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Bizrate User Review.
Don't waste your money
, May. 27, 2007
QuickTake:
Pros: Good sound in a compact system
Cons: Horrible performance with increasing number of crashes
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 6 months
Bizrate User Review.
Would not recommend Bose 3 2 1
, Mar. 31, 2007
Comments:
I've had my Bose 321 for about 1 1/2 years now and I wish I never would have bought it. The system will not play alot of my DVD's. I've even had where I've wanted to just listen to the radio and I would have to completely unplug it and let it sit for a f
I've had my Bose 321 for about 1 1/2 years now and I wish I never would have bought it. The system will not play alot of my DVD's. I've even had where I've wanted to just listen to the radio and I would have to completely unplug it and let it sit for a f
QuickTake:
Pros: great sound
Cons: the system will not play most of my DVDs
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 2 years
Bizrate User Review.
Average only.... freezing sucks.
, Apr. 14, 2004
Comments:
I have had my Bose 321 for 2 years now. At the beginning, I found the system to be very clear in the sound. I was very impressed with how compact it was & how easy it was to use. The freezing did not happen too often & I let it pass.. Now, I find that
I have had my Bose 321 for 2 years now. At the beginning, I found the system to be very clear in the sound. I was very impressed with how compact it was & how easy it was to use. The freezing did not happen too often & I let it pass.. Now, I find that
QuickTake:
Pros: Good sound, clear, compact & easy to use
Cons: freezes a lot
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 2 years
Bizrate User Review.
Amazing unrivaled surround sound System
, Apr. 13, 2004
Comments:
I dont see why so many people complain about this system. My guess is they are Bose haters... You know Bose is a huge company like Microsoft, and with being big and recognized comes having lots of lovers and lots of haters. All Bose prodcts are great to m
I dont see why so many people complain about this system. My guess is they are Bose haters... You know Bose is a huge company like Microsoft, and with being big and recognized comes having lots of lovers and lots of haters. All Bose prodcts are great to m
QuickTake:
Pros: GREAT Sound, Simplicity, No Distorsion, Compact, Powerful
Cons: I have found none.. except I payed $1000 and now it is $900
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 years
Bizrate User Review.
Nothing sounds like a BOSE
, Apr. 9, 2004
Comments:
Even tho there were *many* glitches with the 3-2-1 system, if you call BOSE and ***** them out about it, they will send you an update software CD.....and continue to send them when there are updates. They even have sent me free Blockbuster passes, for my
Even tho there were *many* glitches with the 3-2-1 system, if you call BOSE and ***** them out about it, they will send you an update software CD.....and continue to send them when there are updates. They even have sent me free Blockbuster passes, for my
QuickTake:
Pros: Surround sound in 2 speakers, small unit/space
Cons: The glitches (now fixed thru BOSE software)
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 years
Bizrate User Review.
I wouldn't rec. the Bose 321 to my worst enemy!
, Feb. 10, 2004
Comments:
there's nothing surround sounding about this over priced piece of garbage. You have to turn the volume up to 80 (out of 100) to hear a thing, it either responds to sensitively and whips through the menus, or doesn't respond at all , when it rarely works
there's nothing surround sounding about this over priced piece of garbage. You have to turn the volume up to 80 (out of 100) to hear a thing, it either responds to sensitively and whips through the menus, or doesn't respond at all , when it rarely works
QuickTake:
Pros: none
Cons: everything about it.
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 2 years
Bizrate User Review.
Great Buy
, Jan. 27, 2004
Comments:
The Bose 321 Unit is great, the only issues that I have seen in previous reviews was that the AUX and Video inputs where low in volume when hooked up to your TV or SAT/DIGITAL Cable box. I had the same issue till I hooked up another device to te inputs an
The Bose 321 Unit is great, the only issues that I have seen in previous reviews was that the AUX and Video inputs where low in volume when hooked up to your TV or SAT/DIGITAL Cable box. I had the same issue till I hooked up another device to te inputs an
QuickTake:
Pros: Great Sound - Easy setup - Easy Use - Great size
Cons: Not the best remote
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
No Electrician - Great Sound
, Jan. 19, 2004
Comments:
Powerful little system spreads sound all through large great room.
Powerful little system spreads sound all through large great room.
