| If you want to buy a bookshelf speaker | | | | intended to be used as part of a larger |
| system, I suggest that you don't look beyond | | | | speaker system. This especially impacts the |
| Bose 301. Why do I say so? For several | | | | stereo imaging of the speakers, in a positive |
| reasons that you will agree with, I am | | | | way. However, I suggest you use these |
| certain, by the time you finish reading this | | | | speakers with a sub-woofer, to get best |
| article. | | | | satisfaction. |
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| To start with, who doesn't wasn't to buy a | | | | But I am not impressed with the treble on |
| world-class brand, if one can afford it? | | | | these speakers. They are a bit excessive. The |
| | | | bass is powerful, but flags at low frequency |
| Would you say 'no' to a speaker system that | | | | levels. The paper cones in the speakers make |
| insures that you can enjoy the music, in the | | | | them look retro. |
| same manner, regardless of where you are, in | | | | |
| your room? That's what these speakers do. | | | | If you really want to bring out the best |
| This is in keeping with the concept of | | | | these speakers can give, use them with a 200 |
| "anywhere music", the premise on which the | | | | W+ amplifier system. They come with 8 inch |
| speakers are sold by the manufacturers. | | | | woofers. Use a subwoofer of 150 watts or |
| | | | more, and you can listen to anything you |
| What's more important to you: looks or | | | | like: hip-hop, rap, classical, or jazz. And |
| performance? If you are like me, you'll go | | | | don't forget to place the speakers properly: |
| for performance. Bose 301 will never win a | | | | a bit away from the walls, so as to allow the |
| beauty contest for speakers, if such a | | | | sound to bounce a little. Ideally, keep the |
| contest is held. Look at the bright side. | | | | speakers at ear height, on a stand. |
| Owning radical looking speakers will help to | | | | |
| make you look different from others whose | | | | As for the price of these speakers, I am sure |
| taste for sound quality is less than the | | | | you will be surprised when you learn how |
| taste for the looks of the speakers. | | | | affordable they are, particularly considering |
| | | | what value you're getting. |
| Along with sound, you would also like | | | | |
| clarity. These speakers deliver on that | | | | Richard J. Runion is the President of Geostar |
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| sound. | | | | research & blogging. His new blog on Bose 301 |
| | | | Speakers is fast becoming popular, as it is |
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| systems, unlike some systems that are | | | | |