161 speakers

Connect these stylish and versatile bookshelf speakers to your stereo or home cinema components and step up to BOSE® sound.

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Overview

BOSE® link
Music
Throughout
Your Home

Use these speakers with an SA-2 amplifier to extend the performance of your LIFESTYLE® DVD system to another area.
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A versatile option for both music and film listening, these small speakers provide balanced stereo sound in an elegant design. They work with both your stereo and your home cinema components and blend easily into practically any décor. Available as a pair.

Technology drives the performance

Beneath the sleek exterior of each 161 speaker resides the technology that makes these speakers so versatile. Two proprietary TWIDDLER® drivers in each enclosure help the 161 speaker rival speakers of much larger size. Articulated Array speaker design positions those drivers to provide a large, consistent sound field so you can enjoy the benefits of STEREO EVERYWHERE® speaker performance circuitry from almost anywhere in the room.

Performance and versatility

In your flat, office or living room, you'll enjoy the rich, full musical performance these small speakers can provide. And they are also an ideal choice for home cinema applications. Connect them to your existing home cinema system and enjoy BOSE® sound from your favourite films.

With custom mounting brackets, these elegant speakers offer a range of placement options throughout your home or office.


Key Features

Articulated Array speaker design
Precisely positioned drivers provide a large, consistent sound field for a cinema-like experience.

STEREO EVERYWHERE® speaker performance produces balanced sound over a wide area, unlike conventional home audio speakers

STEREO EVERYWHERE® speaker performance
Produces balanced stereo sound over a wide area, unlike conventional home audio speakers that radiate sound mostly in a single direction.

TWIDDLER® speakers
These proprietary drivers generate more air movement from a small enclosure to deliver the kind of performance you’d expect only from much larger speakers. Enjoy rich, full music from sleek, easy-to-place speakers.

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