I always thought Bose speakers being overrated was another case of a good
company cashing in on their name by cheapening a once solid product. Apparently making a mediocre product and marketing the hell out of it has been their business model from the beginning. Audio nerds have been ripping on them sinces their beginning in the 60's.
Posted: 06/10/2026 at 10:23 AM ET
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I always thought Bose speakers being overrated was another case of a good
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-- HokieDan95
Jun 10, 2026 at 10:23 AM ET
HokieDan95
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06/10/26 10:23 AM ET
Guess you can always invest in Accuphase audio equipment...
-- EDGEMAN
Jun 10, 2026 at 03:53 PM ET
EDGEMAN
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06/10/26 03:53 PM ET
Bose are surely overated,, and have been for many yrs....
-- al pie hokie
Jun 10, 2026 at 11:46 AM ET
al pie hokie
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06/10/26 11:46 AM ET
I worked with the grandson of the founder of Bose in 1991 ...
-- vt90
Jun 10, 2026 at 10:54 AM ET
vt90
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06/10/26 10:54 AM ET
AR ( Accoustical Research speakers for me back in the day….**
-- DonHo-kieHi
Jun 10, 2026 at 11:40 PM ET
DonHo-kieHi
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06/10/26 11:40 PM ET
I have several Bose products and think they are better than most of the
-- RhinoVT
Jun 10, 2026 at 10:52 AM ET
RhinoVT
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06/10/26 10:52 AM ET
As on e comment says: Sounds like sour grapes. I use the quiet comfort
-- UTPr0sim
Jun 10, 2026 at 10:44 AM ET
UTPr0sim
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06/10/26 10:44 AM ET
I gave my mom one of these for her kitchen, and I thought it sounded...
-- EDGEMAN
Jun 10, 2026 at 10:44 AM ET
EDGEMAN
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06/10/26 10:44 AM ET
I’ve got one. Anniversary gift from work. Sounds very good. **
-- Stork
Jun 10, 2026 at 12:39 PM ET
Stork
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06/10/26 12:39 PM ET
We got a larger version for our wedding. It still sounds great.**
-- reestuart
Jun 10, 2026 at 01:26 PM ET
reestuart
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06/10/26 01:26 PM ET