Bose 501 Series V Floorstanding Speakers

2.99/5 (80 Reviews) MSRP : $599.00


Product Description

5.25" Woofer and (2) 2.5" Tweeters - Direct/Reflecting Design


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Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by andy a Audio Enthusiast

Date Reviewed: March 6, 2013

Bottom Line:   
one person wrote that they picked up a pair for $70...lucky dog! I just picked up a pair from a pawn shop.a review I saw stated,that anything above 200,isn't worth it.well, at 150,in excellent condition,they are totally worth it.although Bose will not give out the frequency specs,i have found that they easily give out a 40hz frequency.granted,they will not rattle the place,they will sound.it is not a sub,but,it will drop.i have a 5 foot span between them,and they sound awesome.with the sub added,it just gives rattle to the already existing 40 hz.they may drop even lower,but,i didn't see any reason to go lower.overall,i agree with the $200 theory,even used.well worth the money.

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Duration Product Used:   Audio Enthusiast

Product model year:   1995



Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by The Bose Man a AudioPhile

Date Reviewed: October 31, 2012

Bottom Line:   
I just picked up a pair of BOSE 501V for $70 Bucks Man Thats better than sex

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Product model year:   2008



Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Tom a Audio Enthusiast

Date Reviewed: October 15, 2012

Bottom Line:   
Amazing sound if placed or positioned properly.

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Product model year:   2008



Overall Rating:1
Value Rating:1
Submitted by Audioquest a Audio Enthusiast

Date Reviewed: August 29, 2011

Bottom Line:   
The don't call 'em BLOES for a reason now do they? This describes every model, series, or year they were and are produced and always will.

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Product model year:   1997



Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Me a AudioPhile

Date Reviewed: May 1, 2011

Bottom Line:   
It is simply amazing how many people own BOSE speakers and don't know how to listen to them. They do not perform like any other speakers. Bose must be place properly in the room. You are listening to reflected sound, that is the way they work best.

and the 901's NEED the equalizer. Their are many neophytes that don't know the EQ is an integral part pf the 901 Series (all). W/O the EQ they sound like tine cans. Listen and learn.

When properly placed they will give any speaker, regardless of cost, a run for the money.

If you don't like large sweet spots then you won't like Bose. Bose are for everyone in the room to hear them equally as well. Bose are not made for one listener sitting in one chair. They are made to sound good wherever one sits in a room.

Stop making fools of yourselves and selling 901's W/O an EQ. We see just how stupid you are when you do that. W/O the proper EQ for 901's you are missing half the music.

The other series speakers just need to reflect their sound.

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Used product for:   More than 1 year

Duration Product Used:   AudioPhile

Product model year:   Pre 1995




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