so loud and perfect. i love it!

I bought the 301 V's after a rather unpleasant encounter with a pair of Klipsch RF-62 II's. The horn was really directional, so I decided to get a more conventional system. The 301, being a speaker of endurance (many people have owned a pair for 10+ years). Okay, I already had a pair in another room. The 301 lays out a good sound stage, it's reasonable efficient and according to YPAO, bass rolls off where it did on my RF-62's, so my subwoofer is active from 60 Hz. The thing that strikes me most is that they are not directional (tinny) or strident. I suppose that puts them in direct contrast with the speakers they replaced (Klipsch RF-62 II's). No, they won't overpower or go as loud as the RF's will, but along with a Klipsch RC-62 II center channel and a Klipsch subwoofer these bad boys make for a great sound stage. Yamaha Parametric Audio Optimizer took care of all the little Db bumps that happen (the RC-62 is 4.5Db more efficient). All said and done, as a life long Klipsch heritage customer, I hope I can get my old Chorus II's back and after going through the $800 a pair RF's well, these speakers are really nice. The sound state is awesome and they're a great bang for the buck.

Bought a second hand of bose 301 series 4 for £160 and expensive speaker wire and also bought a pair of speaker stands for them to sit on and wired my bose up to a 5.1 LG surround sound system and set it all up.The sound is the best iv ever heard and would recommend these speakers to any one.

I purchased my 301s second hand (but mint condition) for £200 including wall brackets and connected them to my Arcam Delta 90 amp mainly listening to tape from my Nakamichi Dragon. I also listen to big band music from tape using a Revox B77 Mark 2 deck and radio from a Revox B 261 receiver . Even if I had paid the full price I would be more than happy. I am 85 years old and had any speakers in my time but the 301s are the tops. Wonderful !!!!!.Perhaps I would have liked to listen prior to purchase but I have no regrets. Albert

they sound great, especially for £158 that i payde at the BOSE Shop, but shame they are being dis-continued, but would recomend buying these straight away, when possible.
using a denon avr-2700 amp
also have use aonky tx-nr807 and sounds brilliant on both amps

I have purchased my BOSE 301 series 4 speakers 10 years back. I faced a strange problem with it. I have purchased it 10 years back. The wooden part came out from the plastic part. I had to pay a huge amount to repair it from BOSE service center. Moreover I felt the sound burst out when I want to play it a bit loud. The wooden part is not strong enough and tronned out. The grill got dirty easily.
It is probably the best speaker for listening classical music. if the bass could be a little bit stronger it would the best.
The clipping is not tight enough to hold the cable. So it cause malfunction sometimes.
Beyond all obligation it is my favorite. I have spent a excellent time with these speakers.

For the price, these Bose 301 outperform speakers that cost much more. They sound great for classical, Jazz, rock, etc.

Picked up a pair of Bose 301 series 2 at a garage sale. Cabinets were shot but the drivers good. Intended to use them for garage listening. Hooked them up to an Aiwa receiver set to "classical " and "hall." Went about garage work when it dawned on me. "Where is this great sound coming from?" Went back and checked and sure enought the label said Bose 301. Have since had cabinets refiinished and bought a second pair of 301's and have moved all inside and am now ejoying some delightful (never thought I would used that word) sound.

Worth every penny, around £300 and in a range off colours. My 301 speakers are over twenty years old, apart from having to change the main cones they are still one of the best sounding speakers on the market, the first reviewer must have wired them up to a amstrad amp, his review is nonsence, pubs and clubs the world over dont use them for nothing.

Sound very good on the Bose 301! Even the bass, which others have criticised. Very pleased with them. I like the bose sound, the direct/refelect sound works well. Really does fill the room with sound. No sweet spots! Listen to them before you buy. Let your ears decide.