Bose Surround Sound Rear Speakers vs Bose 301-V Stereo Loudspeakers

These are different tools, not rivals. The Bose Surround Sound Rear Speakers are add-ons that only work with a Bose soundbar, and they turn a 5.1 setup into real rear channels with almost no wiring. The 301-V is a standalone bookshelf speaker with an 8-inch woofer and a 2-inch tweeter, built for stereo music and 8-ohm amplifier hookups. Buy the surrounds to finish a Bose soundbar system; buy the 301-V for a stereo or amp-based setup.

• Choose the Bose Surround Sound Rear Speakers if you already own a Bose Soundbar 500, 700 or SoundTouch 300 and want true rear channels without running speaker cable across the room.
• Choose the Bose 301-V if you want a pair of wood-enclosed bookshelf speakers to drive from a stereo receiver or amplifier for music and general listening.