Bose 3 2 1 GS Series II DVD Home Entertainment System Silver

Editorial Review
Enjoy the spaciousness of theater-like sound in the comfort of your home. The 3·2·1 GS II DVD system builds on the award-winning performance of the original system to create exciting home entertainment with crisp, clear dialogue and dramatic sound effects. Bose® patented Gemstone speaker arrays with breakthrough TrueSpace digital processing circuitry transform home entertainment into a dramatic sound experience. And these elegant speakers are 50% smaller than the original 3·2·1 system speakers. The hideaway Acoustimass module provides the cinematic depth and orchestral sweep that bring movies and music to life. It doesnt have to be seen to be effective: You can place this module out of sight to enjoy enhanced performance with fewer visible components. Best of all, this system is simple to install and use. You just connect three wires and plug it in. A setup disc even walks you through the process, step by step. One media center for all your command performances. The 3·2·1 systems elegant media center orchestrates your complete home entertainment experience, including todays most popular audio and video content. It houses an integrated progressive scan DVD/CD player, AM/FM tuner and inputs for three additional sources. And the sleek media center is designed to complement the look of most plasma/LCD televisions. Bose 3·2·1 II systems are equipped with Videostage® 5 decoding circuitry to deliver home theater performance from almost any source. Even classic movies and TV programs recorded before surround sound will sound lively and room-filling. From vintage videotapes to the latest DVDs, 3·2·1 systems make a difference in all your home entertainment. You can also enjoy this DVD system as part of an expanded home entertainment experience. With Bose® link, the 3·2·1 Series II system is now compatible with select Lifestyle® systems.
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Customer Reviews

Not What They Want You To Think

2008-01-07
I saw this product on TV and thought wow, this will give me 5.1 sound with just 2 speakers! I went and purchased it and found out the hard way how disappointing this is. You will not get anything near a 5.1 system with these. Granted the speakers are good quality for a 2.1 set up, but sucks as a total "5.1 home theater" system.

The woofer is horrible, the universal remote does not work well, and the set up menu if not user friendly. There are no HDMI ports, just one optical. The rest are components. For the price, this is not worth it.

I ended up returning this junk and getting a Sony HT-SS2000 and am totally blown away by it. It is a hundred times better and over half the cost of this Bose.

Do not waste your time with this product, but instead do your research and get something just as good for a lot less.

Made in Chinaaaa !!!

2007-12-30
This product has Made in Chinaaa all over it. Non-functioning DVD player ... a Chinese specialty. BUT is has Marketed in USA all over it as well - with big promises, hi-profile TV advertsising, etc. The profit margins have to be ENORMOUS !!! So line up all you "audiophiles" and buy this trash.

poor value

2007-12-11
Bose is like a gourmet restaurant - small tasty portions but hefty price tag. If you want to have your stomach filled, you have to pay a lot!

The speakers had sound separation and was clear, but that was about it. There were almost no features after that. To get more features, you have to pay double the price for one of the entry level Lifestyle systems!

It was not surround sound as claimed. My wife felt it sounded thin; though I thought the sound was clear.

We returned it to the store and bought a Sony Bravia HDX 501 instead (for half the price of this Bose), which we are very happy with.

Great system

2007-12-04
I have not had one single problem. I dont even have my speakers set up like they suggest and the sound is awesome. Some people have talked about DVD door not opening but nothing here. I am still blown away these little speakers pack such a huge sound. Is it as good as a 5 speaker system that would cost more? No, duh. This system takes 5 minutes to set up and is super user friendly. Sounds exactly like it did in the store. Very happy, buy it if you are thinking about it.

Not worth the money, poor sound, poor performance

2007-11-28
This system is not worth $900. The sound does not fill the room like a true surround sound system should. Disc always get stuck in system you need to unplug it and plug it in again for the tray to open, and half way through a movie it will stop and say "can't read disc". save your money, I brought a less expensive system too replace it and I am very happy.

Poor Value for Price

2008-03-31
I have owned the 3-2-1 system for 1 yr, 1 month and 1 week. The DVD player had to be replaced after 6 months of occasional use. Last week it failed to operate again, 6 weeks out of warranty. Also, no audio from the cable/sat setting ! The audio from my plasma TV speakers is equally as impressive in my LARGE living room. The AM/FM gives poor quality reception compared to a simple kitchen am/fm under the cabinet! DVD players are not expensive. I was impressed by the demo at the store, with a Bose DVD- at home it left me cold. Like PT Barnum said, 'there is one born every minute' Be smart and avoid this product and shop for a decent dvd/sound system.

Pleasant surprise

2008-03-31
I first starting looking into the Bose 321 system about 3 years ago; however, once I read the reviews I backed off. Instead I bought an Onkyo home theatre system and was quite happy with it.

Fast forward 3 years and my Onkyo was no longer working properly. So, I started looking around and I saw that Bose made a second generation 321 system. Even though it's a lot more than comparable 2:1 systems, I read better reviews for it so I decided to get it.

I have to say that I've been very happy with the Series II 321 system. The sound is incredible and it is a lot better than my previous Onkyo. I've had this for about a month and I'm very, very satisfied with it. Quite honestly, I'm not sure why there are any negative reviews with this product.

Anyway, if there's anyone that's on the fence with getting this, get it and you won't be disappointed. Cheers.

Bose 321 DVD/CD Problems?

2008-03-03
The law firm of Meyer & Associates has been researching a potential class action case against Bose, Inc. regarding an alleged defect of the Bose 321 systems resulting in CD/DVD drive failure during normal use. If you are experiencing this problem, and are willing to assist with our investigation, please contact me at 1-866-827-6537 or www.dmlaws.com and fill out a form so that our firm can evaluate your situation.

Good value for Bose home theater system

2008-02-13
We were looking for a home theater system for our condo and BOSE GS II is an ideal fit. The distance between the speakers and TV is very important. This system (as the BOSE salesperson told us) is built for apartments or small rooms. Sound quality is amazing as long as you are within 10-12' from the system. DVDs work like a charm and this system has added a new dimension to watching television. I will definitely recommend this system to you if you are looking for a home theater system for your apartment.

Run away from this peice of garbage!

2008-02-02
I thought mine was a lemon from the start but from the other reveiws I see I am not alone. I sent it back for repairs in the first year. (a piece of inards came out with a dvd when I ejected it) It has major problems reading discs of any kind. Currently it will not play DVD's at all. I now have a $30 player for that. A few months ago the volume went out. I now play everything at 60 or 70 volume where 30 used to be loud. Not so bad except that every once in a while it realizes where it should be and blasts for a second or two. Scares the you-know-what out of everyone especially the dog! Latest problem is one of the speakers (or wiring) is on the fritz. It constantly goes in and out. Did I mention that the screws that hold the wires into the back of the amp lost their thread bolt inside of the amp within about a year. Nice thousand dollar paper weight...

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