Bose 321 GS DVD System Review
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December 29th, 2003
Summary
The exhilarating sounds of a car chase. The lively cheers of the crowd at a football game. The subtle beauty of a violin concerto. Surround sound can really immerse you in movies, TV, sports and music. But unfortunately, conventional systems can also get you really frustrated: from big speakers that take up lots of space, to wiring that goes all around your room, to a bulky rack of equipment that's confusing to operate. Bose makes enjoying a surround sound experience simple. That's what the 3.2.1 system is all about. Action-packed sound without all the hassle. Bose delivers a surround sound experience from just two speakers instead of the conventional five. You can even hear sound in locations where there are no speakers. A hide-away Acoustimass module delivers the low notes that bring movies to life. The systems are easy to set up and there are only three wires. Racks of components? Just one elegant media center with a DVD player and AM/FM tuner.
Specs
Features and Benefits:
- Gemstone™ speaker arrays
The two speaker arrays, combined with our TrueSpace™ surround digital processing circuitry, deliver extraordinary sound. They are also 50% smaller than the original 3·2·1 system speakers and blend into almost any décor. - Acoustimass® module
This Bose® breakthrough works in concert with the small speakers to deliver the full range of sound. The patented Bose design produces low frequencies for all channels with no audible distortion. When the module is tucked behind a curtain or chair, all of the sound seems to come directly from the two arrays. - Neodymium iron boron magnet
Provides a powerful magnetic field to produce sound from a tiny transducer and offers a high level of performance from a remarkably small speaker. - Integrated system design
This system is designed so every element (media center, speakers and Acoustimass® module) works in harmony with each of the others, making it easy to operate and able to deliver remarkable performance. - Proprietary TrueSpace™ technology
Enables a wide acoustic image from closely spaced speakers on your desk or on the sides of your monitor. - Media center
Stylish, elegant unit blends nicely into your décor and replaces bulky components. Plays today's popular audio and video content and has three inputs for additional sources. - Simplified wiring
Just three wires and a power cord make this system simple to set up. There are minimal connections to make and no wires run to the back of your room, so it's easy on your décor. - Infrared remote control
Uses infrared beam to easily control all system functions. System may also be controlled with most universal remotes (does not have to be programmable). - Digital 5.1 decoding
Improved realism from 5.1-encoded DVDs, DBS or HDTV. - Proprietary Videostage® 5 decoding circuitry
Proprietary Bose® technology allows you to hear five-channel home theater experience from practically everything you play, even older TV programs and videotapes that weren't recorded in surround sound. - Active electronic equalization
Balances output of all frequencies to provide natural tonal balance and clarity throughout the audio spectrum. - Digital Dynamic Range® speaker compression circuitry
Enables you to hear soft sounds (particularly dialogue) even at low volumes, and still appreciate the impact of loud special effects.