personally like both systems. The JVC is really not that powerfull even though it rates at 1000 watts. I really like to bose system but if you are putting it in a large room I don't think it can carry enough sound. Both system are lacking on inputs and outputs as well. Try looking into a denon or onkyo system as well.
I am going to be making a home theater very soon in my home. But own a low buget. I have seen and really like the JVC in a box home theater 1000 wt system. It is the one with 2 tall standing speekers and 2 small satalite speekers and subwoofer and a 5 DVD changer. Now I have also seen on tv the new BOSE 321 GS I think its called. It has to small satalite speekers and a subwoofer and a DVD player. I have heard the older Bose 321 system and really like it but not the new one as of now. I am still looking for one to hear for myself. Now the JVC is $399.95 and the Bose is a wopping $1200.00 something dollers. Now I do not know if I can see paying that kind of money for that. But on the other hand Bose is a very good system. But I have heard that Bose is getting alot of bad rattings to. Please help I would like to hear someones idea on this thanks.

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