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Bose® Virtually Invisible® 891 In-wall speakers

Item # 018VI891

Bose calls these speakers Virtually Invisible because they're designed to blend into any decor.

Bose calls these speakers Virtually Invisible because they're designed to blend into any decor.

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Item # 018VI891

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About the Bose® Virtually Invisible® 891

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Bose's best in-wall speaker delivers solid bass

Bose calls these speakers Virtually Invisible because they're designed to blend into any decor. Enjoy music and movie sound effects and dialogue from out of the way speakers. Each Bose® Virtually Invisible® 891 speaker has a 7" woofer to deliver rich low frequencies, and two strategically positioned 1" tweeters to direct crisp, clear mids and highs to your ears. Exclusive Bose Stereo Everywhere design provides balanced stereo sound over a wider area, with no drop-offs.
Bose Virtually Invisible® speakers provide excellent sound and blend into any decor.

Bose® Virtually Invisible® speakers provide excellent sound and blend into any decor.

Bose's best in-wall speaker delivers solid bass

Bose calls these speakers Virtually Invisible because they're designed to blend into any decor. Enjoy music and movie sound effects and dialogue from out of the way speakers. Each Bose® Virtually Invisible® 891 speaker has a 7" woofer to deliver rich low frequencies, and two strategically positioned 1" tweeters to direct crisp, clear mids and highs to your ears. Exclusive Bose Stereo Everywhere design provides balanced stereo sound over a wider area, with no drop-offs.

The speakers are easy to install in your walls, and they come with a pair of rectangular grilles that attach magnetically. The grilles and grille frames are finished in white, but are paintable to match your decor.

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  • one 7" woofer and two 1" tweeters in each speaker
  • room-filling Stereo Everywhere® design
  • paintable grilles included
  • recommended power: 10-100 watts with receivers rated from 4 to 8 ohms
  • cutout dimensions: 7-13/16"W x 11-1/2"H
  • 9-3/8"W x 13-1/8"H x 3-11/16"D
  • weight: 5.22 lbs. each
  • warranty: 5 years
  • MFR # 742896-0020

What's in the box:

  • 2 In-wall speakers
  • 2 Grilles
  • Owner's Guide
  • "Our Commitment To You" letter
  • Warranty/Registration information
  • "Global Support Regions" sheet

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More details on the Bose® Virtually Invisible® 891

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Features & specs

Features
Quantity in Package Pair
Tweeter Soft-Dome
Aimable Tweeter No
Woofer Composition Paper
Woofer Surround Not given
Connector Type Spring-post
Bi-Amp Inputs No
Built-in Back-box No
Moisture Resistance
Indoor (Moisture-resistant) No
Outdoor (Partial Exposure) No
Outdoor (Full Exposure) No
Specs
Tweeter Size 1
Midrange Size N/A
Woofer Size 7
Speaker Shape Rectangular
Cutout Width 7.8125
Cutout Height 11.5
Mounting Depth 3.5
Power Range (Watts) 10-100
Sensitivity ---
Impedance (Ohms) 8
Frequency Response Not givenHz
Parts Warranty 5 Years
Labor Warranty 5 Years

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Features

Virtually Invisible in-wall Speakers: The Bose Virtually Invisible 891 in-wall speakers are engineered with one 7" woofer and two strategically positioned 1" tweeters each, eliminating the need to aim the speaker into the room. The acoustic design allows for full, even sound coverage, while their smaller size increases placement options. Exclusive Bose "Stereo Everywhere" speaker performance provides balanced stereo sound over a wider area, with no drop-offs.

Stereo Everywhere Speaker Performance: "Stereo Everywhere" speaker performance produces balanced stereo sound over a wide area, unlike conventional home audio speakers that radiate sound mostly in a single direction. Bose "Stereo Everywhere" speaker performance delivers sound evenly throughout the listening area for balanced stereo sound wherever you listen, not just in one sweet-spot.

