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alaScore 84

522 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 522 reviews of Bose 161. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the design and size. The usability and sound also get good comments, but opinions about the reliability and bass quality are different.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Bose 161 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Bose 161

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Bose 161 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the usability. The size also gets good comments, but some have doubts about the price.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Bose 161

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 389 user reviews of Bose 161 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the design and usability. The size and sound are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed views about the bass quality.

price, sound, size, usability, design

88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Bose 161

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of Bose 161 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. People are impressed by the usability. The price is also mentioned favorably.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Your Electronic Warehouse (4electronicwarehouse.com)

Expert Review

 

Compact, Powerful, Attractive Design, Great Sound Quality, Easy To Connect

Sep, 2008
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Bose 161

 

stylish, compact &fits perfectlyinto the limited space I have. sound is clear and has plenty of volume for an average family room

lacks bass. i purchased a yamaha sub woofer and the system now sounds great

Oct, 2014
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Bose 161

 

Great looking speakers, and overall sound quality is very good.

None.

Oct, 2014
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Bose 161

 

Style is very good

Jul, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Bose 161

 

Bose products are always great sounding with great design.

Mar, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Bose 161

 

Well built and pretty decent value. Style - most speakers are pretty ugly these are not too bad.

Its pretty obvious by their size that they are not great for bass but we used them with a subwoofer.

Dec, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Bose 161

 

I bought these to go on top of my kitchen units (which are white) so that they would blend in and look good. They do - these are a pair of good looking speakers.

Distinct lack of bass. I have Harmon Kardon Soundsticks III in the other room (cost less than £100) and the sound quality from these is 10 times better. I'm on the look out for a sub-woofer to go with the Bose Speakers, I'm sure this will make a big...

Oct, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Bose 161

 

Easy to mount with no unsighty bracket showing

I have fitted them in a large kitchen and although not recommended, they really need a sub to enhance the bass.

Jul, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Bose 161

 

Great design, even the wife likes them.

Securing the speakers to the wall bracket could be better.

Jul, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Bose 161

 

All good

No bad

Jun, 2012
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