Bose® - LIFESTYLE® T20 Home Theater System
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Description
Features
5 Direct/Reflecting® speaker arrays
Along with an Acoustimass® module provides brilliant audio and blend elegantly into your décor.
Built-in surround sound decoders
Include DTS, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, LPCM and VideoStage® 5.
Connect up to 6 high-definition or music sources
Such as a Blu-ray Disc player, cable box or gaming system for delivering 5.1 surround sound to movies, music, sports and video games.
ADAPTiQ audio calibration system
Customizes sound based on an analysis of the size and shape of your entertainment area, speaker placement and listening position.
Automatic video upscaling
Delivers up to a 1080p resolution to your TV via the HDMI interface (DVD player required, not included). Compatible with all your 3D video sources. May require free software download.
Unify™ technology
With on-screen menus guides you through the setup and verifies connections.
Universal remote
Gives you access to popular functions on a variety of audio and video sources. Backlit display provides easy viewing even in dim light.
What's Included
- 5 Direct/Reflecting® speakers, Acoustimass® module
- USB flash drive, control console, universal remote with batteries
- Cables: HDMI, audio input, 3 front and 1 rear speaker. IR emitter, stereo audio
- 2 power cords, power supply, rubber feet
- Owner's manual
Other
- Energy Star CompatibleNo
- Number of Speakers5 + subwoofer
- <a href="javascript:winopengld('1142288289852','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">HDMI Inputs</a>4
- <a href="javascript:winopengld('1142288291090','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">DVI Inputs</a>0
- <a href="javascript:winopengld('1090933111802','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Component Video Inputs</a>2
- <a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340568546','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Component Video Outputs</a>0
- HDMI Outputs1
- DVI Outputs0
- <a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340434934','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Multiroom Capability</a>No
- Headset JackYes
- <a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340579123','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Remote Control</a>Universal
- Component Dimensions3"H x 16-5/8"W x 9-3/8"D
- Front Speaker Dimensions6-1/4"H x 3"W x 4"D
- Center Speaker Dimensions3-1/8"H x 6-3/8"W x 4-1/8"D
- Subwoofer Dimensions13"H x 8"W x 21-5/8"D
- Total Unit Weight57.4 lbs.
- Blu-ray PlayerNo
- <a href="javascript:winopengld('1218870374819','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">ENERGY STAR Certified</a>No
- Surround Sound DecodersDolby TrueHD, DTS, Dolby Digital, VideoStage® 5, LCPM
- <a href="javascript:winopengld('1218187465693','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Composite Video Inputs</a>3
- Digital Audio Inputs3
- Analog Audio Input7
- Analog Audio Output1
- 3D-ReadyYes
- UPC017817511216
Customer reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5 reviews
(5 customer reviews)to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wow, Amazing, Best system for the money
Posted .I just set this system up in my living room, and the Bose T20 has exceeded my expectations thanks to Bose’s Unify software. Unify is the game changer that no one else is doing yet, and they all should. Bose has made the tedious and long process of getting your peripherals hooked up and the remote programmed simple and painless. With some of my older systems I have spent a week just programming the universal remote to properly control my TV, Cable Box, Blu-Ray, Apple TV and Xbox, but with Unify your devices are plugged in and the remote is automatically programmed in a few idiot proof steps. I have never had an easier time setting up a home theater system in my life. Pros: 1.The Bose Unify system is brilliant. It has revolutionized the way home theaters are hooked up and how the universal remote is programmed. It takes all the hard work of programming the remote and makes it simple. 2. Form factor of the speakers is ideal for my needs. I was looking for small inconspicuous speakers I could mount in the corners of my room. My wife hated my old home theater set up since it consisted of large speakers and I was the only one who knew how to work the master remote since I programmed it manually to work for my needs. Bose has made the system compact and elegant. 