Bose® - 301® Series V Direct/Reflecting® Speaker System - Cherry
- Key Specs
- Speaker Type: Bookshelf
- RMS Power: 150 watts (The maximum amount of continuous power the device is able to handle.)
- General
- Product Name: 301® Series V Direct/Reflecting® Speaker System
- Brand: Bose®
- Model Number: 301 V CHER
- Audio
- Speaker Type: Bookshelf
- RMS Power: 150 watts (The maximum amount of continuous power the device is able to handle.)
- Peak Power Handling: 240 watts (The maximum amount of power an electronic device, like a speaker, can handle without damage. This refers to short bursts of power, while root mean square (RMS) power handling indicates the amount of continuous power a device can sustain. Higher levels of distortion can also occur at peak power levels when the device is powered beyond its recommended usage.)
- Impedance: 8 ohms (Describes the resistance of an electric signal throughout the system. Devices with low impedance require less power to deliver optimal signals but are more at risk for damage from overloading. Higher impedance requires more power but is more protected from overload damage.)
- Tweeter Size: 2 inches
- Woofer Size: 8 inches
- Dimensions
- Product Width: 14.25 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 9.75 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 12.5 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Speaker Wire Included: false
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- Other
- UPC: 017817305525
Bring clear, immersive sound to your music and movies with this Bose® 301® Series V Direct/Reflecting® speaker system, which features Stereo Everywhere® and Direct/Reflecting® technologies for balanced, widely dispersed audio.
- Handles up to 150W maximum input power: For robust, controlled audio.
- 8" long-excursion woofer: Delivers clean, powerful low-frequency audio and balanced sonic dispersion around a room.
- Two 2" Stereo Targeting® tweeters: Including 1 rear-firing tweeter directs crisp, balanced audio throughout your listening area.
- Direct/Reflecting® technology: Blends reflected and direct sound for accurate sound reproduction.
- Stereo Everywhere® technology: Produces balanced stereo sound over a wide soundscape.
- Spatial Dispersion™ speaker lens: Creates smooth, responsive high-frequency sounds over a wide area.
- Flared slot port: Reduces air turbulence for clean, deep lows, even at high volumes.
- Automatic protection circuitry: Helps prevent drivers from being overdriven for reliability and minimal interference.
- Compact bookshelf design: Complements a wide range of home decorating styles, and can be easily integrated into a home theater system.
- Compatible with a range of speakers: Including center-channel speakers, 161™ surround speakers, Lifestyle® systems, Direct/Reflecting® systems and more.
Whats Included
- Bose® 301® Series V Direct/Reflecting® Speaker System
- Owner's manual
- Self-adhesive rubber feet
A: To get the most from the Bose 301 speaker system, run them through a good quality amplifier ( or receiver ). You need the extra power that the TV alone can't provide, to make these speakers really ":sing".
Q: Can you connect to a cd player for speaker use and how difficult would this be?
A: Thank you for your question! The Bose 301 Series V speaker is a passive speaker, so you would have to use a non-Bose receiver/amplifier in order to power them. Once you have your speakers connected to the receiver/amplifier using speaker wire you would need to connect your CD Player into a stereo line input using an RCA stereo cable. If you need any assistance with getting this set up, please contact Bose Product and Technical Support at 1-800-711-5772 - 8:30AM-10:00PM M-F, Sat 9-7:00 EST.
Q: Is the 150W rating of the 301 per speaker or for both speakers?
A: Hi, thanks for your question. The 301 V speakers are rated at 10-150 Watts Per Channel, 4-8 Ohms (each speaker). We hope this helps!
Q: 301 bose speakers set up help.
A: You can put them anywhere you want to. Try different positions to see which sounds best. Based on your positioning, here's a little trick. Turn the speakers on their sides and place them vertically with the tweeters angled toward the floor or your listening position. This will direct the higher frequencies right to your listening position while still getting the direct / reflecting benefits of hitting the wall and ceiling behind them. EXPERIMENT!
A: Hi Singh. The impedance specifications of the 161 and 301 speakers refers only to their compatibility with a receiver. Since the Onkyo is compatible with any speakers rated between 6 and 16 ohms, you will not run into any problems. You are correct in your statement that the receiver is putting out 130 watts RMS. Since the 161 speakers are being used as surround speakers, they will not be playing all the time and not at an extremely high volume level. We don’t see any issues with the setup there, either. Regarding the wattage rating of the 301 speakers, the difference between 130 and 150 watts is extremely negligible. We doubt you’d be able to hear a difference at all. 12 gauge speaker wire is a rather thick gauge for a run of this length. Signal loss is not a concern in this situation, so dropping down to a 16 or 18 gauge wire would be our recommendation, since you may have difficulty connecting a wire of that thickness to the speakers. Although the 301 speakers use our Direct Reflecting technology, this will not impact their quality in a home theater set up whatsoever. The receiver handles the duty of directing sound to the proper speaker positions so therefore the surround sound effect will be preserved. In reference to the floor stands and wire thickness, our suggestion would be to change your wire gauge to something smaller. Due to internal design of the 301’s, the 24 inch height of the floor stands should be sufficient for your listening position. The height of the ceiling in your room should dictate how high to mount the 161 speakers, but the general rule of thumb is about 18 to 24 inches above ear level. At this height, a slight downward angle of 15 to 25 degrees would be acceptable for the rear speakers in your setup. We hope this information is helpful for you. If you are located withing the U.S. and require further assistance, feel free to contact our support group at 1-800-711-5772. Thanks!
Q: Can I buy stands for these speakers?
A: Hi there. For use with our Bose 301® Series V Speakers, we would suggest our FS-01 bookshelf speaker floorstands. This accessory is not available through Best Buy but you can find it on the Bose site here: http://bit.ly/GGHipA Thank you for the question!
Q: Will it plug directly into your TV?
A: In order for these speakers to play the sound from your TV, you will first need to purchase a stereo or home theater receiver. The receiver would provide power for the speakers and it will also allow you to connect your TV sound so that it plays through the speakers. You will need to make sure that your TV has an audio output and also that the receiver has the same type of audio input connection. Thank you for the question!
Q: I have an amplifier 200w per Chanel ,is it ok for the speaker(150w)?
A: Glad you asked, that's a powerful amp and if you like to "turn it up" you may damage the speakers or the amp. We do not recommend it.
