Bose 301 Value & Price History
As of 2026-11-05, a Bose 301 has a market value at around $180 (per pair). Based on 627 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is up 3% over the last 73 days ($148 → $152).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | $148 | — | — |
| 2026-08-31 | $175 | — | $180 |
| 2026-09-06 | $179.99 | $155 | $180 |
| 2026-09-12 | $190 | $155 | $180 |
| 2026-09-18 | $180 | — | $180 |
| 2026-09-24 | $179 | — | $180 |
| 2026-09-30 | $182 | — | $180 |
| 2026-10-06 | $150 | — | $180 |
| 2026-10-12 | $187 | — | $179 |
| 2026-10-18 | $165 | — | $180 |
| 2026-10-27 | $189.99 | — | $179 |
| 2026-11-02 | $185 | — | $180 |
| 2026-11-05 | $152 | — | $180 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1974–1990 |
| Type | Speaker |
| Brand | Bose |
| Original MSRP | 200 (1974) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$1,250 today |
| Market value (sold) | $180 |
| Currently listed (asking) | $152 |
| Value vs MSRP | -24% |
Buying notes
Bose 301 direct-reflecting speaker. Check that both drivers work on each speaker. The foam surround on older examples is typically rotted. Bose 301s are common and prices should be low. Not a collector or audiophile choice; good casual listening speakers.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Bose 301. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Bose 301 surround refoam kit on eBay →
- Bose 301 crossover rebuild caps on eBay →
- Bose 301 replacement tweeter on eBay →
- Bose 301 grilles and badges on eBay →
- Speaker wire — 16awg is standard for most setups on Amazon →
- Banana plugs — cleaner connection than bare wire on Amazon →
- Polyfill acoustic stuffing — reduces internal resonance in sealed and ported cabinets on Amazon →
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Comparable models
- Bose 501 $245/pair
- Bose Acoustimass 5 $109/pair
- Bose 901 $600/pair
Current listings
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BOSE 301 Series II Direct/Reflecting Left & Right Speakers Walnut TESTED$175
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Pair of Bose 301 Music Monitor ii Speakers white color 8 Ohms USA 17 x 9.25 x 10$149.99
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Vintage BOSE 301 Series II Direct/Reflecting Left & Right Speakers Tested Works$119.99
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Bose 301 Series V Direct/Reflecting Bookshelf Speakers Pair 10-150 watts/channel$159
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Vintage Bose 301 Series II Direct/Reflecting Bookshelf Speakers Pair$130
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Bose 301 Series II Speakers Direct Reflecting Left And Right Tested Working Read$229.99
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