Bose 901 Value & Price History
As of 2026-09-22, a Bose 901 has a market value at around $570 (per pair). Based on 722 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is down 48% over the last 45 days ($535 → $280).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | $535 | — | — |
| 2026-08-26 | $499.98 | — | — |
| 2026-08-30 | $750 | — | $560 |
| 2026-09-03 | $300 | — | $560 |
| 2026-09-07 | $300 | — | $560 |
| 2026-09-11 | $525 | — | $560 |
| 2026-09-15 | $300 | — | $560 |
| 2026-09-19 | $505 | — | $570 |
| 2026-09-21 | $280 | — | $570 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1968–1985 |
| Type | Speaker |
| Brand | Bose |
| Original MSRP | 1,100 (1968) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$9,850 today |
| Market value (sold) | $570 |
Buying notes
Bose 901 requires the companion equalizer to function; the EQ unit is a prerequisite, not an accessory. Identify which Series (I through VI); each has different EQ requirements. Without the matching EQ, the 901 sounds severely bass-deficient. Check all nine drivers produce output on both speakers.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Bose 901. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Bose 901 surround refoam kit on eBay →
- Bose 901 crossover rebuild caps on eBay →
- Bose 901 replacement tweeter on eBay →
- Bose 901 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 Acoustimass 5 $100/pair
- Bose 301 $180/pair
- Bose 501 $248/pair
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