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post #151 of 2768
2/26/06 at 7:56am
I have the CR77 speakers and they sound really good. I'm impressed at the bass performance of something that small.
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post #152 of 2768
2/26/06 at 7:57am
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I demo'ed a number of Boston Acoutics setups yesterday. I have a size contraint for the speakers so I had to stay with the bookshelf models and the Micro line. I thought the Micro 130s sounded nice (not as nice as the vr3s or the bookshelves) but a lot nicer than the system I had before. Was thinking of the following setup and was looking for an opinion.

2 x Micro 130s fronts
1 x MicroCenter
2 x Micro 120s surrounds
1 x PV700 sub

Thanks.
Jack

We are working on a home theater with around $40000 worth of loudspeakers. Long story short, after listening to that set up I still really enjoy listening to my Micro 130 set up at home(7 of them). Obviously the more expensive set up is easily better, but the Micro's hold their own. A classic case of diminishing return I would say. You will really enjoy your listed system! Good Luck Dallas
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post #153 of 2768
2/26/06 at 12:22pm
RIght now I have 2 VRM-50's for my rears and a VRMC for my center. But I will eventually ev phasing these out when I get more money to upgrade. But yes, I do like Boston speakers alot, I have pretty much liked them from the first time I heard them.
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post #154 of 2768
2/26/06 at 8:26pm
i listened to a chaka khan dvd recorded in dts on my bostons and it was great . i will soon be upgrading my rears to make an all boston setup


vr 975 mains
vr 12 center
streem ht 33 floorstander for rears
yamaha rxv 2500
denon 1910
hitachi 60vs810
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post #155 of 2768
2/27/06 at 2:26am
hi all,

just wondering if anyone here owns or has listened to the p series range of boston acoustic speakers.

we have a pioneer 5060 plasma and yamaha 2600 amp and now shopping for speakers. looking at the p460 for center, p450 for left and right front with either p442 or p430 for rears to make up our 5.1 setup. we intend to match all this with a sub.

alternatively, we are looking at the fpm series from the b&w range.

any feedback welcome.

thanks,

julie
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post #156 of 2768
2/27/06 at 3:43pm
Thread Starter 
here is my new set-up-- the Bravo IIs and 485s were just installed last Friday:

Zone 1 (Family room)

965VR Fronts
VRC Center
4 Bravo IIs (side and rear)
Denon 3805
Hitachi 55HDT52 Plasma
Panasonic DTS DVD
OmniFi DMA

Zone 2 (Living room)
DSi485s

Zone 3 (Back yard)
Polk Atrium 45p

I'm planning to use my old NAD 3240 with the pre-amp outs from the Denon 3805 to drive zones 2 and 3. Haven't had time to hook those speakers up yet.

I have only had 30min to sit down and listen to the surround in the family room using some DVD DTS audio and movies. The timbre match was fantastic-- glad I went to the trouble of matching the surrounds/rears with the 3.5inch drivers and VR tweeter on my fronts/center. Moving objects sound consistent across the room and music sounds crisp and enveloping at the same time.

I haven't yet had time to configure the 3805 properly-- when I do that I'll write up a full report.

In the meantime, I wasn't able to find a way to route speaker wire to the kitchen/dining area without tearing up a lot of wall/ceiling, so I'm thinking about buying a small console that would mount underneath the cabinets. I do a lot of cooking and it would be fun to have some music in there. I would like one that has wifi capability and a DMA so that I don't have to run wires. If anyone knows of a good product along those lines, let me know!
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post #157 of 2768
2/27/06 at 7:26pm
My BA setup consits of:
VR965 Fronts
VR12 Center
VRS PRO Side Surrounds
Micro 130x Rear Surrounds

H/K AVR635
H/K DVD37
Sony DVP-S7700 DVD Player(used for CD)
MIT Terminator 2 Speaker Cables
Kimber RCA cables

*soon to have 7 channel amplifier not sure which one yet

I love my speakers
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post #158 of 2768
3/2/06 at 12:51pm
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Originally Posted by alpina View Post

hi all,

just wondering if anyone here owns or has listened to the p series range of boston acoustic speakers.

we have a pioneer 5060 plasma and yamaha 2600 amp and now shopping for speakers. looking at the p460 for center, p450 for left and right front with either p442 or p430 for rears to make up our 5.1 setup. we intend to match all this with a sub.

