Boston Acoustics SoundWareXS5.1W 5.1 Speaker System (White) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought these about two months ago & for the size, they make a big sound! Now, let's be real here. They don't sound as detailed or loud as floor standing speakers, or larger bookshelf speakers. Whithout the sub, they sound pretty small. That's because they are. But if you want some great looking & sounding surround sound system in a box, this is a great choice. I have this in a small living room set up. I had my Sony STR-DH710 7.1-channel A/V Receiver with 6 HD Inputs [3D Compatible]calibrate the speakers & viola! Excellent home theater sound. I plugged my iPod into it & listen to a wide variety of music, from MF Doom to Leonard Cohen & points in between. To my ears sound better than Bose (I think they're overrated, anyway).
They're small enough to not be an eyesore to most girlfriends/ wives. A BIG plus!

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The SoundWare XS 5.1 speaker system is an ultra-compact 5.1 package bringing a new level of style and substance to lifestyle surround sound systems. It delivers rich, balanced and articulate sound without visually dominating a room.So compact as to virtually disappear, yet subtly stylish complementing any décor. The system\'s five ultra-compact satellites are real two-way speakers (unlike many competitors). Each features a high-performance 2½-inch (64mm) mid-bass driver and a ½-inch (13mm) soft dome tweeter delivering smooth high frequencies and surprising mid bass impact. The color matched powered subwoofer features radiused edges that mimic the satellite design. It's 100-watt (250 watts peak) amplifier and 8-inch Deep Channel Design (203mm) woofer use Boston's patented BassTraccircuitry for tight, distortion-free bass at all output levels. Omni directional wall mounting brackets are included for easy installation of all five satellite speakers. Boston Acoustics has been exceeding the expectations of serious listeners for more than thirty years. See how the SoundWare XS 5.1 System will exceed yours...

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Boston Acoustics SL 60 - Car speaker - 2-way - component Review

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(More customer reviews)BA's are awesome! I had some Alpine type R 6.5's, and these blow them out of the water. I was skeptical at first when I pulled out the Type Rs because the magnet on the back was massive compared to the BAs. But these are punchy and the tweeters are crisp and clean. I mounted them in my kick panels and the have an awesome off axis response. I run them off an old MTX Thunder 4202. I would highly recommend the sl60. If you can't afford the high end these are the way to go!

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Type-S1; 1" Kortec dome tweeter with diffuser AMD
1.5" wooder voice coil w/TwinStage heatsink
Compact and powerful neodymium magnetics
DIN sized chassis featuring VariMount adapters
Multi-pole crossovers (networks are separable and dockable)
RMS Output: 80 Watts
Frequency Response: 45 Hz to 20 kHz (+/-) 3dB
Sensitivity with 2.83v input @ 1m = 90dB SPL
Impedance 4 Ohms

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Boston Acoustics Pro50 - Car speaker - 125 Watt - 2-way - component Review

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(More customer reviews)awesome product. Awesome shipping and price. Amazon is the way to go for online shopping. Highly recommend. A++++++++++++++++++

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Pro50 is a competition 2-way car component system.PRODUCT FEATURES: 5?" copolymer cone woofer with neodymium magnet 1?-inch voice coil;RadiaVent cooling and Twinstage heat sink for increased power handling;Cast aluminum woofer basket;1" Type-M2 anodized alloy dome tweeter with slim AMD;Separable and dockable crossovers;VariMount adapter rings allow for fast installation;Axis-, flush-, and angle-mount tweeter mounting kit.

