Polk or Bose HTIB? (1 Viewer)

[AngelaCR]

Hello, I am getting ready to purchase a home theater system and I am leaning towards the Polk DS7200 over the Bose Lifestyle 28. Does anyone know which one sounds better? Also I will be using this with a projector and dalite screen not a tv. Does that mean that I have to buy additional front speakers or are the home theater systems complete? I don't have a stereo system it will be used for movies only and I was told that I would need front speakers in addition to the home theater systems.

Thanks for the help,
Angela

 

[Jack Briggs]

Hi there, Angela. Here is where you want to ask about specific HTiBs; the Basics area is for general discussion at the beginner level only.

As to your question, I suggest that you put your resources into the Polk system. You'll soon read why when others answer your question.

 

[PaulDA]

Based on the fact that you can plug in a multichannel audio player into the Polk and the fact that the Bose is way overpriced for what you get, I'd go with the Polk.

Here is a thread on my recent experience with Bose.

The Bose shopping experience

I listened to the Lifestyle 35 and 28.

Here's a link to a review of the Polk.

http://http://www.hometheatermag.com...ersystems/113/

It shows a picture of the back panel and the flexible connection set is way better than the Bose.

 

[AngelaCR]

Does anyone know if I need the additional front speakers to go with the Polk DS7200. I was under the impression that the HTIB are complete.

Thanks
Angela

 

[PaulDA]

If you turn on your home theatre every time you use the projector, you shouldn't need any additional speakers.

 

[Adil M]

Angela,
I would not rec'd that Polk lifestyle system. The speakers are excellent but the processor it comes w/ is outdated and a nightmare to use. In addition, it's designed to only be compatible w/ those specific Polk speakers.
What I do rec'd is to buy the Polk 7200 speakers separately. They are visually and sonically appealing. Last time I was at Circuit City they were 899 and an excellent matching receiver would be an Onkyo or Harman Kardon receiver (remember to get a dvd player too, 5 disc if you listen to music a lot).
Another convenient option was an Onkyo 5 dvd/receiver unit but I believe it has been discontinued.

PS I am going to rec'd you not buy it from CC, b/c I have worked there and understand the dishonesty and incompetence of some of their management (specifically in Durham) and I would not give them my money, however you probably need to factor in convenience. Good Luck.

Polk Speakershttp://www.polkaudio.com/home/produc...1b0b36c1ed6ed1

Receiver
http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=...s=Receiver&p=i