At this price point Bose really isnt that bad. I can't really think off the top of my head who else is doing massively inexpensive HQ audio. Most parts and components at this tier are all the same massively produced items from China at a large scale with different branding stickers.
If you're truely on a budget I've always been a fan of Yamaha products:
And if you have some extra cash, Energy is a consumer brand I've been supporting for a while. My buddy has this set and its working out well for his home set up.