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Question: Difference?! Between the GS and the regular series II??? besides the 200-300 difference???
Document: I would rather pay more up front than be unsatisfied with a soundbar that was $300 cheaper. Having listened to them both, I think it is worth the $200 to go with the "GS" model over the standard Series II package.Setup is very quick. The optical cable provides the best "pass-thru" sound from your DVD, Satellite box or other device.I am very happy with the Bose system.
The Cinemate II sounded great too (a lot better than the panasonic), but the sounds tended to be more muddled in the mid-to-high range (as compared to the the Cinemate GS II). But for $200 less and if your ears don't mind the difference (or can't tell the difference) then the Cinemate II is the better bargain. Also, the Cinemate GS II has the universal remote, but I don't use it ( I use a logitech Harmony Universal Remote).
Yeah it is pricey, but  definitely worth looking into for an excellent balance of sound quality, space conservation and simplicity.Lastly, if you are wondering whether the GS Series II is worth the extra money compared to the regular Series II, I felt that the GS definitely sounds "better" to me than the regular Series II. Seemed to be a more balanced sound and crisper highs with the GS. But ultimately that is up to you and your budget.
I did extensive research before purchasing the Bose Cinemate GS II Series; but before I start my review I have a quick comparison to share by comparing a $300 panasonic system to the Bose Cinemate GS II: I previously owned a panasonic 2.1 system with built in up-convert DVD player which recently broke (lasted about a year). Sound quality on the Bose Cinemate GS II is markedly better than the panasonic system! Plus my audio system is not tied to a standard DVD player.
At local Bose store yesterday I listened to both the Cinemate Series II & the GS model, utilizing the very same scene of the same CD of Pirates of the Caribbean.Not an audiophile here but there is clearly a difference between the two. The Series II seems to have a deeper sound and the GS seems to be more crisp.
I purchased this for my 72 inch Sharp Aquaeos Television. The speaker on the tv sounds muffled and talks to the wall. So my husband was always asking me to repeat what was said. I read the reviews and decided this would do the trick. I can't believe how big a difference it made. I think I would buy the cinemate II I don't think the two hundred extra dollars for the GS series was actually worth it, and it was more difficult to connect then the cheaper model.
Just though I should share that in case you are trying to justify the cost.REVIEW--Info I discovered during my research and since owning for 3 months: I listened to the Cinemate II and the Cinemate GS II side by side in the store, both using the Toslink (digital optical audio) connection and also with the Component (analog audio) connection while watching an action scene from Kung Fu Panda in both BluRay and regular DVD.
Let me tell you that Best Buy had both of these and my girlfriend & I were looking at the CineMate II, as well. But after a side by side demo comparison of these two systems with the same exact Best Buy Demo sound CD, although $200 cheaper, the CineMate II sound quality was noticeably inferior to the CineMate GS II and we both noticed it immediately. So purchasing a $599 Cinemate II that sounded more like the $331 Sony system was not a good bargain.
I called Bose, and even though it was no longer in warranty (it was 7 years old), they would fix it for $75.00 - or I could pay $300.00 and they would upgrade it to the CineMate GS II. I took the offer to get a new audio system which in aggregate cost the same as I would have spent if I bought it new in the first place.I think that is excellent customer service. I received the new unit in just a few days.
But if you don't like running wires and want a minimalist system with superb sound then I strongly recommend the Bose Cinemate GS II; or if budget minded, or can't discern the audio difference, then the Bose Cinemate II is a solid 2nd choice.
Answer: Best to go to a Bose store and test both units side-by-side. Bring a CD or DVD that offers excellent sound to compare. On the CD side I usually play a smooth jazz disc which really highlights the mids and highs and play at low volume which really tells the story. On the DVD I play an action flick with considerable surround sound audio so you can see how they compare to a 5.1 system. I think you will find the GS system is worth the extra coin as the mids and highs are very clear while they seem muffled on the regular series II system. Yes both systems seem a bit pricey but unless you really want an exceptional 5.1 or 7.1 audio experience the Bose will provide excellent sound.