Bose 301 Series V

43 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 43 reviews of Bose 301 Series V. 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. Reviewers really like the size and design. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably.

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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 301 Series V is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Audition other first.

While these can get pretty loud, it just doesn't fit my style of listening. Which is accuracy, wide sound stage, defined and controlled bass. I returned these when I A/B/C them with a set of NHT classic three and Paradigm Studio 20.

Passable mid-range, decent amount of bass. Does get pretty loud

While these do have a decent amount of bass, the bass is very muddy and uncontrolled. The mid-range isn't as defined as other speaker in it's price range. The woofer is much too large to accurately reproduce mid-range and strains it's self pulling...

Dec, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Have no regets with 301's

The sideways and rear firing tweeters seem to make these superb for rear channel use. I have mine at an angle, and the effects on some movies are just unreal. If you own the dvd Toy-Story2, view the part where the large concrete pipe falls from a...

If you have two or four of these, and a high quality center channel, you will never ever need a sub-woofer; powered or not. I use these as my rears, with a good center channel, and high quality monitors as my fronts. I have yet to be impressed with any...

These, like most Bose products today, are sadly made in Mexico. Nothing like another USA success story being outsourced (with our collective future) down the river. I beleive Bose was started by a single MIT engineer.

Mar, 2009

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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Bose, Great Speakers

Great Speakers. Bose, never disappoints! I have been a big fan of Bose for many years. I purchased 4 of them for my Band-Room and they are just perfect. Coupled in with the TV and entertainment system, I can't fault them. The only thing I will be...

Jan, 2016

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Consumer review (audioreview.com)

Bose 301 Series V Bookshelf Speakers

I bought Bose 301 since 2006 until now it sounds great paired to my Denon AVR 1508...and currently I was upgraded using the latest 9.2 Denon AVR -X6200W with Bose 301 as front wide speaker and it performs so incredible sounds experience about...

Jan, 2016

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Consumer review (abt.com)

Great sounding speaker

I have had these speakers for little over a month now and so far, they have been an excellent speaker. I was using the Bose satellite speakers I have had for about 15 years and though they sound great, they do not have the full sound I am looking for....

Nov, 2015

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Consumer review (abt.com)

Changed my view

I got these as a graduation present back in '04 and paired them up with some darn good Klipsch speakers. These things changed the way I view sound. I thought an HDTV would improve my gaming experience. HECK NO! These things thump. The gaming experience...

Nov, 2015

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Consumer review (audioreview.com)

Bose 301 Series V Bookshelf Speakers

I just tick the bpxes above so I can proceed my question to be posted on this review.

Sep, 2015

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Consumer review (abt.com)

Still Kickin

Purchased my Bose 301 speaker set in 1993 while on active duty military. These speakers are still kickin just like new. Bose will have a hard time exceeding the performance of the 301 series

Aug, 2015

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Consumer review (abt.com)

Great Sound, Long Life

I bought a pair of 301s way back when they were series II. If the newest series are at least as good you can't go wrong with them. I used them primarily in a small living room and now in a bedroom. Don't put them right up against the wall. The...

Aug, 2015

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