QuickTake:
Pros: Easy setup - great sound
Cons: None
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 4 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
SHOPPING?ON LINE
, Jan. 15, 2004
Comments:
GOT TO EVERY THING ON SITE THAT WAS MORE EXPENSIVE,COULD NOT FIND
GOT TO EVERY THING ON SITE THAT WAS MORE EXPENSIVE,COULD NOT FIND
QuickTake:
Pros: GOOD EQUIPTMENT
Cons: CAN NOT FIND ON THIS SITE
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 days
Bizrate User Review.
Good small home theater system
, Jan. 8, 2004
Comments:
I bought this mainly cause the price was cheap for a Bose system and the quality in the store when I tested it was superb. Over the last few months it has worked well managing to play all types of discs even imported DVDs/VCDs. Sound quality is crisp and
I bought this mainly cause the price was cheap for a Bose system and the quality in the store when I tested it was superb. Over the last few months it has worked well managing to play all types of discs even imported DVDs/VCDs. Sound quality is crisp and
QuickTake:
Pros: price, quality of sound, BOSE name
Cons: main control unit bulky, shd have better tone adjustments
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 5 months
Bizrate User Review.
Great Customer Service...!
, Dec. 10, 2003
Comments:
I bought cheap wires and they ruined the RCA jacks on the back of the Bose. I called them and said they were "defective" (although it was all my fault). They sent me a new one next day air (they paid the shipping) and told me to put the "defective" unit i
I bought cheap wires and they ruined the RCA jacks on the back of the Bose. I called them and said they were "defective" (although it was all my fault). They sent me a new one next day air (they paid the shipping) and told me to put the "defective" unit i
QuickTake:
Pros: Great sound, the dogs don't understand what's going on...
Cons: None.. Read on...
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 8 months
Bizrate User Review.
Great sound but you can do better things with the money.
, Oct. 11, 2003
Comments:
As a Bose it has an incredible pure sound. The simulated surround is good to be only two speakers, although it's never like a 4 or 5 points system. You can use a quick DVD menu, instead of stoping your movie to setup language, caption etc. The unit only a
As a Bose it has an incredible pure sound. The simulated surround is good to be only two speakers, although it's never like a 4 or 5 points system. You can use a quick DVD menu, instead of stoping your movie to setup language, caption etc. The unit only a
QuickTake:
Pros: Crisp sound. Easy Set up. A simulated surround that works.
Cons: High price. It doesn't play Mpeg, Avi or JPG. No effects
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 months
Bizrate User Review.
Extremely unsatisfied - Lemon
, Sep. 6, 2003
Comments:
Problems: 1. The so-called MP3 player plays about 10 percent of my mp3s. The 10 percent that do show up sound terrible. 2. The DVD player displays subtitles when none are selected - and unable to turn them off. 3. Input jack for my computer sound
Problems: 1. The so-called MP3 player plays about 10 percent of my mp3s. The 10 percent that do show up sound terrible. 2. The DVD player displays subtitles when none are selected - and unable to turn them off. 3. Input jack for my computer sound
QuickTake:
Pros: Took 10 minutes to set up
Cons: Software that runs the system was written by 12 year olds.
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 8 months
Bizrate User Review.
Don't be Misled!
, Jul. 26, 2003
Comments:
I just purchased this system (7/15/2003). I was wary of buying it because of all the bad reviews. But on the strength of a 30 day return policy and the Bose name we did the deal. I am truly pleased with this product! I didn't buy it because it's easy t
I just purchased this system (7/15/2003). I was wary of buying it because of all the bad reviews. But on the strength of a 30 day return policy and the Bose name we did the deal. I am truly pleased with this product! I didn't buy it because it's easy t
QuickTake:
Pros: Great Sound
Cons: None
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 months
Bizrate User Review.
DON'T BUY THIS PIECE OF JUNK!!!!
, Jul. 21, 2003
Comments:
DVD player is worthless. It locks up and freezes on approx. one out of five DVD movies. I can take the DVD that it won't play, pop it into my computer and it plays flawlessly. I would NOT recommend this system to anyone. I can't believe BOSE has the n
DVD player is worthless. It locks up and freezes on approx. one out of five DVD movies. I can take the DVD that it won't play, pop it into my computer and it plays flawlessly. I would NOT recommend this system to anyone. I can't believe BOSE has the n
QuickTake:
Pros: Nice sound, easy to set up
Cons: DVD receiver is VERY unreliable. Locks up and freezes.
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 2 years
Bizrate User Review.
Tempermental Unit
, Jul. 2, 2003
Comments:
Sent back to factory for service as DVD player refused to operate.
Sent back to factory for service as DVD player refused to operate.
