The Official Boston Acoustics Speakers Thread

[Big Daddy]

Please discuss your Boston Acoustics speakers in this thread. You can include pictures, reviews, or any other comments regarding your speakers.

Manufacturer’s Website: http://www.bostonacoustics.com/Speakers-C1.aspx

[crazyBLUE]

I have my three ladies up front ! BOSTON ACOUSTICS HORIZON SERIES ~ HS-450's ! I love the sound these speakers put out ! They sound so good just listening to 2 channel music , & Blu-ray is A hole new world !!

[Johnny Vinyl]

Hey Crazy!

You've got a terrific setup and I love the way you're always tweaking your system. Your latest acoustic treatment project has been well-documented in various threads, and I'm sure the improvment in sound quality was dramatically positive.

Is it an optical illusion, or are those front panels "curved" or "bowed" at all?

John

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by John72953

Hey Crazy!

You've got a terrific setup and I love the way you're always tweaking your system. Your latest acoustic treatment project has been well-documented in various threads, and I'm sure the improvment in sound quality was dramatically positive.

Is it an optical illusion, or are those front panels "curved" or "bowed" at all?

John

Morning John ! Yes they are . The front panel does have A curved angle to it slopping slightly backwards , The tweeter & midranges are angled upward slightly .This pic shows the angle



Thanks for the kind words sir !!

[Johnny Vinyl]

You're welcome buddy! You certainly deserve the kudos with all the work, time and effort you've put into your rig.

Thanks for confirming my thoughts on the "curved" or "bowed" design of your Boston's. I like the look of them and am a bit surprised more manufacturers don't incorporate that feature. I suppose Boston Acoustic had a specific purpose in mind for doing this?

John

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by John72953

You're welcome buddy! You certainly deserve the kudos with all the work, time and effort you've put into your rig.

Thanks for confirming my thoughts on the "curved" or "bowed" design of your Boston's. I like the look of them and am a bit surprised more manufacturers don't incorporate that feature. I suppose Boston Acoustic had a specific purpose in mind for doing this?

John

You are welcome ! I'm sure Boston found something in the designing of the Horizon series towers that worked well sound wise ! It's not the prettiest speaker buy all means ! one of the strange things is the bass port is fairly large & oval shaped in the middle , half way up on the back of the speaker , centered between the woofers & passive radiators !!

[StimpsonJCat]

Boston fans unite!

My E70's:

[/QUOTE]

I've moved the VRC & VR2s into the gamroom (need to update pics). Overkill for that room for sure, but very nice. Rockband will never be the same.

[BLURAYSONYES]

Boston rules!

All VR series...

[starkent08]

i just got a set of boston acoustics hs 450s at sears for 80 a piece they were on clearance WHAT A DEAL if u have a sears in ur area ck it out and see if they have them

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by starkent08

i just got a set of boston acoustics hs 450s at sears for 80 a piece they were on clearance WHAT A DEAL if u have a sears in ur area ck it out and see if they have them

PIC'S ~ WE WANT PIC'S !!

[starkent08]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

PIC'S ~ WE WANT PIC'S !!

yeah i took pics i just need to learn how to put them up on the site im kinda dumb in that area

[snoopywatcher68]

just got a set of boston acoustics hs 450s at sears for 80 a piece they were on clearance WHAT A DEAL if u have a sears in ur area ck it out and see if they have them

Thank you for this info. I went to my local Sears yesterday and the wife bought me a combined Father's Day/birthday/Christmas gift.

HS 450 towers $93.97 ea
HS 40 surrounds $26.97 ea
HS 255 center $98.97
HPS 10SE sub $84.97
grand total w/tax $451.37

The old Boston setup will go in the spare bedroom. I still have in-walls for the rears.


Mike

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by snoopywatcher68

just got a set of boston acoustics hs 450s at sears for 80 a piece they were on clearance WHAT A DEAL if u have a sears in ur area ck it out and see if they have them

Thank you for this info. I went to my local Sears yesterday and the wife bought me a combined Father's Day/birthday/Christmas gift.

HS 450 towers $93.97 ea
HS 40 surrounds $26.97 ea
HS 255 center $98.97
HPS 10SE sub $84.97
grand total w/tax $451.37

The old Boston setup will go in the spare bedroom. I still have in-walls for the rears.


Mike

So all that is left snoopywatcher68 are the pic's of you're new toys here & in you're gallery !

[starkent08]

Originally Posted by snoopywatcher68

just got a set of boston acoustics hs 450s at sears for 80 a piece they were on clearance WHAT A DEAL if u have a sears in ur area ck it out and see if they have them

Thank you for this info. I went to my local Sears yesterday and the wife bought me a combined Father's Day/birthday/Christmas gift.

HS 450 towers $93.97 ea
HS 40 surrounds $26.97 ea
HS 255 center $98.97
HPS 10SE sub $84.97
grand total w/tax $451.37

The old Boston setup will go in the spare bedroom. I still have in-walls for the rears.


Mike

thats awesome yeah im going back to sears to clean up on a new center speaker etc what deals they have even compased to what u can find online if otheres want something and dont have a sears where ur at let me know i can prob get it for u

[DerrellB]

I have two boston hps12ho 12 inch subwoofers and for what I paid for them I am very satisfied. They are very musical with tight accurate bass. They are not boomy at all. I absolutely love them. My uncle introduced me to boston acoustics in the 80's early 90's when boston was more of a high end company and only seen in audio shops. I love them.

[snoopywatcher68]

The full install won't be completed until a week off in August. The wife wants to paint and we need a new plasma stand with shelves underneath. For the time being, I will remove the old speaker/sub setup and replace with the new ones. Once again, a big thank you to starkent08 for his post regarding the clearance at Sears.

Mike

[starkent08]

anytime im always glad to help anyone looking to better there home theatre setup alot of my thank goes to crazy blu for turning me on to bostons in the first place. There an awesome spaeker for the money

[starkent08]

the boston website has all the grilles for the hs 450 and other hs speakers on sale for 5 dollars a piece this includes free shipping what a deal they come in many custom colors

[Big Daddy]

CrazyBlue,

This is a mini version of your front speakers for your computer. They are only $30.

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=BOMM220

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

CrazyBlue,

This is a mini version of your front speakers for your computer. They are only $30.

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=BOMM220

That's just what I need for my laptop Big Daddy !
What about the 4 subwoofers Were are they . & where should I position them
& I'll need insight on where to mount the surrounds too !!
Do they come with an amp !!