Bose 161

Bose 161
alaScore 80

234 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 1 expert reviews and 233 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 50/100 and users rate it 88/100. The average review date is Nov 26, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 202358 reviews from other Speakers. The alaScore™ for this product is 80/100 = Very good. Last update: May 19, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 234 reviews)

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Expert review by:

Stacked with Daniel Negreanu

 

With the popularity of Texas Hold 'em at an all-time high, Stacked offers you a chance to learn from one of the best.

In-depth training videos teach both basics and advanced strategies; great way to practice without gambling real money

Can't match up with online poker sites in terms of speed or finding games -- and you can play those for real money

Consumer review by:

Wonderful if....

 

I see a bunch of comments here about no bass. Okay, they're little 2.5" drivers. Here's how to fix it (for $50 in my case):

Pleasing mids, and pleasantly tapered highs

Nothing that can't be fixed

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Wonderful if....

 

I see a bunch of comments here about no bass. Okay, they're little 2.5" drivers. Here's how to fix it (for $50 in my case): Go to ebay / pawn shop / Goodwill / wherever.... Find an Bose Acoustimass 5 subwoofer (or equiv, mine is a Series II). You're...

Pleasing mids, and pleasantly tapered highs

Nothing that can't be fixed

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Best as surround (rear) speakers, but superb sound

 

excellent response and power handling (up to 100 watts) with cystal clear mid and high range frequencies. Mounts easily and safely on walls

expensive

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Great Speakers to replace stock computers speakers

 

These are a great pair of speakers. I have a Creaitve Gigaworks s750 and used to have a logitech z-680. I use these on both system to replace the two front speakers because as everyone knows computer speakers dont exactly have the best sound. But after...

Absolutely wonderful sound, very small. sleek and stylish

A bit Heavy. Sit on flat surfaces awkwardly

Consumer review by:

Great Speakers to replace stock computers speakers

 

These are a great pair of speakers. I have a Creaitve Gigaworks s750 and used to have a logitech z-680. I use these on both system to replace the two front speakers because as everyone knows computer speakers dont exactly have the best sound. But after...

Absolutely wonderful sound, very small. sleek and stylish

A bit Heavy. Sit on flat surfaces awkwardly

Consumer review by:

Bose is boss

 

Have been using a pair of these Bose 161 speakers (mounted on the appropriate Bose speaker stands) for years now and they are still going strong. Coupled with a Bose center channel and a pair of Bose 201 speakers the sound is rich and full, especially...

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Great design, great sound

 

Great for ambient music. Good bass response, except for electronic music.

Attractive Design","Easy to Mount","Easy To Set Up","Good Power Output","Great Sound Quality

Weak Bass

Consumer review by:

Bose surround speakers

 

I purchased 2 of the Bose 161 bookshelf speakers as they are a match for my current front surround sound speakers. They sound great and now make my 5.1 home theater system come alive!!! Love them.

Consumer review by:

Great Front Speakers

 

I used these with an old school Sony receiver and subwoofer for "bookshelf surround sound" in my kitchen. Works GREAT! They don't carry a lot of bass, but the sound quality is awesome for bookshelf speakers!!

Product Specifications

Bose 161 speakers offer outstanding performance in a design that blends into your decor. Engineered to reproduce sound over a large area, they bring you spacious stereo almost anywhere in the room - with a fullness and impact you might expect from much larger speakers. And all that performance from a slim, elegant design means 161 speakers work equally well in a music or surround sound system. They even include customized brackets for easy installation. Bose 161 speakers: worth seeing, worth hearing. They grace your room with smart, sculpted elegance. They fill your room with crisp, full sound. You can't help but notice Bose 161 speakers - for their looks and their performance. An Articulated Array speaker design features two 2 1 /2" Twiddler drivers that are angled to reproduce lifelike stereo over a larger listening area - instead of one small "sweet spot". These high-excursion drivers generate more air movement from a small enclosure, resulting in high performance from a small, easy to place speaker. Another feature you'll notice about Bose 161 speakers is their versatility. Their compact size and full-range sound make them suitable for both music and home theater listening. In fact, Bose 161 speakers have been engineered to work with the Bose VCS-10 center channel speaker and other Bose Direct/Reflecting speakers to provide a high-performance surround sound solution. And custom brackets included with 161 speakers make them easy to mount wherever you wish to place them. In any room, for any situation, these speakers sound as good as they look.

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:5in
Height:4.2in
Weight:3.3lbs
Width:10.9in/11in

Header

Localization:English
Manufacturer:Bose
Model:161
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Bose

Miscellaneous

Color:Black/White

Remote Control

Type: None

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Speaker System

Amplification Type:Passive
Connectivity Technology:Wired
Nominal (RMS) Output Power:50Watt
Speaker System Type:Left / right channel speakers
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