A versatile option for both music and movie listening, these small speakers provide balanced stereo sound in an elegant design. They work with both your stereo and your home theater components and blend easily into practically any décor. Available as a pair, they are also included in our Bose® VCS-30® home theater package .
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 Stereo Everywhere® speaker performance from almost anywhere in the room.
Performance and versatility
In your dorm, 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 theater applications. Connect them to your existing home theater system and enjoy Bose sound from your favorite movies.
Key Features
Articulated Array® speaker design Precisely positioned drivers provide a large, consistent sound field for a cinema-like experience.
Stereo Everywhere® speaker performance The remarkable result of proprietary Bose technologies that produce balanced stereo sound over a wide area. Unlike conventional speakers that radiate sound in a single direction, these speakers let you enjoy balanced sound throughout the listening area.
Twiddler drivers These proprietary drivers generate more air movement from a small enclosure to deliver the kind of performance you'd expect from much larger speakers. Enjoy rich, full music from sleek, easy-to-place speakers.
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Articulated Array® speaker design
Proprietary center channel design that “locks” dialogue on screen.
Experience cinema-like dialogue and strong center imaging from anywhere
in the room.
High excursion Twiddler™ drivers
Enjoy clear, low frequencies from a small speaker that blends into your
room's décor.
Stereo Everywhere® speaker performance
The remarkable result of proprietary Bose® technologies that produce
balanced stereo sound over a wide area. Experience consistent coverage
that's unmatched by most conventional speakers that radiate sound into
the room in a single direction.
Home theater expansion capable
Experience exciting, cinema-like sound—and a seamless home theater
design—when you combine this product with the Bose® VCS-10®
center channel speaker and any Direct/Reflecting® speaker system.
Magnetically shielded speakers
Allows for speaker placement in close proximity to your TV without interfering
with the picture quality.
Automatic protection circuitry
Circuitry protects drivers from being overdriven and provides increased
reliability without interfering with the listening experience.
Syncom® computer tested
Contributes to one of the highest levels of quality and reliability in
the audio industry.
Custom brackets included
Enjoy easy installation and numerous placement possibilities.
See It In Use
Compatible with Stereos/ Amplifiers rated between
10 - 100 watts per channel
Each speaker: • 4 1/8"H x 11"W x 5"D • (10.6 x 28 x 12.7 cm)
3 1/4 lbs. • (1 1/2 kg)
Pair in carton: • 6"H x 24 1/2"W x 7 3/4"D, 7 1/2 lbs. • 3.4
kg
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