Founded in 1964 by Dr. Amar Bose in Framingham, Massachusetts, Bose is an American audio electronics company known for its consumer headphones, home speakers, portable Bluetooth speakers, and professional sound systems. The company grew out of Bose's dissatisfaction with existing speaker technology and his research into psychoacoustics — the study of how humans perceive sound. The landmark 901 Direct/Reflecting speaker system, introduced in 1968, used multiple drivers aimed at surrounding walls to replicate concert-hall acoustics and established the company as a major force in home audio.

Bose's QuietComfort line of noise-canceling headphones, first released in 2000, became an industry benchmark and remains one of the brand's most recognized product families, with the QuietComfort Ultra representing the flagship offering. The SoundLink series of portable Bluetooth speakers — including the SoundLink Flex, SoundLink Plus, and SoundLink Max — covers a range of use cases from personal listening to group gatherings.

On the professional side, Bose manufactures portable PA systems designed for musicians and live performers. The L1 Pro line (L1 Pro8, L1 Pro16, L1 Pro32) consists of portable line array systems that provide wide, even sound coverage, while the compact S1 Pro+ is a battery-powered all-in-one PA with a built-in mixer and multiple positioning options. Bose Professional also supplies installed sound systems for performing arts venues, houses of worship, and commercial spaces. The company additionally produces automotive audio systems for manufacturers including Porsche and Mercedes-Benz, as well as aviation headsets for pilots.

Bose has 106 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Headphones & In-Ear Monitors, Speakers & Accessories, and PA Systems. Their gear is featured by 58 artists, with the strongest followings in Electronic, Pop, and Rock. Notable users include Shawn Mendes, Adrian Belew, and Charlie Puth. Most Bose products fall in the mid-tier range — professional-grade without flagship pricing.