Bookshelf Speakers Powered

Why I Love Bose 301 Speakers

My friend was looking for bookshelf speakers. He didn’t have a big budget but wanted a well-known brand that he could flaunt. On my advice, he settled finally for Bose 301 Speakers. Here’s why:

I knew that Bose has been around for many decades and is well-known for its “anywhere stereo” effect.

What is “anywhere stereo” anyway? This simply means that the speakers will deliver the same sound, no matter where they are placed in the room.

Actually, the company itself was founded on the “Anywhere Stereo” premise. The founder, Amar Bose, then a student of MIT, bought a pair of speakers, about fifty years ago. He wasn’t satisfied with the sound, because they, in his opinion lacked ‘psychoacoustics’.

Bose used his technical know-how, to devise his own set of speakers, and that gave rise to his company, Bose Corporation’s motto of “Better Sound Thorough Research”. In keeping with this principle, the company is said to spend over $100 million, every year, on research.

The speakers don’t look good in a conventional way, but conventional is boring! Some may even say they don’t look esthetic. But there are many who don’t agree, as what is esthetic to one needn’t be so, in somebody else’s opinion.

I found that the speakers had 8-inch woofers, and though I was not very impressed with the paper cones used in the speakers, I must admit they had an impressive sound, and brought out a lot of detail in the music.

The speakers were a trifle big for the bookshelf, so we had the option of mounting them on the walls of the room. In the end, we decided to place them at ear level, on elevated stands, on the floor, and a bit away from the walls, to allow the sound to ‘bounce’. We got a 150W subwoofer to go with the Bose 301, and the impact was fantastic. As my friend loves to watch DVDs, and listen to jazz and Hip Hop, when he’s not savoring Mozart or Beethoven, this was a good decision he made.

We found the bass punchy, although the bass tends to become a little unresponsive at very low frequency. The stereo imaging reasonably good, although people had warned us there wouldn’t be any, given Bose’s “anywhere stereo” premise.

If there’s one genuine complaint I have about these speakers it’s this: there’s too much treble.

The price at less than $400 was well within my friend’s budget. But that wasn’t the only reason we bought these speakers. Nor the fact that my friend was getting a world-class brand for the price. I seriously considered the performance of the speakers. If you enjoy good music, you will appreciate that what matters is your enjoyment of the music, finally. If you close your eyes, and don’t like what you hear, don’t spend your money!

I almost forget to tell you something that will enhance your listening pleasure. Use an amplifier delivering at least 200 watts of power on each channel.

About the Author

Richard J. Runion is the President of Geostar Publishing & Services LLC. Rich loves net research & blogging. His new blog on Bose 301 Speakers is fast becoming popular, as it is comprehensive and well-researched. Read his blog at: http://bose301speakersreview.com

✪ TOP 7 Bookshelf Speaker | Best Bookshelf Speakers

Logitech Wireless Speaker Adapter for Bluetooth Audio Devices (980-000540) $32.34 The Logitech Wireless Speaker Adapter for Bluetooth audio devices allows people with Bluetooth smartphones and tablets to enjoy their audio content through the speaker system of their choice-wirelessly. They can stream their favorite audio from their mobile device to their Logitech speakers or home theater system….

Logitech S150 USB Speakers with Digital Sound $8.88 Light pact design for portability Satellite base designVolume mute LED indicator controls2″ dynamic drivers90Hz 20kHz frequency responseNo batteries required3-year limited warranty…

M-Audio Studiophile AV40 Powered Monitor Speakers (Latest Version) $199.95 M-Audio studio speakers are music industry bestsellersand now AV 40 powered montors bring this professional legacy to your home. Unlike plastic multimedia speakers, AV 40s use technology thats trusted by top musicians, engineers, and composers: premium woofer and tweeter components for rich lows and crystal highs; wave guides for clarity and detail; and wooden cabinets for tight, punchy sound. The…

AudioVoxSUPH1RUniversalPNPHomeKit $69.99 The Sirius SUP-H1 universal plug ‘n’ play home kit comes with everything you need to play your Sportster 3, Sportster 4, Starmate 3, Starmate 4, and Stratus satellite radio receiver through your home stereo speakers. The kit is designed around a handy mounting cradle, which holds your receiver in a single easy-to-access location. Just slide your Sirius receiver into the cradle and rest it on a…

Delphi SA10001 XM SKYFi Boombox $119.99 Designed for the Delphi XM SKYFi Radio, this portable satellite radio boom box allows you to listen to XM everywhere. PRODUCT FEATURES:Incredible digital quality sound to go!Power delivered via A / C adaptor cord or six ‘D’ Cell batteries (batteries not included).Antenna, remote control and molded handle included in $229 Audio System Package.Perfect for the beach, park, home, office, dorm room, an…

Aiwa TS-W35 Powered Subwoofer Speaker System in Wood cabinet $222.89 Thie Aiwa TS-W35 is A Powered Subwoofer Speaker System with Super T-Bass system Reproducing Ultra Bass Sound and 50 Watts RMS (400 Watts PMPO), plus 200mm Speaker in wood cabinet, Magnetically-Shielded design, Frequency response: 35 Hz – 200 Hz, also have Base reflex type. Input Terminals:Input 1 jack Input 2 terminals. The Aiwa TS-W35 can be used world wide sins it is 110/220 Volt. Auto Power…

Lepai Tripath Class-T Hi-Fi Audio Mini Amplifier with Power Supply $16.45 This Parts Express Lepai Tripath-based mini audio amplifier is ideal for home audio applications. Its small size and clean 20 watt output makes it perfect for most any auto or home audio project or DIY application where space is limited. Power supply included when purchased from Parts Express….