Review 1 for Bose® VCS-10® Center-Channel Speaker - Black
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Don't buy it!
12/09/2008
By vvmike
from victorville
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What's great about it: low profile
What's not so great: sound reproduction
"I purchased this speaker for $200 about 4 years ago and cannot believe that this product is still on the market! It looks great and has a low profile, but lets be real, what matters is the sound quality. I tried two different amplifiers and still had the same problem. The voices sound muffled and you can barely hear them. For a center channel that's a real problem. I would not recommend this product to anyone."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?:
No
Is this product used primarily for business?:
No
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Review 2 for Bose® VCS-10® Center-Channel Speaker - Black
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sensitivity not rated for good reason
11/06/2008
By Thomasw
from Seattle wa
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What's great about it: Fits into a limited space
What's not so great: Overpowered by speakers of average sensitivity
"This speaker does not project well into a room of average size unless you are cranking up the volume . it is ok for home theater but not recommended if you listen to music. it is easily overpowered by speakers of average sensitivity and you really need to tweak the amp to get full sound from the center channel"
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?:
No
Is this product used primarily for business?:
No
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Review 3 for Bose® VCS-10® Center-Channel Speaker - Black
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Top 25 Contributor
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better than it's reputation
11/01/2008
By frank12345
from miami, fl
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"I almost didn't order this based on the poor reviews and Consumers Reports findings. I needed a thin center speaker to go with the acoustimass cubes - this was the logical choice. After researching it at length there were mixed reviews with many negative comments. I called Cruthfield and the Bose Outlet to get their opinions. They were surprised to hear that there were negative comments. The Bose outlet advised theirs sounded great and noted it must be hooked directly to the receiver - not the module like the cubes. I have had the speaker for a couple weeks and it sounds great. I have two other surround systems, one high end and a lower end system and the Bose performs admirably for such a compact system. The articulation of words coming from the center speaker sounds like a real person. I don't understand the bad reviews - unless it's not being connected properly. Worked for me - and as most retailers note you can always send it back."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?:
Yes
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Review 4 for Bose® VCS-10® Center-Channel Speaker - Black
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The Truth
08/28/2008
By JonST
from Tampa
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What's great about it: Compact enough to mount above TV
What's not so great: Voices are not clear, drivers too small
"When I read all the 5 star reviews, I decided to do my own review so the Bose fan-boys don't mislead perspective buyers. This is not a 5 star center channel speaker. I have owned this for 2 years and regretted buying it from day one.
Read some reviews on another site before plunking down $199 for this speaker.
The drivers are way to small to provide the type of sound that most receivers are capable of today.
You have to over amp the speaker in order to hear dialog clearly.
You can do much better for the same money with a Polk, Klipsch, or similar."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?:
No
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Review 5 for Bose® VCS-10® Center-Channel Speaker - Black
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Bose Rocks!
08/07/2008
By mrfb
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What's great about it: Compact desisgn, great sound
What's not so great: none
"I have a 5.1 HTS. I have a Bose VCS 10 center channel speaker. It produces amazing sound. The sound is lifelike, rich, and the highs and lows are great. I never thought sound could come out of that small compact design. The size is great because i can put it right on top of my TV. This VCS 10 goes great with the Bose 301 Direct/reflecting speakers and the 201 Direct reflecting speakers. I recommend this to anyone looking for the best sound."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?:
Yes
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Review 6 for Bose® VCS-10® Center-Channel Speaker - Black
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Good center channel speaker
08/05/2008
By RaiderX
from Bellefonte, PA
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What's great about it: Size and The sound
What's not so great: Too much bass
"This is an amazing center channel speaker for how much I payed for. I have a 7.1 setup and this just blows all of my other speakers out of the water. I previously had all Insignia speakers. The only reason I bought those was because they were cheap. DO NOT BUY INSIGNIA SPEAKERS. Now I am either going to buy the Bose 201 bookshelf speakers or the Bose 161 bookshelf speakers to complete the home theater."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?:
Yes
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Review 7 for Bose® VCS-10® Center-Channel Speaker - Black
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Great Value-Great Sound!
07/28/2008
By CDEjr
from West Tennessee
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What's great about it: Fantastic sound, slim size, looks great
What's not so great: None so far
"I own Bose 901's so I am a Bose fan, but did not buy this just for the name. In my price range I could find none better. The size is helpful too, it fits right in my space with no trouble. So far I just love this thing. Get one unless you have $400-$500 to spend and space/weight is not an object. Enjoy!"
