Bose - 301 Series III Speaker set

The Bose 301 Series III is an iconic set of passive bookshelf speakers produced by Bose in the 1990s. The speakers use the well-known Direct/Reflecting technology, where sound is bounced off the walls to create a wide, spacious soundstage that resembles a live concert.

Key Specifications
System: 2-way speaker with 3 drivers.
Transducers: Per speaker one 8-inch (20 cm) woofer and two 3-inch (7.6 cm) tweeters (one facing forward and one angled toward the rear).
Power: Suitable for amplifiers from 10 to 75 watts per channel at 8 ohms.
Enclosure: Bass-reflex system with port, available in black, white or walnut woodgrain vinyl finish.
Dimensions: 27 cm high x 43 cm wide x 24 cm deep.

Ideal Placement according to the Manual
For the best auditory effect, positioning is crucial for this model:
Correct side: Pay close attention to the 'Left' and 'Right' markings on the back; they are mirror-imaged designed.
Distance to the walls: Place them 30 to 90 cm from the side walls. This allows the lateral tweeters to reflect the sound optimally.
Spacing between speakers: Maintain a gap of 1.2 to 3.6 meters between the left and right speakers.
Orientation: Always place them horizontally. Vertical placement disrupts the operation of the Direct/Reflecting tweeters.

They look good for their age, with a few scratches here and there, but you have to look closely.

As for sound, it’s exactly what you can expect from Bose.