Can I hook up a Onkyo Receiver to a bose acoustimass system without purchasing an entirely new theater system?

Question

I have a bose acoustic mass system with 5 double cones and a subwoofer. I have researched the Onkyo 605 and 705 and like the reviews. Can I hook either of these receivers to my current bose system? Should I buy an entirely new system? All suggestions welcomed! Help!

Answer 1

The speaker wires from an Acoustimass system will connect to any standard receiver ... so yes you can use an Onkyo.

That said, I'd consider selling the acoustimass and using the money to by a new speaker system. In general Bose make high priced, mediocre sounding speakers (they have a very poor midrange). There are many better speaker systems for less money. If you are serious enough about sound to trade up to the Onkyo now is the time to trade up to REAL speakers.

See the article at the link.