Product Description
In a live performance, music takes many different paths to reach your ears and touch your emotions, including a blend of direct and reflected sound. Bose® 301® speakers feature Direct/Reflecting® speaker technology to recreate this combination of direct and reflecting sound, delivering music that sounds spacious and more like a live performance. Conventional speaker design focuses sound directly at the listener, somewhat like a flashlight beam. That means stereo effects are most prominent in one sweet spot, delivering unbalanced sound to the rest of the room. 301 speakers produce Stereo Everywhere® speaker performance, so you and your friends and family can sit where you like and enjoy balanced stereo sound from almost anywhere in the room. Our 301 bookshelf speakers provide outstanding sound while fitting beautifully into your living space. Their slender and graceful lines will match your décor and our accessories offer even more placement alternatives. And 301 speakers are a suitable choice when youre ready to experience Bose sound in your movies as well as your music. Connect these versatile speakers to your surround sound receiver and enjoy the benefits of Bose sound in almost everything you watch.
Amazon.com Product Description
The 301-V series speakers employ the renowned Bose magic, in the form of Direct/Reflecting speaker technology. These versatile bookshelf speakers bring a lifelike spaciousness to movies and music. The combination of direct and reflective sound mimic a live performance, whether it's cinema or concert.
The speakers stand alone, mightily, but they also work well with a center channel speaker (the Bose VCS-10) to recreate a true cinema experience. Stereo targeting tweeters, a rear-firing tweeter, spatial dispersion lens and an 8" woofer fill a room with sound without filling it with cabinetry.
Automatic protection circuitry prevents drivers from being overdriven and provides increased reliability.
For its class, the 301 Direct/Reflecting system sounds much bigger than its price suggests.
Customer Reviews:
Best speakers you can get for the price. .......2007-07-14
I love these speakers. I've had Sony, JBL, Kenwood, RCA.. ect, ect, and these are, granted you are like me and have a "mild" audio setup, unblowable. Before I upgrated to my Onkyo receiver and power amp, I ran these through a Carver power amp and a Carver receiver. Many, many times these 301's have seen full volume and, after 10 years, they still sound great. No fuzz or scratching or distortion, even at 100 watts. I would recommend these, or any other Bose products to anyone, anytime. If you want a good quality, great sounding speaker, look no further than Bose.
Speakers.......2007-05-13
Great sound for such a small speaker. I am pleased with the styling. Delivery was very good.
Sweet Looking, Sounding, and Priced.......2007-03-09
I'm not a big fan of Bose products, believing them to be overhyped, overpriced, and disappointing for the most part. However, occassionally, Bose makes a decent product for the money. Their headphones, for example, make music sound good, even if they don't very accurately replicate sound. At a Best Buy, I recently stumbled upon these speakers. Out of the half dozen other speakers I could compare them to, these sounded the best. They provided the best combination of volume and audio quality of the batch. From my experience with Bose products, they tend to boost the bass frequencies at the expense of the treble, making them suitable only for certain types of music like Rock and Hip Hop, These speakers, however, provided a relatively flat response and the bass was not boosted at the expense of the treble. Mixed with a decent amplifier, I have no doubt they would perform adequately. These are by no means the best speakers money can buy, but Bose doesn't claim them to be. For the price, they not only sound good but look fantastic. These are some of the best looking bookshelves on the market, but this is only a subjective opinion. Thus, while I am not a big fan fan of Bose products, sometimes Bose is capable of making good products like these. Usually, their products are overpriced, but in this case, the price seems fair.