QuickTake:
Pros: easy set up
Cons: DVD player never worked
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 3 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
How can you get Surround sound with this system??
, Jun. 22, 2003
Comments:
The sound quality in this system is awesome!! Altough you must turn the volume up pretty loud. I can't figure out how to make the system have surround sound! If you love surround sound... Don't get this system!!
The sound quality in this system is awesome!! Altough you must turn the volume up pretty loud. I can't figure out how to make the system have surround sound! If you love surround sound... Don't get this system!!
QuickTake:
Pros: Sound Quality
Cons: Surround sound
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
3-2-1 is #1
, Jun. 12, 2003
Comments:
Yes I too had problems at first but BOSE sent me a software fix and the 3-2-1 now is working great! To all of you that are having a problem with this unit CALL BOSE they stand behind there porduct n!!!
Yes I too had problems at first but BOSE sent me a software fix and the 3-2-1 now is working great! To all of you that are having a problem with this unit CALL BOSE they stand behind there porduct n!!!
QuickTake:
Pros: The Best Sounding Unit For Its Size
Cons: Wife will not let me turn It Up As loud As I wold Like!
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 year
Bizrate User Review.
What a disappointment
, Jun. 2, 2003
Comments:
We were blown away by the sound of the 321. However, we owned it less than 3 weeks and had to take it back. We've experienced quite a few times where the DVD would hiccup and then the audio wouldn't be synced. Had to completely go back to the menu to c
We were blown away by the sound of the 321. However, we owned it less than 3 weeks and had to take it back. We've experienced quite a few times where the DVD would hiccup and then the audio wouldn't be synced. Had to completely go back to the menu to c
QuickTake:
Pros: COMPACT DESIGN - GREAT FOR SMALL ROOM
Cons: SO MANY BUGS
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 3 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
Average
, May. 4, 2003
Comments:
Can't handle higher volumes, even in average sized living room.
Can't handle higher volumes, even in average sized living room.
QuickTake:
Pros: Ease of setup.
Cons: Sound. Expected more from Bose.
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 2 days
Bizrate User Review.
Great unit except for 1 thing
, Apr. 22, 2003
Comments:
I am so glad to find this website. I have had my 321 for a year and a half, actually it is my 3rd one. The first 2 would not open the cd door. Luckily my son worked at Circut City when I bought this so I got it at his discount. I also bought the extended
I am so glad to find this website. I have had my 321 for a year and a half, actually it is my 3rd one. The first 2 would not open the cd door. Luckily my son worked at Circut City when I bought this so I got it at his discount. I also bought the extended
QuickTake:
Pros: Easy setup, Music sounds great
Cons: CD/DVD jams
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 year
Bizrate User Review.
Bose is the best
, Apr. 18, 2003
Comments:
I ordered my bose 321 system one month ago before i read the reviews. After ordering the system and reading the comments i almost got a heart attack but knock on wood there was nooooooo problem with my system. I called Bose and Tech support informed me th
I ordered my bose 321 system one month ago before i read the reviews. After ordering the system and reading the comments i almost got a heart attack but knock on wood there was nooooooo problem with my system. I called Bose and Tech support informed me th
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent Sound, Beautiful design
Cons: None
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 month
Bizrate User Review.
3-2-1=excellent quality sound & performance
, Apr. 7, 2003
Comments:
At first I was hesitate in purchasing this system, b/c of all the poor reviews online. However, I was very pleased to hear the sound at a local retail store. The sound impressed both me and my friend. So considering I am a BOSE fan, I gave the system a tr
At first I was hesitate in purchasing this system, b/c of all the poor reviews online. However, I was very pleased to hear the sound at a local retail store. The sound impressed both me and my friend. So considering I am a BOSE fan, I gave the system a tr
QuickTake:
Pros: User friendly set-up, GREAT sound and picture
Cons: remote control is a bit TOO sensitive
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 month
Bizrate User Review.
REALLY ENJOY THIS UNIT
, Apr. 3, 2003
Comments:
WE BOUGHT THIS 321 3 MO AGAIN. HAVEN'T HAD ANY PROBLEMS. LOVE THE SOUND, AND WE DON'T HAVE SPEAKER WIRES TO RUN ALL OVER THE HOUSE. IF YOU SET IT UP JUST THE WAY THEY TELL YA, YOU DON'T HAVE ANY PROBLEMS AND IT SOUNDS GREAT. THIS ISN'T THE FIRST REVIEW AN
WE BOUGHT THIS 321 3 MO AGAIN. HAVEN'T HAD ANY PROBLEMS. LOVE THE SOUND, AND WE DON'T HAVE SPEAKER WIRES TO RUN ALL OVER THE HOUSE. IF YOU SET IT UP JUST THE WAY THEY TELL YA, YOU DON'T HAVE ANY PROBLEMS AND IT SOUNDS GREAT. THIS ISN'T THE FIRST REVIEW AN
QuickTake:
Pros: EASY TO HOOK UP
Cons: NOT ENOUGH PORTS FOR ADDITIONAL SYSTEMS
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 days
Bizrate User Review.