alternatively, we are looking at the fpm series from the b&w range.

any feedback welcome.

thanks,

julie

please please please!

surely someone here has heard these speakers?? would really love to know what you think of them

cheers,

julie
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post #159 of 2768
3/3/06 at 10:11am
Here is my Boston setup:

Mains: VR-30's (Bi-amped)
Center: VR-12 (simply the most powerful sounding center I've ever heard)
Surrounds: VRMX's (amazing surround effect)
Front Presence and Rear (in 7.1)
CR-65's
JBL Northridge E250 12" Subwoofer (sorry the only non Boston speakers but it's a great sub and a steal at $200.00 online)
Yamaha HTR-5990 (7.1) 140 Watts per channel with 2 in 1 out HDMI upconverting and XM Tuner
37" Sceptre NAGA 1080p LCD HDTV (Soon to be Sceptre 42" 1080p coming out Monday)
Sony CX-995V 400 Disc DVD Changer with HDMI upconverting out.
PIV 3.0 GHZ (Dual Core), 2GB PC-4200, ATI AIW X1800, HTPC.

I am totally thrilled with my speaker setup and when listening to DVD-Audio or DTS soundtracks the "Boston Sound" really shines!
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post #160 of 2768
3/5/06 at 11:47am
the VRX are a plastic cabinet? WTF is up with that?
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post #161 of 2768
3/5/06 at 12:28pm
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the VRX are a plastic cabinet? WTF is up with that?

I guess I missed that one. Where was that posted?????
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post #162 of 2768
3/5/06 at 4:40pm
Nevermind, I mis-read is all
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post #163 of 2768
3/7/06 at 3:05am
Curiously, I have not heard many comments specific to the P Series or Bravo II Boston range.

For those unfamiliar with them, please see attached pics.

P Series seem damn expensive, even when compared with top end bookshelf. Considering a P460 center, P450 fronts and Bravo II surrounds. Any comments? Worth the money?

Please assist.

Thanks,

Julie
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post #164 of 2768
3/7/06 at 7:37am
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P Series seem damn expensive, even when compared with top end bookshelf. Considering a P460 center, P450 fronts and Bravo II surrounds. Any comments? Worth the money?

I can't comment directly about the sound but I see no reason at all why they would NOT sound great. They have the same tweeter as the VR series that I own and I think it is an amazing and waaay underrated tweeter. The only "problem" I would see is the size of the other drivers. They are small so obviously do not expect any serious bass. Basicaly I would treat them like a very high quality satelite system. Get a nice sub that can put out good SPL in the upper frequencies as well as lower frequencies and I think you will be quite happy. They are quite expensive for what you get but you have to pay for great sound and couple that with the way they mount...I would not consider them to be over-priced.
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post #165 of 2768
3/7/06 at 7:54am
I now have two Boston setups.

Setup 1:
front: VR60
center: VR12
rear: VR50
sub: Velodyne HGS12
front stage sound: AMAZING
rear sound: Too Directional, looking to setup a 7.1 moving the VR50 to the rear center and adding two VR-MX

Setup2:
front: DSi460
center: DSi460
rear: DSi465
sub: PVI500
shakers: 8 AuraPros in the couch
front stage: Good
rear surround: Good, I angled the tweeters at the rear wall which reflects back to the seating position. The produced a more envolping experience
shakers: The shakers let me turn down the sub at night and still have an amazing movie experience.
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post #166 of 2768
3/7/06 at 12:31pm
Anyone use the BA micro's for surround duty along with the Boston VR series? I noticed that they use the same VR tweeter on the micro's so was wondering if these would go well with my setup, which is as follows:

Receiver: HK AVR 435
Front L & R: BA VRB
Centre: BA VRC (should get in tomorrow )
Subwoofer: Mirage Omni S12
Display: Syntax Olevia LT32HVE
DVD: Oppo digital opdv971h

My use for the surrounds will be mostly for movies. Do not listen to DVD-Audio or SACD content yet. Are there any other cost effective options that would be worth considering?

Also for those using the VRC, can you wall mount it or is that not a good idea for sound quality?
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post #167 of 2768
3/7/06 at 3:11pm
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Originally Posted by NewToHT View Post

They are quite expensive for what you get but you have to pay for great sound and couple that with the way they mount...I would not consider them to be over-priced.

