The V-30 systems I've seen online run about $3000. Before I'd lay out that much on the Bose V-30, I'd want to hear other systems in the same price range. Klipsch has a few:
WF-34 - http://www.klipsch.com/na-en/products/wf-34-home-theater-overview/
XL-23 - http://www.klipsch.com/na-en/products/xl-23-home-theater-overview/
RF-62 - http://www.klipsch.com/na-en/products/rf-62-home-theater-system-overview/
Three different product lines with different attributes, but all 5.1 channel home theater systems for around $3000. True, you'll need to supply your own amp and DVD player, so you could knock it down to the next lower system with prices in the $2000-$2500 range, leaving enough left over for an AVR and DVD player.
If after comparing all of those systems (including any other brands you might think of), you should go with what sounds the best to you.
I have heard all these and all are excellent. So overall whichever one I get, I will land in the range of $3K+! So much for overpriced Bose. Anyway the sound from the ones you mentioned is excellent. The problem is it's not 'user-freindly' or to an exten 'listener-friendly' (mean : you need to bother to set them to get a "Sweet SPOTs" etc. etc.! Even Klipsch Site mention Sweet Spot generously in their demo videos!
I propose you look this, if you can rationally help me with this: http://www.bose.com/popup/tech_details/popup_waveRadioReveal.jsp
This is about Size and filling sound. That caught my attention on Bose site.