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AVR5800 and Bose 901

I have inherited a pair of Bose 901's and was curious if they can be hooked to a AVR5800. Bose does not list Denon as a compatible receiver for the Bose system (active eq). I figured the 901's might make a good set of rear speakers in my surround set up....
reactor
ghasley
2,499 posts
 
Your AVR5800 should have "pre outs" for the front L/R channel. From that you go TO your Bose EQ and FROM your EQ back to the main preamp in. Then simply plug the speaker in to the main amp speaker outs and your done.

You'll then be sorry for the time wasted and plug your old speakers back in. Just a jab. I'm not a fan of 901's but it will all depend on what you like to listen to. Best wishes.
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
The bose eq. was made to work for the bose speakers only. Do not use it on other speakers. Use it only in the channels that you use the bose speakers in. It is not an EQ. in the true nature of a graphic eq. Do not use the pre outs for the front L+R as it will then effect those channels sound. If you are going to use the bose in the rear channels then use the rear channel pre outs only.
reactor OP
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Thanks everyone for your great advice. I agree that the 901's are completely overated ,but if I am not mistaken they should make good rears..Does this make sense??
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
You won't know till you try. Might be great for rears.
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