Bozak Model B301
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Toasted Almond
RIP 1952-2016
That is on the high side but as stated, nice speakers. If you like sizzle and boom, pass on these. They are very neutral.
Susurus
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Like they said, Bozaks are an aquired taste (I have aquired it, and have 3 sets including B301F's). Tonal balance trumps wider frequency response for much of my listening.
Unless I'm in the mood for SpeakerLab7s to rock on.
Your sig doesn't show any speakers. No way to compare with what you have...maybe you don't have speakers yet?
Unless I'm in the mood for SpeakerLab7s to rock on.
Your sig doesn't show any speakers. No way to compare with what you have...maybe you don't have speakers yet?
Saint Johnny
Bon Ton Roule
Multiple Bozak owner here, as well.
I have three pairs of various incarnations of the 301, and a pair of ancient 302A's. The 301 is a largish bookshelf, 3 way with 12 in. wool/paper woofer, an aluminum cone 4 in. mid, and an aluminum cone 2.5 in tweet.
As stated above, $150 is on the high side of their valuation. I paid on average between $50-$60 for each of my pair.
Also as stated, they are very much an acquired taste. But once you're accustomed to their laid-back style, (rolled off HF, subtle yet solidly accurate LF, and wonderful mids), you may become a devotee like the rest of us.
I have three pairs of various incarnations of the 301, and a pair of ancient 302A's. The 301 is a largish bookshelf, 3 way with 12 in. wool/paper woofer, an aluminum cone 4 in. mid, and an aluminum cone 2.5 in tweet.
As stated above, $150 is on the high side of their valuation. I paid on average between $50-$60 for each of my pair.
Also as stated, they are very much an acquired taste. But once you're accustomed to their laid-back style, (rolled off HF, subtle yet solidly accurate LF, and wonderful mids), you may become a devotee like the rest of us.
Susurus
Resolution:6.62×10^-34
I paid more, but I got a 1-owner, orig boxes, never messed with, very well-treated set. 
The foam grill was gone; they degrade and crumble. Not worried about it, I'll get around to making a modern cloth grill. OTOH, the Concertos have a wood-slats furniture trim that's solidly affixed, and will require lots of work to replace the old and discolored cloth.
Symphonies look and sound best without grills.
The foam grill was gone; they degrade and crumble. Not worried about it, I'll get around to making a modern cloth grill. OTOH, the Concertos have a wood-slats furniture trim that's solidly affixed, and will require lots of work to replace the old and discolored cloth.
Symphonies look and sound best without grills.
Saint Johnny
Bon Ton Roule
I replaced my missing FD foam grills, with a pair if original Bozak Tempo, brown/black fabric grills, complete with original Bozak metal logos, off ebay for $10, IIRC. They fit perfectly. And look like they were made for the FD's.
Brian
An Old Geezer
I have 2 pair of Bozaks, a set of 302a and a set of Symphonys. The Symphonys are my main speakers and the 302s the first pair I bought decades ago. The 301 is a good introduction to a speaker sytem that moves to the uncolored unbiased sound camp of speakers. Yes, if used to NE such as KLH and Advent there will be a difference needing some time adjust to. I have the original Advent and The Smaller Advents and Bozaks have a more refined presentation, no bass hump, bette low end detail and far better midrange. Bozaks have been regaining their reputation that it enjoyed before the advent of the small box speakers as persons learn to listen for quality unstressed presentations and prices are moving up steadily. Yes, deals can still be had but more difficult to locate than just a couple of years ago. $150 is about the price for a for a nice pair of original Advents (let's not go into all those stories of finding the bargains) and though the 301s will not go as deep, they ca present a better presentation with the right electronics.
budgetaudio6
Addicted Member
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youre te other guy with 301f speaks. ive got those as well. but withoout the grills. and i took off the bottom stands. nice speakers if ya ask me. and with a pleasing sound.
Like they said, Bozaks are an aquired taste (I have aquired it, and have 3 sets including B301F's). Tonal balance trumps wider frequency response for much of my listening.
Unless I'm in the mood for SpeakerLab7s to rock on.
Your sig doesn't show any speakers. No way to compare with what you have...maybe you don't have speakers yet?
youre te other guy with 301f speaks. ive got those as well. but withoout the grills. and i took off the bottom stands. nice speakers if ya ask me. and with a pleasing sound.
Susurus
Resolution:6.62×10^-34
The square riser under them is good for protecting the bottom corners, but I like higher stands like the Dahlquists, to get the tweeters up to ear-level.
The same square riser is a weak point in Symphonies. They are so heavy that the risers crumble up if you look at them funny. I have mine up on concrete blocks. Not exactly Danish Modern tapered legs but sturdy.
After hearing my 'new' FultonJ modulars, I kinda think the B301F has potential as a midrange for a system in a similar vein.
The Fultons were (are) a transforming experience, and eventually all my main rooms could end up with something similar; that is, a foundation no-compromise midrange, then HF and LF added IFF it's true, balanced, integrated, and musical.
The same square riser is a weak point in Symphonies. They are so heavy that the risers crumble up if you look at them funny. I have mine up on concrete blocks. Not exactly Danish Modern tapered legs but sturdy.
After hearing my 'new' FultonJ modulars, I kinda think the B301F has potential as a midrange for a system in a similar vein.
The Fultons were (are) a transforming experience, and eventually all my main rooms could end up with something similar; that is, a foundation no-compromise midrange, then HF and LF added IFF it's true, balanced, integrated, and musical.
lukiedog
Super Member
I've owned some B301CDs and did not care for them much. Poor high frequency response, next to no imaging. They're just plain boring. Vinyl clad to boot, at least my pair. I think you can do much better for $150. The A-25 is a far better sounding speaker. Those Dynacos were a real marvel for their time. I also have an A-40XL, better even than the Large and Smaller Advents.
