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Enjoy impressively rich stereo sound without cluttering your living space. The Bose® Acoustimass® 5 Series III speaker system includes two tiny Direct/Reflecting® cube speaker arrays, plus a hideaway Acoustimass module. The satellites are video-shielded for placement near a TV, and the swivel design lets you rotate the twin cubes for an ideal mix of direct and reflected sound.

Because low frequencies are omnidirectional, you can place the Acoustimass module anywhere in your room — even out of sight — and the bass will seem to emanate from the tiny cubes. No wonder Bose calls this design Virtually Invisible®.

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two video-shielded, dual-cube speaker arrays (6-1/4"H x 3-1/8"W x 4-1/8"D)
Acoustimass module with two 5-1/4" drivers (7-5/8"W x 14"H x 19-1/4"D)
spring clip connectors
recommended power 10-200 watts with receivers rated from 4 to 8 ohms
warranty: 5 years

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Enclosure Loading...	Bass Reflex
Video Shielded Loading...	Sats only
Tweeter Type Loading...	Cone
Tweeter Size (inches) Loading...	2.5
Midrange Size (inches) Loading...	---
Woofer Size (inches) Loading...	5.25
Woofer Composition Loading...	Paper
Woofer Surround Loading...	---
Power Range Loading...	10-200
Sensitivity Loading...	N/A
Impedance (Ohms) Loading...	8
Frequency Response Loading...	N/A
Connector Type Loading...	Spring clip
Bi-amp Inputs Loading...	No
Height (inches) Loading...	6-1/4
Width (inches) Loading...	3-1/8
Depth (inches) Loading...	4-1/8
Weight (pounds) Loading...	2.4
Mounting Bracket Included Loading...	---
Recommended Stand Height (inches) Loading...	30-40
Parts Warranty Loading...	5 Years
Labor Warranty Loading...	5 Years

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1 White Acoustimass woofer module
2 White dual cube satellites
Four 18' lengths of white speaker wire with bare tinned wire on each end
4 Self adhesive feet for bass module (adds .35" to height)
Manual in various languages
Quick set up sheet
US/Canada and Foreign warranty cards
Bose product promo
Warranty service center list.

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Features

Cube Speakers: Each cube array is composed of two small cubes which can be swiveled. Each cube contains a 2.5" Twiddler cone driver. The two satellites are video shielded, but the bass module is not shielded.

Bass Module: The bass module has a port opening in the front of the unit. There is an automatic system protection circuitry that keeps the unit from being overdriven by reducing output. This may cause a slight decrease in volume.

Wiring: Wires are run from the left and right speaker output of the receiver to the bass module which has two spring clip speaker inputs. Wires are then run from the two spring clip speaker outputs on the bass module to the left and right cubes. Since the crossover networks needed to protect the cubes are in the bass module NOT in the individual cubes, the units must be connected this way.

Wall Mounting: Each of the satellites has a 5mm female thread in the back allowing for the use of optional screw in type brackets.

Specifications:

As with most Bose products, many specifications such as frequency response and sensitivity are not given.
Power is given as "compatible with receivers or amplifiers rated from 10-200 watts per channel".
Impedance is given as "compatible with receivers or amplifiers rated from 4-8 ohms".

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Video: Bose® Acoustimass® 5 system, Acoustimass® 10 system, and Acoustimass® 16 system

Chris Egner, Ralph Graves

9/23/2008

based on 2 ratings

In this short video, Ralph and Chris take a close look at Bose's Acoustimass® 5 system, Acoustimass 10® system, and Acoustimass 16® system.

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5 out of 5

Another Great Product from Bose!

Written By David, Kalamazoo, MI on Monday, January 16, 2006

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My father has this system in his family room. I was so amazed by the sound that I went out and bought one for myself. The small speakers don't take up any space at all and still deliver the great sound you would find from a bigger speaker. I already own the Bose 161 speakers, so this setup sounds GREAT!!! Not only is the sound great, but it was the easiest setup you can find. Will continue to buy Bose and only from Crutchfield.

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5 out of 5

I like it

Written By Scott, TBurg, NY on Sunday, January 18, 2009

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The Bose system in my llving room (about a 14 x 18 foot room) is remarkable. Across all ranges, from highs to lows, the Bose system delivers sharp, clean sound. I am impressed. I listen to classics most of the time and this systems delivers first-rate sound.

