to the latest DVDs and CDs. From classic films to older television shows to your videotape library, Bose proprietary Videostage 5 decoding circuitry brings home theater excitement to practically everything you listen to. An integrated media center houses a progressive scan DVD/CD player and AM/FM tuner in an elegant design that blends easily into your home decor. And with three inputs, you can easily connect a VCR and other equipment you already own.You can also enjoy this DVD system as part of an expanded home entertainment experience. With Bose link, the 3-2-1 II system is now compatible with select Lifestyle systems.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 24 more reviews...
 Where's the bang? January 28, 2005
61 out of 65 found this review helpful
I ended up getting the Bose system the same day I spent $2500 on a new HDTV, with the idea that I would have the best sound and look avaliable...In the store the system sounded great! The demo was playing Lord of the Rings...but when I got home, listening to regular movies or tv there is no surround sound about it...The pros are the size and looks. I like the fact that my living room doesn't have a large shelf system or 5 or 6 speakers arranged all over the place. The sound quality is very nice, I like the radio feature and the remote. The progressive DVD player has a quality picture...but the sound didn't "wow" me when I got it home. For the money, I need "wow"...The con is the price, I think there is a lot more out there that you could get and still have some money in your pocket.
 Beware serious limitations May 25, 2005
60 out of 74 found this review helpful
This system is clean, easy to install and nice looking, but there are serious limitations to its design. For starters, there's no headphone jack. Bose seems to think that you would never want to listen to your CDs or DVDs on anything other than their speakers, because there's no other way to get any sound out of this unit. There's no analog audio output, either, so forget dubbing CDs or DVD to any other analog source. I can understand the desire for simplicity in the design, but at this price point these limitations are simply unacceptable.
In short, this system is overpriced for the performance you get. There are much more capable systems out there for a lot less money, with better sound quality. Bose is known for using cheap, paper-coned speakers in their systems. They can't call their "Acoustimass" unit a subwoofer because it's not capable of producing true subwoofer frequencies. Buyer beware!
 Very pleased with the new 3-2-1 Series II system August 19, 2004
48 out of 51 found this review helpful
Bose claims that this system, with only two speakers and a subwoofer (Acoustimass module in Bose-speak), approaches the sound of a conventional 5 speaker system. This was evident the first night we listened to it. I had not yet taken down the rear speakers of my old surround-sound system, and my step-son commented that the sound of the movie was great coming from the rear speakers. They were no longer hooked-up! It's not a perfect surround-sound experience, but for two speakers and a subwoofer it's amazingly close. And the clarity! From old movies to newly recorded music, the detail if fantastic. The Acoustimass module delivers outstanding performance. The ease of setup was inline with Apple standards -- very simple directions, and the setup CD was a bonus. It's difficult to believe that three speakers and a media center replaced 6 speakers, a DVD player, a receiver, many and lengthy wires, with the end-result being a far more satisfying experience. Oh! The universal remote actually works for all my devices! I suppose I have to list a "con", so I'll say that $1000.00 for a home theater system is pricy, and should indeed provide a lot of bang for the buck. Yet the 3-2-1 Series II delivers on these expectations. I highly recommend this home theater system.
Clarity of sound is amazing June 14, 2006
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
I submitted an image above. The Bose 3-2-1 delivers realistic sound which makes watching any show or movie a much better experience. We always were satisfied with our mediocre HD TV speakers. But this Bose 3-2-1 system delivers such clear sound effects, music and speech that I couldn't believe what we had been missing. Because of this great sound improvement we started watching action movies, concerts and other programs that we'd never seen. The Acoustimass module vibrates our wood floor and the two speakers create amazing sound clarity. Even faint sound effects are easily picked up with these speakers. This system doesn't knock your walls down with the thuds and exaggerated sound effects that some Home Theater systems use. Instead, because the Bose sound is so real, sometimes people think that the speaker noise is coming from outside our house .
 Your milage may vary March 16, 2006
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
I initially had a Series I 321, and recently upgraded it to a Series II. For me, the 321 systems are great in principle, and until fairly recently, there really wasn't much in the way of competition in terms of simplicity and portability. With new competition from Sony and Denon, however, I'd say the 321 has become less compelling, and you'd do well to shop around a bit.
That said, the 321 Series II is very nicely designed for what it is. It is unobtrusive and the controls are very nicely laid out. The sound is good, but not excellent.
I have had quality issues with the Series II, but to the credit of Bose, they are very much standing by their product. I'm in the process of exchanging my SECOND system since upgrading in December. Although that has been frustrating, their customer service has been outstanding. I can call a toll free number and talk to a real person with minimal waiting. Most importantly, they take what I say seriously, and have not jerked me around at all; for both exchanges they paid shipping both ways.
If I could do it over again I would look hard at the Denon S101, or even consider buying separate components, but at the end of the day there's something about the Bose design that I really like. Whereas most HTIB systems are gaudy in appearance, the Bose is elegant and simple by comparison. And, even though I've had some quality issues, I have never had such a good experience dealing with customer service in the electronics industry. That goes a long way for me, and accordingly I gave this four stars.
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