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Bose CineMate 520

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User ratings:
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57 user ratings
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4 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
3.6 / 5
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Can the Bose Cinemate 1SR live up to the hype around the brand’s SoundDocks?Read more
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Pros

  • really nice set up and very stylish thumbs up
  • It can get loud and stay clear at high volumes
  • universal remote is really good self explanatory and is easy to program sources into

Cons

  • doesn't have any HDMI inputs
  • BOSE 520 that is not available anywhere in forums
  • inserted blue wire in to red slot and thinking speaker is not working
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Bose CineMate 520 - Pros & Cons

Bose CineMate 520

Pros

  • really nice set up and very stylish thumbs up
  • It can get loud and stay clear at high volumes
  • universal remote is really good self explanatory and is easy to program sources into
  • Really a great built very good sounding set
  • big
  • spacious and insightful sound
  • These speakers are excellent for that purpose
  • genres are done very well with this system
  • Speaker output is very clean and clear with zero noise
  • The speakers are sleek and elegant

Cons

  • doesn't have any HDMI inputs
  • BOSE 520 that is not available anywhere in forums
  • inserted blue wire in to red slot and thinking speaker is not working
  • not pro BOSE for a dedicated home theater set up
  • No buzz sounds or electrical inferences Click to expand
  • any basic system will have those features
  • soundbar only requires one cable cord connection to the TV

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Bose CineMate 520 - Full Specifications

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General
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)yes
Number of speakers5.1
Type of home cinema packageSeparates
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Dimensions
Colour of productBlack
Weight (front / speaker unit)2.2 lb
Dimensions sub (Width)7.8 in
Dimensions sub (Height)14.8 in
Dimensions sub (Depth)11.3 in
Weight (sub)13.89 lb
Weight (surround)2.2 lb
Dimensions center (Width)7.28 in
Dimensions center (Height)3.39 in
Weight (center)2.2 lb
Dimensions center (Depth)3.31 in
Dimensions main unit / amplifier (Width)12.32 in
Dimensions main unit / amplifier (Height)2.52 in
Dimensions main unit / amplifier (Depth)8.19 in
Weight main unit / amplifier3.28 lb
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Communication
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
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Audio features
Center speakeryes
Front speaker / speaker unityes
Suitable for subwooferyes
Wirelessyes
Surround speakersyes
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input0
Analogue 5.1/6.1/7.1 inputsno
Analogue RCA stereo inputs1
Analogue RCA stereo outputs0
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)0
Component output (YPbPr/YCbCr)0
Composite input0
Composite output0
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)1
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)0
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)1
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)0
DVI out0
HDMIyes
Number of HDMI inputs4
Number of HDMI outputs1
Pre-output (subwoofer)no
S-video input0
S-video output0
SCART outno
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playerno
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Features
Wireless rear speakersyes
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Storage
Built-in hard driveno
Optical driveno

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Bose CineMate 520 Bose - Editorial Reviews (1)

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Bose CineMate 520 Bose Cinemate 1SR review
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Published: 13.02.2012
Bose Cinemate 1SR review
3.0

Can the Bose Cinemate 1SR live up to the hype around the brand’s SoundDocks?

By Jamie Carter
7 minute read

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