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Bose 901's in an acoustically treated room?

Curious - has anyone tried the 901's in an acoustically treated room?  If so, your thoughts?

I've thought about trying out my 901's in my music room, but since it's got a bunch of GIK acoustic treatment throughout, I've never done it.  I think the Bose needs a more reflective set of walls behind and to the sides.  

But I think I'm going to give it a try soon and just wanted to see if anyone else has done the same (and are willing to admit to it publicly). 

Cheers.  

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ronboco
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@g_nakamoto 

Let’s see some pics! I’ll bet it looks awesome! 

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g_nakamoto
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@jonwolfpell, i'm just saying this was advertised back then!! 

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emrofsemanon
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that is against bose' specifications for use of its d/r speakers, the room  must have a "live" acoustic meaning a minimum of absorptive furniture or treatments. that is the whole idea behind their d/r speakers. you defeat their purpose otherwise. 

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asvjerry
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Yeah, 901s' preferred an uncluttered wall to affront.....*S*
Carefully placed near a corner, and you'd get enough bass... but it'd put a grin on some to stick a sub into that.....👀😆

Had a pair of S.2's driven by a Marantz 2270, could wind it up until the dial lights  pulsed with bass line....not smart even then, but still funny.

A  PacStereo employ at the time mentioned running a pair with 1KW a side.
It was difficult to stay in the room, apparently....

They just ate it up, waiting on seconds...😎

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cleeds
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g_nakamoto

back in the 70's, the 901's were advertised as 'cadillac quality in a volkswagon space!! 

Not in the US. Here, they were marketed as premium products that were the product of Dr. Bose and "Better sound through research."

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