Bose 301-V Stereo Loudspeackers.......2006-08-04
Response to order was timely and efficient. Packaging was appropriate, and items arrived in excellent condition. Simple installation instructions resulted in rapid setup and activation. Speaker Quality is very adequate for my typical interests, which include; country, jazz, popular, classical, opera, and musical show tunes. The sound reproduction is most adequate. A more expensive speaker system would make little, if any, improvement to the listening pleasure. Thank you, Bose, for the quality product, and Thank YOU Amazon for the delightful price break and service on the acquisition!
jeff "electronics junkie".......2006-06-24
What can I say about a classic that only gets better with time. Bose keeps refining it with small tweaks here and there because the basic design is great. I went with the 301's over the 201's because I wanted the 8" woofer over the 6" one and the additional tweeter. I also have the VCS 10 center speaker and the 161's as surround speakers. Well I did not beleive that these speakers are all voiced matched line that is in the advertising baloney, but believe me the sound is seamless and of course Bose flawless. Save you money and get the 301"s they are definitely worth every penny.
Product Description
In a live performance, music takes many different paths to reach your ears and touch your emotions, including a blend of direct and reflected sound. Bose® 301® speakers feature Direct/Reflecting® speaker technology to recreate this combination of direct and reflecting sound, delivering music that sounds spacious and more like a live performance. Conventional speaker design focuses sound directly at the listener, somewhat like a flashlight beam. That means stereo effects are most prominent in one sweet spot, delivering unbalanced sound to the rest of the room. 301 speakers produce Stereo Everywhere® speaker performance, so you and your friends and family can sit where you like and enjoy balanced stereo sound from almost anywhere in the room. Our 301 bookshelf speakers provide outstanding sound while fitting beautifully into your living space. Their slender and graceful lines will match your décor and our accessories offer even more placement alternatives. And 301 speakers are a suitable choice when youre ready to experience Bose sound in your movies as well as your music. Connect these versatile speakers to your surround sound receiver and enjoy the benefits of Bose sound in almost everything you watch.
Customer Reviews:
Best speakers I've owned.......2006-12-09
Goes great with LCD tv's.... Makes a great addition to a 5.1 system. Awesome sound, just what you expect from Bose.
THE BEST bookshelf speakers ever made. PERIOD........2005-04-17
The Bose 301 Series V Direct/Reflecting bookshelf speakers are quite simply the BEST bookshelf speakers available for less than $400.00. Before buying them, I checked out and listened to several models from other (more expensive) brands and found them to be exceptional. The bass sounds deep but natural , the midrange is very clear and smooth-sounding while the treble (highs) does not sound shrill or fatiguing. Most of the 20-bit and 24-bit digitally remastered CDs in my music library sound exceptionally realistic and lifelike through these speakers. Believe me, this is the best speaker system currently available at its price.
A speaker for background music.......2005-03-14
Let's be realistic, any Bose ever made speaker was never a true audiophile speaker. But what makes this a great speaker. If you have read other reviews you have already noted the 301's shortcommings. If you are looking for a wide and accurate soundstage look elsewhere. But lets say you are a party person or own a bar. Imaging and tonal response is less important here. You want a speaker that projects a wide soundstage and not be overpowering tonally as to inhibit good conversation but not to have a sound that is ignored. The Bose 301 is a good fit for this need. Though you might notice bass is a social environment higher frequencies will be drowned out by crowd noise. Here is where the 301 shines because they have sweetened up the mid range so you can here the music. The 301's produce a sound that is simular to live performances. In short if you want accuracy 301's are not for you but if you want a good sound in social situations buy the 301's.
They sound good in the showroom.......2004-12-14
I was impressed with these speakers when I heard them in the showroom, but even after a lengthy break-in period I found them fatiguing. Other than that, the bass is weak and the build quality is unimpressive.
Pleasant but over priced.......2004-09-22
Summary: A pleasant sounding speaker for back ground listening but over priced and out classed by the competition. Tonality is distorted to produce pleasant sound rather than accurate sound. Bass is loose and wumpy sounding. The 301's can shake the room but only over a limited range of bass frequencies. Direct-reflecting design hurts imaging. The combination of bad imaging, unrealistic tonality and loose bass make them a poor choice for home theater. Fit and finish are only OK for the price.
Background: My roommate has a pair of 301s set up in our living room. I have a more expensive "audiophile" type system set up in the side room. Often I think it's hard to get good product reviews off the internet. You either have the people who *hate* the company (pick one) and are out to trash the name or you have people who bought the product and are defending their choice. You rarely have someone who has spent considerable time with the product (not just 15 minute store demo) yet doesn't care if the product reviews well or poorly. As I had nothing to do with the purchase of these speakers I don't care if they are good or bad. I have put effort into proper setup since I do listen to them frequently.