5 out of 5 people found this helpful

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5 out of 5

Amazing

Written By Jennie, San Francisco Bay Area on Tuesday, July 15, 2008

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We bought this to use with a new TV, but when it arrived we decided to try it with our stereo system, just to see how it sounds (set-up is so easy you can try it in every room in the house with no problem). We were able to compare the sound to our existing Bose 901s by switching back and forth, and were surprised to find that this system compares very well to the large and impressive 901s. We put it through quite a test - symphonic, baroque, opera, jazz, rock, hiphop, spoken word - and the sound is astonishingly good. Looking at the little cube speakers, I would never have believed it if I hadn't heard it. We're so impressed with it that we're thinking of buying an additional system for a different room.

4 out of 4 people found this helpful

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5 out of 5

awesome!!!!

Written By Anonymous, westport ct on Monday, March 06, 2006

Purchased this system for my living room i wanted to get bookshelf speakers but had to compromise with the wife so i listened to this system and purchased it with reservation as the tiny cubes concerned me well after installing which placement is critical as the cubes are off the ceiling about 13 feet from each other and the bass module is behind our half chair the reciever is a dennon 2106 and i had to turn the bass up on the reciever but the sound is truly everywhere!!! it is perfect for listening to music the sweet spot is any where you stand i also have the top portion of the cubes directed at the side walls for reflected sound truly impressive!!!!!!!!! I must stress again placement is critical to get the direct and reflected sound.

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5 out of 5

Bose® Acoustimass® 5 Series III speaker system

Written By Dennis, Evergreen Park, IL on Friday, March 25, 2005

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I needed a small speaker for my summer home. I want something that could be mounted to the wall, because I had no floor space to create the stereo effect. So I purchased the Bose AM5 III Speaker System. When I was trying them out in our family room, (I have an old pair of Bose 601's) my wife said that sounds good, I would like a pair in the kitchen. Well, that's were they are now, mounted to the ceiling, with the base module on the floor.

What an excellent sound, crisp and clean. The base module will produce deeper bass tones on a vinyl tile floor. You will need to put the rubber feet on to have balance. The cubes are easy to mount to the ceiling and adjust the cube direction. The white speakers came with white wire, trimmed and marked.

I listen to classical music and my wife listens to smooth jazz.

So I just purchased another set for my summer home.

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5 out of 5

Bose® Acoustimass® 5 Series III speaker system

Written By David, Northern Virginia on Wednesday, November 23, 2005

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This was the easiest setup - the small speakers connected to the subwoofer, then you connect the subwoofer to the stereo. Sounds like my bigger 301 or 901's. I bought the 301s in 1980 they they still sound great. You can not go wrong with Bose, and this specific speaker system is just perfect. They look small but sound great - sounds like a Bose add, but it is all true.

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4 out of 5

Bose® Acoustimass® 5 Series III speaker system

Written By David, Boston, MA on Saturday, January 24, 2009

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Great sound for such a small package. Could provide a little more wire. I have the subwoofer inside the stereo cabinet, and it still sounds qite good.

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4 out of 5

Great Surround Speakers

Written By Ace, Newark, NJ on Tuesday, April 19, 2011

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I have owned a pair of the Acoustimass 5 speakers for almost 10 years, and
now that they had gone down in price and I own a 7.1 receiver, it only made
sense to get another pair. I have heard the complaints people have had
against Bose, claiming the mid's are missing, and it is true. I would never use
these speakers as my main speakers, because all you have is highs and
lows. But, for movie sound effects, these speakers are unmatched as your
surround speakers; plus they are small enough to be hidden anywhere in your
room. You will be hard-pressed to find speakers in this price range that are
better. Two thumbs up!

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4 out of 5

Bose sound

Written By Harley 54, Yorktown VA on Sunday, January 15, 2006

I bought this set up a couple of years ago when my wife wanted more space in the living room. I had a set of 601's and was nervous about going to such a small set up after enjoying years of great sound from my Bose 601's. I was pleasently surprized to find this setup rocks. I would recommend Bose to anyone. Ever since I bought my first set of Bose in Sardinia Italy while serving in the Air Force, I will never buy anything but Bose. Great sound by a great company.

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3 out of 5

They are what they are.

Written By James, Columbia, SC on Saturday, July 18, 2009

I've had these speakers close to ten years and had always enjoyed them until I had something better to compare them to. If space is at an ultra premium, these may suit you well, otherwise I'd stay clear. Sadly, I think today Bose has become nothing more than a marketing machine. One really pays more for the Bose name than the quality of sound.

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