Improved Bose 901 series 6 MK2? I saw some posts recently on audiophile sites that Bose has improved on the 901 series 6 referred to as MK2. I couldn't get any information on the web or the Bose site. I called Bose and was told that the 901 speakers being sold for an year or so have improved cones and equalizer. Has any one purchased these new 901's and seen improvements in sound?Thanks Improved Bose 901 series 6 MK2? I saw some posts recently on audiophile sites that Bose has improved on the 901 series 6 referred to as MK2. I couldn't get any information on the web or the... » Read More Improved Bose 901 series 6 MK2? I saw some posts recently on audiophile sites that Bose has improved on the 901 series 6 referred to as MK2. I couldn't get any information on the web or the Bose site. I called Bose and was told that the 901 speakers being sold for an year or so have improved cones and equalizer. Has any one purchased these new 901's and seen improvements in sound?Thanks « Show Less
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I'm not familiar with your system, but I doubt that the 901 equalizer would work with it. Without proper EQ, the 901's sound broke. A tape monitor loop (not merely a tape input) or an external processor loop is needed.
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They should do very well withthe 3490. It's 120W/channel? ...Should be a good match. If it's got a tape monitor or external processor loop you should be good to go. A pre-out with a separate amp will get the job done too, but will be a bit noisier.
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Thanks for the reply. I purchased a Series 6 pair(three years old) with eq on Craigs for little over a third of the Bose price as I couldn't justify paying $1400 for them. I don't have an amp with pre-out and am buying the HK 3490 to run them. I hope they sound better together.
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I bought new 901 VI's factory direct in November of '09. Nothing on them or the boxes says anything about "Mk2" so maybe they are not the new ones...whatever, they sound great to me! Definitely better than the Series IV's I had back in the 70's. More neutral in tone and more flexible with the choice of two different bass eq curves.
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If you have a iphone 5, or 5s they optimized the sound quality on the bose ae2, oe2 and IE2. My ae2 replaced my apple earbuds 2nd and my studios. I recommend if you have iphone 5 if not then try other phones that hAve it optimized
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Hi Ive only had them for about a year and havent used them much as ive been doing small gigs and only needed the speakers of the same brand.Ive found the speakers great for djing nice and clear and a nice bass sound to.Ive bought 2 speakers ex display from why buy new one of those went within a short time but lucky it had a year warentee but the relaplacent they sent back was an older model.I bought new ones and bass bin from thomann from germany and they give a fantastic 3 year warentee.Hope this helps Thanks from barry.
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I cannot answer it exactly but I did sell it and got the compact Bose L1 which has way more power and 1/4 the weight. The only difficulty with it was the limited inputs so rather than going with the T1 tone match I purchased a Zed 10fx. The sound is spectacular and I get complimented often. Bose also eliminates the need for monitors. Another problem with the 900 is the clips that hold it all in place. I did a write up on them. The company did send me replacements that were actually better quality but the problem is it requires a lot of disassembly to replace them. There were more cons than pros hence my change. Hope that helped. I cannot answer it exactly but I did sell it and got the compact Bose L1 which has way more power and 1/4 the weight. The only difficulty with it was the limited inputs so rather than going with the T1 tone match I purchased a Zed 10fx. The sound is spectacular and I get complimented often. Bose also eliminates the need for monitors. Another problem with the 900 is the clips that hold it all in place. I did a write up on them. The company did send me replacements that were actually better quality but the problem is it requires a lot of disassembly to replace them. There were more cons than... » Read More I cannot answer it exactly but I did sell it and got the compact Bose L1 which has way more power and 1/4 the weight. The only difficulty with it was the limited inputs so rather than going with the T1 tone match I purchased a Zed 10fx. The sound is spectacular and I get complimented often. Bose also eliminates the need for monitors. Another problem with the 900 is the clips that hold it all in place. I did a write up on them. The company did send me replacements that were actually better quality but the problem is it requires a lot of disassembly to replace them. There were more cons than pros hence my change. Hope that helped. « Show Less
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It really does not compare. The Bose has a bad sound quality compared to these speaker. The klipsch are bigger, but the pack tremondous range in sound quality. From the lows, mid and highs. Excellent bass also. With the bose, you basically loose the midrange given that they pack small sound system in the tiny speakers for home theater. The bose excell in the highs and are loud. But at the highs you loose clarity, quality and the bose does not compare to the quality of these speakers. The klipsch are the best quality you get get for the money. I bought theses after I returned the theater in a box paclage form bose and costco. It really does not compare. The Bose has a bad sound quality compared to these speaker. The klipsch are bigger, but the pack tremondous range in sound quality. From the lows, mid and highs. Excellent bass also. With the bose, you basically loose the midrange given that they pack small sound system in the tiny speakers for home theater. The bose excell in the highs and are loud. But at the highs you loose clarity, quality and the bose does not compare to the quality of these speakers. The klipsch are the best quality you get get for the money. I bought theses after I returned the theater in... » Read More It really does not compare. The Bose has a bad sound quality compared to these speaker. The klipsch are bigger, but the pack tremondous range in sound quality. From the lows, mid and highs. Excellent bass also. With the bose, you basically loose the midrange given that they pack small sound system in the tiny speakers for home theater. The bose excell in the highs and are loud. But at the highs you loose clarity, quality and the bose does not compare to the quality of these speakers. The klipsch are the best quality you get get for the money. I bought theses after I returned the theater in a box paclage form bose and costco. « Show Less
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I also read somewhere that there is a version with better noise reduction, but the newer one I got from new egg (made 1-07) didn't sound as good as a mid 06 made one I test-flew from a local retailer. The noise reduction tinkering may lead to a more "muffled "sound for those on the other end.
