| Reviews : Bose 161 Speaker System (Black) - ideal for stereo or home theater use |
Bose 161 Speaker System (Black) - ideal for stereo or home theater use Product By BOSE Available From 12 Sellers |
Technical Details
- Versatile speakers for music and movies
- Use in bookshelf or wall-mount applications
- Articulated Array® speaker design
Product Description
A versatile pair of compact, high quality speakers / Ideal for rear channel, second room or main speakers in small roomsAmazon.com Product Description
A versatile choice for both listening to music and appreciating the sonic splendor of big-budget blockbusters, the Bose 161 multipurpose speaker system offers topnotch sound in an elegant package. Unlike conventional speakers, which radiate sound in a single direction, these speakers use Bose's Articulated Array and Stereo Everywhere technologies to project sound throughout the entire room, so listeners in the corner can appreciate the same subtleties as those in the middle. In addition, the proprietary Twiddler drivers (two 2.5-inch drivers in each enclosure) make the speakers sound much larger than they actually are. The end result is a consistently impressive sound field that simulates the cinema experience. Meanwhile, the speakers' actual size--they measure 11 inches wide by 4.12 inches tall--belies their big sound, so you can store them easily in compact locations, such as small dorm rooms or crowded offices. They even come with mounting brackets for installing on a wall or ceiling. The speakers' sleek black housing also blends into practically any décor.Additional features include magnetic shielding, which protects your TV from video interference, and automatic overdrive protection. The speakers are computer tested for quality and reliability and carry a five-year warranty from Bose.
What's in the Box Left speaker, right speaker, mounting brackets, self-adhesive rubber feet, user's manual.
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Customer Reviews
By Jose Luiz (Brazil)
I was a bit disappointed with the low bass level. I have to boost low frequencies about 8 dB to get them to the proper level. After that I had to adjust the whole equalizer range (by ear) to get a balanced sound. A chart with frequency response would help a lot but I was not able to find it. Anyway, it sounds great, clear.
By James M. Koury (Winchester, MA United States)
I am convinced that the reviewers calling these "cheap" or "tinny" sounding have never listened to them.
If you want unabtrusive speakers to provide clean and spacious background music with a decent base response these are perfect (Eagles, Carley Simon, Joni Mitchel, Miles Davis etc.) If you want speakers to play at volumes you need to shout over and rattle the fillings out of your teeth (Zep, AC/DC, Sabbath), look elsewhere.
These are perfect if mostly used for providing background mood music in rooms when entertaining, such as for the holidays. We have 2 pair we have been using for 5 years in a 23'x16' LR and 28'x14' kitchen and they still sound like new. We are adding a third pair in the dining room and a 4th on the porch.
Well made wall mounts as well.
By Arthur Case (Phoenix, AZ)
The Bose 161s do a very good job as surround speakers for (in my case) a typical sized family room. I've used them for several weeks now as side surround speakers. In my setup all of the bass is directed to the two large front speakers and the subwoofer, so the 161s just need to provide clear neutral sounding support - which they do very well.
My order was fulfilled by JR Music (through Amazon) and the speakers were shipped and arrived in a few days with no delays.
These are odd shaped speakers with compound curves. I have my speakers laying on their sides (bookshelf style) and the Bose provided rubber feet to stabilize the speakers were missing from the package. Without the feet, the speakers rock from side to side. I called Bose customer service, and they very quickly and politely handled my call, and sent the rubber feet, express mail at no charge.
By Marco Aviles Benitez (Quito, Ecuador - SouthAmerica)
I've read some critisism for the Bose 161 speakers at the moment when the reviewers are saying they can't have enought bass sound, and the same I'm reading for those that are writting about the "cheapper" components for Bose brand with its expensive prices.
Let's start. The Bose 161 are just surround speakers, that is the fact and don't search or try to find any kind of deeper bass frequency expecting a BOOM inside them, these little boxes have inside two 2 1/2" tweeters and so in that way it makes a very firm and strong mid frequency.
To me, Bose are one of the State-of-Art brands who are specialized in speakers for mids and high frequencies with a very reliable wide of clear, shiny and high fidelity sounds, but I must accept Bose haven't a very reliable subwoofer's line 'cause I've heard most of those subs and it can't reach the best in deep and power for bass sounds, there are just the perfect company for the small boxes of tweeters and mids but no for truly bass power, neither for home theater experiences specially for that action movies with tons of explotions everywhere.
Back for 161 speakers, I bought them for replacing in my home theater system my old front Technics towers that were more specialized in mids and mid-bass sounds, in the moment of proof the 161 I was totally amazed. For first time I've heard the perfect complement for my other speakers (I have two MK rear surrounds, one Boston Acoustics for and a 12" Sony sub that shakes the room with very deep and powerful bass as I ever expect), in my Technics amp I could make the proof for movies and music and I'm very happy to say, the 5.1 Dolby Digital and DTS sounds never sounded better than ever, and for music I proved with the Esquivel CD "Latin-Esque" (that comes with a large variety of stereo and cuadraphonic changes) and I'm absolutely pleased with the 161 Bose boxes, now I can enjoy incredible high fidelity sound in home without innecesary high volume and any kind of noise, just the necessary to hear the absolute one.
Then, is this technology that can make the Bose 161 sounds in that way "cheap"? Of course no!!! Are many people expecting to find in the Bose line some speakers who came with gold, diamonds and very finest bringing from the Amazon jungle wood boxes? Or is necessary buying more expensive sound systems? I've heard Harman Kardon, JBL, Jamo, Infinity, Polk Audio and more speaker brands and Bose is in the same quality level, including MK and Boston Acoustics that are my other speaker brands.
So if you want quality for the correct price, just go for it but, If you are expecting better sound and high fidelity technology for a cheapest price belief me, I can't recommend nothing. Just try with the Bose 161 and you'll find high fidelity sounds in the mid-high frequencies, no more.
By S. Presant (Chadds Ford, PA)
We use these in a professioanl training environment, matched to an 80 watt HK amp. They are the main speakers. They are clean, but not loud enough for our large training room full of people. These would be well served as rear speaking in a 5.1 system or in small rooms where loud volumes are not needed.
The speakers were a bit smaller than I expected. The included brackets were easy to use and are plenty stable.
Overall I am pleased with the quality of the sound of these speakers.
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