Chic and Sleek
, Mar. 28, 2003
Comments:
Setup is a doddle. The unit looks so sleek, chic and elegant. The sound quality is superb. I hope Bose are able to find a way to replace the existing remote for something less bulky and ideally based on the system of radio waves like some of its other l
Setup is a doddle. The unit looks so sleek, chic and elegant. The sound quality is superb. I hope Bose are able to find a way to replace the existing remote for something less bulky and ideally based on the system of radio waves like some of its other l
QuickTake:
Pros: Looks very sleek and elegant. No complicated wiring.
Cons: The remote control should be based on radio waves :-(
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 4 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
Very Satisfied
, Mar. 12, 2003
Comments:
Awesome sound from a compact/two speaker system. Great for apartment dwellers where mounting/hookups are limitted. I've heard many negative reviews concerning software issues, bugging, etc... but have experience none myself (well... sometimes the display
Awesome sound from a compact/two speaker system. Great for apartment dwellers where mounting/hookups are limitted. I've heard many negative reviews concerning software issues, bugging, etc... but have experience none myself (well... sometimes the display
QuickTake:
Pros: Sounds awesome. Great surround effect from two speakers.
Cons: Incompatible with coaxle TV. Must purchase RF device ($25)
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 months
Bizrate User Review.
GREAT SOUND
, Feb. 26, 2003
Comments:
We got a Bose 321 a week ago. Read the instructions to the letter, got everything installed and working. Just wish it had more input jacks for other equipment, but we solved that problem by pluggin into the equipment already installed. This little box and
We got a Bose 321 a week ago. Read the instructions to the letter, got everything installed and working. Just wish it had more input jacks for other equipment, but we solved that problem by pluggin into the equipment already installed. This little box and
QuickTake:
Pros: Great Sound and easy to install
Cons: not enough input jacks
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 7 days
Bizrate User Review.
I have had no problems (touch wood)
, Feb. 22, 2003
Comments:
I am an audio buff. I have played with a lot of equipment. Yet, I like systems that do the job well given the size and simplicity. Its definitely not a full-fledged surround system. A helicopter may seem hovering on to your left, right, front, top, botto
I am an audio buff. I have played with a lot of equipment. Yet, I like systems that do the job well given the size and simplicity. Its definitely not a full-fledged surround system. A helicopter may seem hovering on to your left, right, front, top, botto
QuickTake:
Pros: Great Sound, Small and Compact, Few wires
Cons: Price
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 months
Bizrate User Review.
DVD-r +r
, Feb. 16, 2003
Comments:
I have many problems by playing burned dvd's. It should play dvd -r +r. This not correct. sometimes it does, but most of the time it doesn't. As you know in future there will be many burned dvd's on the market. Therefore buy not bose, then you will have a
I have many problems by playing burned dvd's. It should play dvd -r +r. This not correct. sometimes it does, but most of the time it doesn't. As you know in future there will be many burned dvd's on the market. Therefore buy not bose, then you will have a
QuickTake:
Pros: Easy to connect. This is the only benefit of the system
Cons: Doen't plat by far not all dvd's
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 4 months
Bizrate User Review.
sounds better than I expected
, Feb. 2, 2003
Comments:
I've had my 3-2-1 system a little over a year now and I'm still pleased. I have a small room, and I couldn't convince my wife to put up with a bunch of speakers, so this was the compromise. Had to experiment with sub woofer placement and install some bass
I've had my 3-2-1 system a little over a year now and I'm still pleased. I have a small room, and I couldn't convince my wife to put up with a bunch of speakers, so this was the compromise. Had to experiment with sub woofer placement and install some bass
QuickTake:
Pros: easy hook up great sound
Cons: locked up from time to time but software fixed it
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 year
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The sound of this system is adequate - especially for the compact form factor. I read many reviews about problems with crashing but didn't have any problem with this for 5 months. In the last 4 weeks, the system has started to crash repeatedly. Many time