Bose 901

Terrible ? Really ? I am sure, many here, who are downplaying the 901s, never heard them, set up optimally, with upgraded cables, to and from the eq, with the proper ss amp, to drive them, and, did not know, or understand, what dynamics, and scale, meant, as someone above, spoke about, and things, the 901s, did / do, well. And, a wall of sound.....a stage, for orchestra, or a big band....absolutely.....Are they a compromising speaker ? Yes....what isn't ? Tell us, 901 haters, what speaker, have you heard, or, do you own, that does not, have compromises ?   

Mr.DECIBEL is in 1st place.

What I remember most about Bose is their policy of never publishing any spec, ever. Nailed the 'mystery' demographic.

I wonder how much Bose would sell the 901s for today? Imagine the cost of the amp you need to drive them. Anyone tried to drive them with class D yet?

Putting the past into perspective, the 901's were not the most 'sophisticated' speakers I've owned, no.  Steve59 is dead to rights as to Where We Were When....*G*

In a 'not so large' space, set up with reasonable care (when you weren't 'twisted' beyond recognition *L*), and driven with Something that didn't turn to toast when 'cranked'....

They were just plain Fun.👍👌😜

A relatively reasonable place to Begin.....one's 'audio odyssey'...
...and here we are Now. ;)

Happy Listening, to whatever strokes your neurons. *S*