901 VI vs 901 mkII
The 901 mkII's sensitivity is 82.5 dB against the 901 VI's 89 dB and its low-frequency extension 50 Hz against 35 Hz. Both share impedance (8Ω) and woofer (4.5").
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,095
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About the 901 VI
The Bose 901 Series VI is the final production version of the iconic Bose 901 Direct/Reflecting loudspeaker system, manufactured from approximately 1987 to 2016. It utilizes a unique design with one front-facing full-range driver and eight rear-facing drivers to achieve 89% reflected sound and 11% direct radiation, housed in an Acoustic Matrix enclosure with reactive air columns. A dedicated 901 Series VI active equalizer is essential for proper operation, providing frequency compensation including significant bass and treble boosts to correct the speakers' response. Compatible with amplifiers from 10-450W per channel into 8 ohms. Production discontinued in 2016, with no new units available.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 89 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 35 Hz - 20 kHz
- Power Handling
- 250W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 10W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 450W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Driver Type
- full-range
- Driver Size
- 4.5"
- Driver Count
- 9
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 533 × 320 × 330 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 16.78 kg (37 lbs)
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 89 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 35-20000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions