If we are to make a top with the most respected brand names in the loudspeaker field, we certainly can’t leave Bose out of it. Bose proved that it is capable of providing hi-fi technologies even for the guys over at NASA. The American company has a varied array of loudspeakers and the home theatre solutions receive special attention from Bose.

Among the best home theatre systems Bose has ever developed, the Acoustimass 16 Series II speakers stand out as a robust and stylish solution. This is one 6.1 speaker system that’s going to leave a long lasting impression on you audio experience.

New to Bose’s home theatre solutions is the Direct/Reflecting technology. The system neatly integrates this cutting edge option into the cube-shaped speaker arrays in order to amplify the surround experience for you. The speakers are just 6 inches tall, but are capable of delivering the most outstanding high and midrange frequencies so you can enjoy crisp, clear reproduction of sound effects, voice and music. For those wire-phobic people out there, Bose designed these speakers also to be attached to your walls.

There are many features that make this system powerful, but let us concentrate on the design part for now. There is a center surround cube speaker array that covers a broad soundstage with full, rich spacious performance. With the aid of this very speaker you can enjoy more enveloping surround performance from the 6.1 surround sound receiver. Furthermore, there is a horizontal center-channel speaker array specially designed to visually complement flat-panel TV screens, while delivering natural vocal sounds. Add in the powered Acoustimass module to experience the full, rich sound that adds drama to music and movies. The Acoustimass module is actually the subwoofer component of the system, which includes downward-firing drivers and Bose proprietary technology to deliver the lowest audible notes and effects with clarity and balance.

The Direct/Reflecting technology quickly became a legend in the loudspeaker field, but up until the release of the Bose Acoustimass 16 speakers, the company has never included it in a home theatre system. This technology practically blends reflected and direct sound to recreate much of a live concert's natural spaciousness. With the aid of such a powerful system you can experience stereo sound almost anywhere in the room, not just in one small "sweet spot."

Ultimately for this short list of features, users will be pleased to find that this system incorporates automatic protection circuitry, which keeps drivers from being overdriven and provides increased reliability without interfering with the listening experience.

This 6.1 speaker system is specifically designed for budget users and you can find one for as low as $999.00 at the online dealers.