# FS (possibly): BOSE 701

**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-possibly-bose-701/39160
**Category:** Classifieds
**Created:** [November 23, 2007, 2:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-possibly-bose-701/39160 "2007-11-23T14:21:46Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author: ![98\_FoRmUlA](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/41988e/32.png) [@98\_FoRmUlA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/98_FoRmUlA)
#### Post date: [November 23, 2007, 2:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-possibly-bose-701/39160/1 "2007-11-23T14:21:46Z")

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Wanted to see if there would be any interest in a pair of old skool Bose 701’s.

Great speakers, right now there hooked up to a Onkyo receiver if you want to hear them. no shipping…

would anyone be interested, only reason I am considering selling is 1) money and 2) i am probably going to move into a 7.1 surround setup with some small satellite speakers (already have a sub)

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### Author: ![98SS10](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/98ss10/32/7288_2.png) [@98SS10](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/98SS10)
#### Post date: [November 23, 2007, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-possibly-bose-701/39160/2 "2007-11-23T16:53:17Z")

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pics, specs etc.??? Price even?!

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### Author: ![98\_FoRmUlA](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/41988e/32.png) [@98\_FoRmUlA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/98_FoRmUlA)
#### Post date: [November 24, 2007, 12:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-possibly-bose-701/39160/3 "2007-11-24T00:47:31Z")

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Bose 701  
MSRP: $ 900.00

Description: (2) 8" Woofers, 6.5" Mid and (2) 2.25" Tweeters  
Compatible with receivers or amplifiers rated from 10 to 400 watts per channel and 4 to 8ohms.

> **[701\_guide.pdf](https://products.bose.com/pdf/customer_service/owners/701_guide.pdf)**
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as far as the price goes i’m open to offers, or trades for 98 - 02 fbody / ls1 stuff

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### Author: ![98\_FoRmUlA](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/41988e/32.png) [@98\_FoRmUlA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/98_FoRmUlA)
#### Post date: [November 25, 2007, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-possibly-bose-701/39160/4 "2007-11-25T14:04:19Z")

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ne interest? any offers?

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### Author: ![Darksyde](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ed655f/32.png) [@Darksyde](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Darksyde)
#### Post date: [November 25, 2007, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-possibly-bose-701/39160/5 "2007-11-25T14:28:37Z")

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I have a pair of these. They sound amazing when setup correctly. I’d get 2 more but I already have the Accoustimass setup but GLWS. Great Speakers

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### Author: ![98\_FoRmUlA](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/41988e/32.png) [@98\_FoRmUlA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/98_FoRmUlA)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2007, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-possibly-bose-701/39160/6 "2007-11-26T10:02:56Z")

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thanks Darksyde, what are you using to power them?

my receiver only does like 55 per channel, they still sound good but I don’t think there getting nearly enough power…

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### Author: ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2007, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-possibly-bose-701/39160/7 "2007-11-26T12:00:07Z")

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man that ain’t got shit on the bose 901 tweeter master

![http://images.andale.com/120/115/2064065/_img400x300_980017687bose_901_repair.jpg](http://images.andale.com/120/115/2064065/_img400x300_980017687bose_901_repair.jpg)

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### Author: ![98\_FoRmUlA](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/41988e/32.png) [@98\_FoRmUlA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/98_FoRmUlA)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2007, 1:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-possibly-bose-701/39160/8 "2007-11-26T13:58:01Z")

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^^ i’m not a fan of the 901’s … i guess i just like the look of the tower speaker, and the 701 was the largest one bose had.

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### Author: ![98\_FoRmUlA](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/41988e/32.png) [@98\_FoRmUlA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/98_FoRmUlA)
#### Post date: [November 28, 2007, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-possibly-bose-701/39160/9 "2007-11-28T08:50:27Z")

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bumpin it up again

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### Author: ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)
#### Post date: [November 28, 2007, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-possibly-bose-701/39160/10 "2007-11-28T08:57:38Z")

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Perhaps some pics of the actual speakers and an asking price.

x…

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### Author: ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)
#### Post date: [November 28, 2007, 9:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-possibly-bose-701/39160/11 "2007-11-28T09:09:57Z")

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[quote=“98\_FoRmUlA,post:4,topic:39160"”]

ne interest? any offers?

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$100.00.

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### Author: ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)
#### Post date: [November 28, 2007, 9:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-possibly-bose-701/39160/12 "2007-11-28T09:11:54Z")

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$101.00

X…:carnut

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### Author: ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)
#### Post date: [November 28, 2007, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-possibly-bose-701/39160/13 "2007-11-28T09:12:32Z")

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101.01

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### Author: ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)
#### Post date: [November 28, 2007, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-possibly-bose-701/39160/14 "2007-11-28T09:16:26Z")

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[quote=“AWDrifter,post:13,topic:39160"”]

101.01

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Damn you’re cheap, at penny increments we could be here all day.

$101.02

X…:lolsign:

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### Author: ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)
#### Post date: [November 28, 2007, 9:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-possibly-bose-701/39160/15 "2007-11-28T09:23:57Z")

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I am just trying to provoke this guy into letting us know a ballpark number of what he is looking for.🙂

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### Author: ![98\_FoRmUlA](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/41988e/32.png) [@98\_FoRmUlA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/98_FoRmUlA)
#### Post date: [November 28, 2007, 9:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-possibly-bose-701/39160/16 "2007-11-28T09:43:37Z")

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im pretty much open to whatever, 100 seems a bit low, i generally see them go for like 300 on ebay, and then shipping is close to 100 bucks on top of that. i’d take 300 for em… i can get a picture of them sitting at my house if needed…

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### Author: ![Darksyde](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ed655f/32.png) [@Darksyde](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Darksyde)
#### Post date: [November 28, 2007, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-possibly-bose-701/39160/17 "2007-11-28T13:23:39Z")

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Which 701’s do you have? V1 or V2. I’m guessing v1  
 ![http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/5766/bose701lerpm4.jpg](http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/5766/bose701lerpm4.jpg)

btw I was using a Kenwood Reciever at about 200 a channel.

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### Author: ![greg23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e9bcb4/32.png) [@greg23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/greg23)
#### Post date: [November 28, 2007, 4:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-possibly-bose-701/39160/18 "2007-11-28T16:32:22Z")

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Pics? What condition are they in?

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### Author: ![98\_FoRmUlA](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/41988e/32.png) [@98\_FoRmUlA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/98_FoRmUlA)
#### Post date: [November 29, 2007, 12:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-possibly-bose-701/39160/19 "2007-11-29T00:04:51Z")

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yea i have the V1 , there in great condition.

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### Author: ![98\_FoRmUlA](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/41988e/32.png) [@98\_FoRmUlA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/98_FoRmUlA)
#### Post date: [December 4, 2007, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-possibly-bose-701/39160/20 "2007-12-04T07:43:19Z")

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up top? i have a carver amp on the way for these now too.

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