Bose 161 Speaker System (Pair) - Black
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Brand | Bose |
Model Name | 27027 |
Speaker Type | Bookshelf |
Special Feature | bass_boost, Wired Speakers Mounts Sold Separately |
Recommended Uses For Product | Music,Movies |
About this item
- Versatile speakers in black for music and movies, ideal for use in bookshelf or wall-mount applications
- Performance rivaling much larger home stereo speakers. Custom brackets included for easy installation and flexible placement possibilities
- Stereo Everywhere speaker performance produces balanced stereo sound over a wide area
- Magnetically shielded speakers allow for speaker placement in close proximity to your TV; Syncom computer tested to ensure one of the highest levels of quality and reliability in the audio industry.
- Custom mounting brackets included for additional placement options. Be sure to use the proper gauge (or thickness) of wire or speaker cable for the length required to run the distance between your amplifier and your speakers
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Sound quality | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
Value for money | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 4.7 |
Quality of material | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.3 | — | 4.8 | 4.6 |
Easy to install | 4.6 | 5.0 | — | 4.5 | 3.7 | 4.5 |
Sold By | USAV Solutions Inc. | Electronics Expo (Authorized Dealer) | North To South (Serial Number Recorded) | Pro Acoustics | Amazon.com | Fluance Audio |
speaker size | 6.5 inches | 4 inches | 5 inches | 2.5 inches | — | 4 inches |
power source | — | AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Passive |
connectivity tech | — | Wired | Optical | Spring-loaded terminal | Optical, HDMI | — |
speaker type | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Monitor | Surround Sound | — | Satellite |
mounting type | Shelf Mount | Shelf Mount | Shelf Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount, Tabletop | Wall Mount |
weight | 8.5 pounds | 6 pounds | — | 2 pounds | 5.06 pounds | 6.8 pounds |
control method | — | — | voice | — | touch | remote |
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Product Dimensions | 5 x 11 x 4.2 inches |
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Item Weight | 8.5 pounds |
Manufacturer | Bose |
ASIN | B00006I53A |
Item model number | 27027 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #71,642 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #6 in Satellite Speakers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 22, 2006 |
Speakers Maximum Output Power | 100 Watts |
Item Weight | 8.5 Pounds |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Product Description
Enjoy rich, full sound from music or movies with this compact pair of sleek Bose speakers. Whether placed on a desk or bookshelf or mounted on a wall for use as surround speakers, these speakers are designed to deliver balanced, spacious sound with minimal or moderate amplifier power (10 to 100 watts per channel). Automatic protection circuitry keeps the speaker drivers from being overdriven, heightening the speakers' reliability without interfering with your listening. Bose 161 speakers in black If you'll be using them in a home-theater capacity, keep in mind that they're designed to blend seamlessly with the Bose VCS-10 center-channel speaker and any Direct/Reflecting Bose speaker system. Unlike conventional speakers, which radiate sound in a single direction, these speakers use Articulated Array driver positioning and Stereo Everywhere technology to deliver balanced sound throughout your listening area. Further, Bose's two 2.5-inch proprietary Twiddler drivers per speaker move more air from their small enclosures than similarly sized conventional drivers, creating a sound you'd expect from much larger speakers. Be sure to use the proper gauge (or thickness) of wire or speaker cable for the length required to run the distance between your amplifier and your speakers. If the length is 30 feet, use a minimum of 18 gauge (.75 mm), use 16 gauge (1.5 mm) for 45 feet or 14 gauge (2 mm) for 70 feet. Supplied custom mounting brackets offer a range of placement options. What's in the Box - Left speaker, right speaker, mounting brackets, self-adhesive rubber feet, user's manual.
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Enjoy rich, full sound from music or movies with this compact pair of sleek Bose speakers. Whether placed on a desk or bookshelf or mounted on a wall for use as surround speakers, these speakers are designed to deliver balanced, spacious sound with minimal or moderate amplifier power (10 to 100 watts per channel). Automatic protection circuitry keeps the speaker drivers from being overdriven, heightening the speakers' reliability without interfering with your listening.
If you'll be using them in a home-theater capacity, keep in mind that they're designed to blend seamlessly with the Bose VCS-10 center-channel speaker and any Direct/Reflecting Bose speaker system.
Included in the box.Unlike conventional speakers, which radiate sound in a single direction, these speakers use Articulated Array driver positioning and Stereo Everywhere technology to deliver balanced sound throughout your listening area. Further, Bose's two 2.5-inch proprietary Twiddler drivers per speaker move more air from their small enclosures than similarly sized conventional drivers, creating a sound you'd expect from much larger speakers.
Be sure to use the proper gauge (or thickness) of wire or speaker cable for the length required to run the distance between your amplifier and your speakers. If the length is 30 feet, use a minimum of 18 gauge (.75 mm); use 16 gauge (1.5 mm) for 45 feet or 14 gauge (2 mm) for 70 feet. Supplied custom mounting brackets offer a range of placement options.
What's in the Box
Left speaker, right speaker, mounting brackets, self-adhesive rubber feet, user's manual.
