Bose® CineMate® Series II Digital Home Theater Speaker System |  | Brand: Bose
Category: CE
Buy New: $599.00
as of 7/29/2010 08:27 CDT details
New (14) Used (5) from $489.00
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 3679
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 34.5
Dimensions (in): 20 x 13 x 25
MPN: 318842-1100
Model: 318842-1100
UPC: 017817513531
EAN: 0017817513531
ASIN: B002KY2OU8
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | A 2.1-channel home theater speaker system with redesigned Articulated Array® speakers and improved digital acoustic performance | | • | Designed for use with your TV | | • | Sleek, four-button remote controls CineMate system | | • | Simplified setup, with only a few connections to make |
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Product Description
The Bose® CineMate II speaker system provides high-quality home theater sound to get more from your HDTV experience. Just two compact speakers and a hideaway Acoustimass® module deliver sweeping cinematic sound that puts you in the middle of your movies, games and sports. Proprietary TrueSpace® technology enables this immersive performance--without immersing you in equipment. There are no rear or center speakers, eliminating much of the wiring of traditional 5-speaker systems. Just connect the system right to your TV and control basic functions with a simple four-button remote.
Improved acoustics. Exceptional value.
The CineMate II system is an ideal choice for your first home theater speakers or a Bose surround experience in smaller rooms. The simplified, two-speaker setup offers a hassle-free addition to your HDTV. And the improved acoustics provide exceptional value for home theater performance.
Newly redesigned Articulated Array speakers--now with a striking, pure black finish--aesthetically match today's flat-panel TVs. The hideaway Acoustimass module reproduces resonant low notes that add drama to movies and games. And it now includes a dedicated bass control for your listening preferences. Place the module in a corner or out of view--all the sound seems to come from the compact speakers.
Easy to set up. Easy to use.
The CineMate II speaker system only requires a few connections. It hooks up directly to your TV with minimal--if any--disruption to existing component connections. A small interface module houses your audio input from the TV and displays on/off status for your system. And a sleek, four-button remote handles basic system functions.
What's in the box
--2 Articulated Array speakers
--Acoustimass module
--Interface module
--Simplified four-button remote control and batteries
--Stereo cable (6')
--Speaker cable (15')
--Optical cable (6')
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Awesome Sound Quality - A Must Buy! July 26, 2010
Ronnie Saini (Boston, USA)
I purchased this Speaker System as I'm a die hard fan of Bose so that was a one good reason to start with, I'll be very explicit with my review and list down bullet points - FYI I bought Wall Brackets SB20 (Black) to install it - fits perfectly
Pros:
1. Awesome Sound Quality (as we always expect from Bose)
2. Installation Guide was very helpful
3. Super Easy to Install
4. Optical and RCA Cables included in the box
5. All required screws come along with the package
Cons:
1. Interface Module does NOT give the number for Volume - you just have to judge and increase/decrease it
2. Interface Modules has only 2 types of Output (a) RCA Audio Out & (b) Optical Out - Be Aware that if you connect your Blue Ray Player/DVR/DVD Player through Optical Cable then even if your device is switched off, anything connected with an RCA Audio Cable will not give any Sound until you take the Optical Cable out from the Interface Module (very very annoying part of the whole thing) because Optical Out always gets the Priority even though the device connected to it is switched off - NOT VALID ANYMORE (Please Connect Your HDTV via Optical Cable as the man said and you are good to go)
3. There is NO UNIVERSAL REMOTE IN THE BOX - Amazon Still mentions that it comes in the Box (totally misleading)
Summary:
It is a wonderful speaker system and sound quality of Bose is unmatched, if you connect your HDTV via Optical Cable(comes in the package) then you are all set to hear the sound of any device connected to the TV, now my movies sound better - superb!!!
Better then LED TV Speakers July 8, 2010
Marlon
I have a Samsung 8000 series LED TV, the picture of the TV is perfect, but the sound quality is very poor.
My first choice was to get a nice 5.1 surround sound system, but a decent one would cost me around $1,500, which was over the budget. The next choice was to get a sound bar, and that's the time when the salesperson suggested I take a look at Bose Cinemate Series II, it was a little pricier, but the sound quality was alot better as well.
Setup was very easy, previous reviews were helpful, so push the optical cable a little harder till you hear the click, and don't forget to remove the tip.
Sound quality is good as well, you can use it at all levels, and you'll get the best of it when watching Blu Ray movies, however you do for some reason always expect to hear something from behind, and you never do.
