Bose 161 Speaker System

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These Bose(R) multi-purpose speakers offer high performance in a slim and elegant design. Stereo Everywhere(R) speaker performance delivers stereo almost anywhere in the room. Articulated Array(R) speaker design features two 2 1/2" TwiddlerTM drivers that are angled to reproduce lifelike stereo over a larger listening area instead of one small "sweet spot." The high-excursion Twiddler drivers generate more air movement from a small enclosure. Custom brackets enable easy mounting for stereo or surround sound use. Compatible with amplifiers and receivers rated 10 to 100 watts per channel. Size: 4 1/8"H x 11"W x 5"D. Available in black or white.
Articulated Array(R) speaker design features two 2 1/2" TwiddlerTM drivers that are angled to reproduce lifelike stereo over a larger listening area.
The high-excursion TwiddlerTM drivers generate more air movement from a small enclosure, resulting in high-performance from a small, easy to place speaker.
Bose(R) Stereo Everywhere(R) speaker performance lets you hear the rich stereo sound almost anywhere in the room, instead of one small "sweet spot" as with conventional speakers.
The included custom brackets enable easy mounting for stereo or surround sound use.

Specification	Description
Model	161, 161 Wht, 27027, 27028
UPC	017817282994
Color	Black
Color	White
Depth (Inches)	5
Height (Inches)	4.2
Midrange Size (Inches)	(2) 2.5
Speaker Terminals	Spring Terminals
Speaker Type	Bookshelf Speaker
Speaker Type	Fullrange
Weight (Pounds)	3.8
Width (Inches)	11

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4.0

Low profile, big sound

"I'm using my 161's as the rear channel of a 5.1 set-up (NAD surround receiver, B&W front speakers, Bose centre) I have wall mounted them about 2.5m from the floor in quite a large room. From a performance angle... these are a great rear speaker when space is important. The quality of the sound output is excellent for a smaller speaker. The Bose promise of sound broadly delivered is lived up to, the throw of sou..." Read Full Review »

Sep 01, 2008 by Rex

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3.0

Just what we needed

"We bought these speakers to hang on the wall in the bedroom, and they do the trick. They were easy to install with the enclosed brackets, and the low profile blends in well. The sound is fine. Perhaps not the greatest, but for this purpose absolutely fine...." Read Full Review »

Nov 22, 2008 by Not quite audiophiles

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4.0

"I use these speakers in a smaller living room area.

The sound is crisp and clear.

These speakers are great for background music when entertaining.

I get full sound when I crank up the volume, although base range is not pronounced. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Nov 10 2009

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Low profile, big sound

★★★★☆

4.0

"I'm using my 161's as the rear channel of a 5.1 set-up (NAD surround receiver, B&W front speakers, Bose centre)

I have wall mounted them about 2.5m from the floor in quite a large room.

From a performance angle... these are a great rear speaker when space is important. The quality of the sound out …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Sep 1 2008

Rex

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A perfect fit

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5.0

"These Bose speakers fit perfectly with my surround system which has had components added to it over time. They are used as back surround speakers complemented by a new Yamaha AV receiver with Bose Acoustimass front speakers and a pair of oldish Bose Interaudio speakers as the side surround. The sy …" Read Full Review »

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Oct 15 2008

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5.0

"The sound is great, very natural. I mounted them on the wall directed toward our couch which is in the middle. We bought the white speakers so they wouldn't stand out as much and I hid the wire using wiring molding. People comment how great they look and sound. About 10 years ago I started buying Bo …" Read Full Review »

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Feb 28 2009

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one of the best sound i have ever heard

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"this is one of the best sounding speakers i have ever heaard i put 4 of these on my front porch and you can;t make these distort no matter how lould you go, just pure clean sound, and i'm one guy that crants up the power on these speakers because i like them lould, and still perfect clean sound, "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Jun 23 2009

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