Customer Reviews for Bose Music Amplifier, Black (867236-1100)
Item # : IM102PM57
Model # : 867236-1100
- Audio Amplifier Commonly used for enhancing sound in home audio systems
- Connect everything from speakers, to TVs and CD players, then use the Bose Music app to adjust audio or control music.
Price is $699.00
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117 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Oct 25, 2025
Highly recommended upgrade
Excellent upgrade to my lifestyle system. Easy setup and great integration withe easy digital to analogue and vice versa. Highly recommended. Wish it was still made in theUSA like the rest of the system.
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Jul 12, 2025
Unable to get past an “ongoing update” and cannot get Bose speakers to attach
Dr Bones
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Posted Oct 25, 2025
Highly recommended upgrade
Excellent upgrade to my lifestyle system. Easy setup and great integration withe easy digital to analogue and vice versa. Highly recommended. Wish it was still made in theUSA like the rest of the system.
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Outside
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Posted Sep 30, 2025
Patio tv/speakers
This Bose product works great with my back yard set up! Would recommend to friends.
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Kevin
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Posted Aug 17, 2025
Night and Day
Huge upgrade for my 251 outdoor speakers. U
Originally had them connected to older Bose amp with Soundtouch controller and always thought the sound to be just okay. But now it's like having brand new speakers. The dip switches tailored for the 251 makes them really come alive.
Originally had them connected to older Bose amp with Soundtouch controller and always thought the sound to be just okay. But now it's like having brand new speakers. The dip switches tailored for the 251 makes them really come alive.
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Posted Jul 29, 2025
Awesome Amp
Most awesome thing in the world 🌎 I love it. And combined with 251s, well, it's perfection 👌
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Posted Jul 28, 2025
Great Amplifier, Be Patient Linking to Bose App
The Good:
Overall, love the sound quality. Great mounting capabilities and options.
As a Bose enthusiast I am transitioning my old Bose Systems to the new technology.
The Bad:
I am using an Android system on my phone and tablet, so this may not be your issues. I ordered 2 amplifiers to drive 4 sets of speakers and it took me over an hour and persistence to get Each a...
Overall, love the sound quality. Great mounting capabilities and options.
As a Bose enthusiast I am transitioning my old Bose Systems to the new technology.
The Bad:
I am using an Android system on my phone and tablet, so this may not be your issues. I ordered 2 amplifiers to drive 4 sets of speakers and it took me over an hour and persistence to get Each a...
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Posted Jul 20, 2025
Solid but a few design quirks
It is a quality device and works well, but I don’t like having to use my phone to control the volume
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Mkaiser
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Posted Jul 12, 2025
Unable to get past an “ongoing update” and cannot get Bose speakers to attach
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Response from Staples :
Hello, we are really sorry to hear about the software update you have on Bose speaker. We can imagine how frustrating that must be, and were here to help you get things back on track.
When you have a moment, please send us a direct message along with your products serial number. With that information, we can take a closer look and explore the best solutions to get everything working properly again: https://bose.life/48EXztC
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Harold, July 13, 2025
Ed
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Posted Jul 9, 2025
Bose Amplifier
I have a Bose sound touch system with three amplifiers. One of the amplifiers went bad therefore, I bought a new Bose amplifier. Then I find out that the amplifier I bought is not compatible with the Bose SoundTouch system. Also the new Bose app is very confusing to use. The sound touch app is a lot better.
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Response from Staples :
Hi there!
When setting up your SoundTouch system, it's important to ensure that all components are compatible with each other for a smooth experience. Please note that SoundTouch systems are only compatible with other SoundTouch products — they use a dedicated app and are not compatible with Bose smart speakers or other product lines that use different platforms.
If you're looking to connect your SoundTouch system with another Bose product, the only available option is through SimpleSync, which allows certain Bose products to pair for synchronized audio.
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Jelyn, July 9, 2025
Bob
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Posted Jul 2, 2025
am besten
I bought my music amplifier to replace a sound touch 4. Best thing I’ve done.
