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Whether it's music, movies, or television the Bose« Lifestyle« 12 system delivers lifelike sound with the touch of a button. The system is engineered with both digital 5.1 decoding and Videostage« 5 circuitry, so you can enjoy 5-channel surround sound from almost any source. The improved double-cube speaker arrays swivel, allowing you to reflect sound off the walls, as well as project directly into the room. A hideaway Acoustimass« subwoofer creates full, natural bass without audible distortion.

Amazon Sales Rank: #75796 in Home Theater Brand: Bose Model: LS12IIBLK Dimensions: 2.50" h x 15.00" w x 7.80" l, 63.00 pounds The Lifestyle 12 home theater system packs a powerful punch for your home The music center is equipped with an AM/FM tuner and a single CD player And a radio frequency remote controls it all up to 60 feet away The system features both digital 5.1 decoding and Bose's proprietary Videostage 5 circuitry Direct/Reflecting cube speaker arrays offer performance you'd expect from much larger speakers

Most helpful customer reviews 58 of 65 people found the following review helpful. Incredible sound! The best I've heard! By A Customer When I walked into the Bose store and heard this system playing, I was overwhelmed. The crispness of the sound, frequency range, sound distribution, powerful bass... I immediately asked for a personal demo, and I was even more perplexed when they gave me the regular Bose designed demo where they show you the wonders that this system can do. The surround sound is magnificent, and even if you have a mono or stereo recording it will simulate the surround sound in the greatest way I could have imagined. I couldn't believe that I was listening to a 50's mono record in full surround sound at one point, and it sounded excellent! The demo of how the bass seems to come from the little speakers instead of the subwoofer is also very impressive. You hear the powerful and rich bass coming from this tiny speakers, but when they cover the woofer on the subwoofer you notice the bass is gone, even though it seemed to be coming from the little speakers! Pretty cool stuff. Not to mention these tiny speakers produce a sound that's better than regular speakers that are 10 times the size. Bose really hit a home run with this technology, and if you are considering it you definitely should go for it. I had never listened to music like I do now. It's a totally new experience.As for the new systems with 6 CD Changer or DVD player, it's your choice. I bought this unit because I just wanted the speakers and a receiver to connect my DVD player/mp3 player/computer to (although it does have a CD player), and this system was great for that, at the best price for a Lifetime system. If you don't have your own DVD player and you want to use it for that you may want to consider the others.Also, there are newer models of the Lifestyle system that come with some new speakers (jewel) that are even smaller (and more expensive). I tried these new systems and I noticed the small speakers could not produce a sound as crisp and rich as the lifestyle 12 speakers. The sound was much more metallic, like a cymbal, instead of being rich and velvety. If you're trying to decide, don't let this factor influence you in your decision. Just go for the one that's right for your price range and needs. And above all, go visit a Bose store and ask for a demo and listen for yourself! 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. It is a monumental system ... and believe Bose is the best. By Theegle Hi everyone ... I am Portuguese have a Lifestyle 12, the first model home from the Bose 5.1 since 1997 and I love the system and its sound is like a movie and has oDolby Surround. At that time there was no equal in the marketplace and there was only a Sony stereo system to copy the ... HAHAHA ... poor little Sony. Only after many years is that the sound systems to other brands is that they approach the bose I have. Yet behind the model Acustimass 9. Everything is good only on my system it fails to be able to decode Dolby Digital and DTS the sistem. I ended up doing a upgreed system, bought Acustimass 30 that was the last model of that series acustimass. In short ... the sound and powerful and now has been great. I advise everyone to bose and I already have a system that makes all the difference in the market as did the first Lifestyle 12 system VideoWave ... is a television and stereo ... just go to the Bose site and find it ... I would buy this tv from Bose but my parents only costs 6,600 euros. A brand that is dedicated only to do the same columns have to be good and a brand like Sony, LG, Samsung and others can not be because they sound good at all sorts of things from the world of electronica. 6 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Excellent sound! By Jens Luarca S. Enjoy your movies and music with this system...When I was going to buy my home theater system, I listened to at least another 5 systems of other brands and other