Drivers: The combination of two 1" dome tweeters and a 7" high-excursion woofer provides spacious stereo sound for your favorite music. You will also enjoy the deep low notes of dramatic movie sound effects. This makes 891 speakers ideal for a rear-channel option in a home theater setup. The tweeters are strategically positioned to eliminate the need to aim the speakers into the room.

  • 7" Woofer: A 7" high-excursion woofer delivers deeper low notes for more dramatic movie sound effects and musical richness.
  • Dual Angled 1" Tweeters: Two strategically positioned 1" tweeters (array configuration) in each speaker eliminate the need to "aim" the speakers into the room. This lets you arrange your room with greater freedom.

Spring-Post Terminals: The Bose Virtually Invisible 891 in-wall speaker use spring-post terminals to connect your speaker wire (18-14AWG).

In-wall Installation: The Bose Virtually Invisible 891 in-wall speakers offer simplified installation with only four clamp screws that secure each 891 speaker to your drywall. The 891-series speakers also feature an infinite baffle design that uses the wall as the speaker enclosure. The infinite baffle design eliminates the need for a separate speaker enclosure, so it uses the space inside the wall instead. Once you have positioned the speakers, just tighten the clamp screws and snap the magnetic grilles into place. The finished looked is unobtrusive, and almost invisible. You can even paint the speaker grilles to match your décor.

Note: Virtually Invisible 891 speakers are designed for in-wall installation only. Virtually Invisible 891 speakers can only be installed in wood frame construction covered with wallboard made of gypsum, plaster and lath, paneling or similar construction.

Paintable Grilles: The ultra slim bezel is attached directly to the speaker grille, allowing them to be easily painted in one simple step and blend elegantly into the room. And with no cloth scrim, there's no worry of excess paint clumping or soaking in. Paint masks are included to protect the speaker cones. Plus, magnets allow them to snap on and off quickly.

Cutout Template: Cutout templates are not included in the box, therefore, you will need to print a template from the manual linked from the Crutchfield website, or from Bose.com. You must make sure the template is printed at 100%, and not enlarged or reduced. The measurements on the template are expressed in millimeters, but a 1" scale is provided to make sure it is printed to scale.

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5 questions already asked

Q
Do these speakers produce a hollow sound?? I see no in-wall cover comes with the pair
cleveland  Aug 20, 2020
1 answer
A
Hey Cleveland, I purchased and installed these speakers in my home. I installed mine on an outside wall so I had insulation in the stud cavity. I pushed the insulation to the sides and top and bottom of the speaker and glued a 1/2 inch piece of rigid insulation to the outside wall to keep my R value. The speakers look and sound great. No hollow sound, just full rich sound. Love them, Mike
michael  Aug 20, 2020
Q
can these speakers be installed in an outside wall for use on the patio? Are they weatherproof?
j bird  Aug 03, 2017
1 answer
A
Worked really well in my basement, but I wouldn't use them outside. They have no enclosure.
gerald  Aug 05, 2017
Q
Can these be mounted horizontally?
bhavik  Jun 15, 2017
1 answer
A
Given how they're designed to install, you should be able to mount them horizontally just as easily as you would vertically. If you would like to discuss further, please feel free to contact an Advisor directly by phone (888.955.6000) or online chat. Thanks! My Bio: https://www.crutchfield.com/advisors/larry
david  Jun 19, 2017 (Staff)
Q
Can these be used for for front center and rear surround in a 7.1 setup or front and rear in a 5.1 setup?
bhavik  Jun 15, 2017
1 answer
A
I am using the Bise 891 as front speakers on my home theater. They would make great rear speakers as well . Not so sure about center Chanel. Check Bose for a center Chanel speaker.
michael  Jun 16, 2017
Q
Can the wall plates be spray painted to match wall color?
bill  Mar 01, 2016
1 answer
A
I am planning to paint them with laquer and a low preasure gun. To light coats should work. I've done this with other covers and it worked just fine.
kenneth  Mar 02, 2016
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