Bose AM-3 Series IV Floorstanding Speakers
Bose AM-3 Series IV Floorstanding Speakers
USER REVIEWS
[Jun 27, 2007]
rbuszka
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Interesting imaging ability, small size, and better clarity because of no 'direct-reflecting' voodoo; inoffensive sound quality. The bass module is heftier and more full-sounding than others in its class.
Weakness:
Passive bass module requires a hefty power amp, and the cube satellites are more colored than I'd like. The crossover frequency between the satellite speakers and the subwoofer is too high. Overall, it's still a 'mid-fi' consumer-grade system, not an enthusiast-caliber system, and not a very good value even at its new lower price. With all the one-sided Bose bashing that goes on, I considered titling this review "Confessions of a Bose Owner" and kissing my future credibility as a reviewer goodbye, but I'd rather take a different track instead. So I went digging through my magazine archives for an editorial article by The Absolute Sound magazine editor-in-chief Robert Harley, in which he challenges the notion that flat frequency response is essential to a satisfying high-fidelity experience. Instead, Harley virtually waxes Dr. Bose on the subject, speaking more about the far less quantifiable characteristics that lend musicality and enjoyability to a listening experience. I recently bought the Acoustimass 3 Series IV system to use as multi-room extension speakers for my Harman Kardon receiver (for background music), though I figured I'd hook them up in place of the main speakers and give them a good evaluation.
Similar Products Used: Bose Acoustimass III Series III, Cambridge Soundworks Ensemble IV, Cambridge Soundworks MicroWorks II |
[Sep 19, 2006]
Dalockmanjr
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
-Wide-range drivers fictionize mids and highs clearly and naturally.
Weakness:
-Requires running wires from the amp to the bass module then out to the cubes.
Nice enjoyable system works and sounds great out of the box.
Customer Service Bose has very good customer service |
[Jun 09, 2005]
gcook67
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Design
Weakness:
Sound. And isn't that why you buy a speaker!!!!!! Well let me start by saying back in the early 90's I tested the JBL, Cerwin Vega and The Bose speakers. The JBL's were too bright and the Cerwin Vega's were too boomy. However the Bose 501's were just perfect. They were accurate and absolutely blew me and everyone I knew away. Years passed and when surround speakers started becomming popular I decided to sell my 501's and purchase surround speakers. What a huge mistake! The Bose AM-3 in a very small environment such as a bedroom sound good when being used not as a surround speaker, but two way and being used as analogue input, not digital. They sound warm and natural. When trying to use them as a front for surround they absolutely are terrible. What I believe is that Bose has cut back on the quality of their product and decided to use that money for marketing and to mass produce and as a result have cut back on the overal sound. Think about it! Most companies these days send their product to either China or Mexico to be assembled. That means they have to make the product light in order to keep the freight to a mininum when it comes time for shipping. In order for a speaker to sound good in a larg room it needs to have a large speaker and large housing. So therefore they produce a very small speaker that sucks in a large environment. How many times have you gone to a concert and seen little tiny cube speakers. NEVER!!!!!!!!!!!! Similar Products Used: Polk Rules these Days!!!!!!!!!!! |
[Jan 22, 2005]
adibigs87
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Satisfies my listening needs, Plays loud, clear and natural.
Weakness:
None heard or seen Purchased an Onkyo shelf system, wasn't happy with the speakers that came with it after break-in. I'm very familiar with Bose products I went to the Bose store in my area, told the salesman my situation, size of the room and how much wattage my amp is. Similar Products Used: Onkyo, very familiar with Bose |