Founded in 1964 by Amar G. Bose, Bose Corporation is an American privately held corporation that specializes in various types of audio equipment. Based in Framingham, Massachusetts, Bose Corporation operates eight plants, an automotive subsidiary, and over 150 retail stores as of last year. Renowned for its quality high-performance loudspeakers, amplifiers, home theater systems, noise-canceling headsets, and automotive sound systems, Bose has also conducted research in relation to electromagnetic automotive suspension systems and cold fusion and currently has contracts with the United States military and NASA. The company’s lines of home audio and video products include digital music systems, including SoundDock and computer speakers, headphones, Wave systems, stereo speakers, TV systems, 5.1 and 2.1 home entertainment speakers, and surround sound speakers. With a revenue of $1.4 billion in 2013, Bose is one of the most profitable audio equipment manufacturers in the world. Read on for a list of the most expensive Bose home theater systems available on the market today.
5. Acoustimass 10 Speaker System with Onkyo Receiver – $1,299.90
The Acoustimass 10 Speaker System is Bose’s “best 5.1-channel home theater speaker system for large rooms.” Designed for use with a 5.1-channel surround sound receiver–like the package’s optional Onkyo TX-NR535 receiver–the speaker system features four direct/reflecting cube speakers, a horizontal center channel speaker, and a powered Acoustimass module with two downward-firing drivers. Accessories include universal floorstands, table stands and wall brackets for $30 to $100.
4. CineMate 1 SR Home Theater Speaker System – $1,299.95
Bose’s CineMate 1 SR Home Theater Speaker System helps create a room full of sound through a minimalist space-saving design. The package’s single slim speaker “reproduces wide, spacious sound you might expect from a five-speaker system–without the additional equipment and wiring.” The system’s soundbar is paired with a wireless Acoustimass module that makes set up simple and easy–the system connects right into an HDTV without any need for a receiver.
3. Lifestyle 135 II System with SoundTouch Wireless Adaptor – $2,199.90
Bose’s best single speaker system, the Lifestyle 135 II System with SoundTouch Wireless Adaptor creates wide and spacious sound with the sight of only one slim speaker. The system employs simple and every day use with onscreen menus and the capability to add a 3D Blu-ray Disc Player, streaming music services, and other HD components with guided setups. The system includes a Flexmount soundbar, Acoustimass module, SoundTouch wireless adaptor, and a control console.
2. Lifestyle 535 Series II Home Entertainment System – $2,799.95
One of Bose’s best and most popular home theater systems, the Lifestyle 535 Series II Home Entertainment System delivers “vivid surround sound from five dynamic speakers, all for a singular audio experience you’ll want to enjoy again and again.” The Lifestyle 535 includes an Acoustimass module, a control console, four jewel cube or direct/reflecting speakers, and a horizontal center channel speaker. The system also has the capacity for up to six HD video and audio sources, which all run seamlessly with Bose Bose Unify technology.
1. 55″ VideoWave III Entertainment System – $5,249.00
The Bose 55″ VideoWave III Entertainment System is the most expensive Bose theater system on the market right now. The only HDTV with a complete Bose home theater and music system built inside, the VideoWave III uses exclusive Bose technologies without the need for external speakers, subwoofers, or wires. The 55″ HDTV itself features a vivid 1080p picture, the capability to stream music using the SoundTouch wireless adaptor and Wi-Fi, and an innovative click pad remote. The single-system can include up to six sources, while the unit’s price includes delivery, set up, and installation.
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