bose 501 speakers

I walked into a Audio store around 1976 and had every intention of buying the Bose 501. I knew what I wanted. When I told the salesman he said sure but you should listen to this pair of ESS speakers for around the same price first. Well there was no contest and I left with the ESS. That salesman knew his stuff.

I am pretty sure the 301's were around then. A fellow dorm mate had them when I went to college.
I have to say, they impressed me then, but after college, I heard the Vandersteen's. I haven't looked back since.
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I would have to agree with Lance on this one,all those Ess speakers were much better to my ears also during the day.I know several people that still have them going in my area even after all these yrs.

Kenny.

A good description of what bose is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ6RM3XMfKg&t=1502s