Again, this is nowhere near the full surround sound system, just a decent pair of speakers that are better then most TV speakers, especially LED TV.
 More impressive in the store June 18, 2010
A. D. Morris
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
So, I was in the store one evening to buy a printer cartridge when I came across this Bose equipment. The display was set-up with three Bose units (V20, Cinemate II, and the 3, 2, 1 series). After listening to the V20 and 3, 2, 1 I found the Cinemate more than attractive...on the display. To be quite honest I was simply amazed at it's sound quality. Man, I should have known better. Once I got it home I was terribly dissatisfied. It was a lot like seeing a movie that didn't hold up to expectations. I currently have a Sony receiver, Blu-ray player and Apple Tv connected to a Panasonic plasma tv. The sound on my current system is great but I figured I would give the Bose a try. Within 10 minutes of taking it out of the box and connecting it...it was back in the box. During the installation, which was extremely easy and quick, I was listening to internet radio via the AppleTv and when I switch the optical cable from my Sony to the Bose and the volume, sound quality and the listening experience decreased noticeably. I thought it may have been due to the volume difference but even after turning the Bose system way up the enjoyment was still not there.
My disappointment came in that I was expecting to replace my current set-up with this new high speed-low drag sound equipment that was supposed to give me the home theatre experience with just two speakers and a sub. After all, that's how it's advertised, right? How nieve was I? It may be a good system if you're in a small room or if it's connected to your computer. But for a decent sized living room; stick to a full surround sound set-up.
EASY CLEAN SET UP June 9, 2010
yeye (california)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
DON'T WANT TO HASSLE WITH SPEAKER WIRES AND AMOUNTS OF PLUGS AND WANT A TRUSTED BRAND ;WELL THIS IS THE SYSTEM TO GET AND NOTHING ELSE! QUICK SET UP TO YOUR MAIN SYSTEM .ONE WAS PLUGGED INTO MY CABLE BOX AND THE OTHER TO MY PS3 (NO NEED TO PLUG INTO TV)AND THAT WAS IT! QUICK,NO STRAIN,RELAX AND ENJOY YOUR MOVIES AND GAMES.
LOVE THE QUALITY SOUND IT GIVES CRISP AND CLEAR! GREAT WAY TO ENJOY WATCHING YOUR ACTION MOVIES.
Excellent small system with a big sound June 5, 2010
Uberfiend (Huntington Beach, CA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
After I decided to downsize my audio system, I was hoping to find a surround system for my home theater that would fit my budget ($350-600) and save space. The system replaced an older Kenwood component system with bulky speakers that took up monstrous floor space in my apartment.
I looked at several systems, including a Sony system. All of the 5.1 systems I looked at required a lot of wiring and ideal speaker arrangements or lots of time configuring the sound. By comparison, the Bose has just a few cables and only two satellites to accompany the Acoustimass module (the subwoofer).
In terms of space savings, the Bose CineMate Series II (not the GS) is a winner. It requires no large amplifier, but simply consists of the above speakers and a very small sensor unit. It connects to your television via the included optical cable and all audio plays through the television. The whole setup is controlled via the very small remote unit.
Installation was a snap. To tune the system, you really just need to adjust the bass level via a knob on the subwoofer. Then, and this is important, you must turn off your television's speakers.
The only complaint I have is minor--you do need to have all of your audio devices or other sources connected to your television. My DVD player also plays my CDs and connects via HDMI. That's a minor characteristic which I can't even call a flaw.
The flip-side of the space-saving coin is that this is not a true 5.1 surround experience. The speakers sound very, very good, and the experience is comparable in terms of quality to a true surround sound. But don't expect to hear baddies behind you, or anything like that. But DO expect to hear everything. The sound is crisp, clear, and loud for a system its size.
The CineMate Series II is spectacular for either a bedroom or the living room of an apartment. If you have a house and can afford it, you may as well go for a component system with true 5.1 since you've have more space and more wiring options as an owner rather than a renter.
If you have a Logitech HarmonyOne remote, it will control your CineMate, which is also handy.
This system is on the high end of my budget, but there are no systems in this price range or size that sound anywhere near as good.
Finally, I'm aware that some people claim to have problems with mid-range sounds like human voice for dialogue in movies. I have had no such problems, and it works even with films (Harry Potter) that some people claimed to have issues with. I suspect that these underperforming units have a defect or were not installed correctly.
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