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bz
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Posted Jun 25, 2025
Easy setup , able to stream pretty well with app
I bought the amp about 1 month ago. fairly easy to hook up and setup app. hooked up 4 existing speakers. not sure there is any improvement in sound compared to Onkyo tx-sr806 receiver it amp is replacing. In fact now getting clipping at > 50% volume
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Al
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Posted Jun 25, 2025
Finicky and Limited
I bought this to use with a turntable and CD player but it only allows one input!!! There is no way to control settings except through the phone ap. It is also finicky and I have to reboot often to get it to respond.
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Response from Staples :
Thanks for your review. We are sorry to hear about the issue you are experiencing with your Bose Music Amplifier. Kindly try the following troubleshooting steps here:
https://www.bose.co.uk/en_gb/support/articles/HC2482/productCodes/bose_music_amplifier/article.html
Alternatively, kindly get in touch with our customer service team
https://support.bose.com/s/get-help-landing-page?language=en_US
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-Jolie - Customer Support
June 25, 2025
Jiamayaco
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Posted Jun 8, 2025
Great sound
I bought this one year ago and I am very happy for the quality and sound
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HO LOVE BOSE
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Posted Apr 23, 2025
Can’t hook up in Bose 901 series Vi
I bought this Amplifier couple weeks ago
It very good.
Only one I wish I can hook up in to my Bose 901 Series VI
But it is NOT
Everything is good but NOT really
It very good.
Only one I wish I can hook up in to my Bose 901 Series VI
But it is NOT
Everything is good but NOT really
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Response from Staples :
Hello, it's really great to hear you feel this amp is very good.
As your Bose 901 series VI should be rated for between 10-450 watts at 8 ohms, these should be compatible with the Bose Amplifier, as each channel can provide up to 125 watts of power at 8 ohms also.
If you have any other questions, please reach out to our service team who can help you get up-and-running at https://bose.com/support.
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Mike - Customer Support
Bose, April 23, 2025
squareroot2017
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Posted Apr 20, 2025
ALMOST perfect!
Absolutely love the functionality and sound quality, Bose know what they’re doing. Brought my speakers to new life! Only complaint is the lack of a physical remote, but overall, absolutely recommend this product. Form factor is a highlight. If you are looking for maximum functionality at a reasonable price, this is the right amp for you.
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Timbo
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Posted Apr 20, 2025
Ability to Group Them Together is Fantastic!
I have 3 music amplifiers and love the ability to group them and control the volume independently.
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Tom C
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Posted Apr 18, 2025
Small and classy
So far so good. The Amplifier is small in design and looks nice with the piano black body and glass top. I’m using Bose 301 Series V speakers up front and Bose 161 in the rear and they sound great, they’re getting plenty of power from the amplifier but I will be adding a Bose 700 bass module for deeper bass.
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Wifi
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Posted Apr 17, 2025
WiFi issues
Bose system doesn’t resolve issues with WIFI VERY WELL
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Response from Staples :
Hello,
I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing Wi-Fi issues.
We would love to assist you further, so please contact our support team directly: https://bose.life/3rykPZR
Best regards,
Lau - Customer Support
Bose, April 21, 2025
James
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Posted Mar 30, 2025
Awesome everything
I am so super happy with product. The best purchase ever.
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JHPF
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Posted Mar 28, 2025
Excellent Amplifier with Nice Features
Get the Amplifier a week ago and it is an amazing addition to my outdoor speakers
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weberm
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Posted Feb 27, 2025
Good Basic Audio Amp
I bought this amp to connect my 4 existing legacy Bose Jewel Cube speakers to a TV for enhanced audio. Output connections are as expected for an amp -- simple clamp down wire +/- for two or four 8/4 ohm speakers or RCA out. So the output connections worked out great for my setup.
The amp was simple to set up; but lacks some basic external manual operation controls...
The amp was simple to set up; but lacks some basic external manual operation controls...
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Response from Staples :
Thank you for sharing such a detailed review! It’s great to hear that the amp works well for your legacy Bose Jewel Cube speakers. We understand that relying on the Bose app for control instead of having manual power and volume adjustments may not be ideal for every setup. However, using the app offers many advantages. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate you highlighting how easy the system is to use and set up. If you have any questions or need further assistance optimizing your experience, feel free to reach out to our team using this link: https://bose.life/globalcontact.
Kind Regards,
Eric V. - Customer Support
Bose, February 27, 2025