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Sign up for a Crutchfield account Share this product: Overview Details Staff Reviews Customer Reviews Category Info Accessories Our take on the Bose® 161™ speaker system by Barry Montgomery 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 Articulated Array® speaker design houses two angled, full-range 2-1/2" drivers engineered to generate more air movement from a small enclosure than conventional drivers. And Bose's Stereo Everywhere® speaker performance delivers great stereo sound throughout the room, not just in a small "sweet spot" like standard speakers. 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. Got wire? Most speakers don't include any. Learn about choosing and installing speaker wire at the Crutchfield Learning Center. Shop our selection of speaker wire. See more info on this item Highlights:Two full-range 2-1/2" drivers per speakerrecommended power 10-100 watts with receivers rated from 4 to 8 ohmsincludes mounting bracketsABS enclosure10-3/4"W x 4-1/4"H x 5"Dwarranty: 5 yearsOur 60-day money-back guarantee Priced per pair Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs Enclosure Loading... Bass Reflex Bipole or Dipole Loading... No Tweeter Loading... --- Midrange size (inches) Loading... --- Woofer size (inches) Loading... 2-1/2 Connector Type Loading... Spring clip Power Range Loading... 10-100 Sensitivity Loading... --- Impedance (Ohms) Loading... 8 Frequency Response Loading... --- Height (inches) Loading... 4 1/4 Width (inches) Loading... 10 3/4 Depth (inches) Loading... 5 Weight (pounds) Loading... 4 Mounting Bracket Included Loading... Yes Parts Warranty Loading... 5 Years Labor Warranty Loading... 5 Years Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download 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 Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. 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 Product reviews from the Crutchfield Labs Product reviews from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Polk PSW111 Ultra-compact Powered Subwoofer Polk PSW111 Ultra-compact Powered Subwoofer Woody Sherman 10/20/2011 What happens when you add even a small subwoofer to a marginal audio system? Woody found out when he brought home a Polk PSW111. Product Reviews Review this product Submit a review and you will be entered to win a $150 gift card Crutchfield Great Gear Giveaway Official Sweepstakes Rules Reviews for the Bose® 161™ speaker system Average Customer Review: 52 people say: Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. 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Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Filter by rating: 5 Star: (42) 4 Star: (8) 3 Star: (1) 2 Star: (1) 1 Star: (0) Sort by: Date Reviewed Rating Helpfulness Showing: 1-20 of 52 View page: 123 » Items per page: 10 20 50 4 out of 5 Great speakers for small room Written By Stevo, Greenville, SC on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Typical Bose quality and sound. These speakers are in my enclosed sun room and provide perfect level of sound for that space. Pros: Small & easy to mount Cons: Low bass level 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Perfect ! Written By Steve D., Hampstead NC on Thursday, April 25, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I stumbled upon these while looking at a review of The Bose 201 speakers. I'm using these as rear channel speakers along with the Bose Acoustimass 5 series for the front. Absolutely perfect fit for my music room. The shape lets you hear every note. Love the white! Pros: Great sound separation via the shape. White option looks rich. Cons: None. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 3 out of 5 Bose 161 Written By Bcurse, Castalian Springs, TN on Monday, April 15, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Above average price for what you get. Pros: Small and Light weight. 1 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great sound Written By BucBuc, Myrtle Beach,SC on Sunday, April 14, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Compact, well made, beautiful sound Pros: Price, size, sound Cons: None 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Very nice channel "B" speakers both for sound and looks Written By Mike, Buffalo NY on Sunday, April 14, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I come to Crutchfield over and over because of their standard of quality and to compare potential products for pricing and features and specs. I love the process in place for shipping and delivery, I think they were delivered 3 days after I ordered them! Very nice small set of Bose, nice sound and good looks Pros: Work well in the kitchen and blend very well without being obtrusive- you hear the music Cons: Not really a complaint but they don't carry a lot of base information, they work well to ass a soundtrack to a room 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Bose 161 speakers Written By jessew, Big Rapids, mi. on Friday, March 29, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Love these speakers they sound great, nice and loud also. 