• Reviews around quality (3.95 of 5)

    Bose 161 Speaker System (Pair, Black)

    • Not premium, but good quality sound in line with their low cost
    • These speakers when combined with the Bose Center speaker deliver fantastic quality for HD TV broadcasts in Dolby Surround mode
    • What is most striking is the quality of stereo sound while sitting off axis
    • I have always liked the sound quality of BOSE
    • Bose is a name for good quality.
    • Frankly, while they were an upgrade from my old Polk surrounds (small and more like an introductory version), they have been disappointing sound quality-wise
    • The speakers provide fantastic sound quality, and I couldn't be happier with them!
    • I have 3 pair of these and they work great, could use a little more base but the sound quality is impressive
    • Not earth shattering, but good quality and a Cerwin Vega sub does a nice job of complimenting everything.
    • These speaker will do the job with superb quality!
    • i have them horizontally mounted on the wall and is secure with good quality sound
    • The sound quality seemed "shrill" - there's something about the way these speakers sound that is very un
    • As expected from Bose, excellent sound quality and was exactly what I needed for my sound system.
    • Sound quality is good.
    • Yet, when I lower the bass, I hear pristine clear quality music.
    • With a good quality receiver these pack the punch Bose designed them for.
    • They are living off the hype of their success of the wave radio and their early surround sound system that were great theater quality.
    • I realize there is a raging debate regarding the sound quality of Bose speakers Vs
    • Quality as well as versatility are both critical for my listening
    • Any high end speaker you place on an old/cheap/low quality receiver will not get the best sound quality; it's like placing 22 inch chrome Momos on a Saturn...just doesn't make any sense
    • I have these in white also, the sound of BOSE, just the name says it all, sound quality is fantastic
    • These are good quality and do not take up too much space.
    • The sound quality is outstanding, they are very rugged and look great hanging on the wall next to my TV.
    • Sound quality was really poor for a Bose
    • But these impressive qualities don't add up to quality sound
    • These are very stylish, good quality speakers with a good range of frequency response
    • Any high end speaker you place on an old/cheap/low quality receiver will not get the best sound quality; it's like placing 22 inch chrome Momos on a Saturn...just doesn't make any sense
    • yup 4 stars is great speaker is really good quality sound
    • Quality as well as versatility are both critical for my listening
    • They don't carry a lot of bass, but the sound quality is awesome for bookshelf speakers!!
    • I went as cheap as I could on home theatre speakers but sought the best quality for price
    • The quality is very good
    • With this combo the dialog is clear and the special effect sounds are as good as in the theater