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Originally Posted by greystoke144
1st of all I have to apologise to the caretakers of this great forum for not using it as much as I should. [I took the reminder of my tardiness seriously folks!]
I guess I'm taking the time now to respond or pose a reply[?] to anybody that posted
any info regarding Bose 501's[Series- I dunno] I've recently turned to them for my analog
vinyl playback as I consider them a "Rock n Roll" more 'forgiving' listening speaker than the Paragon towers I use for CD/digital/DVD etc. for the crispness they[Paragons] produce which in a environment of 600+ LP's with varying degrees of LP condition is less nerve wracking - vis-a-vis-pops,crackles they seem to exagerate - ergo my opinion on the 501's as more 'forgiving'.
Now, I'll have to explain that I do not consider myself as a expert/audiophile by any means, and frankly, economic considerations figure predominatly in this. I've always craved a set of 901's since the mid '70's when I 1st lheard and was aware of their phenominaly sound and power handling capabilities. I recently acquired the 501s at a low [to me] cost of 350$ Can. in boxes, 2nd hand, and no apparent faults. GREAT! - I figured-at least they were'nt 301s. I realized that in my very small community a set of used 901's was'nt gonna' happen. So I purchashed them and kept them on the 'back shelf' untill circumstances-[ the ill-considered purchase of a replacement Dig./Home Theater main amp with NO phono in?!] made me make one of my more serendipitous acquirements - A older Sansui 'Rack' consisting of the wheeled rack itself with the following components - A TU 317 Tuner, SC 2110 cassette deck and a AU 517 'integrated amp' [Phono IN!] all at what I consider a 'steal' at 200$. O.K. now we're cooking!, as I brought the 501's into play. Anybody still listening?.....
To the 'meat' - Since I've been getting accustomed to hearing the 501's [as configured
with the above factors], I've noticed that they sound rather 'fat'-not quite 'flabby' with yes,- a noticible mid range lack. Not a criticism - especially since 'placement' is probably a big factor in my case....My listening area is approximately the size of a large bathroom! My main '*****' is - why the non-removeable grill covers?!! I don't know if that is 'standard' for all 501's, but in my case, not having a man./schematic and not wanting to perform 'surgery' to orientate myself to the 'lay-out' of idivid. speaker components is probably gonna' add to listening/placement/experiment 'fiddling arround'. Any help or sympathy out there? - [I'm not begging - I'm pleading]! And oh yeah - the addition of stands with 'pointed feet' -[like nails for instance] really do help in sharpening up the bass in my opinion in these. All in all, I'd certainatly love some 901's and because, obviously I hav'nt given these 501's a proper stage, I'll give these a 6 on a 10 scale [1 added because of the above caveat]. Whew! - I think I've made up for lack of participation vis-a -vis:17: hints - EH?!
Your's, Greystoke from Kimberley B.C., Canada
If you really are looking for an answer, you should start a new thread. I don't know if anyone will reply to your question here. This thread had taken on a life of it's own.
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Originally Posted by GMichael
If you really are looking for an answer, you should start a new thread. I don't know if anyone will reply to your question here. This thread had taken on a life of it's own.
I can't even read his question.
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Originally Posted by emorphien
I can't even read his question.
Oh, I can read it. I just don't feel that I am qualified enough to answer it.
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Question is...
...is there a question? It's so run-on and convoluted I'm not sure if Tarzan wants an opinion, a validation or a calmative...Oh! wait...I think I see one now...
Should you futz with your 501s?...Why would you want to take the speaker covers off? All it will do is get your drivers dusty...You may want to try the Bose website, they may have a users manual...As I recall, much like the 901s, they have some placement issues due to the direct/reflecting aspect of the design...
jimHJJ(...a proud 901-ll owner!...)
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Originally Posted by drseid
You guys should have just recommended he upgrade to Bose... You just *know* that is what he is going to wind up with someday anyway based on his requirements for "good" sound. At least with Bose we don't have to educate SVI on phony specs. :ihih:
---Dave
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