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Bose Corporation ( /ˈboʊz/) is an American privately held organization, based in Framingham, Massachusetts, that specializes in audio equipment. Founded in 1964 by Amar G. Bose, the company operates 5 plants, 151 retail stores (as of October 20, 2006) and an automotive subsidiary in Stow, Massachusetts.
Bose is best known for its loudspeakers, noise-cancelling headsets, and automotive sound systems Other products manufactured by Bose include amplifiers and headphones. Bose has also conducted research into automotive suspension technologies and cold fusion Opinions vary regarding the quality of Bose products.
Bose has a reputation for being unusually protective of its patents and trademarks.