Can You Use Bose Speakers With Other Receivers?

^{Bose manufactures high-quality speakers, but to enjoy them to the fullest you need to connect them to a receiver.} 

^{Can you connect Bose speakers to receivers made by other companies?}

^{Can You Use Bose Speakers With Other Receivers?}

^{Bose speakers work well with other receivers made by brands other than Bose. However, a Bose speaker wire adapter is needed to connect the speaker to the receiver properly. Bose uses a special plug to connect the speakers and receivers that they manufacture.}

^{Now that you know that Bose speakers can be connected to other receivers, you are likely wondering what the best receivers are. Keep reading to find out.}

^{Can Bose Speakers Be Used with Any Receiver?}

^{Bose speakers can be used with any speaker receiver as long as you have an adapter.}

^{Bose uses an oddly-shaped plug to connect their speakers to Bose receivers.}

^{Most companies don’t sell receivers that have a plug or wire with this same shape as the Bose connector plug, so an adapter is necessary.}

^{The best adapter for receivers and Bose speakers is the Bose AC-2 Bare Speaker Wire Adapter/Connector.} 

^{It only costs $7, so it won’t add too much to your Bose speaker budget.}

^{It is rated over 4.5 stars, so many people who have used it in the past know that it works well and would purchase it again.}

^{If you purchase speakers and a receiver that are made by Bose, you don’t need to purchase the adapter.} 

^{All you need to do is follow the instructions for setting up your new sound system, and you can enjoy your music to the fullest.}

^{According to people on Quora, using an off-brand receiver will not produce as high quality of sound as a Bose receiver will.} 

^{Bose receivers use specific settings that ensure the sound quality is the best that it can be.} 

^{Other companies don’t use the same settings, so the sound quality will decrease.} 

^{However, you likely won’t notice the difference as the sound quality isn’t reduced by much.}

^{You can also prevent the sound quality from going down by purchasing a high-quality receiver.} 

^{If you purchase a low-quality receiver and connect Bose speakers to it, you will notice the quality and be disappointed.}

^{Bose speakers are known for being high-quality speakers, so you need to purchase a high-quality receiver.}

^{If you don’t, you won’t be able to enjoy your music to the fullest, and the speakers’ quality will be reduced.} 

^{No one wants to purchase high-quality speakers only to have them sound mediocre.}

^{Before you purchase a receiver and connect it to your Bose speakers, make sure that the receiver can handle the speakers’ impedance and sensitivity levels.} 

^{If you don’t, the quality of sound that they produce will be low, even if both devices typically produce quality sound.}

^{Should I Purchase a Bose Receiver?}

^{If a receiver made by Bose is what you want and fits into your budget, then you should purchase one.} 

^{However, Bose receivers only work with Bose speakers.} 

^{If you already have Bose speakers that you enjoy using and plan to purchase them again when they wear out, then you should purchase a Bose receiver.} 

^{However, if you don’t like Bose speakers, don’t purchase a Bose receiver.}

^{Bose receivers cost between $179 and $500, but sometimes you can purchase them used at a lower price.} 

^{They are high-quality receivers and durable.}

^{Bose receivers will last for a long time, but they don’t meet everyone’s preferences.}

^{If you have Bose speakers and purchase a Bose receiver, the setup process is simple.} 

^{All of the cords are included, no adaptors are needed, and there are simple instructions included on how to set up and connect both devices.}

^{Best Receivers to Connect to Bose Speakers}

^{Sony STRDH190 2-ch Home Stereo Receiver}

^{The Sony STRDH190 2-ch Home Stereo Receiver is the best receiver to connect to Bose speakers.}

^{It is rated 4.6 stars by consumers and costs $118.}

^{It is much cheaper than any Bose receiver. It supports 8 ohms and 1 Kilo Hertz, so it can support all Bose speakers easily.}

^{It is only just over 5 inches tall, so it will fit anywhere you want to put it in your home.} 

^{Since a receiver isn’t always a “pretty” object, the smaller it is, the easier it is to disguise or hide.}

^{Yamaha RX-V685 7.2-Channel AV Receiver with MusicCast}

^{The Yamaha RX-V685 7.2-Channel AV Receiver with MusicCast costs $800, so it is much more expensive than the Sony receiver, but it can connect to music streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music easily.} 

^{It is rated 4.6 stars.}

^{It can also connect to multiple speakers at once so you can play your music throughout your home.} 

^{You can also control it through the remote, or even with your voice.} 

^{The Yamaha receiver can be connected to your Bose speakers through a cord or Bluetooth.} 

^{However, your Bose speakers need to be Bluetooth compatible to do so.}

^{Onkyo TX-NR696 Home Audio Smart Audio and Video Receiver}

^{The Onkyo TX-NR696 Home Audio Smart Audio and Video Receiver costs $650 and is rated 4.5 stars by consumers.}

^{It can also connect to your Bose speakers through Bluetooth or a cord.} 

^{It is slightly bulkier than the previously mentioned receivers, but it is shorter in length.} 

^{This receiver can be connected to Google Assistant devices, Spotify, and Pandora so you can access and play your music hands-free.} 

^{It comes with a Chromecast built-in, which can help you connect it to your television and other devices.}

^{Overall, you can connect Bose speakers to a receiver made by other companies.} 

^{It is easier to connect the two systems if you purchase a Bose receiver, but as long as you purchase a plug adapter it is still easy to connect Bose speakers to a receiver made by a different company.}

^{If you want to make sure that the sound quality won’t be reduced by the receiver, make sure you purchase one that can support the output of the Bose speakers.} 

^{Check the Ohm and Hertz capacity of the receiver that you are planning to purchase.}