High-quality home theater systems usually require a lot of work to set up, as they have many components included for purchase. Even decent Bose V35 5.1 speaker systems come with multiple components. However, Bose has the upper hand with all the audio technologies it packs in, and you may want to try higher-end 7.1 speaker systems to get the sound quality you want. In addition to this, a simple setup procedure is a top priority with the Lifestyle V35 system. The cost can be a bit intimidating, but you also have to understand that this 5.1 speaker system delivers quality sound.
What are the components?
This Bose V35 is an upgraded model of the Bose V25, the main difference being the speakers that are included with this home theater system. The speakers for the Lifestyle V35 speakers are smaller at 3.5 x 2.25 x 4.5 inches than the V25’s at 4 x 3 x 6.25 inches. Bose refers to these as Jewel Cube speakers. These include the same direct/reflective qualities that the V25 loudspeakers have. This means that the sound will reflect off the walls for larger than life sound! The included Acoustimass module is exactly the same as the V25 model, although this is not surprising because it handles the lower frequency very well.
This also includes an ADAPTiQ system for audio calibration that does speaker setup. You should use this feature for sure because it is quite complicated to manually calibrate each speaker and adjust them to the size of the room. The calibration system applies the necessary adjustments to obtain the best performance in the room.
There’s a remote included with a Lifestyle V35 system, and it has some cool features of its own. It contains fewer buttons than other versions of home theater remotes and has an LCD screen that makes it easy to control multiple devices. Since it is universal in nature, it means that you will be able to control most devices that work with infrared signals.
Features along with technologies
One of the major enhancements coming to the Bose V35 is a new Unify smart integration system that uses the TV screen to present your information. You can use this well-designed interface to get up and running once everything is connected correctly. You can manage all 6 HD connections using the on-screen guide for step-by-step instructions. Typical connections include things like Blu-ray players and video game systems.
This Bose V35 also comes with the innovative technology that allows your DVD player to improve the quality through the connection using an HDMI cable. This means that you can include DVD players in your setup. This is upscaling technology, which upconverts DVD playback to 1080p to make your DVDs higher resolution. This is nice, especially when you don’t have a Blu-ray player.
Videostage 5 technology gives media like DVDs additional audio enhancements by converting those mono or stereo sources into dynamic surround sound. This allows your 5.1 speaker setup to perform at its full capacity.
Additional characteristics
The Bose T20 is less expensive than the Bose V35 and has many similar features. But the Lifestyle V35 offers some additional features that provide more flexibility. Plus, it has an included AM/FM radio tuner. You can connect your iPhone or iPod to the docking accessory that comes with this so you can enjoy MP3s using Bose technologies. The universal LCD remote can be used to control your Apple laptops.
Another feature is the Bose link, which less expensive 5.1 channel systems don’t have, and it’s the exact technology you need to connect your speaker system to a different room without the need for an additional media console. This will allow you to expand your audio experience to many rooms with the appropriate accessories. How far you can go with this will be determined by the accessory group you buy. For example, if you use the Lifestyle RoomMate expansion to produce the sound you need in a small room, it’s just one slim speaker.
You can connect more Jewel Cube speakers along with another one of the Accoutimass modules to your Bose V35 with the help of the Lifestyle Homewide speaker system. And extension of this type is intended more for your larger rooms.
But direct/reflective technology isn’t as functional for open environments because sounds don’t have anything to bounce off to create an enhanced sound field. For an open area, it must be all 251 ambient speakers to achieve the correct sound. This accessory group contains a Lifestyle SA-3 amplifier to drive these speakers to their full capacity and provide a wider sound field. This will be necessary for the Bose V35 in your patio or backyard. These speakers can be mounted on a wall unlike other speakers that Bose makes. Any accessory set you buy will also have a remote control included, so you don’t need to carry your main remote from room to room.
This Bose V35 is $3,299 and the only way to see its true value is if you take advantage of all its features and that includes the Jewel Case speakers. There are more configuration options available than for small speakers and the audio quality will be the same. It’s the perfect setup to buy when you want to add other rooms to your home audio experience. Adding more speakers can be expensive, but you’ll actually save money if you decide to expand, since you won’t have to buy separate 5.1 channel home theater systems. All video and audio technologies are up to the competition offered by the Bose V35. This makes it a high-quality home entertainment system that will work in large rooms that demand high-quality audio and video experiences.
