Bose® Lifestyle® V35 home entertainment system--Black

Bose surround sound. Breakthrough simplicity.

The Bose® Lifestyle® V35 system delivers vivid surround sound that brings movies and music to life, easier than ever before. Engineered with exclusive Bose UnifyTM technology, this system uses easy-to-follow onscreen messages to guide you through the setup process. Enjoy up to 6 HD video and audio sources--such as your Blu-ray DiscTM player, cable box and gaming system. The system also includes an iPod/iPhone-compatible dock and built-in AM/FM tuner.

Easy to set up. Easy to use.

The new Unify intelligent integration system walks you through system setup, step by step. As you're attaching components to the control console, the system recommends the best connectors via onscreen messages. It even confirms that the connection was made properly. Each connected device is automatically added to the source menu accessed on your TV screen. No more toggling through video inputs to find the right source. Unify technology also simplifies programming your Bose remote to control your Lifestyle® system and most anything attached to it.

And once you're set up ?

You'll experience uncompromising surround sound, a hallmark of Lifestyle® systems. The V35 system features premium Jewel Cube® speakers, standing only 4½" high to blend elegantly into your room. They produce compelling sound you'd expect from speakers many times their size. That performance is complemented by an Acoustimass® module that can be placed in a corner or out of view. Exclusive technology in the module helps provide the emotional intensity you feel at the theater or in a concert hall.

Sound designed for your room

The ADAPTiQ® system was developed to analyze your room and then adjust the Lifestyle® surround sound system for a consistent, high quality performance. And built-in Bose link technology can distribute the home theater system's audio to as many as fourteen additional areas. read more..

Features

• 5-speaker surround sound system designed for use with your home entertainment components
• Guided setup and simplified use with easy-to-follow onscreen messages
• HD connectivity for up to 6 sources, video upscaling to 1080p
• Includes AM/FM tuner, dock for iPod® or iPhone®, remote with LCD display
• Includes premium Jewel Cube® speakers

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Sound and Simplicity nearly perfected by Sam
I want to start off by stating I do not own this system, after various tests at Bose retail stores I just couldn't justify the price tag. My first impressions of this system were awe inspiring. I listened to several songs the store had installed and viewed their "theater" demonstration. Both were very powerful, and was nearly convinced to buy them. However at nearly 4 grand I wanted an in depth examine. Next time I came prepared with a playlist of songs ranging from classical to jazz to hip hop to opera and techno. I found the ipod connectivity very good, with the exception of no onscreen display of album art. The sound was great for general listening. I did detect some crackling in the rear speakers, and the dealer informed me its due to Bose decoding trying to create a surround experience from a 2 channel source. Jazz, classical, and techno sounded clean and distinct. However its at the extremes where this system falls short. The Hip hop music I used (T-Pain Bartender) did not offer the punch I expected. The subwoofer does an excellent job with crossing over to the satellites. However, The bass bumps were boomy and not tight. My Harmon/Kardon sound-sticks 2 produce more punch for 1/40 the price!! At the other extreme was opera (Lakme The Flower Duet). Instrumentation sounded clean and spacious. However the sopranos created noticeable distortion. When the singers reach a climactic high around 00:40 the jewel cube speakers created unpleasant vibrations and cracking noises. The dealer insisted it was the quality of the recording. I used AAC files and tried them on my sound-sticks and Bose QC2 with no distortion. In the end the sound seems equivalent to around an $800 system.



Pros: Easy Setup, Natural overall sound, great crossover between sub and satellites, good connectivity



Cons: PRICE, no album art display, boomy bass with little punch, difficulty with high frequencies, no DVD or Blu-ray player