Bose 201 Series V

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May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 228 reviews of Bose 201 Series V. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the reliability and size are on the whole positive. The price and design are also mentioned favorably.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Bose 201 Series V is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 136 user reviews of Bose 201 Series V from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

79% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of Bose 201 Series V from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the reliability and usability. The size and price are also appreciated.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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Bose 201 Series V

Considering these speakers are small, it is a surprise that they can stand next to bigger and more expensive speakers and sound just as pleasant. Some consumers may purchase these speakers with high expectations, so do not let the price tag fool you....

Stylish- robust yet compact shelf speakersRealistic- offers the live performance experienceTrusted- manufactured by audio veteran Bose

Technical- bass frequency and clarity issuesPricey- do not expect too much for the cost

The Bose 201 Series are ideal for small living spaces or your office...

Jul, 2010

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Expert review by : Your Electronic Warehouse (4electronicwarehouse.com)

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Compact, Powerful, Attractive Design, Great Sound Quality, Easy To Connect

May, 2007

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Consumer review (en.audiofanzine.com)

User review Bose 201 serie V by moosers on Audiofanzine

The Bose 201 Series Vs are a set of home audio speakers designed for simple listening. These aren't studio monitors and aren't meant for that type of use at all. I've only used the speakers in ta...

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Bose 201V Direct Reflecting

excellent sound

none

Dec, 2014

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Bose 201V Direct Reflecting

its in the name, the name says it all .BOSE .

NOEN

Oct, 2010

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Just OK

The sound quality was not near what I expected from a Bose speaker. Very little bass and decent treble. Barely fills a small living room with sound.

Jan, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Nice Pair Of Speakers

Bought a pair of these to replace an old 1980's pair of inexpensive Radio Shack speakers. Work just fine in the 16 x 20 room I placed them in. At 50watts/ channel I supply them with, (I rarely pass volume setting 2 on a 1-10 scale), they have more than...

Heavy for a bookshelf

Feb, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

My girlfriend noticed

They look great and are inobtrusive at the same time. They really do sound great even playing mp3's from the computer through my Onkyo receiver, and can handle whatever the Onkyo throws at them. Seems like a really good price too... although it's been...

My girlfriend who is very sparing in her compliments, showed up at my house this weekend and immediately started loving the music I was playing. I asked her if it was the piece of music (she likes Classical music and it was Dvorak) or the sound of it....

I had to go out to buy $2 worth of speaker wire to get it to work? Actually, I thought I had some in the house, so it was my fault

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

BOSE® 201® Series V Direct/Reflecting® Speaker System Black

I'm using these as surrounds for my 7.1 surround sound system driven by a Pioneer VSX-817 receiver. For the price you can't go wrong

None so far

Jul, 2008

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Consumer review (abt.com)

201/301

Got my 201's a year ago, by the pool table, there are 301's on wall 25ft away, sound great but we know 301's out play the 201's. So the 201's will go in the other room, I am happy with 6 Bose's purchases. My neighbor works for Harmon/JBL, got to listen...

Nov, 2015

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