Bose - 161™ Speaker System - Black
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Key Specs
- Speaker TypeBookshelf
- WirelessNo
- Input(s)None
- SpeakerphoneNo
General
- Product Name161™ Speaker System
- BrandBose
- Model Number161
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Audio
- Speaker TypeBookshelf
- Enclosure TypePorted
- Impedance8 ohms
- Number Of Speakers2
- Number Of Tweeters Included2
- Tweeter Size2.5 inches
- Driver Size2.5 inches
- Number Of Woofers Included0
- Woofer Size0 inches
Connectivity
- WirelessNo
- Wireless Multi-Room AudioNo
- Input(s)None
Feature
- App-ControlledNo
- Indoor Or Outdoor UseIndoor
- SpeakerphoneNo
Dimension
- Product Height4 1/8 inches
- Product Width11 inches
- Product Depth5 inches
- Product Weight7.5 pounds
Included
- Additional Accessories IncludedWiring, Owners manual, 2 wall brackets
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts5 years limited
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor5 years limited
Other
- UPC017817282994
Customer rating
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 382 reviews
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- Pros mentioned:Price, Surround sound
Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Used for home theater
|Posted .Pros mentioned:Price, Surround soundIm using these for my rear surround speakers for my home theater system. I have them mounted on the wall pointed downwards towards the center of the room. They look nice, feel solid and high quality. I have not tried using these and stand alone shelf speakers so I cant tell you how powerful or loud they are. For surrounds they work great, I would not use these without a sub if your looking to hear that bass given they only have 2.5" drivers. Got these for $169 at best buy so for the money I cant complain. If they were say $50 more I would take em back or pay a little more for a higher end bose model.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Surround sound
Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
sounds great perfect for surround sound
|Posted .Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Surround soundI like the clear crisp sound that comes from these speakers i use two of them for my surround sound and 2 my for my mini stereo system
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Nice size
|Posted .Pros mentioned:Sound qualityBought these a year ago and still love them. I shopped for speakers to fit into a new TV console that had small openings for my stereo equipment. These fit perfectly ( 4" deep X 4" high X 11" wide ) and look really nice, Sound is good, too. You can't go wrong with Bose.
I would recommend this to a friend Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Replacements
|Posted .I would recommend this to a friendThese were originally installed a few years ago, excellent speakers. We had to replace because a Kidde fire extinguisher was on the floor, below the speaker, and the valve blew off and shot the speaker. Ripped out wires and terminals, whole house was covered in fire extinguisher chalk. Beware of fire extinguisher with plastic valves. Otherwise no issues with speakers, just understand they are sold in pairs, and they are directional.(right and left).
Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Fills the room
|Posted .I would recommend this to a friendI wanted a set of speakers with clear sound to fill the room without cluttering the space. These replaced a pair of large floor old school Jensen speakers. These may not get as loud but they are loud enough for what I want. Movies and music in the living room. I'm not looking for dorm busters anymore.
Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Great Speakers
|Posted .I would recommend this to a friendThese speakers are connected to my Yamaha Receiver and makes a world of difference in watching TV programs especially sports. I mounted these speakers in a stand adjacent to the TV and they blend perfectly in the room.
Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Big sound small package
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5For a small pair of white wall hanging speakers it’s just a great package from Bose and bestbuy delivered them way ahead of time
This review is from Bose - 161™ Speaker System - White
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Great once paired with a Sub
|Posted .I would recommend this to a friendFor you audiophiles out there consider this budget friendly speaker set! The nuances of your music can trully be heard but the key to success is pairing these with a good amp and a good sub. I used my Sonos connect amp and bought a Polk sub to round out the base and just like that music nirvana! The created rig completes an open loft in my house with rich sound and meshes with the other Sonos speakers I have throughout my house.
Q: QuestionIs the price listed for one speaker or for a pair?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer The Bose® 161™ Speakers are sold as a pair. Thanks!
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Q: Questioncan the speakers be used vertically?I have a narrow space on either space of TV. can the speakers be placed vertically and if yes will that affect the sound quality (in manual it says "for Stereo everywhere performance, need to mount horizontally" but not sure what that means. thanks.
Asked by AMM.
- A:Answer Hello AMM. Great question. For best stereo performance, the speakers would need to be mounted horizontally as the sound travels more to the sides of the speakers. You can mount them vertically, but the stereo effect will be less.
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Q: QuestionCan I use these speakers with an older Sony Stereo system?
Asked by Marie.
- A:Answer Yes, these speakers can be connected to wired stereo units.
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Q: Questionare these speakers wireless
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Thanks for the question. The Bose 161 speakers require a speaker wire connection to an amplifier or receiver in order to power the speakers. This is true of any speakers that are not self powered.
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Q: QuestionWill it plug directly into your TV?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer 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!
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Q: QuestionCan the speakers plug into a desk top computer
Asked by Mike.
- A:Answer Hello Mike. Great question. The Bose 161 speakers need to be powered by an external device such as an amplifier or receiver, otherwise there will be no audio. A computer would not have enough power to drive the 161 speakers. However, you could connect the output from the computer to a receiver and then connect the 161 speakers to the receiver's speaker outputs and use it that way. Thanks!
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Q: Questionreplacement mounting bracketsI recently purchased the Bose 161 speakers on Ebay. I do not have the brackets. Can replacement brackets be purchased, or will other brackets work?
Asked by Cath.
- A:Answer Thanks for your inquiry. Replacement mounting brackets for our 161 speakers are available from our technical support team. They can be reached at 1-800-380-4831 and are available 8:30am-10:00pm M-F, 9am-7:00pm Sat EST. Thank you!
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Q: QuestionCan this speakers be used as ceiling atmos speakers?
Asked by Neker718.
- A:Answer Yes they can. Sound great too.
Answered by MadMax