Born in 1929 in Philadelphia, Amar Bose grew up with an interest in electronics. While still a teenager, he started a business repairing radios and model trains. He eventually pursued a degree in Electrical Engineering at MIT. After gaining his doctorate, he became an MIT professor. In 1956, Dr. Bose purchased a high-end stereo system. He was disappointed with its performance, and wanted a speaker system that could deliver concert hall results within the confines of one's home. Nothing like...

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