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Sehr , sehr seltenes Bose 901 Lifestyle System in Klavierlack "schwarz " mit integrierten Verstärker und Equalizer in den Standfüßen .
Zwei Central-Stationen mit Fernbedienungen , sämtliche Anschluß-Kabel , Bedienungsanleitung und Unterlagen dabei !
nur an Selbstabholer gegen bar ,
von Privat ohne jegliche Gewährleistung wie Rücknahme , Gelderstattung o.ä
Festpreis , Angebote werden dankend abgelehnt !
Kann vor Ort getestet werden
Bitte nur ernsthafte Interessenten
Excellent condition helps, but €3,900 is still very ambitious for a used Bose 901 setup. Recent used examples I can find cluster far lower, with restored or complete pairs often around €2,599 and active Lifestyle-branded 901 systems listed around €6,990, while typical market sightings for 901 speakers themselves are much closer to the low hundreds to low four figures than to this asking price.
What makes them appealing is the classic 901 formula: big, room-filling presentation and a distinctive diffuse sound that has a loyal following, especially if the equalizer, stands, and original accessories are included and the cabinets are truly clean. If this is a rare complete package with verified, original-owner provenance and recent restoration, there is some upside; otherwise, at this level I’d only move if you specifically want a collector-grade, turnkey set and can confirm every included piece is correct and functional.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Bose Corporation traces its roots to 1964, when MIT professor Amar Gopal Bose founded the company in Natick, Massachusetts, after growing disillusioned with the poor performance of a high-end stereo system he purchased as a graduate student. Driven by a passion for replicating the immersive qualities of live music through rigorous acoustic research, Bose launched the venture with initial contracts for the U.S. military and NASA, emphasizing innovative speaker designs that prioritized indirect, reverberant sound over direct radiation. This American heritage, rooted in psychoacoustics and engineering excellence, has defined the brand's pursuit of "Better Sound Through Research."
Bose excels in consumer and professional audio categories, renowned for its home audio systems, premium speakers like the iconic 901 Series, and pioneering noise-canceling headphones first prototyped in the 1980s for pilots. The lineup extends to vehicle sound systems, portable Bluetooth speakers, and professional installations, but steers clear of niche hi-fi components such as amplifiers, turntables, DACs, or cables, focusing instead on integrated, user-friendly solutions that blend advanced signal processing with spatial audio reproduction.
Positioned as a premium mid-tier powerhouse in the global market, Bose commands widespread appeal among discerning buyers seeking accessible high-performance audio without audiophile esoterica. Its reputation for innovation and reliability has built a loyal following, though purists occasionally critique its measured sound signature, cementing Bose as a dominant force in mainstream hi-fi rather than high-end boutique or vintage realms.
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