Bose produces high-end audio products as well as home theater systems. Looking at the Lifestyle lineup of 5.1-channel systems, you will be unable to locate systems that are less expensive than ,500 unless you find some kind of discount. This should provide you with some idea to the quality of Bose home theater systems. It is understandable however, that some people cannot afford to pay in excess of ,000 on feature rich home entertainment systems such as found with the Bose Lifestyle V35 but still want to retain intact features. For a price to performance ratio you may find that the Bose T20 focuses on that.
Components
When considering components you will find that there are a great many of good ones with the Bose T20 such as the Lifestyle V25 which also comes with Direct/Reflect speakers. They may not be the small size that is enjoyed with the Premium Jewel Cube speakers on the Lifestyle V35, but they still provide the lifelike sound you like. You will also find that the Acoustimass module is identical with horsepower to the 5.1-speaker setup which is complete with distortion-free low frequencies.
You will find the same type of freedom that comes with positioning speakers for optimal listening pleasure. It is possible that you may notice some poor audio quality in some places when you are watching movies or listing to music. Through the use of calibration this can be resolved but it may be tricky since each component will need to be tweaked. The exciting part is that Bose T20 home theater systems come with ADAPTiQ audio calibration like the higher-end models do so that you can manipulate the many devices of your theater system such as DVD players, HDTVs, PVRS, VCRs, satellite receivers, cable boxes, and other models receiving infrared signals.
Features and Technologies
The heart of the Bose T20 is the AV20 media center which provides the identical levels of video and audio outputs and inputs so that there is no trouble with setting up the standard systems of home theaters. The 2 component inputs along with 4 HDMI allows for an assortment of HD devices being plugged in which range from Blu-ray and gaming consoles.
When you are having difficulty with the setup, it is possible to try Unify intelligent integration system for faster startup right at your TV. With the interface that appears on full screen it is easy to follow the instructions for using your favorite accessories with the 5.1-speaker system right away. You will receive verification that your configuration is ready with the Bose T20.
Also incorporated with the proprietary Videostage 5 decoding technology is the media console for Bose T20 so that you receive the premium 5.1 decoding support as well with DTS for benefits of multichannel surround sound to apply to all kinds of sources from Blu-ray and DVD media and more aged videocassettes and TV programs.
You won't have to leave out video upscaling that is critical to low-end systems that often do not have this feature. Playing DVDs on large 40i-inch displays may lose something in resolution value, but this can be remedied with the Bose T20 system that used sophisticated algorithms.
V-Series Comparison
The major feature that is missing on the Bose T20 when compared to others is the link technology necessary for expanding to other rooms. If this is not an issue for you, then the T20 is an exceptional buy. Other than that, there is little else missing. Many of the other accessories of the V-series are compatible with the T20. This model will generally exceed your expectations when compared with other such products.
