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Counterpoint: I got a Bose PA (S1) a couple of months ago. The frequency response isn't super flat, but it seems surprisingly well defined, and is better than the small keyboard amp it replaced.

I had a similarly dim view of Bose, but was pleasantly surprised.

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Bose has never been bad, just that you can get the same quality at a lower price from other well respected brands.

I had a 1995 Camaro with a Bose stereo. Best car stereo I’ve ever heard. And possibly best stereo I’ve ever heard. And I’ve owned Mercedes S-class as well as custom installed car stereos.

That Camaro Bose actually had a tuned port subwoofer and used the rear glass to reflect the sound to the listener, while amping up mid-bass to balance out road noise.

It’s so good thet I’m looking for the exact same car 30 years later.

Bose is perfectly capable of high end audio engineering if they choose to.

I used to catch a ride to school with a guy who had that same model. That was a great system, very clear sound.

I can't find anything comparable to the S1 pro at even a comparable price.

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