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Bose® 161™ speaker system Written By Surroundsoundcomplete, Peyton, CO on Monday, February 18, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great speakers and a nice addition to our surround sound system. I use them for rear speakers in a small theater room. The mounting brackets are very adaptable. Very nice sound for rear channel. Pros: Bose quality, sound reproduction, look great on my wall, good price for the quality Cons: a little wide so had to mount them vertical 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Reviews for the Bose® 161T speaker system Written By Reviews for the Bose® 161T speaker system, Chicago on Friday, January 18, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) excellent service from Crutchfield and great speakers 1 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Good service Written By Handyman Bob, San Diego, CA on Sunday, December 30, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The service was fine -the speakers arrived on time and in good shape (packaging was very good). Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 great speakers Written By Anonymous, 11101 on Friday, December 28, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) great speakers clear and responsive complimented my Polk Tsi300 and cs20 very well Pros: sound great. look great 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Excellent Speakers Written By Gary, La Porte, TX on Friday, December 07, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Bought these as replacement "rear" speakers for an Onkyo surround sound system. Pros: Excellent sound quality. Cons: None 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 A Bit Lacking in Bass, Still Good Though! Written By 94zj318, md on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 I bought these to use them with my HDTV in my bedroom. They look nice and have a curvy look to them, and they even include the wall mount brackets (I don't have them wall mounted, but plan to do so soon). The voice clarity, treble response, and midrange response is pretty good, however, don't expect a lot of bass response, as these are meant for surround or rear channel use. They are also a bit overpriced. I'd recommend them, though. Pros: Good for using with an HDTV, good for rear channel or surround use, pair with VCS10 for an even better experience, good voice response, good midrange and treble response Cons: Lacking in bass, overpriced 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Good for Back Channel Use Written By Ron D., Union, NJ on Thursday, October 18, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These are now being used as back channel surround speakers in a 7.2 system. All of the other speakers are Polk Audio, and the 161's blend in very well. There's no way that speakers of this size can deliver any credible bass, but clear high and mid-range make them good for surround use. I bought these because of their compact size and flexible mounting options, and was pleasantly surprised at the sound quality. The spring clip speaker connections are not the best, though, and it will be a struggle to connect any wire larger than 18AWG. Pros: Wide dispersion, good clarity Cons: Spring clip wire connectors 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Excellent Clarity Written By Paul, Houghton, MI on Friday, August 03, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I was originally hoping to get in-wall speakers, but the old walls in my house would not cooperate and I purchased these as a replacement. I have them paired with a JBL PB10, a Jensen Center channel and a TEAC receiver, and the whole system sounds great! I have been giving it a bit of a run with the British Olympic Soundtrack and it is covering the range beautifully and with excellent clarity. I have also given it a run with the latest Star Trek, and was very impressed with the dialog clarity. Pros: Great looking (mine are mounted vertical), pretty easy to mount with the provided plate, the mounting plate has a pass through for the cable that helps things stay tidy. The teeth on the mounting bracket help keep the speaker at the chosen angle. Cons: The screw to tighten the speakers to the bracket can be a little tricky to get in because each one seems to have a bit of paint on it. Would be cool if you could add the Bose logo later, but none of these are problems of any significance. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Good sound for the price. Written By Dave C., Galesburg, IL on Tuesday, July 03, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These speakers are being used as the main speakers with a stereo system in the family room. Because this isn't my main system, I'm not so concerned with the amount of bass produced. If these were paired with a subwoofer, I think the average listener would conclude that they sounded pretty good. Based on past experience with Bose speakers, I'm confident these will live up to expectations. Pros: Small size, reasonable price. Cons: Could use more bass. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Bose 161 Speakers Written By StanB, Spring Hill, KS on Thursday, April 05, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great sound quality in a compact speaker. Excellent range. 