From the Manufacturer
A versatile pair of compact, high quality speakers / Ideal for rear channel, second room or main speakers in small rooms
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Customers like the sound quality, value, quality and performance of the speakers. For example, they mention that the bass frequencies are adequately reproduced, they work perfectly and that the size is perfect for a small area. They are also satisfied with appearance, and ease of installation. That said, opinions are mixed on mounting.
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Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They say the bass complimented by the sub is strong and tight. The bass frequencies are adequately reproduced for orchestral music, but will need to be augmented for other genres. The speakers sound great, crisp, and clear, and fill the room completely with life like sounds. They also mention that the lines of everyday conversation are extremely clear and resonate well to the ear.
"...The Bose 161's seemed to give the same separation but sounds were more localised...." Read more
"...I plugged them in the sub and they sound great, crisp and clear I guess. As my experience with Bose products, it will last for years...." Read more
"Sound and look great" Read more
"...The Denon Audyssey set the crossover at 150hz. The bass complimented by the sub is strong and tight but I would not want to run these without a..." Read more
Customers like the value of the speakers. They mention it's a great product for the money, and an excellent purchase.
"...These are a quality speaker system for home and home theater use. Priced right with the flexibility to position them where you want...." Read more
"...instead of 301s because they fit nicely on the mantle and were reasonably priced...." Read more
"...These speakers are a good value and give a very satisfactory sound in a playroom...." Read more
"...are great speakers considering their size and they are a very good value for the price...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the speakers. They mention that they are well-made, and deliver fantastic quality for HD TV broadcasts in Dolby Surround mode. Customers also say that the speakers are an excellent compliment to their system and a great product for consumers who look for great bargains and listens to music. They also say the speakers improve their home theater and are a wonderful addition to their new house.
"...These are a quality speaker system for home and home theater use. Priced right with the flexibility to position them where you want...." Read more
"...it did take him some time to hook everything up, the end result has been well worth it...." Read more
"...I wasn't expecting much in the way of low end performance yet these are decent and the rest of the range is impressive...." Read more
"...Without the feet, the speakers rock from side to side...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the speakers. They mention that they work perfectly with their TV audio system, and the bracket works well. The speakers do a good job as surround speakers, and make their system much better.
"...Surprisingly, the sub still works pretty well with my receiver...." Read more
"...Used as surround speakers they are great. They reflect the background channels very well...." Read more
"The Bose 161s do a very good job as surround speakers for (in my case) a typical sized family room...." Read more
"...They help make my movie experience theater quality. The room is 25 x25 and fills it completely with life like sounds...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the speakers. They mention that they are small enough to sit on a shelf, perfect for a small area, and provide good tonal balance. They also say that the speakers are great considering their size and are a very good value for the price. The sleek, black design fits well into overall home decor and fits perfectly with their home theater system.
"...match up to audiophile large speakers, but they perform well in a small easy to place package." Read more
"...for space so selected these instead of 301s because they fit nicely on the mantle and were reasonably priced...." Read more
"...They have a sleek, black design that fits well into our overall home decor and they sit well (albeit snuggly) on our large tv stand...." Read more
"I think these are great speakers considering their size and they are a very good value for the price...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the speakers. They mention that the sleek black design is otherwise invisible, and the speakers look great on the wall. They also say that the speakers recreate crisp and clear sounds, and that they blend into white walls.
"...I plugged them in the sub and they sound great, crisp and clear I guess. As my experience with Bose products, it will last for years...." Read more
"...In 5.1 mode they image great, and produce a consistent sound throughout an odd shaped room...." Read more
"...201's are a bit bigger than i thought they would be... but look amazing once set up... and sound real good too... They dont have enough base you say..." Read more
"...a lot of comparative listening with the old speakers and am impressed at their crispness and clarity...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the speakers to be easy with the included brackets. They say the speakers are simple to hook up and mount easily.
"...I was able to mount them easily on my old wall mounts, but they also come with mounting hardware...." Read more
"...o tech for its price... Audessy 2EQ (the auto sound setup) is really easy to do... sets up the speakers just right... i tried tweaking my setup......" Read more
"...The ease in which they install is one of the reasons I purchased them. They also sound very good for surround purposes and they look good...." Read more
"...They were easy to install. I highly recommend them for a light setting." Read more
Customers are mixed about the mounting of the speakers. Some mention that they were able to mount them on their walls with the included mounts, while others say that the mounting system is chintzy and the speakers slip easily. The mounts supplied could be improved and there are limited mounting options due to the shape and non-compatibility with other products.
"...Also no need for speaker stands and mounting is included. All you need to buy is speaker wire...." Read more
"...My only issue is the mounting system is chintzy, and I found the speakers slipping down from their own weight...." Read more
"...These speakers are intended to be wall mounted and are easily installed with the included brackets. They do not sit well on a shelf!" Read more
"...The brackets are lame and hard to mount close to a side wall...." Read more
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Right now, I'm using on my computer that is being used as a home theater. Originally I was using a set of speakers that sounded just fine but wanted a different mounting configuration. They replaced a set of speakers that were Amazon Choice ones and a bit less expensive but when I hooked up the Bose 161's there was a real sound difference.