Thanks NewToHT,

Cant help thinking that those p460's cost more than b&w 705's and lots more than b&w FPM series. But your right about the way the mount and the main reason im looking at them over the 705's is aesthetics and acheiving a far superior sound to satellites.

Looking forward to hearing more about P Series and Bravo's from this thread.

Also, if i go p460 center with p450 fronts, is there a risk that the center will be overpowering, even after i have compensated the gains?

Regards,

Julie
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post #168 of 2768
3/7/06 at 3:31pm
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Anyone use the BA micro's for surround duty along with the Boston VR series? I noticed that they use the same VR tweeter on the micro's so was wondering if these would go well with my setup, which is as follows:

I have Vr3 fronts and the Micro 90II speakers for rears. I LOVE those Micro speakers. Fist off I was VERY shocked at how well built they are. Thise suckers weigh a lot for such small speakers. They are solid aluminum so don't drop them on your foot. Your foot will break WAAAAAY before the speaker would LOL! As for the sound:
You are correct. They do have the VR tweeter in them. The tweeter in your VRB's is the VRhO tweeter. It is the same exact tweeter other than the fact the VRhO is more sensitive. You will need to up the level of the rears a bit more to compensate. Nothing a quick calibration with an SPL couldn't cure. The sound is fantastic. I actually used them as my mains for awhile and loved them. They lack for music obviously so that is why a made the BIG upgrade. They handle the surround duty flawlessly in my application. The only issue that may happen is placement. Depending on where they will be located while watching the movies. If they are right behind your head they may become directional. Mine are about 6 feet behind me and I think they offer a great surround experience. If you have any other questions feel free to ask.
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post #169 of 2768
3/15/06 at 10:49pm
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Originally Posted by alpina View Post

hi all,

just wondering if anyone here owns or has listened to the p series range of boston acoustic speakers.

we have a pioneer 5060 plasma and yamaha 2600 amp and now shopping for speakers. looking at the p460 for center, p450 for left and right front with either p442 or p430 for rears to make up our 5.1 setup. we intend to match all this with a sub.

alternatively, we are looking at the fpm series from the b&w range.

any feedback welcome.

thanks,

julie

I would recommend going with VR-2s or VR-3 towers in the front. I have to imagine that they sound much bigger, fuller with better imaging than you'll get with the P series. I haven't heard the Ps, so I'm guessing.
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post #170 of 2768
3/16/06 at 8:43pm
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Originally Posted by alpina View Post

Thanks NewToHT,

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Looking forward to hearing more about P Series and Bravo's from this thread.

Also, if i go p460 center with p450 fronts, is there a risk that the center will be overpowering, even after i have compensated the gains?

Regards,

Julie

If the p460 and p450 are adjusted for equal SPL, they should be of equal power. It's best if they are all the same at the fronts and center. Different speakers are more likely to voice differently. But it all depends on your priority. You might trade off a little uniformity for visual improvement if your priority steers you that way. Boston Acoustics will probably tell you that while they are not the same, they are very close in sound. If you can get the sales person to play a different center, why not give them a listen for yourself?
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post #171 of 2768
3/17/06 at 10:15pm
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Originally Posted by RaiChris View Post

I have the CR77 speakers and they sound really good. I'm impressed at the bass performance of something that small.

Quite true. BA are very good. Some of the best speakers have non-metallic tweeters and woofers and they cost 15 times as much as the CR series.

My CR speakers have very good definition across the entire audio spectrum.
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post #172 of 2768
3/17/06 at 10:43pm
My setup (purchased back in 2000 and still going strong!)

Front: VR40
Center: VR12
Rear: VRS-Pro
Sub: Sunfire True Sub MkII (x2)
Receiver: Yamaha DSP-3090
Amp: Sunfire Cinema Grand (5x200w)

Cheers!
--Johnno
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post #173 of 2768
3/21/06 at 7:04pm
Hi,

I'm curious if anyone ever compared Boston Acoustics speakers with Sonus Faber tower speakers. I had a listen to one of the Sonus Faber models before I bought the CR85. Not that I was interested in listening to Sonus Faber but the salesperson invited me to listen. Hey I won't mind listening to high end speakers.

