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What receiver works with Bose 901?

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Christopher Pierce

Published Mar 22, 2026

What receiver works with Bose 901?

Mine is Yamaha R-S700 but any receiver/amplifier which has Main-in/Preamp-out, or tape monitor will do. Bose has a list of receivers/amplifiers that are 901-compatible. 1 of 1 found this helpful.

How does Bose active EQ work?

The equalizer is necessary to balance the sound, effectively correcting the speakers frequency response. The speakers design uses reflected sound to mask it’s coloration and distortion and the equalizer is used to make the bass, midrange and treble sound balanced.

Where is the Bose 901 active equalizer located?

The 901 active equalizer is most commonly connected to the tape monitor connections on the receiver. If you plan to connect a tape recorder, use the set of inputs and outputs located on the back of the 901 active equalizer marked TAPE RECORDER CONNECTIONS.

What are the components of a Bose 901 speaker system?

A complete Bose 901 Series VI speaker system consists of three matched components: two 901 Direct/Reflecting®speakers and a separate 901 Series VI active equalizer. Two cables are included to connect the active equalizer to your receiver or amplifier. The 901 speakers and equalizer are packed in three separate cartons.

How does Bose Series VI active equalizer work?

Bose®901®Series VI speakers and Series VI active equalizer work with your stereo components to produce a superb music system. The active equalizer is an integral part of the system and may be connected in a variety of ways, depending on the components you have. The two most common methods are described in this guide.

How is the active equalizer connected to the system?

The active equalizer is an integral part of the system and may be connected in a variety of ways, depending on the components you have. The two most common methods are described in this guide. Using different components may require different connection methods. More information is available by calling Bose Corporation.

Is the Bose 901 Series I or Series II equalizer interchangeable?

The Bose 901 Series I and Series II equalizers are interchangeable as they both produce the same frequency response curves, but if you really can’t come up with one, it is possible to use two equalizers daisy-chained together. You’d have a range of +/- 24 dB in each band which would cover the full range of the 901 Active Equalizer.

What can I do with pioneer vsx-lx503 AV receiver?

The VSX-LX503 comes with Chromecast built-in, so you can use your mobile device to stream your favorite music, radio, or podcasts to your speaker. You can control the audio from anywhere in the house using Chromecastenabled apps running on your personal device—iPhone, iPad, Android phone and tablet, Mac and Windows laptop, and Chromebook™.

What’s the range of the 901 active equalizer?

You’d have a range of +/- 24 dB in each band which would cover the full range of the 901 Active Equalizer. On the extremes, you’d have both equalizers gained up; in the middle, you’d only have the first gained up slightly and the second left flat.

When did the Bose 901 speakers come out?

The Bose 901 has been around for 50+ years and has long been considered a divisive product within the audiophile community. I was born in 1982 and until this week I had never heard the Bose 901 speakers. I’d just heard about them.