The first difference was that voices were "muddy" on my old speakers in comparison to the Bose. So much so, that I found that I did not need the volume turned up as much on a typical movie or TV show. I know that some of the Bose TV sound systems/sound bars promote that as a feature. Even with these budget speakers, it's evident that it's part of the Bose sound and one I do like.
Second of all, my older speakers had fine separation from right to left. Same a pretty much every bookshelf speaker out there. The Bose 161's seemed to give the same separation but sounds were more localised. Kind of hard to describe, but had a more 3D where you could point at the sound and my ears and eyes can follow the motion in an action movie. And even the depth to a show that I had never found with my old speakers or any other ones I have. It was a surprise which makes every show just a bit more enjoyable.
Now, I know everybody wants a speaker with a lot of low end bass. And if that's what you want, you should have the equalization knobs on your receiver for that or in your device manager on your computer to get the sound you need. Out of the box, these Bose speakers are going to give you a natural sound. You can adjust frequencies as you need with the option of adding a subwoofer to your system. But on their own, they are not going to shake your room or get you tossed from your apartment. But I don't think they were ever designed to be a 901 or 602 replacement. Those are definite lease busters and need an amp to back them up. These are a quality speaker system for home and home theater use. Priced right with the flexibility to position them where you want. Also no need for speaker stands and mounting is included. All you need to buy is speaker wire. Most likely since Bose didn't know the length or color you need.
I hope you get a chance to listen to these Bose speakers and add them to you home theater. I've been using them for about a month and a half and pleased with them. The only downside is that the other speakers I have are going to need to be replaced. Since I have 3 subwoofers kick'n around here, this could get pricey.
On a nice sunny day, I came to Goodwill store on Berry Road and saw Bose sub from the Bose Acoustimass 5 (just the sub). I bought it for $4 (four dollars) and was pretty sure that it would not work. Surprisingly, the sub still works pretty well with my receiver. Then I looked for its satellite speakers on Ebay, and surprisingly (again), the used old tiny satellites never cost under $100! Why should I pay for those used things more than many new speakers?
Then another day, I found this pair, which is new, and price is not so different from the used satellites. I was delivered to my home with another big surprise: Vanns packed it in a 10 times larger box with a lot of foam inside. I plugged them in the sub and they sound great, crisp and clear I guess. As my experience with Bose products, it will last for years.
Bose Acoustimass 5 subwoofer + Bose 161 bookshelf, anyone heard that?
They are running off of a fairly old Denon receiver, and are paired with a Yamaha Sub, center and rears. I was able to mount them easily on my old wall mounts, but they also come with mounting hardware.
The highs are much crisper and clearer than the old Yamahas (the “Bose” sound). With my existing sub they sound great. The Denon Audyssey set the crossover at 150hz. The bass complimented by the sub is strong and tight but I would not want to run these without a sub and have any expectation of punch.
In 5.1 mode they image great, and produce a consistent sound throughout an odd shaped room.
If you like the sound of Bose products, you will very much like the sound of these. At this price they are a very worthy upgrade to a casual use home theater system or stereo. They won’t match up to audiophile large speakers, but they perform well in a small easy to place package.
Man i cant sing enough praises for all the components... I don't get the muted sounds on Bose claim.. i can hear everything loud n clear... each dialogue is as clear as it gets...
don't have to strain to hear em anymore... The tonality of the mid range... to the sharpness of the highs... its just beautiful.
201's are a bit bigger than i thought they would be... but look amazing once set up... and sound real good too... They dont have enough base you say... n i'd raise my sub to you (albeit briefly... it's heavy you know ;) )
but what clarity of sound.... it really makes the sound pop...
All the Bose's put together make a real good sound stage.
Now on to the non bose components...
Kudos to Polk audio for the woofer... it's a bit too loud for my taste... so its turned down to about 1/3'rd of its max o/p...but amazing difference the 12" sub makes.
Setting up was a real breeze... plugged in the lfe n adjusted the volume to my taste...
The Onkyo receiver is a real amazing piece o tech for its price... Audessy 2EQ (the auto sound setup) is really easy to do... sets up the speakers just right... i tried tweaking my setup...
but outside the sub (set to put out a wee bit too much) it had everything nailed...
Just an FYI... my living room is 15" x 15"
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Preis - Leistung in Ordnung! Super Klang, aktiver Subwoofer sollte jedoch vorhanden sein.
同形のスピーカーユニットが2個付いており、取付位置が同一方向で無いため、指向性はかなり広い。
気になった点は、ウレタン系エッジとペパーコーン。
ウレタン系エッジには、自転車パンク用のゴムのりを、コーン部分には木工ボンドを、施行。
低音の盛り上がり、1kHzのがフラットになりました。
フロントメンイでも使えるレベルです。
高級スピーカーで自分の音色を探すより、最近BOSEを自分の好みにするのが最近の趣味です。