Hi, a friend of mine is convinced that BOSE make "the greatest sounding speakers" I tried to convince him other wise but he wouldn't even let me finish (stubborn). Anyway he is at the BOSE outlet right now purchasing them.I showed him speakers by KEF,NHT,B&W etc etc. He was not interested. My question is how will this system he is purchasing (lifestyles 12 series 2 home theater) compare to something in the same price range (receiver, center, surround, sub, mains as well as the dvd player)? thanks for any information you can give.