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Amazing Written By Wow, San Antonio on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These are sleek, amazing quality sound speakers that I should have bought years ago. I have always owned Bose speakers in the past and have always been amazed by the clarity and quality of the product. They were simple and easy to install which made it even a better buy. 4 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Bose® 161T speaker system Written By StanT, San Andreas, CA on Monday, April 02, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I hooked these speakers up to my home amplifier to get better sound from my new TV. These Bose speakers have very true sound quality. They really live up to the Bose name. I would recommend them speakers to anyone that wants to have the best sound you can get out of a small set of speakers. Pros: Very good sound quality and very nice style. Cons: It would be nice if Bose had put a banana jack in the back for hooking up the wiring. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Bose 161 Written By Ron R, Huntsville AL on Sunday, February 12, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent quality, mounts easily, accompanied the Bose double cube speakers very well for a total surround sound Pros: Mounts work well, sound quality, price, size. Crutchfield service was very good and shipped quickly Cons: None 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Everything I wanted Written By John Mc, Wisconsin on Sunday, February 05, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Can't beat them for the price. Easy install, good looking, perfect size, great sound Pros: Size, looks, sound, easy install, value for the money Cons: none 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-20 of 52 >> Accessories Add accessories for the Bose® 161™ speaker system Add Accessories You'll need speaker wire to connect your surround speakers to your amp or receiver. No wire is included with this speaker. See all categories & accessories You'll need speaker wire to connect your surround speakers to your amp or receiver. No wire is included with this speaker. Speaker Wire with Connectors Cut your speaker wire to the exact length you need. Speaker Wire without Connectors Have your speakers installed by qualified professionals. 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Your item's repaired or the full item price returned withing 5 days Runs concurrent with manufacturer's warranty Rated 5-stars by consumers For a more in-depth review and enhanced detailed information on the Bose® 161™ speaker system, please visit the Crutchfield website product page (/S-9Qyv4uF3zPz/p_018161W/Bose-161-speaker-system-White.html ). Recommended Accessories See more accessories Your featured item Bose® 161™ speaker system $158.00 In Stock Speaker Wire with Connectors Monster Cable SuperFlat™ Mini Decor-friendly speaker cable with gold pin connectors (50-foot spool) Save 10% on speaker wire connectors $34.95 In Stock Speaker Wire without Connectors Arista 16-Gauge Speaker Cable (50-feet) Save 10% on speaker wire connectors $14.99 In Stock Professional Installation Deluxe Audio + Video Component Installation $179.99 In Stock Add selected to cart Get live, personalized service from an expert Crutchfield Advisor: Hi there. 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Our take on the Bose® 161™ speaker system by Barry Montgomery 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 Articulated Array® speaker design houses two angled, full-range 2-1/2" drivers engineered to generate more air movement from a small enclosure than conventional drivers. And Bose's Stereo Everywhere® speaker performance delivers great stereo sound throughout the room, not just in a small "sweet spot" like standard speakers. 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. Got wire? Most speakers don't include any. Learn about choosing and installing speaker wire at the Crutchfield Learning Center. Shop our selection of speaker wire. See more info on this item Highlights:Two full-range 2-1/2" drivers per speakerrecommended power 10-100 watts with receivers rated from 4 to 8 ohmsincludes mounting bracketsABS enclosure10-3/4"W x 4-1/4"H x 5"Dwarranty: 5 yearsOur 60-day money-back guarantee Priced per pair
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs Enclosure Loading... Bass Reflex Bipole or Dipole Loading... No Tweeter Loading... --- Midrange size (inches) Loading... --- Woofer size (inches) Loading... 2-1/2 Connector Type Loading... Spring clip Power Range Loading... 10-100 Sensitivity Loading... --- Impedance (Ohms) Loading... 8 Frequency Response Loading... --- Height (inches) Loading... 4 1/4 Width (inches) Loading... 10 3/4 Depth (inches) Loading... 5 Weight (pounds) Loading... 4 Mounting Bracket Included Loading... Yes Parts Warranty Loading... 5 Years Labor Warranty Loading... 5 Years Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download 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 Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. 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
Polk PSW111 Ultra-compact Powered Subwoofer Polk PSW111 Ultra-compact Powered Subwoofer Woody Sherman 10/20/2011 What happens when you add even a small subwoofer to a marginal audio system? Woody found out when he brought home a Polk PSW111.
