About the Bose® 161™ speaker system
If you didn't know it was from Bose, you might not expect much from this elegant but unassuming little speaker. But each speaker in the 161™ system packs several patented Bose technologies into its slender cabinet to ensure spacious, ear-pleasing results. The
Bose's 161™ system performs as a great set of stereo speakers in smaller rooms — or use the speakers as surrounds in a complete Bose home theater system, with the voice-matched Bose 301® system for the front channels, and the VCS-10® center speaker.
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Product highlights:
- Two full-range 2-1/2" drivers per speaker
- recommended power 10-100 watts with receivers rated from 4 to 8 ohms
- includes mounting brackets
- ABS enclosure
- 10-3/4"W x 4-1/4"H x 5"D
- warranty: 5 years
- MFR # 27028
What's in the box:
Bose® 161™ speaker system owner's manual
- 1 White left surround speaker
- 1 White right surround speaker
- 2 White brackets (each bracket is composed of a part A and part B)
- Two 1" machine screws
- Four 5/8" machine screws
- 6 Self-adhesive rubber feet
- Owner's Guide
- Bose Product Registration & Warranty Information (not for US and Canada)
- Bose Product Registration and Warranty Information (for US and Canada)
- "Our Commitment To You" letter
Customer reviews for Bose® 161™ speaker system
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Features & specs
Enclosure | Bass Reflex | |
Bipole or Dipole | No | |
Tweeter Type | --- | |
Tweeter Size (inches) | --- | |
Midrange size (inches) | --- | |
Woofer size (inches) | 2-1/2 | |
Connector Type | Spring clip | |
Power Range | 10-100 | |
Sensitivity | --- | |
Impedance (Ohms) | 8 | |
Frequency Response | --- | |
Height (inches) | 4 1/4 | |
Width (inches) | 10 3/4 | |
Depth (inches) | 5 | |
Weight (pounds) | 4 | |
Wall-mountable | --- | |
Bracket Included | Yes | |
Parts Warranty | 5 Years | |
Labor Warranty | 5 Years |
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Driver Technology
Mounting Options
Specifications
Driver Technology
Articulated Array Speaker Design: By precisely positioning the drivers inside the speaker cabinet, an Articulated Array speaker design can provide a large, consistent sound field. This allows for a more cinema-like experience.
Stereo Everywhere Speaker Performance: Because many conventional speakers radiate sound directly into the room, you hear balanced stereo sound only in one small "sweet spot." Using patented Bose Direct/Reflecting speaker technology, the Direct/Reflecting speakers deliver a natural balance of reflected and direct sound. You hear balanced stereo sound almost anywhere in the room.
Mounting Options
Mounting: Using the supplied brackets, the Bose 161 speakers can be mounted vertically or horizontally on the wall. Using the supplied self-adhesive rubber feet, the speakers can be placed on any flat surface.
Note: For Stereo Everywhere speaker performance, horizontal mounting is required.
Specifications
Recommended Power: 10-100 watts with receivers rated from 4 to 8 ohms
Weight: each speaker weighs 4 pounds
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These speakers are without a doubt the best surround speakers that I have ever heard.Plenty of bass and the sound is crisp and clear.I now have a Bose system all around. I have the 301 speakers for front and the V-10 center channel. I would advise anyone one to buy them.You won't be sorry.
Lee from York,Pa.