Bose uses cheap speakers!

[Guest]

So I bought a Bose Cinemate system a year or so ago. It was on sale at a Bose outlet. The other day it just stop working? I was using it for my TV sound by using the analog TV outputs. It seemed to work OK but I was always noticing that even though it obviously sounded better then my TV's own speakers. The Bose lacked Bass and even some treble.
So knowing that I was out of warranty and not really impressed with them. I decided to take them apart. What I found was a dismal state of poor quality of speakers and a feeling that Bose is a scam.
I know now why Bose never advertises their products specifications. I found a dreadfully little speaker for a Bass driver in the main unit. It was about 4.5" and even though it was ported. I could not see how a paper/Foam speaker this small could produce any significant deep Bass.
Next I took apart the satellite speakers which provide the mid range and treble. I was equally shocked to find paper cones and its no reason they lacked treble response. I next discovered that the most Bose spent on parts was probably the analog circuit board which obviously provided a lot of equalization to help out these pathetic speakers.
Now maybe all of Bose product line is not as bad as this. But it does lead me to believe why Bose is so closed about not presenting specifications on its products. From what I have seen from my inspections. I don't ever plan on buying anything Bose ever again!

 

[musical marv]

So I bought a Bose Cinemate system a year or so ago. It was on sale at a Bose outlet. The other day it just stop working? I was using it for my TV sound by using the analog TV outputs. It seemed to work OK but I was always noticing that even though it obviously sounded better then my TV's own speakers. The Bose lacked Bass and even some treble.
So knowing that I was out of warranty and not really impressed with them. I decided to take them apart. What I found was a dismal state of poor quality of speakers and a feeling that Bose is a scam.
I know now why Bose never advertises their products specifications. I found a dreadfully little speaker for a Bass driver in the main unit. It was about 4.5" and even though it was ported. I could not see how a paper/Foam speaker this small could produce any significant deep Bass.
Next I took apart the satellite speakers which provide the mid range and treble. I was equally shocked to find paper cones and its no reason they lacked treble response. I next discovered that the most Bose spent on parts was probably the analog circuit board which obviously provided a lot of equalization to help out these pathetic speakers.
Now maybe all of Bose product line is not as bad as this. But it does lead me to believe why Bose is so closed about not presenting specifications on its products. From what I have seen from my inspections. I don't ever plan on buying anything Bose ever again!

Bose uses about 50 cents per driver in their speakers. I use to see Bose years ago.

 

[Jackk4444]

So I bought a Bose Cinemate system a year or so ago. It was on sale at a Bose outlet. The other day it just stop working? I was using it for my TV sound by using the analog TV outputs. It seemed to work OK but I was always noticing that even though it obviously sounded better then my TV's own speakers. The Bose lacked Bass and even some treble.
So knowing that I was out of warranty and not really impressed with them. I decided to take them apart. What I found was a dismal state of poor quality of speakers and a feeling that Bose is a scam.
I know now why Bose never advertises their products specifications. I found a dreadfully little speaker for a Bass driver in the main unit. It was about 4.5" and even though it was ported. I could not see how a paper/Foam speaker this small could produce any significant deep Bass.
Next I took apart the satellite speakers which provide the mid range and treble. I was equally shocked to find paper cones and its no reason they lacked treble response. I next discovered that the most Bose spent on parts was probably the analog circuit board which obviously provided a lot of equalization to help out these pathetic speakers.
Now maybe all of Bose product line is not as bad as this. But it does lead me to believe why Bose is so closed about not presenting specifications on its products. From what I have seen from my inspections. I don't ever plan on buying anything Bose ever again!

Years ago Bose made decent speakers like the 901 and 501 I owned both and the internal drivers were decent but when a large company takes over Bose and this crap is made in China what do you expect.Buy American audio and you will never go wrong especially speakers.

Ok, for one, there is nothing wrong with foregin goods (incl speakers) provided they are high quailty and created the same way, its just the same (Apple products are foregin made and they are perfectly fine), American made goods are just more expensive because labor is more expensive. Two, Bose is a private company with ownership split between the original creator of Bose and MIT University (who own the majority of the shares) under the condition that they never vote to become a corporation or sell their portion of the company so you don't have to worry about it becomming foreginly owned or a faceless corporation. Bose are a sure bet for good high quality speakers (I own the IE2 earbuds and they are amazing with crystal clear bass and treble) and if you are having problems with speakers preforming below par or expectations should be brought to their attention and they will look into it (they have really good product support as ive personally found out). Also for specifications you just need to do some research and you will find an incredible amount of specs.

 

[musical marv]

So I bought a Bose Cinemate system a year or so ago. It was on sale at a Bose outlet. The other day it just stop working? I was using it for my TV sound by using the analog TV outputs. It seemed to work OK but I was always noticing that even though it obviously sounded better then my TV's own speakers. The Bose lacked Bass and even some treble.
So knowing that I was out of warranty and not really impressed with them. I decided to take them apart. What I found was a dismal state of poor quality of speakers and a feeling that Bose is a scam.
I know now why Bose never advertises their products specifications. I found a dreadfully little speaker for a Bass driver in the main unit. It was about 4.5" and even though it was ported. I could not see how a paper/Foam speaker this small could produce any significant deep Bass.
Next I took apart the satellite speakers which provide the mid range and treble. I was equally shocked to find paper cones and its no reason they lacked treble response. I next discovered that the most Bose spent on parts was probably the analog circuit board which obviously provided a lot of equalization to help out these pathetic speakers.
Now maybe all of Bose product line is not as bad as this. But it does lead me to believe why Bose is so closed about not presenting specifications on its products. From what I have seen from my inspections. I don't ever plan on buying anything Bose ever again!

I use to sell Bose they use the cheapest crap in their speakers costing maybe 40 cents for the drivers alone.Bose years ago was different than today.