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Bose 201

Bose 201
alaScore 83

69 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 69 reviews of Bose 201. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and sound. The design and price also get good feedback. Many are less positive about the reliability. There are some mixed opinions about the bass quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Bose 201 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Bose 201

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 48 user reviews of Bose 201 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the size and design. The sound and price also get good feedback, whereas views are divided on the bass quality. Many are negative about the reliability.

usability, price, sound, design, size

reliability

83% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (audioreview.com)

Bose 201 Series IV Bookshelf Speakers

 

Kids these are Bose 201's. If you want to get the most out of these speakers, you not only need to understand the specs, but also a little Bose history to understand the true intent of each product they make! Speakers, like cars, are designed for a...

Aug, 2014

Consumer review (audioreview.com)

Bose 201 Series IV Bookshelf Speakers

 

I have Bose 201 IV. I think I paid no more than a price of an average restaurant meal for them. Construction is OK. They are fairly small, so vibrations of thin walls are not as bad as in 301s, especially when seams are missing some glue. 6 1/2" driver...

Jul, 2012

Consumer review (audioreview.com)

Bose 201 Series IV Bookshelf Speakers

 

Bought the Bose 201 Series IV a year ago, they are the predecessor to the current model, Bose 201 Series V. If you are experienced in home audio, its obvious that just picking up one of these 201's feel much lighter in weight than your typical...

May, 2010

Consumer review (abt.com)

Great set of speakers for the money

 

We are enjoying the speakers very much. Great sound....and love the size....so much better than my old 80s speakers.

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

Mar, 2009

Consumer review (audioreview.com)

Bose 201 Series IV Bookshelf Speakers

 

Picked a pair up at a pawn shop for $20. They were basically straight. I had some high end Optimus book shelve speakers on my back channels of my 7.1 surround.

Feb, 2009

Consumer review (abt.com)

Excellent sound, well balanced, compact.

 

Small, powerful, yet not obtrusive in a room.....does not take away from your decor.

Easy To Connect, Attractive Design, Great Sound Quality, Unobtrusive in a room, Compact, Powerful

No drawbacks

Sep, 2008

Consumer review (abt.com)

Sound is just great

 

Allows great sound with my iPod

Easy To Connect, Great Sound Quality

Jun, 2008

Consumer review (audioreview.com)

Bose 201 Series IV Bookshelf Speakers

 

Bought these because they fit perfectly mounted below the cabinets in my kitchen. Without running my receivers 'Auto Setup' they sounded really flat (huge middle and no highs). After running the Setup they sounded just OK.

May, 2008

Consumer review (abt.com)

Old LP's sound great!

 

After ten years of working and traveling, I finally found time to purchase a new turntable,receiver and the Bose 201's for my near mint collection of jazz and blues LP's.Sounds great! I don't know what I was waiting for!

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

None so far, None so far

Mar, 2007

Consumer review (audioreview.com)

Bose 201 Series IV - (Bookshelf Speakers)

 
Jan, 2007
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