Bose 701 Floorstanding Speakers
Bose 701 Floorstanding Speakers
USER REVIEWS
[Oct 06, 2022]
ampva301
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Outstanding speakers I've liked and owned it since 2007 and it still rocks... sound is fantastic and crisp... bass is awesome..... an exquisite design... suits my condo... if you Bose folks ever develop a newer version... I'll be the first in line to get it... | DC Drywall Contractors Weakness:
none so far. Purchased: New
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[Oct 03, 2022]
Breana
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Nice product so far! Concrete forming Weakness:
none so far |
[Sep 30, 2022]
stussy
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Giving your kitchen a new look will make it look good and give you many other benefits. bathroom remodel San Antonio Weakness:
none so far Purchased: New
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[May 06, 2021]
cecelia
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This is not really a detail-oriented speaker in the highs, (not bad though ) but overall I am impressed and satisfied. You can't have everything. | Fremont Concrete Pros Weakness:
There are some flaws that can be heard in the details. Purchased: New
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[Apr 01, 2020]
ROTHSCHILD
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I can't say whether I am an audiophile or not. I have always had McIntosh amps and pre-amps powering my speakers. As with many of you, I have auditioned many brands of speakers over the decades, I have had Altec VOT's , Mirage, Magnaplanar ,Vandersteens, AR TSW 910'S and a plethora of other wonderful makes and models. We use Bose products in our home theater , kitchen , great room and outdoor pool area. All very nice and non fatiguing . The true test was in my library where I have an Mc 901 with an MX 135 Pre amp. I was using a very large pair of Maggies. The imaging was pretty good. My brother dropped off a pair of Bose 701's. I must tell you that the 701's wre amazing. Don't ask how this can be , however , the 701'S are thus far, the best fit for overall imaging that I have had, The Bass is spectacular. [with the double Bass drivers sandwiched together ] The mid and upper registers are dynamic and offer point on point sonic imaging.There is absolutely no need for active subs , or any subs for that matter. With the Bose 701's , I have the Bass set at zero , and there i sa very even compliment for the most Bass hungry listener. The 701's are a bargain at any price as they were engineered before Bose really decided to cut corners . The cabinetry is nice looking ,however, poorly assembled with many obvious finishing flaws. Don't be fooled by the somewhat gaudy commercialized exterior design, the 701's will deliver everything the audio enthusiast could hope for. If you consider yourself an uber extreme audiophile, you had better step up tho Sonos Faber and have the 20k required to acquire a pair. Weakness:
Weakness" poor quality cabinetry Purchased: Used
Model Year: 1997
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[Oct 12, 2019]
Kimmo
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I bought a beutiful refurbished pair, a couple a month ago and i am very happy with them the sounds great with all the different kind off music that i play on them amp. Luxman M12 / C12 cd. Onkyo record player Denon DP47 Weakness:
No weaknes until now Price Paid: 600$
Purchased: Used
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[Jun 06, 2019]
JCelocia
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Really great speakers loved it and owned it since 2007 and it still rocks... sound is great and crisp.. bass is awesome..... elegant design... suits to my apartment... if ever you Bose people produce a newer version... i will be the first in line to buy it... Weakness:
Nothing i can think of... Purchased: New
Model Year: 2006
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[Nov 30, 2018]
701 Fan
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I bought these speakers in 1992 when I was in the 7th grade. Yes, it was a very impressive and expensive purchase for me at the age of 12 or so (approx. $750 for the set if I recall correctly). They’re still playing music in my home today! They even survived my college dorm, and trust me, they got tested and abused during some of the parties. Probably the best purchase of my life. Awesome looking speakers and they still bang today. Not a single problem with them. I’m just now considering buying an amp to power them properly instead of using basic stereo receivers. Proud to be a 701 Series One owner for almost 25+ years. Weakness:
Only weakness is that the Bose name has been tainted by Bose haters...you have to be crazy to give these speakers a low rating. Price Paid: 750
Purchased: New
Model Year: 1992
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[Nov 12, 2017]
Frank Robertson
Audio Enthusiast
I'm coming a little late to the party here about Bose 701's but they do come up for sale quite a bit so this information is for those obviously who are considering buying a pair of used Bose 701 speakers.
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[Feb 21, 2013]
P
AudioPhile
For stereo listening this set is a phenomenal performer, really puts on an impressive show for two speakers when placed right. Also people have to make sure there receiver setting are correct because unlike most other speakers these run at 6 ohms and your receiver or amplifier must be notified of this manually (most.). Alot of the negative reviews out there are a result of this commen error. The direct reflecting technology works good, sometimes when playing a movie track it sounds like the surround sound even when all it is is just two speakers. There are some flaws that can be heard in the details. This is not really a detail oriented speaker in the highs, (not bad though ) but overall I am impressed and satisfied. You can't have everything. Speakers that project amazing realistic detail, usually require a sub on the side (unless your budget is limitless.). This set puts on a show! In the same price range there are speakers that will sound maybe more real in a lot of ways, but will not produce the bass and full sound that these will. So like I said you can't always have anything, but I am glad I have owned these. These are a power hungry speaker, give it as much clean power you can and you will be pleasantly surprised. |