dtximages Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 True story. I was surfing Craigslist a little while ago and here is the add: "That's right. Bring me your speakers and we will test them against these. If your speakers out perform these then I'll give them to you, if not then you'll have to pay me before you leave with them. Show me the cash first. The absolute best of the Bose 901 series speakers purchased new in 1972, no foam surrounds on these speakers! " Which one's should I bring? If he's serious, I might bring the KG 3.5s because I think it would be funny to make a clear winner out of a speaker half its cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I hate to bust the bubble but it sounds like a "scam" to me. Plus, who makes the call when it comes to deciding which one outperforms the other... [N] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 The problem is that the test is entirely subjective. Hell say his sound better no matter what. No foam surrounds?? All 9 drivers have foam surrounds, I don't know what he's referring to there, unless all the foam rotted off (common) and there's none left. In that case, they'll sound like a couple fart cans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I hate to bust the bubble but it sounds like a "scam" to me. Plus, who makes the call when it comes to deciding which one outperforms the other... Do you suppose that this guy drives a white van and cruises around shopping center parking lots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniper8 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 "they sound like a couple of fart cans" that is F....... Funny. You sir have defined the sound of these to a T, in two words.. that is the best reveiw, and the best description and should be the only phrase ever used about these speakers ever again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cut-Throat Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 The problem is that the test is entirely subjective. Hell say his sound better no matter what. No foam surrounds?? All 9 drivers have foam surrounds, I don't know what he's referring to there, unless all the foam rotted off (common) and there's none left. In that case, they'll sound like a couple fart cans. The first 901 Series 1 had cloth surrounds. He is correct No Foam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtximages Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 I asked him who's opinion would determine the winner. He emailed me back asking if I'm serious. I told him for a free pair, sure I'm serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I asked him who's opinion would determine the winner. He emailed me back asking if I'm serious. I told him for a free pair, sure I'm serious. Sounds like he has a case of nerves.[+o(] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 The problem is that the test is entirely subjective. Hell say his sound better no matter what. No foam surrounds?? All 9 drivers have foam surrounds, I don't know what he's referring to there, unless all the foam rotted off (common) and there's none left. In that case, they'll sound like a couple fart cans. The first 901 Series 1 had cloth surrounds. He is correct No Foam. I'll certainly defer to you on that. I had a pair of IV's and a pair of VI's. They both had foam surrounds. Thought they all did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Android Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Maybe he got a rubber surround replacement kit????.........And I'd bring something a little bigger than the 3.5's just to make it perfectly clear as to the better speaker...maybe your Heresies or Quartets....[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 The offer just sounds like BS to me. a little creepy too. be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnwilly Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 And I'd bring something a little bigger than the 3.5's just to make it perfectly clear as to the better speaker...maybe your Heresies or Quartets....Take the LaScalas , you probably wouldn't even have to unload them . But I agree with Daddy Dee , the challenge is complete BS . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 If your speakers out perform these then I'll give them to you, if not then you'll have to pay me before you leave with them You might lay down your own stipulation.... If the judgement is a tie then you get one speaker free [A] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 The offer just sounds like BS to me. a little creepy too. be careful. I agree and I'd just stay away. The guy sounds like a real putz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnysal Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 sounds like a "lose, lose" to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 If he wants to just compare statistics, just remember, Bose doesn't publish any outside of their physical size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I'd be very careful with this situation. Wants to see the money first. Maybe he just wants your money How many friends do you have that are willing to go with you for back up? If it sounds too good to be true it most likely is. If I were going into a situation like this I would most likely be packing, but I really think I'd stand back and avoid this one. Not worth the hassle that could come with it............... [] .................Taz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtximages Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Im not going to do it. I just wanted yall to see it. Pretty funny. He actually emailed me his phone number asking me to call. He acted surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniper8 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Bose people can be a little fanatical, he would have been in for a big suprise.... You have to admit, for such a small speaker they do create a lot of sound in a little package. I just sold some series vi's that I bought with stands for 29$. I do miss working outside with them on full blast and never worrying about blowing them up or caring. The funny thing is my 5 yr didnt say a word when they disappeared from his play room, when I parted with my cornwalls about a 1yr and a half ago, to this day he says " I miss the speakers with the tweeter and the midrange and the woofer" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeker Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I will say out of a few pair i'v owned and yes the series1 are clothe and series 5&6 are rubber the rest are foam(oem)...bose 901's push out one hell of a lot of air. Without the bose eq at high watts its a bit shocking to be honest at very high volume levels.Turn them around(which is identical to a bose 802 panarays pa speaker)and is what paul klipsch done with his less than 4 min approx. 3min 40sec audition with a pair of 901's and you will see air move out of them like no other until you test other speaker/air movement. Sound quality is average in their optimum set up in perfect corners but with a huge 200watt perch amp they are LOUD fart cans. I would take your heresys with a 12x12 tube amp and you will make him cry. carry a weapon to protect your gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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