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Bruce Naylor, known as the "boomer consumer," extensively reviews the Bose 301 Direct Reflecting Speakers, emphasizing their unique design and sound performance. Designed to be placed horizontally, the speakers feature an eight-inch long-throw woofer and two two-inch tweeters, aimed at creating a broad sound stage. They are driven by a NAD 316B B2 40-watt amplifier and are noted for their spatial dispersion speaker lens, which enhances the sound stage. The Bose 301s, retailing at $328 per pair, are suited for smaller rooms, with a recommendation to place them about 18 inches from walls for optimal sound reflection. While they offer excellent performance for genres like smooth jazz and classical music, they lack deep bass without a subwoofer. Nonetheless, the speakers handle high volumes without distortion, making them suitable for both critical listening and general use, defying the notion that they are only appropriate for non-critical environments. Bruce expresses satisfaction with their performance after a month of testing, concluding with a positive endorsement.
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In this part of the video, Bruce Naylor, known as the “boomer consumer,” discusses the Bose 301 Direct Reflecting Speakers. He provides an overview of these speakers, highlighting their current scarcity and sharing a humorous take on Bose’s reputation among audiophiles. Bruce mentions his long history with Bose products, dating back to the 1990s with the Bose 901s, and explains the company’s foundation and its founder’s vision of recreating a symphony experience in the home through psychoacoustics.
The Bose 301 speakers are unique because they are designed to be positioned horizontally as opposed to the typical vertical setup of bookshelf speakers. Each speaker features an eight-inch long-throw woofer and two two-inch tweeters (one positioned on the front and one on the rear), aimed at creating a larger sound stage. The speakers retail for $328 per pair, support four to eight ohms impedance, and are currently available only in black. They also come with automatic circuit protection and a grill cover.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the features and specifications of a pair of speakers, mentioning the grill cover and optional stands they purchased. The measurements of the speakers are provided in both inches and millimeters, along with their weight of approximately 13 pounds. The construction is described as solid, though slightly hollow inside. A key detail highlighted is the sensitivity of the speaker, which affects the sound output. The speaker is driven by a NAD 316B B2 40-watt amplifier. They also talk about Bose’s ‘spatial dispersion speaker lens’ and its effect on the sound stage. Lastly, a brief sample of royalty-free music is played to demonstrate the speakers’ performance.
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In this part of the video, the speaker provides an overview and review of the Bose 301 speakers. Key points include mentioning that the 301s use spring-loaded clips instead of binding posts, which could be improved. The design is intended to reflect sound off walls, with a recommendation to place the speakers about 18 inches from the walls. They are noted for being well-suited to smaller rooms, offering good sound surround if properly set up. Despite having an eight-inch woofer, the base isn’t deep enough to deliver an “earth-shaking” effect without the aid of a subwoofer. The speaker also discusses how different music genres perform on these speakers, highlighting excellent performance with smooth jazz and classical music but suggesting a subwoofer for music with deep bass.
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In this segment of the video, the reviewer talks about a specific model of bookshelf speakers, highlighting their ability to provide a large field of sound due to their design which disperses and reflects sound, eliminating the traditional sweet spot. The speakers can handle high volumes without distortion and are suitable for both background music and critical listening. The reviewer disputes claims that these speakers are only suitable for non-critical listening environments like bars and cafes, affirming that they are excellent for various genres of music, from Dylan to Mozart. The reviewer shares their personal satisfaction, having tested the speakers for a month, and concludes with positive remarks about their performance.