[Vintage-Audio] Re Bose 901 And EQ

[WBob]

Bose not only don't sound good without the equalizer, they sound 
terrible. Even with the equalizer they are very poor compared to most 
anything else..even your JBL 100s.

WBob

Duane Fischer, W8DBF wrote:
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> The Bose 901 in question are from 1971. They are using a generic EQ unit. It has
> always been my understanding,and experience, that unless the Bose EQ unit is
> used, the sound is only so so. Nothing special at all. To get the proper
> intended audio response the Bose speakers must use the EQ designed for them by
> Bose. 	
> 
> 	Right or wrong? 	
> 	
> What is a pair of these ceiling mounted speakers worth with the proper EQ and
> without the EQ?	
> 	
> Is it still possible to purchase the correct EQ for them, if so, how much? 	
> 	
> Thanks. 		
> 	
> Duane Fischer, W8DBF	
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