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?:
Yes
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Review 8 for Bose® VCS-10® Center-Channel Speaker - Black
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VCS-10
07/07/2008
By AZWildcatfan
from Tucson, AZ
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What's great about it: excellent product
What's not so great: a little pricey
"I've been suffering from a mild hearing loss and have been frustrated over not being able to hear dialogue in our surround sound system. Rather than spend over $1000 on a new system, we decided to simply upgrade the center speaker on our existing 5.1 system.
What an incredible difference this Bose speaker makes! We no longer have to blare our speakers to hear voices. Normal sound levels produce an extremely crisp center channel and our entire system has been transformed by adding this one Bose speaker!"
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?:
Yes
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Review 9 for Bose® VCS-10® Center-Channel Speaker - Black
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Best Sound Ever
04/20/2008
By JoanneS
from Alpine, WY
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What's great about it: Great Sound, Perfect size and style
What's not so great: none
"Replaced an old center speaker with the Bose and found the sound so much fuller and clearer than with the old system. Planning to upgrade the rest of the satalite speakers as soon as I can."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?:
Yes
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Review 10 for Bose® VCS-10® Center-Channel Speaker - Black
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Talking Never Sounded So Good
02/10/2008
By Pachy
from Grand Blanc, MI
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What's great about it: Sound quality, appearance, price
What's not so great: None
"Dead on reproduction of dialogue so important for center channel speakers that are responsible for the bulk of the audio task during movies. Compact design fits easily above or below TV. Mine is powered by a Sony 810 reciever. Voices sound particularly lifelike. I adjusted the sound output to the center channel on my receiver. I needed to incease the sound volume from the speaker because initially it was too low. This was simple to do...Worthy center speaker choice at an affordable price."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?:
Yes
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Review 11 for Bose® VCS-10® Center-Channel Speaker - Black
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Perfect!!!
01/28/2008
By Deez
from Haverhill, MA
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What's great about it: Crisp, solid sound!!!
What's not so great: nothing
"This is by far the best center channel that I've owned. My fiance didn't understand my fixation with Bose until she heard it the first time. Even she was impressed by the full sound and said, "Wow, I can hear everything now." Absolutely worth the money."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?:
Yes
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Review 12 for Bose® VCS-10® Center-Channel Speaker - Black
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Excellent
12/26/2007
By 2Bwild
from Deltona, Florida
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What's great about it: size, sound and looks
What's not so great: $200
"Sounds like a center channel should. great voices.natural bass. Great with other Bose speakers."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?:
Yes
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Review 13 for Bose® VCS-10® Center-Channel Speaker - Black
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Very clear sound
12/21/2007
By DJLinOK
from Oklahoma City, OK
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What's great about it: thin, lightweight, easy to locate
What's not so great: nothing
"Very clear sound, easy to hook up and size makes it very easy to fit in television stands for flat panels."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?:
Yes
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Review 14 for Bose® VCS-10® Center-Channel Speaker - Black
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Slim and stylish
12/11/2007
By PSPrOcKs
from NM
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What's great about it: Great sound/small
What's not so great: none
"I purhcased this center speaker because I wanted something that wasn't bulky or overpriced. This was a great purchase. The sound this center speaker produces is awesome. I like the sleek design so if you don't want to hide it, you don't have to. I would recommend this product to anyone who is looking for an inexpensive, great sounding speaker."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?:
Yes
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Review 15 for Bose® VCS-10® Center-Channel Speaker - Black
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A GREAT MOVE UP!!
10/07/2007
By HEYTOMORROW
from HATTIESBURG, MS
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What's great about it: SLIM PROFILE
What's not so great: NONE!
"I HAD LIMITED SHELF SPACE BELOW MY FLAT SCREEN PLASMA AND WANTED A CENTER CHANNEL WITH MORE POWER. THIS FILLED THE BILL. I HAD AN OLD SONY CENTER CHANNEL AND THIS IS A NOTICEABLE IMPROVEMENT. IT DELIVERS THE CENTER CHANNEL 5.1 DIALOGUE FOR DVD'S MUCH BETTER AND TAKES UP MUCH LESS VERTICLE SPACE.
I AM DEFINITELY GLAD I MADE THE CHANGE.
BOSE RULES!!"
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?:
Yes
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Review 16 for Bose® VCS-10® Center-Channel Speaker - Black
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Great Center Channel!!!
08/15/2007
By AUbrian
from Auburn, AL
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"I've owned this center channel speaker for about 3 years now, and used it a LOT. Mostly used for movies, tailgating, and parties. It can handle a lot of power, and is extrememly clear. Have not been disappointed with my purchase!"
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?:
Yes
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0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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