Bose 901

132 reviews

May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 4 expert reviews and 128 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 60/100 and users rate it 80/100. The average review date is Dec 22, 2007. We have compared these reviews to 202343 reviews from other Speakers. The alaScore™ for this product is 86/100 = Very good. Last update: May 18, 2013.

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(Based on 132 reviews)

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Expert review by: (electronicsme.com)

Bose 901

If you like classical or jazz, the 901 freestanding speakers will provide a unique sound. Like the Bose Acoustimass lifestyle speakers (cubes), the 901 uses stereo imaging to attempt to have the sound bounce around the room. These speakers (along with...

Direct/ ReflectingStereoEverywhereactive equalizer

paper drivershasn't changed much in years

The Bose 901 may be the flagship speaker, one should be careful...

Jun, 2008

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Consumer review by: irondaddymac (shopzilla.com)

Before you decide you hate your new 901 Series 6's

amazing soundstage impression, full sound, easy to connect

tricky to find right placement

Feb, 2008

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Consumer review by: joerez (cnet.com)

Awsome for music, Could be better for home theater.

I originally started my home theater withese two speakers and was amazed by the sound quality. But As I started to complete the system, purchasing the 201's for rears, I found that much space is needed to accomadate placement. Also boses' other theater...

Great bass and highs. Very crisp sound

For home theater these speakers can over power any smaller speakers. Which means you'll need much larger or powerful rears such as the 201/301 series. Not good if you dont have space behind you

Apr, 2006

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Consumer review by: joerez (cnet.com)

Awsome for music, Could be better for home theater.

Great bass and highs. Very crisp sound

For home theater these speakers can over power any smaller speakers. Which means you'll need much larger or powerful rears such as the 201/301 series. Not good if you dont have space behind you

Apr, 2006

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Consumer review by: FLIPPER (jr.com)

PDESTALS ARE GREAT AND SO IS J&R

These really are the genuine Bose pedestals and they are great for the 901 series VI speakers. J&R shipped them quickly and their price was excellent and included free shipping. I\'m extremely satisfied

Attractive Design","Easy To Set Up","Quality Mounting Hardware","Sturdy

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: Bose 901 Lover (jr.com)

Bose 901 Pedestals

I stopped using my 901\'s after I upgraded my home audio to surround sound, but I missed the crystal clear music that the Bose 901\'s produced. I enjoy all type of music and I found that my jazz collection sounds better on the 901\'s that any other...

Attractive Design","Easy To Set Up","Quality Mounting Hardware","Sturdy

Dec, 2012

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Consumer review by: hhmorris (amazon.com)

bose ped

perfect fit, quality item,,all edges rounded properly....level. Item is absolutely first quality. I have contacted two (2) friends, to advise purchase.

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: Ripped off (amazon.com)

Two pictured one shipped - very misleading

As you can see in the picture, there are two stands. Typically people have two speakers too - in fact it is hard to buy 1 speaker but very easy to buy one stand. This is a classic bait and switch misrepresentation. Very disappointed this should be not...

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review by: Annie (amazon.com)

Solid

The pictures do not show the weightiness and sturdiness of these stands. We bought them to fit a pair of retro speakers my husband found, but I wasn't thrilled, as I thought they looked flimsy. They are solid heavy metal, and I was so relieved. Good...

Jul, 2011

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Consumer review by: Annie (amazon.com)

Solid

Jul, 2011

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Product Specifications

The flagship 901 Direct/Reflecting stereo speakers bring the warmth, power and excitement of a concert hall or movie theater to your home. They create the mix of direct and reflected sound you hear in a live performance, to deliver a listening experience that conveys much of the emotion that only live music can evoke.901 speakers work by reflecting most of the sound off walls and other flat surfaces, instead of aiming all the sound toward you, as conventional speakers do. With Direct/Reflecting speaker technology, anything you listen to - from the latest DVD audio to your favorite vintage records - acquires lifelike realism, because the speakers reproduce the natural concert hall balance of direct and reflected sound.The result is the Stereo Everywhere speaker performance - stereo performance that is clear and lifelike everywhere in the room, instead of in just one "sweet spot." You'll experience balanced sound throughout the listening environment, no matter where you sit or stand.Just as you enjoy beautiful music reproduction from these speakers, you can also experience thrilling home theater effects from your home theater components. These speakers are an appropriate choice for use with your surround sound receiver, and can be used in conjunction with other Bose home theater speaker options.