FS/FT: Bose 901 series V Project

Smokin' Toaster · #1 11-27-2011, 08:18 PM

I picked up a pair of Bose 901 Series V speakers with equalizer at a garage sale awhile back in a lot of stereo gear that I bought. When I got them home I found that all the foam surrounds are in poor shape and disintegrating. I cleaned up and oiled the cabinets, found replacement foam online and replaced the foam on a couple of the drivers (there are 9 in each cabinet), and lost interest in the project. You could also check out someone like this that will replace the foam with cloth surrounds that will last a lifetime: Bose 901 Speaker Repair Service Re-Edge Lifetime Cloth ReFoam | eBay

I have not checked the Equalizer, but if there is any serious interest I can as I have another pair of 901's.
I have more hi fi speakers than I need. I'm willing to sell them for $200 plus split the shipping (I can get a deal on shipping at my work) or throw something at me as a trade. The equalizers alone go for $150 on eBay. Or make me an offer. Someone needs to enjoy these speakers. IF there is interest I'll take and post pics. Thanks

Smokin' Toaster · #2 11-27-2011, 09:18 PM

The wood on the enclosures looks very good... they were hung from the ceiling so there are some screw holes but other than that they are nice.

Correction: The holes are on the bottom; apparently these speakers were attached to stand at one point. Tops are in very good condition.

Repaired drivers

drivers needing repair

Smokin' Toaster · #3 11-29-2011, 08:01 AM

Tuesday bump for some direct-reflecting hi-fi goodness. I am including all the foam surrounds and glue to repair them. Make me an offer.

bassteban · #4 11-29-2011, 07:23 PM

I had one of these on top of a Sunn Collesium 300, on top of a Peavey 2x15, through a crossover. AWESOME rig... I still have the crossover. Thinking...

Smokin' Toaster · #5 11-30-2011, 11:02 PM

Wow, I never thought about using 901's as a bass cab. With or without the Bose EQ?

Smokin' Toaster · #6 12-02-2011, 07:49 AM

Bump for the only Hi-Fi speaker known to be capable of being used for a Bass cab.

Smokin' Toaster · #7 12-04-2011, 11:00 AM

Sunday bump. I said this as I was facing a wall so you could hear my voice in a direct-reflected manner, just like Bose 901's.

PCR · #8 12-04-2011, 09:04 PM

Somebody please step up. Seeing this ad everyday is killing me.

I've been eyeing these speakers, but my wife would kill me if I spent cash right now. Still, it looks like a fun project.

These speakers LOVE power, and they sound great pushed. I had a pair of these in college, and traded them for a set of Magnepan. Now I have nothing.

I have a pair of NAD Power Envelope 2200 bridged mono just sitting around that could really push these speakers.

Smokin' Toaster · #9 12-04-2011, 09:17 PM

I worked at a stereo shop in the early 80's, and the Bose rep demonstrated them with a speaker wire with a 110VAC power plug on the end. They made a mighty 60 cycle hum when he plugged it in, then they worked fine afterwards. Not many other speakers would fare as well. They are remarkable speakers.

Smokin' Toaster · #10 12-04-2011, 09:21 PM

PCR.. make me an offer that you think might result in just a wounding from your wife... I might surprise you.

PCR · #11 12-05-2011, 02:08 PM

AAAwwwwoooo! The torment...

Shipping I can cover through my biz account (FedEx Ground), it's the cash ola.

Smokin' Toaster · #12 12-06-2011, 04:19 PM

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