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Bose Acoustimass 5 III Speaker System

 
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Review Summary

Average Rating: 3.5
 
Based on 27 reviews
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Rating Distribution
Pros
  • Good Sound (2)
  • Simple Setup (1)
  • Good Value (1)
Cons
  • Poor Sound (1)
It's Good For
  • Small Rooms (3)
  • Living Rooms (1)
  • Music (1)
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13 out of 13 people found this review helpful.

"Friends Don't Let Friends Buy Bose" -Anonymous

Date of Review:  Mar 8, 2000
Review: Let me say right off the bat: these speakers are terrible. They were the first "real" speakers that I ever purchased. I bought them because I completely bought into the hype and the Bose stereo in my parent's car sounded pretty good (on reflection,...
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  1.0

by: nbb1
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Very Small Speakers
Cons
Everything Else You Can Think Of
 
11 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

Don't buy this system, read this to see why.

Date of Review:  Oct 25, 1999
Review: I just recently reviewed the Bose Lifestyle 12 system. My review was not favorable, some of the reasons were the lack of expandability, the poor sound and the fact that it was way overpriced. The lifestyle system was however a "home theater" system...
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  1.0

by: james_fownes
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Small in size.
Cons
Small in quality, expandability and too...
 
10 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

Bose- It's perfect for me!

Date of Review:  Jan 3, 2000
Review: It may not meet your needs but it is perfect for me. I listen to soul, rap, hip-hop, and r&b. I own a Bose Acoustimass 5 series II speaker system, and it has been the greatest electronic investment of my life! This is the one with the Acoustimass...
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  4.0

by: 1richmond
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
small, crisp, clear
Cons
not enough bass
 
10 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

Not For Serious Music

Date of Review:  Jul 26, 2000
Review: I ended up returning my Bose Acoustimass 5 series III system after just one day. It simply did not meet up to my expectations. It did not sound nearly as good as the ESM-3 bookshelf speakers I was replacing. One of my ESM-3's developed a rattle, but...
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  2.0

by: leghorn2
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Satellites are small
Cons
Pricey, hollow sound
 
9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

Not bad....

Date of Review:  Mar 16, 2008
The Bottom Line: For the price, they are an ok deal. For a low priced speaker they have a nice open sound quality and they are aesthetically appealing, especially with the floor stands
Review: As a real Klipsch-biggot (a less than lover of Bose) I was pleasently surprised by the Acoustimass 5 III's. They are open, airy and have an appealing sound quality, which is kind of wierd coming from a person who thinks Bose stands for Better Off...
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  3.0

by: wuboyblue
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Open, airy sound, low price.
Cons
Ineffficient, no mid bass, lack some...
 
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

BOSE puts a lot in a little package.

Date of Review:  Mar 26, 2002
The Bottom Line: If you can't afford the 5 speaker Bose setup, this is one of the better 3 speaker sets on the market. Clear sound, great styling.
Review: After reading the reviews posted by others whom have purchased these speakers, I felt it necessary to add my voice to the mix to perhaps put a little different spin on the Acoustimass 5. First, let me say this, for those who want gigantic sound over...
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  4.0

by: dwest2314
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Easy to install, sound really good...
Cons
Bass unit unshielded. Best sound...
 
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

Clear sound and excellent clarity.

Date of Review:  Feb 7, 2002
The Bottom Line: Bose quality in construction and sound reproduction. Have additional speakers in mind if you want home theater though.
Review: I've owned my AM5's for over 10 years and they still kick. From low to ear-bleeding volume they still sound great; and, are easily hidden. Hide the mid-woofer, mount the drivers on the wall, and enjoy an uncluttered house with awesome sound.
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  4.0

by: snapdragon_nc
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Small in size; Large in sound. Crisp...
Cons
The "mid-woofer" performs well, but...
 
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

Good Clear Sound - Not Enough Bass

Date of Review:  Oct 6, 2006
The Bottom Line: A bit overpriced for the overall sound. Don't buy it if you like a solid bass sound.
Review: I bought this system because of the Bose reputation. However, I was disappointed with this system because I was used to my old Bozak speakers, which had 4 tweeters, 2 (12") woofers and one midrange in each speaker.
I guess my expectations from...
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  3.0

by: sergmore
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Small package; Easy to set up; Crisp...
Cons
Muffled bass sound; Steep price.
 
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

Good for music only!

Date of Review:  Dec 8, 2000
Review: Many audiophiles consider Bose Speakers the top of the line speakers. This was true for a very long time but now the market has challenged the Bose line.

Bose speakers are great for those only interested in listening to music. The...
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  4.0

by: ggrove33
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Size, clarity
Cons
Versatlility
 
11 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

Good value for entry level sound

Date of Review:  Jan 28, 2000
Review: Since he started designing speakers in the 1960s, Dr. Amar Bose has become famous, even notorious, for doing things his own way. He doesn't think having a separate woofer and tweeter are real important, but he does have a passion for flinging sound...
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  3.0

by: tfung
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Good value and middle of the range for...
Cons
Will get the higher priced Acoustimass...
 

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