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Easy Installation
Customers have expressed their satisfaction with the easy installation process of the Bose SoundTouch 520 Home Theater System. The setup was completed quickly and painlessly for most, with some customers opting for alternative installation methods such as in-wall or using provided L brackets. Overall, the simplicity of hooking up the system has been a major selling point for many purchasers.
User Friendly
Customers generally find the Bose SoundTouch 520 Home Theater System user friendly with easy installation, clear instructions, and a slick design. Some users have encountered issues with software updates and occasional shutdowns but overall express satisfaction with the simplicity of the system.
Sound Quality
Customers generally have a positive opinion about the sound quality of the product, praising its deep, rich and balanced sound profile. Some customers mentioned that it provides a natural and realistic listening experience. However, a small group of customers felt that the sound quality is not as good as more expensive systems but still considered it to be good value for money.
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Wireless Connectivity
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards the wireless connectivity feature of the Bose SoundTouch 520 Home Theater System, allowing seamless integration and streaming from various devices via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. However, some customers noted that while most components are wired, the subwoofer is the only truly wireless item. The setup process was described as simple and easy, with the app being responsive and quick to connect. Some customers mentioned minor issues with hiding the black wires and lack of compatibility with older Bose transmitters/receivers.
Bass Performance
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the bass performance of the Bose SoundTouch 520 Home Theater System. While some are pleased with its ability to produce powerful and deep bass, others have experienced occasional interruptions or issues with the subwoofer. Overall, users appreciate the flexibility in speaker placement and clear dialog during TV and movie viewing.
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Quality
The adaptiq audio calibration system adjusts the speaker’s performance to the unique acoustics of your room, ensuring consisten... Read More
The sound quality is so much more than i expected.
The bluetooth connectivity to our ios devices went smoothly and there the sound quality is a treasure.
The soundtouch adapter is equally small and slim.
Price
So definitely worth the money for a surround 5.
This one requires a special bracket that is $34 a bracket.
It's not about the money, it's the principle.
It is a bit expensive on amazon so i went elsewhere.
Shipping
It truly bothers me but that is where the great bose customer service comes into play, i called them (no wait time) and explain... Read More
Packaging/appearance
The package itself does not come with great instructions so you end up wasting time setting up the system.
Competitiveness
The sound quality is undoubtedly the best for the similar range systems.
The bose 520 hits the non-frustration goal square in the middle.
Of course, speakers such as these would each sell for many times the total cost of the bose 520 system so this can't be conside... Read More
Partially it's bias - i have always had seinheiser headphones so i never partook of bose regularly.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
great, quality, good, small and simple. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 80 reviews as of our last analysis date on Aug 1 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Nice simple system but no rf remote and the wireless base module sometimes drops signal for no apparent reason
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Using every connection except gaming but thats coming soon
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This does not apply to this system and really i only notice it apply to the more vintage era speakers which even then i never noticed it
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Well i finally took the dive and bought this beauty on clearance at a local appliance store
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It is beautiful with that being said the acoustimass module subwoofer runs off the console wirelessly and with the many things in my living room there is interference
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This interference will cause the bass to cut out randomly for a second or two
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It truly bothers me but that is where the great bose customer service comes into play i called them no wait time and explained i require the hard wire for the module the lady says 34yes sir we will get that shipped out immediately for free34 i gave her my info it is now in the mail en route to me
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