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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 384 reviews

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Customers are saying

Customers value the 161 Speaker System's sound quality, citing its amazing audio and reasonable price. Many appreciate the speakers' compact size and ease of installation, while some find the bass response could be improved and the mounting brackets less than ideal. Positive feedback also highlights the system's power and attractive design. Overall, the system receives high praise for its performance relative to its price.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Replacements

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These 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).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good quality speakers

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like the speakers for the good quality sound that it produces. Perhaps a bit over priced - however its a Bose speaker!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great sound

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have never gone wrong with Bose. Always great sound!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great buy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the bose speakers very high quality for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    love Bose

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bose once again delivers great sound. Easy installation.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great home speaker

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my Bose speakers. The quality is theatre worthy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good speakers

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Used these as part of a 5.1 system--they work great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speakers

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    cant go wrong with the brand and sound is awesome.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound and quality

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound and quality you would expect from Bose

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    as advertised it's a Bose

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    using with Sony shelf speakers adds more clear sound

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Speakers

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am very satisfied with my purchase. I have been looking for these speaker and reading about them for a bit. The quality and price was great. They were also easy to mount on my wall.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Power, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent speakers

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Used these to replace old 141's as my surround sound speakers. Great sound and can take more watts. Was able to use with universal mounts that had more flexibility of positioning.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Typical Bose Excellence

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use these speakers as rear surrounds in a 5.1 setup, and they work perfect. They are easy to mount and look great on the wall, and of course like all Bose they sound amazing!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    nice spreakers

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The sound coming out of the speakers is great for the room. You do not need to turn up the volume to hear them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just what I needed

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These are affordable rear speakers, easy to mount, with great Bose sound at a surprisingly affordable price. No complaints, sound like much more expensive speakers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing sound for their size

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have always loved the sound quality of Bose. I use these for front surround speakers and they sound great. The curved design reflects the sound off the walls.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    For price, hard to beat

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I replaced my KHL surround speakers with these and the sound is much clearer and has more depth. Small enough to not leave much of a footprint, but the sound is big and I have no complaints Probably deserves a 5 considering the price and sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    What can I say, it's BOSE

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They may be 'entry level' for BOSE, but WOW! I'm impressed that those small of speakers can put out as much powerful sound as they do. 5-5... Price is spot on.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great speakers!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome speakers. Quite affordable considering its a bose product. Easy to set up and great bose sound for a fraction of the cost.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best choice for us

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We tried the bose cinemate II and other sound bars but these Bose 161 speakers sound the best with a a/v receiver and sub.These are not Bose best speakers but the sound and size worked for us.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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