written by goldenell on 15/12/2011
These Bose 301 Series V speakers are absolutely fantastic in the mid range. Which was key for me as most speakers I have owned or listened to in this price range struggle in this area.
They are fantastic for rock and jazz and only return to being simply very good when playing live recordings (I think I read somewhere the 'direct reflecting' system which is supposed to replicate live music hinders actual live recordings on Bose).
I simply cannot understand why people often state Bose is more marketing than substance. Even if that were true, in the car world, (car's are my first 'spending weakness (ahead of music!) BMW or Mercedes, for instance, could have the same criticism levelled at them and yet, as we all know, they have made some of the best automobiles!
Sound is truly discernible in the mid-range especially, as I say; I have heard instruments on tracks I never knew were there before. A clear, crisp and defined sound. If anyone has a better recommendation I want to hear it - before I buy my next set for the dining room.