Bose 161 Speaker System (Black)
The Bose 161 Speaker System offers outstanding performance in a design that blends into your decor. Engineered to reproduce sound over a large area, they bring you spacious stereo almost anywhere in the room with a fullness and impact you might expect from much larger speakers. And all that performance from a slim, elegant design means 161 speakers work equally well in a music or surround sound system.
- Direct/Reflecting Speaker Technology
- Delivers a blend of reflected and direct sound similar to a live concert. You experience the power, impact and emotion of a concert hall performance in your own home.
- Stereo Everywhere Speaker Performance
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Delivers balanced stereo sound almost anywhere in your room. Hence it's called "Stereo Everywhere"
| Power Rating | 100w |
| Impedance | 4 - 8 ohms |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz - 100kHz (+0.5 dB) |
| Crossover Frequency | 3000Hz |
| Low Frequency Driver | 2x 2-1/2" Twiddler Driver |
| Shielded | Yes |
| Ported | Yes |
| Enclosure | Tuned port, molded ABS resin |
| Terminals | 5-way binding post |
| Finish and Grille Color | Black (removable) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 11 x 4-1/8 x 5" |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs. |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 9 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Great sound quality (9)
- Attractive (7)
- Easy to mount (5)
- Easy to setup (5)
- Good power output (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home theater (5)
- Smaller rooms / apartments (5)
- Basic systems (3)
- Home (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Tech savvy (5), Movie enthusiast (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 9 customers
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Setup
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home Theater
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Bose 161 Speaker System (Black):
I bought my first pair of Bose speakers when I was 17, and I haven't looked for anything else. These small Bose speakers have made an excellent addition to my surround sound room.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Bose 161 Speaker System (Black):
I love these speakers, I will never purchase any others but BOSE! For small speakers, they have BIG, Quality sound! Love them!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Setup
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Theater
Comments about Bose 161 Speaker System (Black):
I bought two sets to use as surround speakers in a 7.1 channel home theater system. I choose them primarily based on price. I wasn't able to compare these with other surround speakers, but I'm completely satisfied with the sound. I mounted them on the wall with the included hardware. My only critique is that the flared shape looks a bit awkward when mounted on the wall. They look better sitting flat.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
Comments about Bose 161 Speaker System (Black):
good looks and superior sound. provide balanced stereo sound .works with both stereo and home theater components
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Mount
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Multiple Rooms / Whole House
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Bose 161 Speaker System (Black):
I mounted them in my kitchen and dining room to extend my stereo audio to these rooms. They look and sound great, but are a little bigger than I expected.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Mount
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Home Theater
Comments about Bose 161 Speaker System (Black):
I'm using six of these speakers in my office for my computer's sound. I mounted them on the wall using the provided hardware which was fairly easy considering their light weight. I had some cheap sony speakers before and these sound much clearer.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Mount
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
- Not a stand alone speaker
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home
- Home Theater
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Bose 161 Speaker System (Black):
I got these speakers to use for the rear speakers in my home theater system. They are just what I hoped for. Good sound with great options of mounting. If you're looking for just speakers to use for your music system I'm not sure these would fit the bill. I would recommend the Bose 301 instead.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Crisp Sound
- Easy To Connect
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Theater
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Bose 161 Speaker System (Black):
Easy to setup, great sound from such small speakers! Highly recommended.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Connect
- Great Sound Quality
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Bose 161 Speaker System (Black):
I HOOKED MY SPEAKERS UP TO MY STEREO AND THE REST IS HISTORY. PERFECT SOUND, AND SPACE SAVING.
A GOOD INVESTMENT FOR MY STIMULUS PACKAGE.
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Cables & Adaptors
- Price: $24.95
- GBP 15.93
System Extensions
- Price: $239.00
- Instant Savings: -$24.00 Offer ends JUL 7 '12
- You Pay: $215.00
- GBP 137.27
This is a special order item and is non-cancelable and non-returnable. Est. arrival at B&H is 7-14 days (subject to availability). Your order will be charged at time of shipment.
What's in the Box
- Wall-Mount Brackets
- 1-Year Parts and Labor Warranty
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