I laughed when I saw the title.
I laughed even more when I figured out someone was being serious.
It's nothing personal, but to any audiophile it is such an OBVIOUS decision.
What I got for 2 grand will BLOW whatever Bose has to offer OUT OF THE WATER.
For 2 grand with Axiom, you will get a system that is better than ANY theater you have been to (besides IMAX). 2 Grand with Bose, and you can say you have a surround sound system in your living room. That's it though.
Brother, let me introduce you to the light: Axiom.
Good luck!