Interestingly, I think the CR85 has very similar tonal balance. Boston speakers are very musical.

Nick

swwg is my acronym for "short wire with gain."
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post #174 of 2768
3/21/06 at 9:11pm
Wow, I am glad to see how many people enjoy the BA sound. My uncle worked extremely hard creating the company and I am glad his hard work payed off for the consumer. I am glad you all enjoy the BA products.
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post #175 of 2768
3/21/06 at 10:36pm
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Wow, I am glad to see how many people enjoy the BA sound. My uncle worked extremely hard creating the company and I am glad his hard work payed off for the consumer. I am glad you all enjoy the BA products.

GhostF98, thanks for joining the thread, and what great genes you must have. Pardon me for not knowing your uncle, but could you tell us who he is, what he is doing today and any information about what BA does to achieve its great sound? All of us BA junkies would like to hear more. Thanks!
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post #176 of 2768
3/27/06 at 11:42am
I've had my A100's for about 25 yrs, and I had A60's.
Last year I finally upgraded to a 5.1 receiver, and bought a Bravo center from One Call (after emailing Boston Acoustic Tech support and having them say there is no significant sound difference between Bravo's and Bravo II's).

My question is - Now I'm looking for rear satellites- and inexpensive ones.
Is it better (sound wise) to get 2 more Bravo's, or something like CR55's/CR 57's?

Im not using any subwoofer yet, since the A100 has nice bass response.
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post #177 of 2768
3/27/06 at 12:15pm
Peter, get a subwoofer! Even if it's only a small one, you will get much better punch and feel to the bass you are generating. I've got a small Yamaha YST-SW00 and it makes a big difference.
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post #178 of 2768
3/28/06 at 2:26pm
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I've had my A100's for about 25 yrs, and I had A60's.
Last year I finally upgraded to a 5.1 receiver, and bought a Bravo center from One Call (after emailing Boston Acoustic Tech support and having them say there is no significant sound difference between Bravo's and Bravo II's).

My question is - Now I'm looking for rear satellites- and inexpensive ones.
Is it better (sound wise) to get 2 more Bravo's, or something like CR55's/CR 57's?

Im not using any subwoofer yet, since the A100 has nice bass response.

Regarding the rear speakers, I would get the Bravo's. Well in reality I would say that if you have the front 3 speakers matched in timber, the rear is less of a factor if music has priority over movies.
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post #179 of 2768
3/28/06 at 3:32pm
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I'm curious if anyone ever compared Boston Acoustics speakers with Sonus Faber tower speakers.

I did. I tend to think that Sonus is a bit on the overrated side. Are they nice speakers? Yes.....but if I was looking at higher end speakers I would get something different. I love Bostons because of the sound but also for the great sound they give in relation to the price. They are a fantastic value.


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My question is - Now I'm looking for rear satellites- and inexpensive ones.
Is it better (sound wise) to get 2 more Bravo's, or something like CR55's/CR 57's?

I am not sure I would have gotten the Bravo center to begin with. The A100's have a silk dome tweeter.....relatively the same as the CR series. You may have been better off getting the CRC7 to better match......plus I think it is a bit "better" center. If I were in your shoes and you couldn't return the Bravo center I would get another Bravo center and put them as the surrounds and get a CRC for the center. This way your front soundstage will match. I know Boston says that all of their speakers have the Boston sound and you can mix......but the reality is that the VR aluminum tweeter in the Bravos are VERY different then the silk tweeter in the CR's.


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Wow, I am glad to see how many people enjoy the BA sound. My uncle worked extremely hard creating the company and I am glad his hard work payed off for the consumer. I am glad you all enjoy the BA products.

Are you being serious or is this a very odd joke?? If you are serious please tell all of the dirt you may know about Boston .
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post #180 of 2768
3/28/06 at 4:19pm
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I did. I tend to think that Sonus is a bit on the overrated side. Are they nice speakers? Yes.....but if I was looking at higher end speakers I would get something different. I love Bostons because of the sound but also for the great sound they give in relation to the price. They are a fantastic value.

No, Sonus Faber is not in my plan.

Yeah, I think the CR series speakers are a fantastic value. BA speakers are very well engineered. I really think their highs have timber much like Sonus Faber. What do you think?
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