Bose 161 Speaker System (Black) - ideal for stereo or home theater use Review

Admittedly I'm a music lover, not a technophile.I'm more interested in Charlie Watts than I am in watts per channel.But my ear is well tuned and I know what sounds good.It would seem that there is some Bose backlash out there; perhaps in response to the Rolls Royce reputation it's carried through the years.I don't know, and frankly I don't care.

I will tell you that I bought my pair not as part of a surround system but as bookshelf speakers for my small home office and I couldn't be happier.They're attractive, have a low profile, and provide total range at all volumes.I tested them in the store with CDs that had lots of challenging highs, sizzling cymbals, that sort of thing.The definition was clear as can be.When you crank them up the sound holds together beautifully, no mud, no distortion.I find that solo piano is another good way to test speaker clarity, I went with The Koln Concert by Keith Jarrett and the results were mesmerizing.

As far as bass response is concerned, good grief, what's the fuss?Even at low volumes I can hear Mingus plucking the strings, when I listen carefully I can even hear him dropping ironic hints.As to the higher register, that's where the clarity of these speakers really shines, Stephanie Mills soars and swoops like an angel.

Then of course there are those irresponsible moments when I simply must blow off a little steam.Out comes the Coltrane, Ayler, Dolphy, Hendrix, Winter, Tower Of Power and up goes the volume.The desk toys start dancing because everything in the room is vibrating.Even then, these unassuming monsters deliver like tomorrow might never come.I've held minority opinions in the past and I'll hold another here, as far as I'm concerned these speakers are fantastic and actually under-priced.

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Product Description:
A versatile choice for both listening to music and appreciating the sonic splendor of big-budget blockbusters, the Bose 161 multipurpose speaker system offers topnotch sound in an elegant package. Unlike conventional speakers, which radiate sound in a single direction, these speakers use Bose's Articulated Array and Stereo Everywhere technologies to project sound throughout the entire room, so listeners in the corner can appreciate the same subtleties as those in the middle. In addition, the proprietary Twiddler drivers (two 2.5-inch drivers in each enclosure) make the speakers sound much larger than they actually are. The end result is a consistently impressive sound field that simulates the cinema experience. Meanwhile, the speakers' actual size--they measure 11 inches wide by 4.12 inches tall--belies their big sound, so you can store them easily in compact locations, such as small dorm rooms or crowded offices. They even come with mounting brackets for installing on a wall or ceiling. The speakers' sleek black housing also blends into practically any decor.
Additional features include magnetic shielding, which protects your TV from video interference, and automatic overdrive protection. The speakers are computer tested for quality and reliability and carry a five-year warranty from Bose.
What's in the Box Left speaker, right speaker, mounting brackets, self-adhesive rubber feet, user's manual.

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