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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.

Thanks for the IMAX caveat.

Regarding Bose...it's all been said here already but I'll reiterate for emphasis.

Bose car audio is pretty good.
Bose home audio is strictly for SAF. Itty-bitty speakers that the spouse won't complain about. Sound quality isn't the priority in their home systems.
Axiom is one of the very best price/performance leaders in home audio. You'll get MAJOR bang-for-your-buck in an Axiom system.
If money is a concern, buy your Axiom system from their factory outlet. You'll save some dough, and still have top-quality speakers with full warantees.

Good luck and make this shopping experience fun!