I've read many negative reviews about these (positive as well). I would rate them an 8.5 to 9 on a scale of 10. I played with these quite a while during set-up. Wiring, placement and amp quality are huge variables with this system.
High and mid-range sounds from the cubes are very crisp, especially during gaming; System has a good all-round sound for the xbox 360, dvds and for music but fall short of excellent; The cubes deliver an amazing sound volume for thier size and look great on the top of the piano
Bose should make it clear that the base module is not a powered sub-woofer; It does not deliver any where near the lows of a powered sub; This did not matter to me because I planned to add a sub anyway; Base module is not all that easy to hide