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The Bose 301 Series V speakers are 2-way bookshelf speakers sold between 2002 and 2021, utilizing Direct/Reflecting technology for a wide, immersive soundstage. They feature a 2.5-inch tweeter and an 8-inch woofer, designed for stereo or home theater. Cosmetic Condition: Overall we rated this at Good. There is some peeling of the covering as shown and other general wear Service History: No service records were included from the prior owner. Here at the shop we did routine testing, cleaning and inspection.Direct/Reflecting Technology: Uses angled drivers to blend direct and reflected sound for a more live-performance experience.Stereo Targeting Tweeters: 2.5-inch proprietary drivers deliver balanced sound over a wide area.Design: Compact, horizontal design with a flared slot port to reduce air turbulence for cleaner bass.Specifications:Drivers: One 8-inch woofer, two 2.5-inch tweeters (per speaker).Power Handling: 10 to 150 watts, compatible with 4 to 8-ohm receivers.Dimensions: Approximately 14.5" W x 9.75" H x 9.75" DIn the Milwaukee Area? Stop in our shop to inspect/demoSee our feedback and thank you for considering. All the gear we sell is packaged with great care for safe arrival in the condition advertised.
Against your comp set, US$190 lands a bit above the US$165 median and still below the US$206 75th percentile, so this reads as fair-to-slightly-strong, not a bargain. It is above the middle of the market, but not far enough over the top to call ambitious; I’d view it as a reasonable ask if the cabinets, grills, and drivers are clean.
These are a well-known, easy-to-enjoy vintage Bose tower/monitor style speaker: lively, room-filling presentation, forgiving with a wide range of amps, and often appealing for casual listening or a secondary system. The upside is mostly in condition and completeness, since original drivers, intact surrounds, and unmolested cabinets matter a lot more than with many newer speakers; at US$190, a tidy, fully working pair is a sensible buy.
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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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