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Bose 301 modifications

Okay, dont laugh too hard........I'm new to the forums and have a question to pose for the experts.  I find myself in possession of two pairs of Bose 301's.  Yes, I'd like to put gasoline on them and strike match BUT....I like to experiment with things too.  Does anybody have any ideas (other than my previous one) on how to improve the sound ie swapping out the speakers inside the enclosure.  My 14 year old daughter wants me to install a stereo in her room and I thought that since I have the 301's I might be able to soup them up a little.  
cubman
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b_limo
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I’d buy new drivers and crossovers, and then put them in a different box.  Use the bose speakers in your fireplace to heat your home for an evening!


tomcarr
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If they still make sound, I wouldn't do any mods to them. Your daughter wouldn't notice the difference anyway, and I bet she will be thrilled to have them as is. IMO, your free time could be spent more productively.
Just my 2c...

Tom
mcreyn
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Leave them as is. The 301 was one of their better speakers.  The HF rolls off due to the use of the 3” tweeters, but overall their sound is warm and unoffensive.  
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b_limo
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If you want to have a fun little project, build whatever inexprnsive speaker kit you like either from madisound or parts express.  There’s a cool little portable, self amplified bluetooth boombox for $250 that uses a 6” bass driver, 2 3” mids, 2 1” silk tweeters.  

She can help you paint it!

Do you have a receiver in mind to use with the bose?  Source?
crustycoot
590 posts
 
Fix the foams and if you must tinker, add a film bypass cap and low ESR electrolytic to replace the factory cap. Better yet, get your diy kicks by building your daughter a kit from parts express. The Samba MT will set her up for a lifetime of listening enjoyment for under $200.00.
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