Bose® - 301® Series V Direct/Reflecting® Speaker System - Black

Name: Exactly what I expected from Bose
Item: Bose® - 301® Series V Direct/Reflecting® Speaker System - Black
Rating: 5
Author: Kenny929

Model:301 V

SKU:4746449

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Overview

Description

Bose's best bookshelf speakers are updated to provide an even more spacious, natural listening experience. They're great for stereo, or as a front- or rear-channel solution for home theater.Learn more about Bose products and proprietary technologies in our

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Features

Long-excursion 8" woofer
High-sensitivity, magnetic fluid-cooled, dual 2" Stereo Targeting® tweeters, mounted at precise angles for optimum coverage
Spatial Dispersion lens for even distribution of high frequencies for a wide, stable stereo image
Advanced flare-port geometry for smooth, robust bass response without audible port noise
Compatible with amplifiers rated from 10 to 150 watts/channel, 4 to 8 ohms (75 watts IEC rating)
Engineered for stereo use or as a front- or rear-channel solution for home theater
Voice-matched for seamless integration with other Bose speakers in home theater applications

Specifications

Other

Number of Speakers per Package
2

Maximum Power Handling
150W

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Not rated

Crossover Type
3-way

Tweeter Size
Dual 2"

Midrange
None

Woofer
8"

Connector Type
Clip

Enclosure Color
Black

Magnetically Shielded
No

UPC
017817305518

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Customers are saying

Customers are delighted by the 301® Series V Direct/Reflecting® Speaker System's exceptional sound quality and impressive bass response. Many appreciate the speakers' convenient size, fitting well in various spaces and integrating seamlessly into their homes. While some users noted the treble could be improved, the overall positive feedback highlights the system's ease of use and pleasing audio performance. The system's attractive design is also frequently praised.

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Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Exactly what I expected from Bose
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Posted 11 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I wanted a bigger sound for my TV. I use a Bose system on my iMac so I decided to try the 301's for the TV. Great choice!! They deliver the deep, rich (loud) sound I've been looking for!!! Problem solved!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best speakers ever!
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Posted 11 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have waited 38 long years for my Bose speakers. Listened to some 901's long ago, but could never really find the room for them. Well a long awaited birthday gift to myself. My 301's look perfect with my hardwood furniture and were by far the best bookshelf size speakers that myself and wife compared to all available. Dont put it off like i did, your ears deserve the best reproduction of your music collection.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great speakers!
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Posted 10 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Just got these as a replacement for the ones that came with my home theater. Can't believe the difference. Crisp, clear sound; and they look good too.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
great sound for a reasonable price
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Posted 11 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I am a fan of Bose stuff. I think these speakers represent a great value. I am using them currently mounted on the wall in the garage, but they have also been used as rear surround speakers in my living room. I think Bose is smart and eq's out the range their speakers do not play well, which is what makes them sound so good, as you never hear anything that sounds bad. These are not world ending speakers, but a great sound quality for the money.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
These sound Awsome!
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Posted 9 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very nice vocals and have plenty of bass. Really surrounds the room with the tweeters that bounce sound off the walls.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice!!
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Posted 13 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great speakers, mid bass is cool too... Bought stands for them also, don't want $300 plus sitting on the floor... You'll hear vocals clearly, music sounds nice... But I wish they upped the ante on the low bass, come on for 3 bills, gimme more punch for the money... Buy a subwoofer... Anyways, I've seen reviews on these speakers, I'm most impressed by how long they actually last. Some folks have had them for over 10 years, that's a major plus...
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
have a very good sound
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Posted 10 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
They have a very good sound and they fit perfect on my bookshelf, they also look really good
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great set of speakers
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Posted 10 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Decided to buy this set of speakers, great sound and bass.
I would recommend this to a friend