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Buying The Bose system you asked about is a major mistake. There's much better performing systems that cost much less. It isn't a computer so it won't allow many options you may like. They want you to believe that the sound is better than anything else. You can duplicate the sound by increasing base on other systems. Bose won't allow you to tamper with the sound.
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I'm not sure I noticed that difference, ans I too had the original. The only gripe I have with the new one is that they tried ti get too cute with the Street2 and add a bass boost that cannot be turned off. I liked the sound of the original better allowing me to adjust the equalization at the source.
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I recall when I bought my 9001 a newer version was also available. The newer one didn't seem to be any better than mine other than it was a slightly better looking unit. I don't remember other details other than aesthetics. I love my 9001.
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I have the KEFs and the ML Electromotion ESLs. Both are very good but I think the KEF is probably the better speaker overall. That said, if you have the right room either will be good. I seriously considered sending the KEFs back right up until the last second. Since keeping them I've worked more on placement and coupling to the stands and that's squeezed extra performance from the KEFs which makes me glad I have them. The logan's will be happiest if the room is larger and you can get them well away from the walls, I'm able to give them about 5 feet behind them and I don't feel like that's quite enough. I had an older pair of Aerius i in a larger room where I was able to give them 7-8 feet and the presentation always blew me away. With my smaller room now I haven't been able to extract the same magic from the newer ESLs even though I feel the new ESLs are tonally well beyond the quality of the older Aerius. The KEFs will make use of all the space you can give them too, but their different approach doesn't require it as much and with their limited bass extension they'll be happier in a smaller room.
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There are different. Moshlings you probably won't get the same ones every time. I'v got all series 6 in one package. I'm in the middle of another order ;)
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Ditto, the only info I would add is these are probably the best little speakers value for money any where. I have also had Martin Logans and Bose (the former being very good and still used but Bose is too much hype with little substance.) my CA' are paired with a pair of Martin logan motion 6 front stereo speakers and a REL 505 subwoofer with an Onkyo AV 7.2. the clarity is simply excellent. PS lots of mounts on Ebay but as the previous suggest wall mounted much better....
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Mine are about a year and a half old and the speakers are the same. Can't hear any difference between the two but we use them for mainly watching movies on our home theater system. So much to like about them, a perfect combination of great sound and design. They replaced bose 901 III's and am very happy with the switch.
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All I can say is my first KMC1 stopped working after 1 wk. and the 2nd never worked. Both were purchased New. I bought the Bose Mini and am extremely happy. Good luck.
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Spec sheet says it's higher, but where did the six pounds go? It's possible the weight loss was due to the refinement of internal components other than the amp, but six pounds is a lot. I emailed Pioneer and they stated that they are using smaller, better components, but the quality is the same. I suppose we will have to wait for the audiophile reviews.
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I'm sorry, but you have me absolutely stumped on this one. During my product search my focus was predicated on sound, quality, appearance and technical service availability, all of which in the instance of these speakers have exceeded expectations. Wish I could be of assistance and good luck with your search.
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MINE do, but they have been revamped and upgraded since then. I absolutely love mine. Great size and decent sound. Depending on the seller, the quality of some are total garbage (found that out the hard way) H something (I think it had only 3 letters) tsent good quality at a decent price. Sorry for the no help. You can email the seller. They SHOULD know...hopefully...