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Remarkable Sound! |
October 28, 2008 |
| Reviewer:
David
from Berks County, PA
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The challenge was to find a surround speaker system for a viewing/listening area with physical challenges. I read some reviews criticizing the Bose frequency range. I tried the Acoustimass 16. Man, what sound! Anyone who says the Acoustimass 16 subwoofer doesn't perform hasn't heard the downfiring 3 woofers set correctly or felt the vibrations in the floor. Once set, those six cubes can fill a room with a wide soundstage, with sharp, crystal, distinct clarity. I have tried all types of music to test the system, from Queen, to Clapton unplugged, to Buxtehude classical pipe organ (nothing is a better test for sound range and depth on a system). The quality of sound is refined and clear. I played some SACD's: Dylan, Elton John, The Who live, then Baroque music for brass and organ, finally, Handel's "Messiah". Rich, full, distinct tones. Cable and DVD movies? That little center channel speaker produces clear dialogue while the surrounds and rear are carrying the day with soundtrack and effects. The Acoustimass literally shook the floor and rattled a picture frame on the wall. Trust your ear. If you like full range, rich, distinct sound, I highly recommend this speaker system.
Bottom line? Yes, a more expensive system, but it's flexibility, size, has filled our odd room "challenges" with Remarkable Sound!
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There is a richness to the movie sounds that do ma |
July 6, 2008 |
| Reviewer:
Kaylan
from St. Petersburg, FL
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My Bose Acoustimass 16 is the second Bose product I have owned. This new Acoustimass module found only in their flagship speaker setup Acoustimass 16 Series II has a total of 3 woofers downward firing. My second foray into home theatre "excitement" was switching to the Infinity TSS750. Now, when comparing the two...the TSS750 did have a clear sounding treble...like when the glass shattered in The Matrix. You could hear that "KEEEEEESSHH" sound. The movie sounds could be described as sounding "brighter". However, the Bose had a warm, richer sound, not as "tinny" as some negative reviews have read. Today, I have the Onkyo TXSR705, now paired with the Bose Acoustimass 16 series 2. It sounds tremendous! I believe the extra woofer gives it more OOMPH! Also setup is very important and Bose cube speakers should be set to Large/Full and not small because they are connected to the Bass module first and not directly to the AV receiver. I have owned 4 different speakers now to know the difference. Magazine reviews state "don't let marketing dictate the quality of your speakers" all the fancy metal, chromium, diaphragms don't necessarily translate to what you will hear, let your ears decide. For me it boiled down to brand quality, great sleek modern looks, and a comparative review of the sound I have come to learn.
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As the slogan goes |
March 20, 2008 |
| Reviewer:
Kyle
from Tampa, FL
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Overall the system is good, you do not however get what you pay for if you ask me. Being in the car audio business, i've learned to have a good ear for music and sounds at certain frequencies, the lows...ok but once you get near and around the 35hz range it tends to distort due to the small 5.25" subs, the high range (17kHz n up) tends to not be too clear. Overall this is a good system, just a bit pricey.
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Acoutimas awsomas |
February 12, 2008 |
| Reviewer:
Phil
from Chantilly, VA
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After listening to many different brands of surround sound speaker systems, I decided on the Acoustimas 16. I was pretty sure that I will be pleased with the clarity of the cube speakers but was worried about the Acoustimas bass module as I was using a 15" powered sub before. Law of physics would indicate that three 5 1/4" woofers cannot out perform a fifteen incher. WRONG! The bass is not only deep, it is amazingly clean with no flutter or distortion. The cubes, though small, produce full range sounds that only speakers with seperate drivers could produce. The only negative thing about this system is its pricey speaker floor and wall mounts (if you need them).
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This system is a very good compromise....... |
February 5, 2008 |
| Reviewer:
Larry
from Cincinnati, Ohio
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I have owned the Bose Acoustimass 16 Series II system since 11-2006. I also have a five-year-old Bose Acoustimass 10 Series II located in my Bedroom. The AM16 is a major step up in performance over the AM 10 and is located in my larger theater room.
I am always amazed at the comments in the various Internet AV forums about how these systems are "Junk". This system is far from junk as it produces an incredible home theater experience with a proper AVR. This system is pricey and you need to take advantage of the discount here at Crutchfield to lower the initial cost. The best feature of this system is the sound in relation to the size of the entire system. Dim the lights and the small cubes just disappear leaving you with just the sound and no visual reference of where the speakers are. Turn on the lights and my theater room becomes a family room for the wife and kids without the large floor standing, center and bookshelf speakers screaming, "You are sitting in my theater room!!!" This system is a very good compromise for my wife and me.
Set-up is a breeze and the output cable from the Acoustimass module to the dual-cubed speakers is much easier to hide behind &/or under the baseboards. One problem that I have with the Acoustimass module is that you are limited in your placement choices due to the 20' speaker cable to the front right, left & center speakers. 50' of cable to all six speakers would have been nice. I have always placed the module in the front right corner of my room and tweaked it slightly towards the wall until I was happy with the sound. The Bose web site is lacking in information regarding this system and is very weak compared to Crutchfield and my favorite, Polk Audio web site.
I have had a theater room since 1990 in the various places I have lived around the USA. This system is my fourth different configuration and is a very reliable and a great sounding speaker set-up with my Onkyo TX-SR805 and my Toshiba HD-35A player. One day I will "upgrade" to a system from Polk Audio priced at double what I paid for the Bose and I'm sure it will be an experience. For now, this system will never be placed out with the garbage!
Finally, if you are reading this review, you are in luck, this is the place to purchase. Crutchfield is the only source for me and they really take care of the customer. Please don't think you can "save" money somewhere else. Buy what ever speaker you need here..in fact, please buy all your electronics here and you will have a much better experience. Sure you might save some money initially, but this company earns your business every day and they will stand behind every item they sell. This is a world-class company and the way the treat you is second to none.
In a nutshell:
Pros: Small, Great Sound, Stylish system that disappears into your room.
Cons: Pricey, poor Mfg. web-site support with information on this system, limited placement options for the Acoustimass Module
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