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QuestionCan I attached the Bose® 301 Series V Direct/Reflecting Speaker System directly to my Samsung LCD TV? or do I need a reciever?Bose® 301 Series V Direct/Reflecting Speaker System
Asked 12 years ago by Mak.
- Answer 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".
  Answered 12 years ago by Chief 501
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QuestionCan you connect to a cd player for speaker use and how difficult would this be?Can you connect to a CD player and how difficult would this be?
Asked 14 years ago by MaryJo.
- Answer 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.
  Answered 14 years ago by Bose Support
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QuestionIs the 150W rating of the 301 per speaker or for both speakers?
Asked 13 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer 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!
  Answered 13 years ago by Bose Support
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Question301 bose speakers set up help.I have bought a 301 reflective speakers from bose recently ,my book shelf is 7feet high can i place them above that , while my sitting position is about 3.5ft at a distance of 10 ft from the book shelf? my ceiling height would be 10ft.
Asked 13 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer 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!
  Answered 12 years ago by Chief 501
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QuestionPower and ImpedenceI have an onkyo HT-S8400 home theater system with a 5.1 set-up instead of a full 7.1 that its capable of. The receiver has a 130watt per channel output with 6-16 ohm impedance. I want to replace the original onkyo speakers with new Bose component speakers. I want to purchase the Bose 161 speakers that are rated at 10-100 watts per channel for the surround L/R with 4-8 ohm impedance. For the front L/R speakers I want to buy the Bose 301 speakers rated at 10-150 watts with 4-8 ohms per channel. I will keep the onkyo subwoffer (own power supply) and the onkyo center channel (no bose alternative). BTW the original onkyo speakers were all 6 ohm and 130 watts. My main concern is that the 161 and 301 Bose speakers have a 4-8 ohm rating, does this mean that these speakers will sometimes demand 4 ohms or will they work with the 6-16ohm receiver? Do I run the risk of frying my receiver? The other concern is that the the 161 has a 10-100 watts while the receiver throws 130, can this damage the speakers at high volume? The 301 has 150 watts but the receiver again is only 130watts, does this means I can't use the 301 to their full potential? I am thinking these values are RMS anyway but it doesn't hurt to ask. Also I run 12 gauge wire for all my speakers since wires are 20-30 feet, but I don't think this will fit into the 161 or 301 speaker rear ports. Please let me know if these bose speakers will be a safe purchase with this receiver. My others worry is that since the 301s are reflexcing speakers with a purpose to fill the room with stereo sound, will this be detrimental to a HT set-up as it will make the sound ubiquitous rather than seem as if the sound is coming from the right or the left respective to the onscreen performance? One has to place the 301s at least a foot off the wall perpendicular to them to allow the reflexing technology to work, but what is the best distance? I think I will have to measure the trajectory of the 301 rear speaker sound wave (based on the principle: angle of incidence is equal to angle reflection) and trace the wave to see where is lands on the listening area. Also, the bose floor stands for the 301, will they hide the 12 gauge wire in the shaft? In addition, will the floor stands, with a fixed height of 2 feet, be high enough for optimal listening (Our sofas place our ears at approx 30-36 inches). Based on the 30-36 inches, at what height should I mount the 161 to be used as L/R surround speakers (the room is a perfect rectangle with a horizontal listening area of 30-36 inches in height). Also, what angle below the horizontal should I lower the 161 to face the listening area? Thank you for your time and expertise, Singh
Asked 13 years ago by Singh.
- Answer 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!
  Answered 13 years ago by Bose Support
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QuestionCan I buy stands for these speakers?
Asked 13 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer 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!
  Answered 13 years ago by Bose Support
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QuestionWill it plug directly into your TV?
Asked 14 years ago by Psalm100.
- 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!
  Answered 14 years ago by Bose Support
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QuestionI have an amplifier 200w per Chanel ,is it ok for the speaker(150w)?
Asked 9 years ago by Thaivi.
- Answer 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.
  Answered 9 years ago by Bose Support
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