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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 384 reviews

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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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome speakers!

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

    Excellent love BOSE! Couldn't be any happier with my purchase!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality sound in a compact design

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

    Bose is truly a leading in quality construction, design, and obviously sound. I purchased these speakers for my surround sound home theater; replaced the original Paradigm speakers. I highly recommend them as an affordable solution...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speakers

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

    Works great with my Samsung smart TV and Sony Blu-Ray.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Speakers for surround sound.

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

    Purchased on sale, got mine for $142.00/pair. Well worth the money compaired to what I had. Match real well with my Yamaha AV receiver.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Wonderful speakers

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

    These speakers are easy to set up, easy to listen to-- good dynamic range.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound great!

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

    Mounted these to the ceiling as front surround speakers. Run a 15' powered sub with them and the sound is clean, crisp and I get a full range of sound. Also sound good with regular music listening.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great overall speakers

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

    Great Bose product with good sound quality. Would recommend this product!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    speakers

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

    The only reason why I'm giving these a 4star and not a 5star is because there not wireless. I have the Bose 120 cinemate theater surround sound wireless. These speakers were not blue tooth or wireless. I was sad they had to be returned. Suggest bose make a set like these but wireless capabilities. :)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speakers

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

    We love our new Bose speakers. The sound is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speakers for the money

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

    These speakers are well worth the money. I would highly recommend them

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good value for rear speakers in 5.1 system.

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

    These speakers work really well for rear imaging in a 5.1 system set up. Listen to others and don't bother purchasing these if your looking for left and right channel fronts. I don't believe they are really designed for that type of functionality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent speakers for the price

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

    I bought a pair of these for my media room and we liked them so much we bought a second pair for down stairs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Adds nice nuance sound to movies.

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

    I moved two of my Bose cubes to the rear surround sound and placed the Bose 161s up front. They've enhanced/upgraded my total quality regarding the 5.1 surround sound system.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    My front left and right channel

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

    I bought this product with a doubt in mind if it has enough bass. It does. This is part of my front left and right channel in my 5.1 set up. All I can say is I am very happy with the product and you can orient this product in different angles to suit your set up

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    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 purchased these speakers to replace the older infinity rear speakers very happy I did these speakers give off great surround sound and will recommend to friends

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Speakers

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

    These speakers sound great, I'm not sure why some of the reviews are negative. Perhaps some people just don't understand how music is supposed to be heard?

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy setup, clear sound, inexpensive

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

    These speakers were ideal for the rear set of my 5.0 sound system. They are easy to setup, clear sound, and not too expensive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great rear speakers

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

    I haven't tried these speakers for the front channel, but for the rears they sound great. Can be set vertical or horizontal.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good speakers for the money

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

    This set made good rear surround replacements for my old 5.1 surround system.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good speaker for the price

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

    I think its a great surround speaker for the price, sound could be better but maybe I expect more from Bose speakers. Overall I am happy with them, they are my Zone 2 speakers so they do a great job for that.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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