Boston Acoustics Owners Thread - Page 86

Getting ready to go to a 7.1 setup. Anybody want to sell some VS240s or recommend a matching speaker? Also think abou the VS 224s, but don't know how well they would go with the 240s and work as surrounds or surround backs.

Thanks,

Would this speaker be compatible with older VR965 floor speakers and is it a true center channel? Just running pair of Vr's and a old Bose center channel. No surround. Or would a Boston "center" channel speaker be better.

That can be used as a real center channel.

However, there are some Boston VR center channels here.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?Type=...=p3286.c0.m283

Thanks Jim. My only concern is the age of the production of these speakers. Are they not 10+ years old when they were produced. So there is no more current model that would be better to match the VR's than these speakers on ebay? And will these give me the best sound? Sorry for the lame questions. And lastly, will the three way VR10 be that much better than the two ways in sound. FYI, the set up I have are the 2 VR965 on each side of a entertainment cabinet, a new Sharp 835U 60 inch on the wall above and a center channel on the cabinet, All speakers are close together with no real surround sound, nothing behind, etc. Thanks again Jim.

The VR series has been discontinued - the choice is yours.
Speakers can last a long time - I prefer to stay with the
same series, for a more balanced blend. However, the E70
speaker is a solid high end speaker, and it may bring you
a desire to build a system around it - or you may be happy
with it, and your current system.

Anybody have 1 vs260 they would like to sell? I know there is someone who was using it as a center.

I may have been that person and I made the return window to Vanns for a full refund.

There is one open-box at Vann's right now.

You will be hard pressed to find sellers of the VS-260's. I for one plan to keep mine probably forever.


Yea, I saw that too. The best bet would be to buy that one and wait for another one to pop up somewhere.

If I match the VS325C center with my old VR965 towers will I be dissapointed as I am not matching the same VR line. Vanns has a good deal on a open box for these centers and so far the reviews sound amazing or will used VR10 center or VR910 be better in your opinion beacuse they are from the VR series.

You'd have better timbre matching sticking with a center using the VRH.O. aluminum dome tweeters, which includes the E series or the older VR line. -TD

Ya, that is what I thought but they look good. The VR line I'm looking at used on Ebay look pretty dated. Could you explain a little more on Timbre match in regards to sound. Thanks

The VS line is very nice, I just stepped up to the 336s and 325c for my front three.

Here's a good definition of timbre, but roughly in speaker terms, timbre matching is beneficial in regards to your front soundstage (L, C, & R) so accurate panning from left to center to right can be achieved without much variation in tonal balance and acoustics. -TD

Nice you guys rock!!! thanks a million I hope its not to messed up ,all i needed was one. now I have vs260 as front /rear surrounds and vs325 as center and my outlaw lmf plus for sub im set for life or till they break hahah I have my rc10s as back up.

Nice link - thanks

I personally have a vr10. I would definately try to find a used vr12, vr10 or vr910-920. Reason being is that they have the same tweeter as your vr speakers. Plus, the vr series center channels are !!!!ing awesome.

I personally think the vr series centers are some of bostons best work.

Thanks guys!!

I have a vps 210 sub in high gloss black, 3 months old as new condition, I have sold all my speakers and this is the last peice togo, I am moving to a smaller apartment and have no room, I will sell it at a very low price , if interested pm me, I am in 21220, thanks

One more question on timbre or matching the tone on my VR965's. I thought I read a quick blurb on the fine posts I have been reading that the front matching is really important for watching movies. This 3 speaker system I will be using is 99.9% TV watching I.E. sitcoms, Cop shows and of course sports. The reason why I'm asking is that if I don't match my front VR965's, the choices are endless. My choices if I get a used VR910, 920, 10 or 12 are few. Thanks

Hello,

I'm a first time poster in this thread. I'm looking to upgrade my 5.1 set up from my current ~8 year old Infinity system. I've always heard good things about Boston Acoustics and have been looking at the following setup:

(2) A 250 for L & R
(1) A 225 for C
(2) A 25 (or A 23) for surrounds
(1) ASW 250 sub

My current receiver is a Sony DH810. I plan on upgrading it in the future to a Denon or similar, but want to focus first on new speakers as I think I'll notice more of an improvement from that compared to a new receiver.

My primary (90%+) use will be for HDTV via D* and Blu ray. I'm trying to learn more about speakers but am admittedly a novice.

Any opinion/advice/feedback on my potential purchase? Thanks.

You absolutely want to match the front soundstage (Left, Right and Center) if at all possible. You don't need to stick to the VR910/920/10/12 or 14, though I've had personal experience with the VR10, 920 and VR12 and they're all very good centers, particularly the last two.

If you can choose a center with a VR tweeter, older model or one of the more recent ones like a VRC, VRMC, E70, E50, P450 or P400s with the VR tweeters will match very well with your 965s. The panning effects with movies, TV shows, any heavy dialog, even multichannel music or concerts that implement left to center to right panning will lose focus and can detract from the experience if the continuity going from left to center to right and back is altered by using a center channel speaker that does not pair well with your mains. I'd suggest one of the E Series, P400 or P450 refurbished units from Accessories4less. In fact, I just got one of the P400s to go with a pair of VSi 575s in-walls I will be installing soon and it was in great shape, basically looked brand new and sounds great as well.

New models compared to older models means very little when it comes to a well made speaker, so don't get hung up on having/wanting to get something made this year. I think Billy Joel had something there when he said "don't waste your money on a new set of speakers, you get more mileage from a cheap pair of sneakers..." -TD

Thanks TD. My VR12 is on the way and should be here Wednesday.

Congrats Amazon, the VR12 is probably the best center I've ever owned and I've had some good ones. I replaced it with a VS 325C a few weeks ago and I sadly, the VR12 hands down is superior, regardless of age.

Once you get it, level match it with your mains and you'll be off and running. Congrats and good luck! -TD

Please check your pm.

Sub has been sod, thanks to all who responded.

Just got some vr-m60's. Anyone recommend some stands for these bad boys? (I got the all black version of the speakers..)

Update: Just hooked up the VR12 on a entertainment center, two VR965's and a wall mounted new Sharp 60 inch 835U purchased at Magnolia. The 1st thing I did was put on Born to Run CD real loud and sounded really strong and clear. I forgot how powerful that CD is. Now watching the Laker game and the commentary sounds clear. This VR 12 is a giant but very happy. Thanks for everyone's help.

I use Sanus Steel Foundations with my VR-M60's. I have 2 pairs of these speakers and have 28" for the fronts and 30" for rears. They come with a bolt that goes through the bottom plate and screws into the base of the speaker.

I should've mentioned it's a big center, but you need a good sized one with larger mains.

Glad to hear Amazon, enjoy! -TD

No worries TD, I knew it was big after researching a bit but you never really know until you see it in person. Now my new system looks and sounds like a rocket ship. Thanks