Bose 901

244 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 244 reviews of Bose 901. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and size. The design and usability also get good feedback.

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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 901 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 160 user reviews of Bose 901 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. Views about the design and reliability are generally positive. The size and usability also get good feedback.

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87% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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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Expert review by : Ralphe Neill (avhub.com.au)

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The ultimate expression of the Direct/Reflecting principle?

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

One Hundred and Sixty For These? Come on Bose, You Can Do Better Than This

Let's get one thing straight: I love my set of Bose 901 speakers. If you need proof of that, I'd only add that I've been using the ...

Attractive, relatively stable

Too short, no speaker wire ports in base, not weighted, overpriced

Jun, 2010

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Consumer review (4electronicwarehouse.com)

Outstanding!! The sound is just amazing!

Since I knew we were getting a great product. I just wanted to complete the high sounds and direct/reflecting spot which Bose is very profound delivers the sweet spot. My subwoofer JL (Audio Fathom 113) gets the bass and the pitch perfect highs (Bose...

Attractive Design, Easy To Connect, Great Sound Quality

Jan, 2009

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Consumer review (4electronicwarehouse.com)

35 years years and still the best

I bought my 901's in 1973. I had to drive almost 100 miles to find them. I still use them every day and have never heard speakers I like more. They were expensive for a young guy at the time, but worth every penny. Hook those babies up to a Macintosh...

Crisp Sound, Great Sound Quality, Powerful

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review (audioreview.com)

Bose 901 Series VI

Let me start by saying these were my first speakers and i wish i still had them.I have had everyone tell me about how great magnepans altec vott are trust me i had them are they great yes but the 901s were not bad by no means neither.I now have a pair...

Aug, 2008

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Bose 901 Series VI

I like everything they did

none that i havent heard from most speakers

Aug, 2008

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Bose 901 Series VI

These speakers have been around for years and not much has changed in its conceptual design. My first set of Bose were the 601 series one. I still have them and they still sound great after 30 years although I did replace the bass drivers (due to foam...

Aug, 2008

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