Bose Lifestyle 38IVB Theater System

Bose Lifestyle 38IVB Theater System

$2,999.99 1 store
  • Included Components: Receiver DVD Player
  • Number Of Speakers: 5 Speakers and Subwoofer
  • TV Resolutions: 1080p (1125p)
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Great System

byreflexsilver Oct 25, 2005
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Pros Outstanding Sound, Progressive Scan, IR Remote, Slick Design, uMusic, Small Speakers,...
Cons Hard Drive Glitches, Lack of Mid-range Sound, Can't Play Dual-Disc Audio Cds
Recommended it? No

I have had this system for about 7 months now, so hopefully I have experienced all I can and offer you my full personal opinion about the Bose Lifestyle 38.

As a result, I am quite satisfied with the system overall. Too bad it isn't close to perfect, considering the amount of investment... Read full review »

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Lifestyle Bose 38

bydrgeri Apr 11, 2006
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros The versatility of the system is the biggest asset. The technical support is outstanding.
Cons The biggest downfall has been the inability to load MP3 tracks. I HATE THIS!
Recommended it? Yes

We work from home and were listening to music through our NuTone intercom system. Although we could connect CD players and MP3 players to the NuTone system, it was only a monotone unit. After meeting with several vendors about the retrofit of a whole house stereo system, we elected to purchase the... Read full review »

3

Very good system but a few GLARING drawback

bychirantha Aug 9, 2005
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros -Excellent Surroundsound CDs -Excellent sound on DVDs -Excellent remote control -Non...
Cons Doesnt play SACD in-full Dolby5.1 DVD-Audio inits full quality Cannot connect all 5.1...
Recommended it? Yes

The system is very good in terms of sound. Standard CDs churn out very impressive surround sound, with its own 'Bose Sound Stage' decoding. Goes without saying for DVDs.

As all cubes are of the same high quality, the sound is extremely natural, even at high volumes. The base unit sends... Read full review »

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Not For Jazz

bystannardi Feb 6, 2007
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Crisp, sharp sound.
Cons See review above. Also, some routine procedures are unnecessarily complicated.
Recommended it? No

Do not buy this system if you intend to store and listen to jazz CD's. Unlike my ancient CD changer, the Bose system has no way of compensating for different volume output levels on CD's. The Bose customer service people (1-800-905-2138...call and ask them yourself) admit this is a problem....but... Read full review »

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Don't buy a Bose Lifestyle system!

byrobholiday Apr 28, 2008
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Adequate music quality
Cons The uMusic feature is like having a stubborn and opinionated nanny manage my music...
Recommended it? No

I've owned a Lifestyle 38 (which has the same control software as the Lifestyle 28 and 48) for about 18 months, and I'm very dissatisfied with the design and performance of the highly acclaimed "uMusic" intelligent playback system. I was told by the Bose sales reps that each user in my household... Read full review »

6

Great system!! May not be for everyone.

bysafe947 Feb 15, 2007
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Convience; Small speakers, You can Store Music
Cons Price, can't import MP3's, Instructions
Recommended it? Yes

Remote: Excellent remote.
Media Center: Holds alot of songs however, older song will not be recognized when you store them so you will have to enter the titles by hand. What a hassle. Does not import MP3 only CD's. What happens if my system crashes? Do I have to reinstall the entire 200 hours... Read full review »

1

Excellent for the "Average Joe" DVD watcher

byultrarunner2 Jun 4, 2008
4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros super-easy setup, great sound quality, one box only to bring home
Cons box is a bit heavy, some might time price is a bit high
Recommended it? Yes

Overview:
If you're looking for a good DVD system which is super easy to set up then this is for you.

The good stuff:
I went to BestBuy and bought it. Comes with one box only so it's easy to take home unless bigger system which might come in several boxes.

