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2.1-Channel Acoustimass 5 Series Speaker System
Average customer rating
4.4
(23 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 23 reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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1 Star
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Customer Reviews for 2.1-Channel Acoustimass 5 Series Speaker System
Customer Rating
5
Excellent speakers
on November 6, 2018
Posted by: Sam
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased the Series 3 speakers in 1992. Used them in a home theater system till 2016. In 2016 I moved and carried them in the back of my SUV for 3 months. The past two years I’ve been using them in a stereo system. I simply love these speakers, the sound is amazing and just as great today as the day I purchased them. The design is perfect, one piece sitting on the floor and two small speakers on the self. While the base response is weak, the mids and highs spring to life. My old vinyl records come to life and take me back in time. Thanks for building such an amazing set of speakers.
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
4
Good Sound. Okay Base.
on June 12, 2019
Posted by: Anonymous
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like Bose in general but not a big fan of the "Acoustimass Base" ... When watching a movie and / or listening to music, I like to feel the base, not just hear it. So I found better solution to my disappointing interaction when listening to the base for the first time. DO NOT run the speakers to the back of the (per their set-up suggestion) base. It does not give you as much base sound volume as you would if you ran it directly its own separate amp channel. In other words; My speakers are on channel "A" and my bass on "B". Outside of that I'm happy about my purchase.
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
3
No bass in module acoustimass 5.
on March 22, 2018
Posted by: Phuong
Gender:Male
I just bought bose am5 serie 5 in 3/2018. I use the amply fx audio d802-2x80w. Actually I do not see any bass in acousmatiss module 5. Bass is not clear.
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
2
Where's the base?
on June 20, 2016
Posted by: Jfromcincy
Gender:Male
I think for very small speakers they sound great. I am very familiar with Bose products. I have many? This system with the passive subwoofer just doesn't have any bottom end. I have a 5.1 receiver so I added a powered sub to the system. Much, much better. The sub now works as just a crossover and the added powered sub gets the job done. You must use the passive subwoofer for its crossover. I just hide it out of sight. It doesn't make any noise anyway. No loss.
Response from bose.comBy Julius, Bose Service, June 24, 2016
Hello there,
Thank you for taking the time to review the Acoustimass 5 V speakers. They should be delivering plenty of bass and clarity even without the additional subwoofer, but you can definitely use them in conjunction that way if you prefer. On some receivers, you can turn the subwoofer output on or off which can affect the audio going to the bass module.
If you have any questions or concerns about any Bose products, we are here to help at 800-380-4831. Please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you for taking the time to review the Acoustimass 5 V speakers. They should be delivering plenty of bass and clarity even without the additional subwoofer, but you can definitely use them in conjunction that way if you prefer. On some receivers, you can turn the subwoofer output on or off which can affect the audio going to the bass module.
If you have any questions or concerns about any Bose products, we are here to help at 800-380-4831. Please do not hesitate to contact us.
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
2
Disappointing results...
on December 8, 2018
Posted by: Terrificten
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:6 months
I have gotten an Acoustimass V system with the jewel cube and these are my honest reviews... The sound honestly, is disappointing... The treble is serverely lacking(It lacks in the 12k Hz region), Mids are sounding a little compressed and the bass was non linear and distorted... In fact, some of the lower mids are played by the subwoofer instead of the jewel cube!... On the positive side however, The bass is extremely powerful and loud... The system would have been better if there were tweeters on the jewel cubes, improved cube speakers quality(play down to 100 Hz and have less distortion), ported subwoofer instead of a band pass and a lower price tag...
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
1
cube shape is ugly
on February 15, 2020
Posted by: EUDES
Gender:Male
cube shape is ugly plus woofer cabinet front panel come out due to heat as sandwood sub woofer cabinet is not strong is u keeing sun it out skin come out n in rainy season woofer cabinet or box become soft and all wood sand keep coming out these speaker are not long lastest compare tower foor speaker i have acoustimas 5 sfour set and acoustimass 10 fiveset it useless and waste of money
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
4
for who ever says this system has no bass!
on June 8, 2020
Posted by: MiFi guy
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am using a Parasound pre amp with either a Parasound amp or my SMSL SA93 class D amp to impress my non audio educated friends. Plenty of low end from the Acoustimass module. The issue your having is your gear. Also you need to remember the bass module is not a subwoofer. The module provides low bass, and the mid bass the cubes / new version speakers cannot reproduce. If your idea of shaking the walls in your house get a sub and some real power. If you want a good musical experience with a balanced bass response get decent gear and allow the speakers to break in. You will be amazed how well the new V
series sounds. I am an owner of Vienna Acoustics, Bose Concerto 901's, and Monitor Audio silver series, Various Velodyne subs, Bose Lifestyle 5, and the new AM5 version V. My gear consist of Musical Fidelity, Parasound, Cary Audio, SMSL, and Denon.
series sounds. I am an owner of Vienna Acoustics, Bose Concerto 901's, and Monitor Audio silver series, Various Velodyne subs, Bose Lifestyle 5, and the new AM5 version V. My gear consist of Musical Fidelity, Parasound, Cary Audio, SMSL, and Denon.
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