4 out of 5 Great speakers for small room Written By Stevo, Greenville, SC on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Typical Bose quality and sound. These speakers are in my enclosed sun room and provide perfect level of sound for that space. Pros: Small & easy to mount Cons: Low bass level 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Perfect ! Written By Steve D., Hampstead NC on Thursday, April 25, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I stumbled upon these while looking at a review of The Bose 201 speakers. I'm using these as rear channel speakers along with the Bose Acoustimass 5 series for the front. Absolutely perfect fit for my music room. The shape lets you hear every note. Love the white! Pros: Great sound separation via the shape. White option looks rich. Cons: None. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
3 out of 5 Bose 161 Written By Bcurse, Castalian Springs, TN on Monday, April 15, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Above average price for what you get. Pros: Small and Light weight. 1 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Great sound Written By BucBuc, Myrtle Beach,SC on Sunday, April 14, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Compact, well made, beautiful sound Pros: Price, size, sound Cons: None 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Very nice channel "B" speakers both for sound and looks Written By Mike, Buffalo NY on Sunday, April 14, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I come to Crutchfield over and over because of their standard of quality and to compare potential products for pricing and features and specs. I love the process in place for shipping and delivery, I think they were delivered 3 days after I ordered them! Very nice small set of Bose, nice sound and good looks Pros: Work well in the kitchen and blend very well without being obtrusive- you hear the music Cons: Not really a complaint but they don't carry a lot of base information, they work well to ass a soundtrack to a room 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Bose 161 speakers Written By jessew, Big Rapids, mi. on Friday, March 29, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Love these speakers they sound great, nice and loud also. 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Bose® 161™ speaker system Written By Surroundsoundcomplete, Peyton, CO on Monday, February 18, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great speakers and a nice addition to our surround sound system. I use them for rear speakers in a small theater room. The mounting brackets are very adaptable. Very nice sound for rear channel. Pros: Bose quality, sound reproduction, look great on my wall, good price for the quality Cons: a little wide so had to mount them vertical 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Reviews for the Bose® 161T speaker system Written By Reviews for the Bose® 161T speaker system, Chicago on Friday, January 18, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) excellent service from Crutchfield and great speakers 1 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Good service Written By Handyman Bob, San Diego, CA on Sunday, December 30, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The service was fine -the speakers arrived on time and in good shape (packaging was very good). Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 great speakers Written By Anonymous, 11101 on Friday, December 28, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) great speakers clear and responsive complimented my Polk Tsi300 and cs20 very well Pros: sound great. look great 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Excellent Speakers Written By Gary, La Porte, TX on Friday, December 07, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Bought these as replacement "rear" speakers for an Onkyo surround sound system. Pros: Excellent sound quality. Cons: None 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 A Bit Lacking in Bass, Still Good Though! Written By 94zj318, md on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 I bought these to use them with my HDTV in my bedroom. They look nice and have a curvy look to them, and they even include the wall mount brackets (I don't have them wall mounted, but plan to do so soon). The voice clarity, treble response, and midrange response is pretty good, however, don't expect a lot of bass response, as these are meant for surround or rear channel use. They are also a bit overpriced. I'd recommend them, though. Pros: Good for using with an HDTV, good for rear channel or surround use, pair with VCS10 for an even better experience, good voice response, good midrange and treble response Cons: Lacking in bass, overpriced 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Good for Back Channel Use Written By Ron D., Union, NJ on Thursday, October 18, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These are now being used as back channel surround speakers in a 7.2 system. All of the other speakers are Polk Audio, and the 161's blend in very well. There's no way that speakers of this size can deliver any credible bass, but clear high and mid-range make them good for surround use. I bought these because of their compact size and flexible mounting options, and was pleasantly surprised at the sound quality. The spring clip speaker connections are not the best, though, and it will be a struggle to connect any wire larger than 18AWG. Pros: Wide dispersion, good clarity Cons: Spring clip wire connectors 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Excellent Clarity Written By Paul, Houghton, MI on Friday, August 03, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I was originally hoping to get in-wall speakers, but the old walls in my house would not cooperate and I purchased these as a replacement. I have them paired with a JBL PB10, a Jensen Center channel and a TEAC receiver, and the whole system sounds great! I have been giving it a bit of a run with the British Olympic Soundtrack and it is covering the range beautifully and with excellent clarity. I have also given it a run with the latest Star Trek, and was very impressed with the dialog clarity. Pros: Great looking (mine are mounted vertical), pretty easy to mount with the provided plate, the mounting plate has a pass through for the cable that helps things stay tidy. The teeth on the mounting bracket help keep the speaker at the chosen angle. Cons: The screw to tighten the speakers to the bracket can be a little tricky to get in because each one seems to have a bit of paint on it. Would be cool if you could add the Bose logo later, but none of these are problems of any significance. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Good sound for the price. Written By Dave C., Galesburg, IL on Tuesday, July 03, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These speakers are being used as the main speakers with a stereo system in the family room. Because this isn't my main system, I'm not so concerned with the amount of bass produced. If these were paired with a subwoofer, I think the average listener would conclude that they sounded pretty good. Based on past experience with Bose speakers, I'm confident these will live up to expectations. Pros: Small size, reasonable price. Cons: Could use more bass. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Bose 161 Speakers Written By StanB, Spring Hill, KS on Thursday, April 05, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great sound quality in a compact speaker. Excellent range. 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Amazing Written By Wow, San Antonio on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These are sleek, amazing quality sound speakers that I should have bought years ago. I have always owned Bose speakers in the past and have always been amazed by the clarity and quality of the product. They were simple and easy to install which made it even a better buy. 4 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Bose® 161T speaker system Written By StanT, San Andreas, CA on Monday, April 02, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I hooked these speakers up to my home amplifier to get better sound from my new TV. These Bose speakers have very true sound quality. They really live up to the Bose name. I would recommend them speakers to anyone that wants to have the best sound you can get out of a small set of speakers. Pros: Very good sound quality and very nice style. Cons: It would be nice if Bose had put a banana jack in the back for hooking up the wiring. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Bose 161 Written By Ron R, Huntsville AL on Sunday, February 12, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent quality, mounts easily, accompanied the Bose double cube speakers very well for a total surround sound Pros: Mounts work well, sound quality, price, size. Crutchfield service was very good and shipped quickly Cons: None 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Everything I wanted Written By John Mc, Wisconsin on Sunday, February 05, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Can't beat them for the price. Easy install, good looking, perfect size, great sound Pros: Size, looks, sound, easy install, value for the money Cons: none 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Accessories Add accessories for the Bose® 161™ speaker system Add Accessories You'll need speaker wire to connect your surround speakers to your amp or receiver. No wire is included with this speaker. See all categories & accessories You'll need speaker wire to connect your surround speakers to your amp or receiver. No wire is included with this speaker. Speaker Wire with Connectors Cut your speaker wire to the exact length you need. Speaker Wire without Connectors Have your speakers installed by qualified professionals. Professional Installation Monster Cable SuperFlat™ Mini Decor-friendly speaker cable with gold pin connectors (50-foot spool) 19 people say Your Price: $34.95 Add to Cart Arista 16-Gauge Speaker Cable (50-feet) Options 100-feet-$29.99 50-feet-$14.99 (100-feet) (50-feet) 5 people say Your Price: $14.99 Add to Cart Deluxe Audio + Video Component Installation 3 people say Your Price: $179.99 Add to Cart Premium 5-Speaker Home Theater Installation 4 people say Your Price: $449.99 Add to Cart Premium 2-Speaker Home Theater Installation 1 person says Your Price: $359.99 Add to Cart Premium 7-Speaker Home Theater Installation Your Price: $599.99 Add to Cart Premium 6-Speaker Home Theater Installation Your Price: $549.99 Add to Cart Smart people protect with SquareTrade- The best warranty at the best price In business since 1999, SquareTrade is the largest independent warranty provider in the U.S. 100% parts and labor - no deductibles All mechanical and electrical failures covered, includes normal wear and tear. Your item's repaired or the full item price returned withing 5 days Runs concurrent with manufacturer's warranty Rated 5-stars by consumers
