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3 2 1 GS Series III DVD Home Entertainment System - Graphite

3 2 1  GS Series III DVD Home Entertainment System - Graphite

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Brand: Bose
Category: CE

List Price: $999.99
Buy New: $850.00
You Save: $149.99 (15%)



Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 3 reviews
Sales Rank: 3573

Color: Graphite
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 47
Dimensions (in): 18 x 39 x 31

MPN: 321GSIIIG
UPC: 017817493475
EAN: 0017817493475

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • An exciting home theater experience from our most powerful 321 speaker arrays and a hideaway Acoustimass module
  • Progressive scan DVD/CD player, AM/FM tuner and an HDMI output. Simple setup with a step-by-step installation DVD
  • Universal remote control delivers seamless 3 2 1 system operation with additional video components

Accessories:

  • Maxell CD/CD-ROM Scratch Repair Kit
  • Maxell DVD-LC DVD Lens Cleaner
  • Monster Cable IDL100-2M Interlink Datalink 100 6.56-Foot Low-Loss S/PDIF Style Digital Coaxial Cable
  • Monster Cable MV2CV-2M Monster Video 2 2-Meter Component Video Cable
  • Bose UB-20 Wall/Ceiling Bracket (each) - WHITE

Similar Items:

  • Bose UFS-20 Universal Floor Stands (pair) - Black
  • Bose UB-20 Wall/Ceiling Bracket (each) - BLACK
  • Bose UTS-20 Universal Table Stands (each) - Black
  • Cables To Go - 40315 - 2M (6.6ft) Velocity HDMI Digital Video Cable (Blue)
  • Fiber Optical Toslink Digital Audio Optic Interface 6 Foot Cable

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The Bose 3 2 1 GS Series III DVD home entertainment system puts you at the center of exciting home theater with greater simplicity. Just two visible Gemstone speaker arraysour smallest, most powerful 3 2 1 speakersand a hideaway Acoustimass module deliver enhanced sound performance from almost anything you watch. Setup is simple: No center or rear speakers means no wiring to the back of your room. An elegant media center features a progressive scan DVD/CD player with FM/AM tuner, and an HDMI output that makes it even easier to connect to your HDTV. Plus, an easy-to-use universal remote control is programmable to run most of your home entertainment devices together with your system.


Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Sound !! Expensive but worth the $$!!   December 9, 2008
Furman Walter (Anderson, South Carolina)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I just purchased the Bose 3.2.1 GS Series III last week. Looked at several other systems but realize you always "get what you pay for". THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!!! You must cut TV speakers volume up(although you will not need them) and VERY,VERY IMPORTANT you must use either the optical or coaxial connection from Cable Box to the 3.2.1. I was ready to return the unit because of not enough sound volume. In fact, I had it backed up to return the next day. Then I thought, Bose is to good of a product to have this problem, so I unpacked and set up with the OPTICAL digital cable and BINGO!! What a product!! Sounds better than my old true surrond sound unit a(Sony) I purchased eight years ago. I would recommend this unit HIGHLY. Never owned Bose but their reputation out did itself. The small system looks "nifty" and MY what a sound!!! Spend the extra BUCKS and Get ONE!! fkwalter


1 out of 5 stars Bose 321 not worth it   December 3, 2008
Wayne Wandel
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

I bought this unit because I didn't want or have room for the rear speakers and because of the Bose reputation. Well, now that I have it, it sounds OK but I barely even get the effect of rear speakers. I also have to turn it up to 50 (half) to even hear it. Then the volume on the DVD's has to be much higher than on the cable box. What a pain going back to the cable box. When their adds say it sounds so much better than the TV, they are right but not much better. I would find something else with wireless speakers in the rear. I have an Onkyo downstairs (5.1) and it rocks. Also the DVD's get stuck in there and you have to power the unit off to get them out. I do like the remote.


5 out of 5 stars Great Sound, Small Footprint, Huge Upgrade from Series II   August 25, 2008
J. Siegrist
28 out of 28 found this review helpful

I bought this late August '08 from a Bose store (prices fixed at $1k at all stores right now). First off, it is 2 speakers that fit in the palm of your hand, and a somewhat large woofer that can be put out of sight (e.g., behind TV cabinet). Sound is amazing given it's only 2.1 speakers. System does an okay job at filling the room with sound (I don't think it's fair to say it seems like there really are rear speakers, but the sound is for sure big and full), but it does deliver all 5.1 channels of sound through the 2.1 speakers when listening to those sources - awesome. Big + for me is that music sounds really good - not always true on home theater systems. Unit is easy to use and set-up - onscreen menus straight forward, and universal remote really is universal (including my cable box). Upconverting of DVD picture looks great. Sound from TV and DVDs is amazing (especially digital 5.1 sound from HD channels).

Now, for the cons: I wish it served as a video receiver as well - it does not. Example, this means when I watch cable I need to turn the TV on to cable video input and set the Bose to cable audio output - not a big deal but a bit annoying. There is only 1 optical audio input (which you can assign to any available source), but digital coax inputs are there for all sources (sound and signal for optical vs. coax digital audio is the same, differences heard are people playing vodoo). There is a bit of a sound delay when switching sound sources or when changing cable channels (~0.5-1 second) before the sound starts again.

Lots of people knock Bose because they are expensive. Well, Bose really does have superior speaker (always have) and now digital processing technology - look into it yourself, don't just trust reviews online from random people (such as myself). But, you should take a trip down to a Bose store or Best Buy and listen for yourself. And bring a full band audio CD to listen to of your own (the Dave Matthews acoustic demo they always play is stupid - acoustic guitar sounds good even on crappy speakers).

If you have the $$ and don't want to hassle with 5.1 speakers, at least give this some serious consideration.

Another note: I shelled out another $100 for the overpriced speaker stands (floor stands), and did notice a slight increase in quality as the speakers can spread out their sound a little better (as opposed to my previous set-up where they were on the edge of a shelf).


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