Are Bose 301 serie II any good? | Steve Hoffman Music Forums
WEBJan 1, 2019 · Bose does not publish specs, which I have always found annoying. The 901 is where Bose started and ended in the audiophile market. The Bose 301 isn't much, rather colored mid and an unexciting speaker. The WAVE radio suits Bose "lifestyle" approach to music, good sounding and convenient. The FRiNgE, Jan 2, 2019.
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WEBJun 5, 2018 · All the while, the 301's sound pretty good. Here is the problem - my Sony bookshelf speakers and also my Technics speakers "sound pretty good" as well. The Bose speakers really didn't stand out from my Technics or Sony ones. These things are going on the auction site for anywhere from $200 to $400.
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WEBJan 2, 2014 · Well, the 301 manual doesn't detail the speakers' efficiency numbers, just that they're "compatible with amplifiers and receivers rated from 10 to 150 watts per channel," so anything toward the upper end of that range (like the Denon jim t …
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WEBMar 7, 2020 · There's a review of the original Bose 301 in High Fidelity on page 54. There are reviews of the Pioneer PL-510A turntable in Audio here (page 77), and in High Fidelity here (page 49). A review of the Akai GXC-325D can be found in Stereo Review on page 37. ps. If I get the time, I'll see if I can dig up an old review for the Pioneer CS-99A speakers.
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WEBDec 28, 2021 · Eventually the 301 Series IIIs gave way to a pair of Paradigm Reference Studio/20 v.2. Those are still there; the 301 Series IIIs have been in storage ever since. There's always lots of used pairs of Bose 301 Series III listed for sale. Anyhow, there's no end of possible speakers in your budget range.
Bose Model 501 (original series) speakers - Steve Hoffman Music …
WEBSep 19, 2008 · They were made in 1977, the last year the original 501s were made, before the Series II 501s came out (according to the Bose website). These are floorstanding speakers, each with a 10" woofer and 2 x 3" tweeters. One tweeter is on the inner side of the speaker and the other is in the front outside corner, mounted at an angle.
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WEBFeb 6, 2022 · I am a long time Bose user, since 1989. My living room is brought to life by a set of 901 VI's, powered by an B&K EX442. Love the speakers, previously had a set of Canton CT-80's which were replaced by the 901's, huge difference. Love the warm sound. On my desk, since 1993, I've had a set of 301's. I …
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WEBMay 2, 2024 · Chicago. I am looking to replace a 25yo pair of Bose 301 speakers. Amazon has a pair of Klipsch R-51M speakers for $200. I think this model is being replaced and that is why they are that price. Has anyone heard both of these speakers and can comment on how they compare?
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WEBJan 31, 2023 · Bose sued Consumer Reports back in the day for business defamation based on a review that talked about exaggerated sound stage from the 901. Yes, they were mocked back in the '70s. Like a lot of electronics companies, they got into car audio, simple play stations to plug your iPod or phone into. Less controversial now, for that stuff.
Thoughts on using an Ortofon 2M bronze on an AT LP120XBT …
WEBAug 18, 2024 · San Diego. 199211 said: ↑. My current setup is an Audio Technica LP120XBT turntable with an Ortofon 2M cart fitted with the blue stylus run through a Sony STR-DH190 stereo reciever driving a pair of BOSE 301 bookshelf speakers. It produces decent sound, but I've thought of upgrading to the bronze sometime in the near future.