Bose Lifestyle 235
Home Entertainment System
Many movies, TV shows, and games can take advantage of those 5.1-channel surround sound setups where you can really feel like you are part of the experience. However, these types of systems take some time to set up along with some planning depending on where you want to install the sound system. Even if you have a spacious living room, you still have to take the wires into consideration.
But if you want 5.1-channel system for loudness and clarity, a 2.1-channel system may satisfy your needs if you pick a very high-end model. The Bose 235 home entertainment system can be best described as a 2.1-channel powerhouse that can put even some 5.1-channel home theater systems to shame.
Components
Exclusive to the Bose 235 model, these speakers are powered by TrueSpace digital processing circuitry to produce very deep sound. Compared to the original Gemstone speakers found in other Bose 2.1-channel systems, the three drivers in the Gemstone ES speakers make all the difference. It also includes the same Acoustimass module as other Bose home theater systems so low frequencies for all the channels are handled accordingly.
The secret behind good sound is good calibration and 2.1-channel systems are no exception. This is why Bose includes the ADAPTiQ component in the Bose 235 package as well so the specifications of your room are properly analyzed and the speakers receive the proper configurations automatically as a result.
Bose also wanted to give special attention to their remote by placing an LCD screen while keeping the buttons to a minimal to make sure it is easy to use. It also relies on radio frequency so it is possible to control the system through floors and walls.
Features and Technologies
Bose wants to continue that ease of use approach by making other parts of the setup process as smooth as possible. The Bose 235 achieves this through the Unify intelligent integration system which can give your connected display an onscreen interface so you can easily browse through options and crucial procedures in getting all set up. It will highlight the best options for your connections and check if everything was done correctly. You can use any of 2 HD audio connections and 4 HDMI inputs to get your Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and other home theater components in working order.
Bose incorporates a special automatic video upscaling technology that makes sure that DVD movies and other titles use 1080p as long as the transmission is through HDMI. Bose understands that DVD players are still being used in home theater systems but Blu-ray is a more superior format.
Bose wants to equally improve the audio quality too and it does this by converting the stereo and mono sources to surround sound through its proprietary Videostage 5 technology. While the Bose 235 only consists of a pair of speakers, this decoding technology still improves the audio quality and it is more noticeable if you play back old content.
Bose offers a high-end solution of 5.1-channel home theater systems in the form of the V-series. 
The Bose 235 wants to have the exact same features including the extras aside from the fewer speakers in the package. This means that you can expect small but nifty accessories like the Dock for iPod to be included. This dock is compatible with many iPhone and iPod models so you should be able to play back any audio or video files stored there. You can also use your universal remote to control the device hooked up to that dock.
Because of the Bose link technology implemented to the Bose 235, this small home theater system package is designed to expand to other rooms in the house. Bose lets you purchase separate speaker systems that you can configure to remotely connect to your main media console. These accessories also come with a remote control so you have dedicated remote controls for different room configurations. Depending on the size of the room, you may need to get more speakers but even the most basic accessories like the Lifestyle RoomMate expansion can spread the sound influence nicely to smaller rooms. The Lifestyle Homewide powered speaker system comes with Jewel Cube speakers which provide better sound for larger rooms thanks to Direct/Reflecting technology.
It is also possible to set up additional speakers outside if you choose the right ones. Bose offers a special outdoor option in the form of the 251 environmental speakers that you can mount on walls. It uses the Lifestyle SA-3 amplifier to dramatically improve the sound field so the good sound quality is sustained in backyard and poolside areas. Bose link should let you expand to as many as 14 listening areas as long as you have the required accessories.
Priced at over $2,000 getting a small 2.1-channel system may seem like a risk but this is the real benefit that you are paying for in the Bose 235. The Bose 235 is very compact and requires very little effort to set up thanks to the small speakers, automatic calibration, and friendly onscreen interface.
The audio quality is surprisingly good and it may question if your living room really needs the 5.1-speaker configuration. As long as the sound fills the room evenly, there should be no other concerns when using this home theater system. Plus don't forget about its potential in expanding the system to other rooms through Bose link.
Lower-end models lack that option making this home entertainment system an excellent option if you want to start small and slowly grow big without purchasing multiple media centers. Bose wants to keep a single console in the main room while the rest of the rooms just feed audio.
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