re: I was a fool to buy a Bose 321 system

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The only Bose product that I've ever been impressed with is my soundbar.

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When Bose hit the early market, I was underwhelmed by the final product. Yes, they were loud for size, but had pathetic response at the high and low end. It was concentrated "mid-range"- they have improved that over the years, but are still way overpriced and overrated.

I remember the direct/reflecting series they had at one time that were fairly impressive. The newer, computer/home theater based products are completely "meh".

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The only Bose product that I've ever been impressed with is my soundbar. Totally happy with it. Otherwise, Bose tends to be overrated.

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Way back in the day, my parents had one of the first Bose "Lifestyle" surround systems for their "big screen" (early to mid 90s). It had real theater sound and was pretty awesome. After that unit went caput, they bought the next iteration of the Lifestyle SS. It sounds like crap by comparison to the first one.

Everything Bose I've heard since really sounds deadpan, like it has no range. As others have noted, still way, way overpriced for what you get.