3.The universal remote that comes with the T20 is an RF remote. The advantage to having an RF remote is that I can hide my components and control them without the direct line of sight required by an IR remote. Also, the universal remote that comes with the T20 is well balanced in the hand and easy to use. It has a back light so it can be easily read in a darkened room. 4. AdaptIQ is the software used by Bose to optimize the sound in the room. AdaptIQ took only 10 minutes to set my speaker levels properly. It did an amazing job of balancing out the sound for my living room. 5. Sound quality is great. People sometimes criticize Bose speakers for being too small and underpowered, but these little speakers deliver the goods. Great sound from a super compact system. Cons: 1. The T20 is expensive. $2000 is really expensive for a tiny receiver and 6 small speakers. However, I was doing the math and it is not that bad. If you were to purchase an equivalent 5.1 speaker set up, a receiver, Universal RF remote, SPF level monitor to balance the sound you might be able to get away with spending a little less. However, the Unify software really is the game changer and you can’t get this with anyone else. It depends on what you are willing to pay to make the set up easy and work well. The extra money is worth it to me. 2. I could not figure out a way to shut down all my components with a single button push. There may be a way to program a macro on the remote to do this, but I have not figured it out. Right now I have to push 3 buttons to shut everything down which is kind of annoying. 3. No radio tuner. I would like to have the AM/FM tuner built into this system, but you have to pay $500 more to get the Bose V25 for a radio tuner. The V25 has the radio tuner and the ipod control dock, as well as multi room controls. Otherwise the T20 and V25 are identical. I could not justify the additional money for a few features I would not use. I have Apple TV and stream my iTunes to my system through that and do not need an iPod dock. Multiroom controls would be nice, but I was not doing a multi room set up and it wasn’t needed. A radio tuner is not expensive and I could attach an old receiver and add the tuner, but it is a little bulky and not worth it to me with the esthetics of my set up. Overall, the T20 is the best system I have ever had. I do not say this lightly. I have been delighted with this system so far and highly recommend it to the person who wants great sound in a compact form that is easy to set-up and use.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Sound
Posted .As usual from Bose the sound is great. Integrated well with my pre-wired great room.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Sound.
Posted .Placed in a relatively smaller room. Absolutely awesome sound!
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
great home tehatre
Posted .very good, but i prefer don't spend to much money, and get one better
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Great for music lovers
Posted .Placed in living room and the sound quality is superb!
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: QuestionWireless Rear AdapterI dont want to run wires to the rear speakers, is there an adapter to make them wireless and if so does it affect the sound quality?
Asked by johnnyc2192.
- A:Answer Thanks for your question! You may be interested in the Bose SL2 wireless surround link. The SL2 is a wireless transmitter/receiver allowing you to send audio to the rear speakers without running long speaker wires. The SL2 will not adversely affect audio performance. Please visit the following link for product detail: http://bit.ly/98OSgl
Answered by Bose Support
Q: QuestionIs HDMI better for sound vs Fiber Optic?I find that it is much more affordable and effecint to hook up Fiber optic to the tv itself. This way, any sound intended with the image on the screen is pushed out through the fiber optic output. Is there a sound difference between HDMI and Fiber Optic? What are the MAIN differences?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Good questions. Connecting with an HDMI cable will allow the T20 to decode Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio formats. An optical cable is not capable of carrying these signals, but can handle Dolby 5.1 and DTS audio. Another factor to consider is that not all TV’s can output Dolby 5.1 or DTS through their optical connection. Many only send 2 channel stereo audio, which will impact audio quality significantly. You may wish to check the documentation of the TV to see if this is an issue or not.
Answered by Bose Support
Q: QuestionIs T20 compatible to 220V-240V/50HZ power supply?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer The Lifestyle T20 is a dual voltage system. Therefore, in order to connect it to an outlet in another country, you would only need to replace the power cord so that it has the proper plug. Thanks for the question!
Answered by Bose
Q: QuestionComponent QuestionDoes this system allow the user to listen to music through a DVD player that is connected to it?
Asked by East Witch.
- A:Answer Thanks for your question! Absolutely. The easiest way to connect a DVD player to the system is with an HDMI cable. This will carry audio from the DVD player to the Lifestyle T20 system for CD playback (as well as audio and video from a DVD). If an HDMI output is not available on the DVD player, it can also be connected to the Lifestyle system via RCA, digital coaxial or digital optical for audio.
Answered by Bose
Q: QuestionIs the bose v25 3D compatible?Is the bose v25 3D compatible?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Thanks for your question! The Lifestyle V25 system is compatible with 3D video signals. (This answer is true for the Bose Lifestyle V35 and Lifestyle T20 systems as well.)
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