Bose Lifestyle 650

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This has been recommended to me for a new home cinema system, to be combined with a laser projector (probably Panasonic). I plan a trip to my nearest Bose showroom soon (it's 60 miles away), in the meantime I'm interested to know if anyone has seen one.

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TheRainMaker said:

Don’t take this the wrong way (and Bose does have its place) but if you are spending the money on a laser projector you could do much better than to use Bose.

Have a google for your local home av centre, look at some reviews and go and have a look.

I intend to, but the guy who installed my last cinema system (Denon/MK/Panasonic) has told me that Bose have really moved the game on with their latest system, with tiny speakers and a clever integrated solution.

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legzr1 said:

If the 'game' is invisible speakers with questionable sound quality then they have moved it on.

I take it you have heard the latest 650 system then? The recommendation has come from someone I know and trust, he won't be doing the work or supplying the system given the geography but has worked in the commercial AV sector for many years. I will be visiting my nearest Bose dealer in the new year (it's a 120 mile round trip), along with a visit to a more local independent. Budget is @£10k, for system, screen and projector.

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legzr1 said:

I've heard the 600. A ludicrous amount to pay for style over substance but that's just my opinion.

I've never heard the 650 (and don't who's recommending it to you) but, unless it defies physics with those tiny speakers I think I'd be wasting my time.

Is there a USP I'm missing?

I'm genuinely interested to know what people think of the 650. I hadn't considered Bose at all given what I've had in the past and was surprised at my friends recommendation, guess I'll pop to Cardiff for a listen and then decide.

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VEX said:

As far as I am aware in the residential market place, an all in budget of £10k is not going to get you all of that with a lazer projector. You could do it with a native 4K projector and certainly with psudeo 4K projector which are very good, but I prefer my native Sony.

Is this going to be a dedicated room or a dual living/movie room. Because I can understand the desire for something like the Bose for aesthetic reasons. I haven’t heard it so couldn’t comment on its acoustic performance. But another check is to see if it is 4K or Dolby Atmos/DTS-X etc compatible.

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It does support 4k and the system won't be in a dedicated cinema room, so aesthetic matters, though as we are having the house built there is scope to hide pretty much everything away whatever system I opt for. I won't be going for a 4k projector, the Panasonic is @£5k and the bose system comes in at under £4k, screen and fitting may take it me slightly over budget but that's been the trend since we started this project! Appreciate the advice and will report back when I've sampled the system (and others) with my impressions.

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VEX said:

Interested in the spec of the panasonic laser for only £5k, if you have the details please.

Struggling to find it from my normal sources.

V.

The projector is coming via the contact I mentioned at the start of this post, he runs a commercial AV business and as a favour I am getting the projector at trade, I should have mentioned this but will happily share the spec when I have it, a week or so from now I hope.

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VEX said:

Interested in the spec of the panasonic laser for only £5k, if you have the details please.

Struggling to find it from my normal sources.

V.

As promised, I have now had the spec for the projector, it's Panasonic PT-RZ570, quoting me £5k trade HTH

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TheRainMaker said:

Hmm, hate to give you some bad news but that machine won’t support 4K.

i'm aware of that, but a 4k projector is beyond my budget and I'm fairly confident that the picture quality of what I'm going for will be adequate for my needs.

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Camelot1971 said:

What am I missing? That projector is £3500 https://www.projectorpoint.co.uk/panasonic-pt-rz57...

Edited to add: you should really get yourself over to AVForums. Someone there will give you some proper advice on how to spend £10k - Bose and that projector will be poor value IMHO.

Edited by Camelot1971 on Saturday 6th January 20:23

Thanks for the response, I've been waiting for the full quote before replying to you. The total cost is £6250 including a ceiling lift and screen and the actual model quoted is an RX570, which I am struggling to find on the internet, but as an overall figure it looks about right to me. I have taken your advice and joined the AV forum, quite a lot of support for Epson projectors but nothing negative about Panasonic, I haven't mentioned Bose (until I have listened to it myself) because of the abuse I will likely get!!!

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VEX said:

As a business machine, It is also a computer screen resolution rather than a video screen resolution. I honestly don’t know what the visual difference will display like but just be aware.

For the money I would also consider the JVC, Epsom, Optoma, etal Cinema or on my desk ranges which offer very good pseudo 4K image generation.

I would also triple check that model number and spec. If it isn’t on Projector Point then it needs questioning. They are one of my go to sources for projector spec and details.

If it is all good and ultimately you are happy then go with it, we just don’t want you misled or disappointed.

V.

I appreciate that and following some of the responses I have visited a couple of AV/home automation companies in the area, interesting how opinions and advice varies, and I'm now awaiting details and quotes, will report back.

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VEX said:

Where in the midlands are you? I might like a go at it too!

V.

Peak District but the build is in Devon!