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Denon DHT-591BA Home Theater System with Denon AV Receiver and Boston Acoustics 5.1 Speaker Package (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I ordered this for Father's day at the time Amazon did not have it available directly so went through one of the listed vendors EE. I actually called them directly and they were exceedingly helpful. Also gave a great deal.
The system is well packaged and very nice for the price---I'm not an expert audiophile but it sounds great to us. The Audyssey set-up is very easy. (although there are plenty of manual controls for those who like to tweak). The manual may be helpful to those who know what they are doing but for us it was confusing and we ended up calling for help. (One of the front speakers was not hooked up correctly and therefore none worked--once we resolved that the rest was pretty easy). Those who have set up surround sound before should have no problem.
The whole system is quality build not cheap HTIB. Of course this is not a thousand dollar or more system but for the average buyer it is a great sound and great price. Similar systems for the same price cannot compare. Speakers are nicely made and fit just about anywhere. Again Boston Acoustic makes a very nice product. The speakers are well matched to the reciever. Our Room is 16 X 22 feet, very high ceilings, hardwood floors and lots of glass. It also is part of an open floorplan. Plenty of full-bodied sound for us.
We set up cable box to receiver and then HDMI to TV. We can run TV without turning the whole system on which is nice. You will need 3 HDMI cables. One for the cable box to receiver, one Receiver to TV, and finally one from receiver to your DVD or blue-ray player. There are also plenty of conventional jacks.
This unit has a USB port for ipod and optional dock is available. The system uploads/coverts older VHS to almost HD quality. There are very few reviews out there on this system (as I write this) but the DHT-590BA is last year's model and this is an improvement. (new on screen menus and three quick-set buttons on remote) You can also find reviews for just the Receiver AVR-591BA (old model AVR-590BA)
I went with the EE recommendation and I talked to many retail salespeople before selecting this. I have an old Denon receiver that worked great that I have passed on to kids. They build a quality product.
One advantage this has over many comparable Receivers is it runs cool. Over time this adds to the longevity of the unit.I hope this helps others make a decision.

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Packed with great features that assures a superb 5.1-channel surround sound experience, the Denon AVR-591 supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding and it includes the latest HDMI 1.4a technology, which provides for 3D pass-through capabilities to your HDTV (broadcast and Blu-ray). This special DHT-591BA package matches the AVR-591 to a 5.1-channel Boston Acoustics speaker system (model MCS95).

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Boston Acoustics Duo-I Plus iPhone/iPod Dock AM/FM Stereo Radio and Clock Functions (Gloss White) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought the Duo-i because I needed something for my bedroom that served three purposes: a radio for general listening, a quality iPod player, and a set of good-sounding, external speakers for my 19" TV.
Positives:
The radio produces surprisingly booming lows for its size, and exceptionally detailed high end. The clarity of the speakers is stunning. The radio can easily fill a room with sound. Besides an iPod dock on the top, the radio offers two auxiliary inputs for flexibility. I use the rear aux RCA inputs for my bedroom TV, and the front aux 1/8" input will come in handy if I ever want to run my other MP3 players through the radio. The automatically-dimming display is a novel touch, too.
The BIIIIIG negative:
The radio has booming lows and very clear high end, but there's not enough in between. Apparently, Boston Acoustics tried too hard to give this radio a big sound, and, in the process, forgot that a radio this size should still have a good midrange presence. The radio seems to lack terribly in the 600Hz-3kHz range. Not only does this "reshape" the music, but it renders the AM radio worthless -- talk shows sound boomy and unintelligible, even with the bass all the way down and the treble all the way up. This wouldn't have been a problem, except Boston Acoustics did not provide a midrange EQ level control, and this radio needs one in the worst way.
In fact, in order to get acceptable sound when running my TV's audio through the Duo-i, I have to leave my TV's cheesy, little, internal speakers turned on. They compensate by providing some of the desired mid frequencies that the Duo-i lacks.
Because the low end is too loud relative to the rest of the frequencies, I experimented by loosely plugging the rear bass ports with my fingers. The bass response suddenly tightened up and became more natural-sounding. So my radio's bass ports are now loosely corked. (I even wrote to Boston Acoustics and suggested they begin shipping their radios with a couple different sets of "port corks" for discerning listeners.)
Summary:
If you typically listen to your stereo with a smiley-faced graphic EQ, you'll love this radio. But, if you prefer a flatter frequency response and/or listen to AM radio, the Duo-i is not the radio for you.
Please note that I am a recording engineer by trade, so I am going to be more critical of audio quality than most.

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The Duo-I Plus is an iPhone/iPod Dock with AM/FM Stereo Radio and Clock Functions.Option 1: listen to your favorite music and playlists while you charge your iPhone/iPod. Option 2: enjoy noise-free reception of even distant radio stations.The versatile Duo-i plus offers big-system sound that fits virtually anywhere — your family room, kitchen, office, or all of these and more. With dual alarms and Boston\'s 360˚ S-n-o-o-o-o-o-z-e Bar, Duo-i plus also makes a great bedside radio — and you can be sure of waking up to the music that gets you going.The unique shape of Duo-i plus is one key to its exceptional performance.Left and right full-range speakers are isolated from each other in separate acoustic chambers for rich, distinct stereo sound.Another key is proprietary BassTrac audio processing for clean bass at all listening levels.The two technologies work together to deliver stunningly realistic reproduction of your favorite music — in any genre, anywhere.

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