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Bose 901 low serial number set (3 digit) with "patent pending" sticker

I have inherited a pair of Bose 901's that were just removed from the first time since they were installed (early 70's?)
We have tested them out and they work, but I am having a hard time trying to get a year and possible value.

The serial numbers are LOW. (#499, #452) and the sticker is typed and says "Bose Model 901 Loudspeaker Pat. #3,038,964 Pat. Pending"

Anyone have any idea where I can get info?
madonnara

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dill
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You need to remove the grills and look at the surrounds or edges of all the round speakers for rot or they even could be missing. If so, all the speakers need to be "re-foamed" in order to be used. If you don’t want to tackle that, they would be part units and not worth much. Also for these to work correctly, they need the equalizer that came with them when new.

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