Hi Mikeathome
Congrats on the new system. I have had mine for three months now, and never had any misgivings.

My studio is about 10x12 and I have observed the same clear sound throughout the house and different venues I play at. The one difference is that the Bose seems to want more space. In otherwords, the bass is never boomy,but evens out in larger spaces. The vovals,also, are more natural and less bassy.
Of course ,you can eq on the remote, but it is just an observation. This to me is a positive,and backs up what other users are saying about the sound carrying at about the same level for long distances.
EnjoyBernie