Question 1

Are the speakers connected with wire or wireless?

Accepted Answer

Hell Don, and thank you for the inquiry.  The Cinemate GS Series II is a wired speaker system.  There is a wire that runs from the output of the large bass module to the two small speakers.  There is also a power cord on the bass module.  The small audio input interface module also connects to the bass module via a wired connection.  The external source (optical output on the tv typically) also connects via an optical cable to the optical input on the small interface module.

Question 2

How does it compaire to the newer model CineMate 15?

Accepted Answer

The main difference is the speakers that come with it.  The Cinemate GS Series II comes with a distinct left and right speaker, while the Cinemate 15 comes with a single sound bar style speaker.  It depends on what type of set you want and if you want to use brackets, etc.  Also, the Cinemate GS Series II comes with a separate inferface module cable to make the connection to the external devices.  The CInemate 15 has the inputs on the back of the Soundbar speaker itself, so the setup is a little cleaner (less wires).  Sound quality would be similar in both systems, although you may get a little more stereo separation in the CInemate GS Series II, due to the two distinct speakers.

Question 3

Does anybody know if the remote runs a Direct TV Genie? I really don't like the idea of having to use 2 remotes. Thanks!

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Yes, it replaces your Direct TV remote. Hence there's no need for a second remote. Also, the remote's universal and is able to control almost all TV and Direct TV functions. Make sure you use optical cable connection to your TV for best performance. Installation is relatively easy.

Question 4

can you hook a cd changer threw the system?

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Dennis, There are two methods to hook up devices. The best would be the Optical input. From your TV or other device you use a TosLink Optical Cable. The second option would be the standard Red/White (L/R) audio cable that almost all stereo equipment has. So Yes, you can hook up a CD changer directly to the Bose CineMate GS Series II system as long as it has one of those two outputs.

ASIN	B002MXWKAG
Additional Features	Wireless and ultra compact so you can take Bose sound anywhere, Bluetooth Transmission Range Up to 30'
Antenna Location	For Computers, For Surround Sound Systems, For Televisions
Audio Driver Type	Dynamic Driver
Audio Output Mode	Surround
Best Sellers Rank	#65,126 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #27 in Home Theater Systems
Brand	Bose
Built-In Media	Remote
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	TVs: standard and high-definition
Compatible with Vehicle Type	Car
Connectivity Protocol	Infrared
Connectivity Technology	Wired
Control Method	Remote
Controller Type	Remote Control
Customer Package Type	FFP file
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (585)
Enclosure Material	Chrome
Global Trade Identification Number	00017817514651
Is Electric	Yes
Is Waterproof	FALSE
Item Dimensions D x W x H	19.75"D x 24"W x 12.75"H
Item Weight	31.58 Pounds
MP3 player	No
Manufacturer	Bose
Model Name	CineMate GS Series II
Model Number	320573-1100
Mounting Type	Floor Standing, Tabletop Mount, Wall Mount
Number of Audio Channels	2.1
Number of Batteries	2 AA batteries required.
Number of Items	1
Number of Power Levels	1
Power Source	Corded Electric
Processor Count	1
Speaker Maximum Output Power	150 Watts
Speaker Size	2.5 Inches
Speaker Type	Satellite
Specific Uses For Product	home theaters, living rooms, entertainment areas
Subwoofer Connectivity Technology	Wired
UPC	017817514651
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Type	Limited
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Wireless Technology	Infrared

Bose® CineMate® GS Series II Digital Home Theater Speaker System

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