Basically, they are not *bad* but you can do better for the same money. I don't expect these to match the various, more expensive speakers in my side room system while my roommate had these in the living room (Meadowlark Kestrel, Vandersteen Model 3, Magnepan MMG, NHT 2.5i, Pioneer HPM 100). However, I have heard similar priced models that I like better (PSB, Paradigm, NHT, Boston Acoustics, B&W). Many high end manufactures extend their lines and expertise into the Bose price range.
The sound:
Imaging: These really do not image well. As Bose says, these are sound everywhere speakers. That means you have a dispersed sound rather than tight imaging. An orchestra sounds wide and tall... so does a single guitar or the drop of a penny in a movie. This allows the speakers to sounds very big but, unlike some of the alternatives, you will never be able to tell the piccolo player is sitting just to the left of the first flute. This is not really a disadvantage if you aren't the type who sits in the sweet spot to listen for a while. But it can be a problem if you want to use these for home theater without a center channel. On the other hand, this is a reasonable trait if you turn on the music while walking around the house they will be fine.
Tonality: They don't have a very clean tone. Bose has tuned this speaker to make everything sound pleasant if not really true to the recording. Again, if you just want something nice to listen to in the background they will serve this function well. These speakers are excessively warm. They boost the mid bass and roll off the highs. Music will never become fatiguing but you traded realism for that tonality.
Bass: Several compromises were made here. Admittedly, the Bose can make the room shake with a moderately powerful receiver. This was great for college parties and OK for movies but it has limits. First, they have very limited bass range. These speakers do not go deep and they can not present all bass evenly. They favor certain notes over others (one-note bass). They excel at turning Watts into mid-bass but they just can't go really deep. I would guess they are done just under 50 htz. This is not shameful given the size of the speaker and /or price but people are often surprised when they learn how much bass is still left untouched whey they hear better speakers. Additionally, the 301's lack controlled bass. A tight thunderclap sounds like a suggestion of thunder. One of the true marks of a good bass speaker is the ability to *stop* producing bass in a heartbeat. That's what makes thunder clap and a kick drum kick (tight Bang! versus a loose wump like that car stereo next you at the light). The 301's wind up their bass then wind it down when they are done. The price competitive speakers from the companies above are far more nimble with the ability to start and stop quickly. Think of bullet train vs sports car. The bullet train Bose may be fast but it takes a long time get going (generate the desired frequency and amplitude) and a long time to stop. The entry level products from the like of NHT, PSB, Paradigms are like sports cars. Their top speed may not be as fast as the train but they can accelerate, turn and brake quickly (dynamics and transients). Which is better? Well if you just want to shake the room at one frequency go for the Bose. If you want to have tight, crisp bass, get something else.
Home Theater: Due to the warm forgiving sound of these speakers I found them OK for music. Two channel home theater is a different story. Without the center channel it's important to have good imaging. That imaging keeps the sounds on the screen rather than all over the room. The 301's poor imagining comes back to haunt. A single voice or clink of keys becomes the size of a full orchestra smeared across the room rather than staying in the TV where they belong. In addition to the poor imaging, the poor bass is also an issue. The loose wumpy bass does little justice to explosions and mechanical sounds. The "pleasant" tonality strips believability from every day sounds.
Overall I can see people saying they like the speakers because they sounds pleasant. They really work well as relatively low cost background speakers. The problem is they can't deliver anything more when asked. I accept that if they were $150 a pair but given the good choices for the $300+ asking price... well Bose is lucky most consumers don't bother to cross shop or that fewer stores sell the other bands I mentioned.
If you are seriously considering these speakers check out Audioreview dot com. They have good reviews of similar priced products. It's OK to buy them, just cross shop first.
