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Milestones
Bose built its reputation with an uncompromising commitment to lifelike sound. Ground-breaking audio achievements have resulted in historic milestones which form the foundation for our future endeavours. 1964 Founding of Bose
In the 1950s, Dr. Amar G. Bose observed that loudspeakers didn't deliver natural sound. Extensive research into the science of sound led to the formation of Bose Corporation. 1968 Birth of a Legend
The legendary 901® DIRECT/REFLECTING® speaker is introduced. It reflects 89% of the sound off walls — similar to a live concert — for natural, lifelike sound. 1972 Pro Loudspeakers
Bose enters the professional ranks by producing a loudspeaker system designed exclusively for the demanding, discriminating tastes of the professional musician. 1972 SYNCOM® Testing Computer
Bose establishes the proprietary SYNCOM® computer that acoustically measures speakers against a laboratory model to guarantee a level of consistency and reliability. 1975 World's Best-Seller
The 301® DIRECT/REFLECTING® speaker system is launched. Renowned BOSE® technologies, versatile design and affordability make it one of the world's best-selling speakers. 1982 Moving Sound
Bose introduces a custom-designed, factory-installed system specifically for automobiles. Today some of the world's most luxurious cars feature BOSE® sound systems. 1984 Acoustic Waveguide
Bose designs acoustic waveguide technology and brings component system sound to a compact system. Experience full sound from an extremely small enclosure. 1986 Technology in ACOUSTIMASS® Speakers
Technology in ACOUSTIMASS® speakers is born. Room-filling sound is available without a room full of equipment. VIRTUALLY INVISIBLE® speaker system includes cube speaker arrays. 1987 Inventor Of The Year
Acoustic waveguide technology creates a stir in the scientific community, earning Dr. Bose and Dr. William Short "Inventor of the Year" honours. 1989 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® Headsets
Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headsets by Bose are created to bring clear communication and protection into the cockpit for pilots and on the ground for air and ground crew. 1990 LIFESTYLE® Systems
Bose develops LIFESTYLE® systems. Our proprietary approach and VIRTUALLY INVISIBLE® speaker system take home entertainment to a new level of performance. 1993 WAVE® Radio
The WAVE® radio uses acoustic waveguide technology to deliver rich, deep sound not previously heard from an enclosure this small. 1994 AUDITIONER® Audio Demonstrator
AUDITIONER® audio demonstrator is created. You hear the exact acoustic performance of a building's proposed sound system before the building is constructed. 1995 JEWEL CUBE® Speaker
Bose designs the JEWEL CUBE® speaker to bring high performance sound down to size — easily hidden behind your hand. Exclusively available with the LIFESTYLE® 50, 48, 35 and 30 home entertainment systems and the LIFESTYLE® 20 music system. 1998 AudioPilot® Signal Processing Circuitry
BOSE® AudioPilot® signal processing circuitry is introduced, setting a new standard in vehicle noise compensation. A microphone continuously monitors the total sound level inside the car, and BOSE® digital electronics separate the music you want to hear from the noise you don't. 1998 Aviation Headset X
Bose is awarded the Aviation Consumer Magazine "Product of the Year" for the newly launched Aviation Headset X. This innovative headset utilises the proprietary technology used in TriPort® headphones to set a new standard in active noise reduction and comfort. 1999 VIDEOSTAGE®5 Decoding Circuitry
Bose introduces VIDEOSTAGE® 5 decoding circuitry for select LIFESTYLE® home entertainment systems. This innovative technology delivers a five-channel surround sound experience from any source, even older mono TV shows and movies. 1999 PERSONAL® Music Centre
The palm-sized PERSONAL® music centre is created for the LIFESTYLE® 50 digital audio home entertainment system. This portable command device gives you the freedom to control your system and see what is playing from anywhere around the home with a press of the touchscreen. 2001 The 3·2·1® Home Entertainment System
The idea of surround sound made simple takes a leap forward with the 3·2·1® home entertainment system. This DVD-based system offers a full surround sound experience from only two speakers. 2002 TriPort® Headphones
Bose introduces TriPort® headphones, combining audio performance, comfort and style in passive headphone design for hifi applications. 2003 ADAPTiQ® Audio Calibration System
Bose launches the ADAPTiQ® system, the first easy to use audio calibration system for sound that's customised to your particular room, speaker placement and listening positions. 2003 QuietComfort® 2 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® Headphones
Bose introduces QuietComfort® 2 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones, combining unsurpassed noise-reduction with advancements in audio performance, design, portability and convenience. 2004 Personalized Amplification System™ - Family of Products
Bringing the benefits of a live acoustic performance to amplified music. This family of products represents an entirely new approach to amplification. Inspired by Bose research into the performance needs of artists and the listening needs of their audiences. 2004 uMusic® Intelligent Playback System
The unveiling of the uMusic® intelligent playback system, another industry "first" from Bose. The uMusic® system monitors the stored music you play, learns your likes and dislikes and your preferences for different times or moods, then is able to select the music you enjoy, automatically.
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