Once at home... Read full review »

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Frustration

byalf2oliver Jan 3, 2008
4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great Sound, easy set up; even for a dumb SOB like me.
Cons Maybe some software glitch, it's only been on the market a short time.
Recommended it? No

Love the sound but I've had problems even the Bose tech support, and tech guys as Best Buy can't figure out. Seems to be some compatibility problem with the V2 module. HDMI from the V2 module to the satellite box causes flicker on my Samsung 56" DLPTV, and the system screen and music library won't... Read full review »

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Great Product, but could get better

byrschiros Oct 19, 2005
3 Helpfuls 4 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Sounds great, Easy to setup
Cons Plays MP3 files but does not store MP3 files.
Recommended it? Yes

I have owned this system for 4 weeks. I find it offers a lot of features yet is surprisingly simple to setup and use. Sounds Great. I purchased this system because of its compact size and the RF remote.

This remote allows the unit to be hidden behind a solid door. The unit will convert... Read full review »

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BOSE (R) 5.1 Lifestyle 38 Series III DVD Home Entertainment System ( Black )

Experience the Lifestyle 38 Series III system a home entertainment system and innovative Bose technologies that will change the way you listen to movies and music. Direct/Reflecting cube speaker arrays deliver dramatic sound. A new, sleek center channel speaker integrates with the latest flat-panel televisions. And a new, smaller hideaway Acoustimass module produces the deep, powerful low notes that bring action scenes to life. It can digitally store up to 200 hours of music, while the uMusic intelligent playback system learns your taste in music. ADAPTiQ audio calibration system Proprietary Videostage 5 decoding post-processing circuitry Automatic tonal adjustment provides the proper amount of low frequency content when switching between music and movie sources Digital Dynamic Range compression circuitry TV sensor can determine if the TV is on or off, allowing for TV and sound to power-on with a single button press Stereo AM/FM radio offers 50 presets Composite, S-video and component video input/output capability Bose link enables up to 14 additional rooms of sound, each with its own independent volume and mute control Driver complement - Two magnetically shielded Bose 2-1/2 inch wide-range drivers in each cube speaker array, two 5-1/4 inch woofers in Acoustimass module Dimensions - Media center Height 3-3/4 x Width 15-3/4 x Depth 11-1/2 inches, Cube speakers Height 6-1/4 x Width 3 x Depth 4 inch, Center channel speaker Height 3-1/8 x Width 6-1/4 x Depth 4-1/8, Acoustimass module Height 13 x Depth 21-5/8 x Width 8 inch

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Bose Lifestyle 38 Series IV Home Entertainment System - Black

The Lifestyle® 38 Series IV DVD home entertainment system features 5.1-channel surround sound that is customized to your room's unique acoustics. It also digitally stores and organizes up to 200 hours of your CD music. A progressive scan DVD/CD player includes HDMI connectivity for your existing hi-def home entertainment system components. And video upscaling up to 1080p brings movies to life in brilliant detail. The system's Direct/Reflecting ® cube speaker arrays stand just over 6" high, but provide enveloping sound for your home entertainment. A horizontal center-channel speaker locks dialogue on screen and complements flat-panel televisions. These small speakers work in concert with the proprietary Acoustimass® module to fill your room with lifelike surround sound. The ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system evaluates your room's acoustics and where your speakers are placed. Then it automatically adjusts the sound to your room environment, ensuring consistent Bose® quality performance. The Lifestyle® 38 DVD surround sound system also features the uMusic®+ intelligent playback system to digitally store up to 200 hours of your music. While you're listening to your CDs, the uMusic system learns your preferences so it can automatically select and play the songs you enjoy. All of this technology resides in one elegant media center, which also serves as a hub for whole-home audio with Bose® link technology. Simplicity for your video sources The VS-2 video enhancer simplifies the integration of your system with other sources and reduces the wiring to your TV to just one connection. It automatically synchronizes the audio and video you want at the touch of a button. You'll receive the highest video resolution your TV can accept, all the way up to 1080p over HDMI.

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