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Microline 521 9-Pin Impact Printer, 136 Columns (OKI62410001)
Manufacturer: Okidata Corporation
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ASIN: B000F41P50 |
Product Description
Item #: OKI62410001. Microline 521 9-Pin Impact Printer
435 cps
136 columns
Customers also search for: Dot Matrix;Dot Matrix Printers;Impact Printer;Microline;ML-521;OKIDATA;Printer;Printers
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IBM Transfer Belt Assembly For Infoprint 8
Manufacturer: IBM
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- Manufactured by: Ibm Corporation
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- Ships Via UPS
ASIN: B00004Z9BK |
Product Description
InfoPrint Solutions is a leading provider of various solutions for business customers from small business to large enterprises. InfoPrint Solutions (IPS) places advanced research and development capabilities at the heart of its offerings. Its combined hardware, software, and services provide customers with the broadest range of products and services in the marketplace.
Product Description
The Oregon Scientific MP 130 MP3 Player with FM Radio and Voice Recorder is loaded with an impressive list of advanced features! This stylish unit has internal storage memory, and also has expansion slot for more memory. It also has an integrated FM radio with 30 presets, a voice recorder with built-in microphone and fast USB 2.0 file transfers! Featuring an ID3 tag display and five preset equalizer modes, this sleek MP3 player is truly state-of-the-art, playing MP3, WMA and WAV music files. It also includes stereo headphones with an integrated neck strap, USB cable, carrying pouch and software.
Amazon.com Product Description
Oregon Scientific's MP130 isn't just a digital audio player--it's a multifunctional digital lifestyle device that includes a voice recorder, FM radio, and USB mass storage drive that also includes a memory card expansion slot. It plays both MP3 and WMA audio files, and it's 256 MB internal flash memory will store up to 4 hours of CD-quality MP3 audio or 8 hours of WMA. And expansion is limitless with the Secure Digital (SD)/MultiMedia (MMC) memory cards up to 512 MB in size.
The rounded edges fit nicely in the palm of your hand, and it features a brilliant blue Hi-Glo LCD that can be backlit and display track ID3 tags and song time. It's powered by a single AAA battery. Other features include ultra-fast USB 2.0 connectivity, compatibility with Windows and Mac platforms, 30 radio presets, and 5 preset equalizer modes.
What's in the Box
256 MB MP130 digital audio player, AAA alkaline battery, stereo earphones, USB cable, carrying pouch, and CD-ROM with software
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LG 500E - Display - CRT - 15" - 1024 x 768 / 60 Hz - 0.28 mm - VGA
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ASIN: B0009L9A6A |
Product Description
LG Electronics delivers award-winning technology with its new Studioworks range of CRT monitors. Perfect for graphics professionals, small offices, leisure and educational use, the monitors are available in a choice of screen sizes, ranging from 15-inches to 19-inches.
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LENOVO 3000 J Series J100 Desktop PC 8253D6U
Manufacturer: LENOVO
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
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- System memory - Memory (RAM) std/max 512MB / 2GB (RAM slots total 2 DIMM; RAM slots available 1 DIMM ) PC3200
- 160GB SATA Hard Drive up to 7200RPM
- DVD Multi-Writer
- Expansion slots for 1 AGP and 3 PCI
- Port connectors - 2 USB 2.0 (front), 4 USB 2.0 (back), External Display, External Microphone / Line in (back), External Microphone / Line in (front), Headphone / Line out (back), Headphone / Line out (front), Keyboard (PS/2), Mouse, Parallel, RJ-45, Serial
ASIN: B000EWIYWK |
Product Description
Lenovo 3000 J Series desktops are engineered specifically for small business professionals to use for work and in life. Our innovative desktops line offers worry-free computing at a great value, helping growing businesses meet customer needs and stay ahead of competition. J Series desktops are designed by the same world-class engineers that bring you ThinkPad notebooks and ThinkCentre desktops. J Series desktops allow you to worry about your business, not your computer. These dependable PCs are equipped with great technology, come loaded with productivity software applications, help defend against viruses and spyware, and are easy to use. J Series desktops provide all of this packed into a sophisticated and stylish design, including