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  1. n0exit

    Bose 901 Series II: pop when powered on

    I just picked up a pair of Bose 901 Series II with equalizer, and when I hook them up to my NAD 3140, I get a loud pop when I turn everything on. I recapped the NAD a couple years ago, and it doesn't pop with my KLH Model 3s. Is it safe to say that the Bose equalizer is the culprit? The...
    • n0exit
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    • bose bose 901 nad nad 3140
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Speakers
  2. D

    Bose or B&O ??

    New to the forum and just gotten bitten by the bug. Picked up some vintage JVC at the local Goodwill for 99 cents each. JA-S77 AMP. JT-V77 TUNER, QL-F4 TT, K-85 tape deck. Now I need speakers. I now diddly squat about speakers. Just remember in high school Bose 901 were the must have...
  3. D

    Bose 4.2

    I've got a set of Bose 4.2 (Direct/Reflecting Stereo Everywhere of course) speakers that I'm about to put up for sale. They're in excellent condition, figured I'd post here to get some dollars and sense opinions. Thank you.
  4. B

    Bose 1800 series 1 restoration - help appreciated!

    Hi, It's the second bose 1800 series 1 in my family. My other one I also took completely apart, added a loudspreaker protection board and replaced the 2 resistors needed to avoid the board from blowing. Did the most necessary stuff on it and plays fine (except for the silent buz it makes, but...
    • belgiansound
    • Thread
    • bose bose 1800 series 1 bose amplifier capacitor recap transistor
    • Replies: 50
    • Forum: Solid State
  5. Francis55

    Bose Speakers--What Model?

    Hey, here are some old Bose speakers--any idea what model they are?
    • Francis55
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    • bose bose speakers speakers
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Speakers
  6. HiFi in WYO

    As if some of you need another thing to hate about Bose ....

    If this is posted somewhere else, sorry. Fascinating story on a Bose app "spying" on you: http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/bose-headphones-accused-lawsuit-spying-listeners-n748311
  7. F

    Pioneer stereo speakers are not providing sound but are wired

    I am trying to hook up a pre-wired speaker system. I have a pioneer receiver and bose box. I can only get three speakers on the surround sound working. The two that are not do make sound when connecting a AAA battery but don't providr sound when I hook them up to the BOSE. When I started I...
  8. BilboBaggins

    Need your help regarding Pioneer HPM 100B speakers!

    i am in a quandary. I have a McIntosh MC1900 and I've been offered a pair of HPM-100Bs in trade. Here is my quandary. I currently have a pair of Kef 105s and a pair of Tangent RS8s running on a set of restored Bose 1801s and a Bose 4401 pre. In my other system, I have a pair of Kef Concerto's...
  9. N

    Pioneer Elite SC-67 HDIM passthrough

    hello, this is my first post and I have, what I hope is, a simple question. I have been using a needlessly bulky and cumbersome home AV system for years now. I like big speakers and get a kick out of turning them up occasionally but for the most part what i have is unnecessary. I would like to...
  10. B

    Can you interchange bose subwoofers to other bose?

    Hello I have a pair of bose 201s and I wanted to know if I could take the subwoofer from them and put it in a bose 401 speaker because the left woofer is blown
    • b-17rocks
    • Thread
    • bose magnet speaker speakers subwoofer
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Speakers
  11. BilboBaggins

    Best Craig's List and Kijiji Scores!

    In light of the Craig's list threads we see here, I thought I would post my most recent score on Kijiji Canada, so I searched dollars and sense, but didn't find any such thread. I decided to create a thread on the subject, and hopefully there will be lots of activity. Post your best online...
  12. G

    Bose 301 vs 201 Comparison

    Hey all! So I have a small personal setup that I need new speakers for. I currently have the opportunity to grab an old pair of 301 series I for $90, or a new pair of 201 series IV + a V-100 center speaker both together for $90 as well. Which would be the better choice for bedroom listening?
  13. cmcvey

    Bose 901 IV Advice

    Wondering what you guys think: Looking to possibly replace my CV D7's with a pair of Bose 901 IV's that I found for sale. They are $200, cabinets are in great shape, he says they have new surrounds but do not have the EQ. They are about a 3 hour drive away. Might consider picking them up if he...
    • cmcvey
    • Thread
    • 901 bose equalizer
    • Replies: 47
    • Forum: Speakers
  14. cmcvey

    Found a Bose 601 Series I speaker at Goodwill.

    Found a Bose 601 Series I speaker at Goodwill for $6! The part that breaks my heart is that there was only 1 speaker but I couldn't very well just leave it there obviously. Foam is all rotted but that tweeters all sound great and the cabinet is in nice shape as well. Going to get it all fixed up...
    • cmcvey
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    • 601 bose series speaker speakers
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  15. T

    Vintage "Bose" Speakers with Phillips drivers?

    Picked up a couple of unmarked speakers yesterday and would love to know what they actually are. There was a blue sticky note on one that simply said "Bose speaker", I thought that for $10 being in nice condition they might be a bargain although they sure didn't look like any of my other Bose...
  16. V

    How to make the most of what I have?! What would you do? NEWBIE HERE.

    First, I apologize for this being such a long post, but I need all of the help/advice I can get. I'm open to any and all suggestions/advice/thoughts/arguments/discussions - I simply don't know what I'm doing. I've been trying to read quite a bit, but would love advice from someone who's set...
    • VinylIsCool
    • Thread
    • bluetooth bose home audio home theater home theatre marantz streaming surround sound
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Home Theater & Video
  17. J

    Need help hooking up receiver/speakers/amp

    This is my first post on AK. I have pieced together stereo stuff over the last five years. I have a 40'x100' welding shop in the bottom of my barn. Concrete floor and granite wall. Now the stereo equipment I have is: -Onkyo TX-NR626 receiver -2 BIC Acoustech HT-75 tower speakers -2 BOSE Series...
  18. hifijohn

    BOSE on QVC

    I never miss the infamous QVC/HSN when they have some cheap made in china guitar theyre selling. of course in true QVC/HSN fashion its hyped to death.a good one is the randy jackson guitar package, though why is a bass player promoting guitars I dont know.the second is bose, yes bose is back...
  19. M

    Bose 901 distortion. Replace surrounds?

    I'm a newbie and have never repaired speakers before and know little about them. I'm looking to acquire and build a vintage system. I found some Bose 901 Series IV speakers at a garage sale. The foam surrounds are toast - some of them are completely gone, and I originally planned to replace...
    • melcam
    • Thread
    • 901 bose distortion replacing foam replacing surrounds
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Speakers
  20. blue72

    Secondhand Addiction

    The origins of my audio journey are posted in my introduction thread: http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/the-story-aka-the-3-month-snowball.681195/ Here is my setup as it sits currently: This is a difficult room, but the only one I’ll allow myself to set this all up in. It is...
  21. dyche01

    Hello from San Francisco, CA!

    I am a prodigal son who has only just returned to vinyl after many years wandering the digital wastelands. I spent so much time listening to MP3s on earbuds and tinny little speakers that I forgot many of the things I love about my favorite music. In an attempt to rekindle my love of music I...
  22. G

    Need Help Troubleshooting Bose 601 Series I speakers - tweeters silent.

    Hi everyone , first post here. I recently went to show the great direct reflect design to a friend, opening the top cover only to notice no sound from either left or right speaker tweeters. Woofers working fine. I read around and thought maybe the Tweeter protection Lamps were blown. I...
    • Gabby09
    • Thread
    • 601 series i bose crossover tweeter
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Speakers
  23. copezone

    Bright Blue Grill Cloth

    Hey gang, I'm looking for a reasonably priced bright-ish blue grill cloth to revamp the grills on a set of Bose 501 series IV. I can't seem to find quite the color I'm looking for in the standard searches. Below are a few examples, color wise, that I'm looking for. Thanks!! BLUE BLUE...
    • copezone
    • Thread
    • bose grill restoration speaker speaker grills
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Speakers
  24. tazman3276

    Bose Sounddock

    I have a Bose Series 1 Sounddock that I need someone to put a Aux input on it. I looked it up on the web and found it can be done with a little soidering which I can't do. I know people don't like Bose but it's better then throwing it out. All it takes is 1 cord and a little soidering. I live in...
  25. tazman3276

    Bose 321

    Hi; Guys I hope that some can help me out. I'm having trouble with the DVD player not reading the disc. It reads Bad Disc. I tried cleaning the laser. I took out the DVD Rom drive out . The laser looks like it reads the disc. I can replace the DVD Drive if I can find one to replace it with...
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