How do you test Bose 901 speakers?

Testing the speakers and equalizer

1. Turn off or disconnect any non-901 speakers or headphones that may be connected.
2. On the 901.
3. Set the MID-BASS and MID-TREBLE sliders to center positions.
4. Press your receiver or amplifier TAPE or TAPE MONITOR button to the OUT or NORMAL.
5. Play music through your system.

Is there a myth about the Bose 901?

Magic or Myth? “No highs, no lows, it must be Bose.” And so the story goes in the wubbulous world of high-end audio. Other than using a green sharpie to get better CD sound, or that guy that calls you on the phone and osmotically makes your system sound better, no greater myth exists in audio today than that of the Bose 901 speakers.

What kind of equalizer does the Bose 901 use?

Because the Bose 901 makes use of nine full-range drivers, it takes advantage of an inline equalizer to make the speakers sound the way they are intended. Traditionalists, before you cry foul, think of the popularity of DSP-based speakers these days.

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.

What’s the SPL on a Bose 901 Series?

Although, one can make the case that the SPL is simply adjusted by +6dB for this proximity and transition from the standard 4-pi reference to a 2-pi reference (free space vs near-wall). That’s just the reality.

Magic or Myth? “No highs, no lows, it must be Bose.” And so the story goes in the wubbulous world of high-end audio. Other than using a green sharpie to get better CD sound, or that guy that calls you on the phone and osmotically makes your system sound better, no greater myth exists in audio today than that of the Bose 901 speakers.

Where to place Bose 901 Series V speakers?

Some may be concerned that this “Spinorama” data doesn’t take in to affect the speakers needing to be close to a surface. I have attached an image below but to summarize: The speakers should be placed at least 18 inches from side walls (with a recommendation of 2-4 feet from side walls) and 8-16 inches from the rear wall.

What kind of monoblock does the Bose 901 use?

At the very end of the sessions, the Pass Labs XA200.5 monoblocks were employed to see just how loud the 901s could play. Much like a pair of Klipschorns, the Bose 901 lends itself to corner placement. Because the majority of the drivers face rearward, placement is the key to fine-tuning the imaging performance.

What’s the best way to buy a Bose speaker?

Best advice I can give someone is use your own CDs, and go to a variety of audio stores (not the big box stores) and start REALLY listening to a variety of speakers, there are plenty of really good products on the market that walk all over BOSE.