I had an old and cheap Creative 5.1 computer speaker system

I've been putting together a fairly complex sound system in a large house and used the 161's for a tight enclosure space that yet had to work in a much larger room than they were ever intended for

Or is necessary buying more expensive sound systems

Great system though I sent them back because they weren't wireless

My mid frequency array and sub-woofer are not a Bose but melds nicely into a fine surround sound system.

Added to a set of 301s in front and a VCS center channel for a nice Bose theater system.

ALthough I dont think these were meant for music specificly, they work great for sorround speakers and make a great compliment to the Acoustimas 7 system since they can be hooked up directly to the rear and fx channels from my amp

Many people criticize Bose speaker systems

The Bose 161 speakers were substituted for the dual satellite speakers, thus freeing up the older Acoustimass V system (both the satellite and acoustimass combination - which are an integral system) for use as a great stereo speaker system in another room

While I would have like to finish my system with Cambridge Soundworks speakers, like all my others, CSW no longer makes speakers and these are an excellent compliment to my system

Great for starter or small theater systems, great for surround speakers, or in your room

The sound is impeccable, and paired with a decent subwoofer these little guys can easily hold their own over a vastly more expensive speaker system