Do audiophiles like Bose?
Andrew Ramirez
Published Mar 11, 2026
Do audiophiles like Bose?
Many Audiophiles hate Bose because their products tend to focus more on lifestyle rather than absolute sound quality. By definition, Audiophiles are Hi-Fi (high-fidelity) enthusiasts who are always working towards professional studio sound. Bose does not deliver in this aspect.
Does Bose still make 901?
Bose 901’s production ended. Bose ended production of the Bose 901 loud speaker with series VI on September 2016.
Can a Yamaha 901 be used as a receiver?
I like Yamaha, too. They still make both stereo integrated amps and receivers. The 901s are not terribly efficient, so make sure your replacement has at least as much power as your old Quadraflex. You need either a tape loop (tape monitor function) or pre-outs and main amp inputs.
Can a Bose 901 be used as a receiver?
They still make both stereo integrated amps and receivers. The 901s are not terribly efficient, so make sure your replacement has at least as much power as your old Quadraflex. You need either a tape loop (tape monitor function) or pre-outs and main amp inputs. It is refurbished, but I have had great success with their refurbished gear.
How big should a Bose 901 be in a listening room?
Placed about eight feet apart, eight feet from a couch, and about five feet out into the listening room appeared perfect, and allowed the sound from the front-firing driver to anchor the presentation. Exactly like every panel speaker I’ve used in the room, the 901s were much more interesting on the long wall.
Do you need a tape loop for a Bose 901?
You can get one of these Yamaha’s new from Newegg for $450 shipped if you are too worried about the refurbs. Kurt makes a good point – I forgot about the 901’s outboard equalizer. If you’re using it, you’ll definitely need a receiver with a tape loop, or one with jacks for preamp out / amp input.
I like Yamaha, too. They still make both stereo integrated amps and receivers. The 901s are not terribly efficient, so make sure your replacement has at least as much power as your old Quadraflex. You need either a tape loop (tape monitor function) or pre-outs and main amp inputs.
They still make both stereo integrated amps and receivers. The 901s are not terribly efficient, so make sure your replacement has at least as much power as your old Quadraflex. You need either a tape loop (tape monitor function) or pre-outs and main amp inputs. It is refurbished, but I have had great success with their refurbished gear.
You can get one of these Yamaha’s new from Newegg for $450 shipped if you are too worried about the refurbs. Kurt makes a good point – I forgot about the 901’s outboard equalizer. If you’re using it, you’ll definitely need a receiver with a tape loop, or one with jacks for preamp out / amp input.
Why does my Bose 901 play low frequency music?
And third was the poor bass response (after series 3). In today’s world adding a subwoofer is the most obvious way to deal with this. In a Bose store, you will notice the music they select to play on the 901’s (and probably throughout the store) is mostly midrange with very little content at either the high or low frequencies.