Bose Corporation was founded in 1964 by Dr. Amar G. Bose, professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Today, the company is primarily known for its research in acoustics, which has produced inventions that have improved the performance of:

· Loudspeakers
· Home entertainment systems
· Automotive music systems designed for the interior acoustics of each car model (first introduced by Bose)
· Noise reducing headsets for pilots and the public (first introduced by Bose)
· Sound in public spaces
· A new approach for the production of sound for musicians requiring electronic amplification of their instruments