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Bose 161

Bose 161
alaScore 84

522 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 522 reviews of Bose 161. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and size. The usability and sound are also appreciated. Opinions about the reliability and bass quality are different.

price, sound, usability, size, design

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Bose 161 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Bose 161

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Bose 161 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the usability and size, whereas many are negative about the price.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Bose 161

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 389 user reviews of Bose 161 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the design and usability. The size and sound are also appreciated, but there are some mixed opinions about the bass quality.

price, sound, size, usability, design

88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Bose 161

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of Bose 161 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. Reviewers are impressed by the usability. The price also gets good feedback.

price, usability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Your Electronic Warehouse (4electronicwarehouse.com)

Expert Review

 

Compact, Powerful, Attractive Design, Great Sound Quality, Easy To Connect

Sep, 2008

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good card, Great value, better than Xfired 270Xs.

 

I could see these speakers being a good choice for surface-mounted whole house audio, distributed audio speakers in a commercial setting, or rear speakers in a home theater system. They replace the old Model 100 speakers from Bose, which used a single...

I have been in the audio business for the majority of my professional career (mechanical engineer), and I bought these out of curiosity. Balanced sound, good casual presentation, and good for background music. I use these in a second zone in my kitchen...

These speakers use a pair of 2.5" full-range "Twiddler" drivers that have greater excursion than the ones used in the Virtually Invisible cube speakers Bose makes, but ultimately their most noticeable limitation is in the bass range. Bass below 80 Hz...

Jun, 2015

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Decent multipurpose speakers

 

I could see these speakers being a good choice for surface-mounted whole house audio, distributed audio speakers in a commercial setting, or rear speakers in a home theater system. They replace the old Model 100 speakers from Bose, which used a single...

I have been in the audio business for the majority of my professional career (mechanical engineer), and I bought these out of curiosity. Balanced sound, good casual presentation, and good for background music. I use these in a second zone in my kitchen...

These speakers use a pair of 2.5" full-range "Twiddler" drivers that have greater excursion than the ones used in the Virtually Invisible cube speakers Bose makes, but ultimately their most noticeable limitation is in the bass range. Bass below 80 Hz...

Jun, 2015

Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Sounds Fantastic!

 

Bought these speakers to install in my computer room, which is in another room from my stereo system. They were very easy to install and they sound absolutely fantastic! Would definitely reccommend this item to anyone.

Feb, 2012

Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Sounds great

 

placed in restaurant environment filled the billexcellent service and fast ship

Jan, 2012

Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Fab Twins

 

These speakers perform beautifully, and their design quite appealing. Working within their specifications, the range and output proved exceptional.Purchasing through this company had always been a smooth process!

Jan, 2012

Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Awsome

 

Great sound quality, mount brackets are perfect.

Nov, 2011

Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

They're Bose, 'nuff said

 

We are using the Bose speakers in a hall for lectures and meetings. They provide great 'fill' sound to supplement the person speaking. They are also small and blend into the room decor so well that most people don't even know that we are using them.

Apr, 2011

Consumer review (abt.com)

Well-balanced Versatility

 

I use a pair of black 161's for left and right surround speakers in our home-theater set-up. They are outstanding in this function. I needed my surrounds to be quite compact in order to sit on top of my CD shelves in the rear of the room and these fit...

Jul, 2015

Consumer review (abt.com)

Terrific!

 

I can't remember my salesman's name,but he found the speakers for me,and the receiver. I am very grateful.I would have never thought to buy my sound system over the phone. Thanks ABT. The merriest of holiday seasons to all your employees and their...

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

Dec, 2012

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