Bose 3-2-1 GS vs. Klipsch CS- 700?
Looking for a simple set up and very few wires. These are my top choices and I know for a fact that the Bose is an easy set up from all the cool videos they have, but I'm not so sure about the Klipsch, although I think they are easy to set up because they are a 2.1 system just like Bose. So thats one question, Is the Klipsch easy to set up too like the Bose without a receiver? And my second question is, which one is better sounding?
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Klipsch CS-700.
Equivalent, if not superior, performance compared to the Bose 3-2-1 and a better value for the money.
Klipsch is also a reputable speaker manufacturer (and more respected than Bose to many audiophiles and hi-fi enthusiasts), so there should be no concerns there.
2.1 HTiBs aim for simplicity in installation and configuration, so either should be easy enough for the novice to set up.
Another suggestion would be a sound bar, such as the Sony HT-CT100:
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-HTCT100-Sound-Bar-Sub-W...
The HT-CT100 is a low-cost but well-praised sound bar that's easier to set up than either of the 2.1 solutions. It also costs much less than the Bose and Klipsch systems.
However, you will need to supply a DVD player, but that should not be a problem.
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Bose 3-2-1 GS Series III is the Best Choice for Home Theater System
Value for the money is a subjective term. Both systems will give you good sound for the kind of system they are. You would have to listen to both to determine for yourself what sounds better. Bose systems get a lot of grief from audiophiles but seriously for what it is it sounds great and their systems are known for ease of use. Klipsch is also a renowned audio company with great sound but just as people complain about Bose sound klipsch uses a horn tweeter technology that also isn't for everyone. Either one should provide you with years of excellent use but it's your ears that determine what is best.
Ashram has the correct answer.
Bose is not even close to a good choice. By the way, Nirmal, Bose does not sound great for what it is. Years of excellent use? Do you not know what horrible, non-durable components that junk system uses?