innovative side-access air venting to dissipate heat better and help your computer last longer. Operating system provided Microsoft Windows XP Professional / Productivity applications Corel Small Business Center featuring WordPerfect Office 12;Diskeeper Lite;Lenovo Care;Lenovo Password Manager;Lotus Notes Stand-alone Client (license);Lotus SmartSuite Millennium edition (license);ThinkVantage System Update / Adobe Acrobat Reader / Utility applications Norton Internet Security (OEM Edition) with 90 days of virus definition updates;PC Doctor diagnostics;ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery / Multimedia applications Intervideo WinDVD;Roxio Digital Media Basic Edition Unit Dimensions - Height 14.70 x Width 7.10 x 18.00 inches / Unit Weight - 18.2 lbs Monitor is not included
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LaCie 160GB SATA External hard drive d2 7,200rpm w/ PCI SATA card (300740)
Manufacturer: Lacie
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- Revolutionary - Serial ATA transfers data at 150MB/s
- Increase perfornance reliability and scalability
- Cross platform solution
- Acts as a boot up disk under both Windows and Mac OS
- Integrate into RAID 0/1 arrays
ASIN: B00064GHPM |
Product Description
The 300740 LaCie D2 SATA Hard Drive signals the evolution of the parallel ATA interface into a standard that competes with the performance and reliability of SCSI and Fibre Channel. Serial ATA or SATA provides greater data availability and service, improved data integrity and highly efficient cable and connectors. In the Serial ATA configuration each drive communicates with the host computer directly, at any time, meaning that the entire available bandwidth is dedicated to each iindividual drive, delivering data at its maximum throughput. Easily implemented, there is no need for device drivers or IDs, and the LaCie d2 SATA Hard Drive comes with a LaCie Serial ATA PCI Card to immediately provide system connectivity. The LaCie Serial ATA PCI Card is compatible with both Windows and Mac Operating environments, supports external bootability and ships with software for easy configuration or RAID 0/1 arrays. This card also allows you to connect up to two LaCie d2 STA Hard Drives and draws power from the card to free up outlets and take away cable confusion. Integrates to RAID 0/1 arrays Maximum speed rates depend on your computer's processor, memory, and other variables
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- Great TV for the price
- Good television with 1 flaw
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JVC AV-32320 32" TV
Manufacturer: JVC
ProductGroup: CE
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ASIN: B000066R7A |
Product Description
Affordably priced, this feature packed 32" Stereo TV offers something for everybody, new features include Interactive Plug-In Menu, Front Panel Lock and an Auto Shut Off Feature. Rounding out superior standard features this 20 Series unit offers JVC's exclusive Hyper Scan, MTS Stereo with SAP, 2-Line Digital Comb Filter, Component Video Input, 2 AV Inputs, S-Video Input, XDS Auto Clock Set, and a Unified Remote Control make this unit very attractive and affordably priced.
Customer Reviews:
Great TV for the price.......2003-01-29
I looked at several Tvs thinking that I wanted a quality direct view big screen, but was not ready to jump into high end HDTV yet. I didn't want to spend a lot on money on this TV as I will want to update to an all digital HD set when the prices come down, as they inevitably will in a couple of years.
This TV was perfect for what I wanted. It has a great picture, and the screen seems really large, not perceptively smaller than a 36". It also has several hook up options, so I was able to hook up my video accessories with no hassles. The picture from my DVD player through the S-Video connection is awesome, seems better than the picture on the much more expensive Sony in the bedroom.
For the money, this is a great buy.
Good television with 1 flaw.......2002-10-23
We have had this television for 3 years and it is still working great. I like the 32" telivision because of the cost savings over a 36", and I don't find the picture to be that much smaller.
The only drawback to JVC is that the buttons may break off and push into the television. My warranty was not honored as this was sited as accedental or incedental damage. I find it to be design error. My wife and I took the television apart and fixed it ourselves. We use the remote instead of the buttons now.
Beside this flaw, I still like the picture quality, and no electronic problems have occured.
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