Boston Acoustics Owners Thread - Page 4

No, nothing was wrong with the Denon reciever. It was running a pair of VR3s set to large/full range playing some AC/DC at master volume zero, and it shut down after less than hour from overheating.

While the Polk LSis are rated as 4 ohm speakers, the RTis are 8 ohm, although a few of the models I mentioned which very similar to the VR3s do dip down into 2 or 3 ohm loads, just as the VR3s will do.

As for the RF-7s, you dont have to just take my word for it. Check it out for yourself on the Klipsch board or even search through some posts here too about them.

Here you get into the old (for example) Denon watt vs NAD watt argument.
An AVR with a torriodal tranny, such as a NAD T763, would fare much better than a Denon 3803/5/6.

I have an older HK AVR8000 that will literally make the VR3s scream all day long with no problems at all!

What is DBS box? do you mean the satellite receiver (Dirct tv HD20)? I had optical cable connected to TV directly too..

thanks..

mark, would it be safe to assume you listen at ear bleeding levels?

I told you high volume levels didn't I? But no, I would not characterize it as ear bleeding by any means.
Plus it was an AC/DC cd, which is sustained instead of periodic like a movie as your experience you mentioned about the Matrix.

Not, it wasn't the movie, it was the Matrix Reloaded soundtrack, and they were run full range. I can assure you, those songs on disc 2 are VERY demanding. Large room to fill perhaps?

I had it connected with the TV... then when someone pressed some button on the Dtv remote.. the audio died.. then i tried connecting to the Satellite box. still it didnt work. Like I said.. DVD sound is fine.. only the television sound is not working...
TV speakers are working directly from satellite box.. Audio doesnt work thru 3805... (which was working until the we increased the volume really high and a friend pressed a buton, whih he doesnt know what he pressed)

Did I confuse you enough???
thanks for your help..

it almost sounds to me like he changed the input on the amp from TV to DVD or something...

Fairly large, approx. 18 x 20, give or take a little.

That is a very good point about room size. In my office rig, a smaillish room about 10 x 10 x 9 high ceiling, in an obvious near field listening environment, a little 40 watt at 8 ohm Cambridge Audio 340A integrated amp will drive a pair of NHT SB3s, which are really inefficient at something like 84 or 86 db sensitivity, and with a -3 db bass extension of 39 HZ in a sealed acoustic suspension design with a 6.5" woofer (IOW, not exactly an easy load to drive despite being a book shelf speaker) to loud enough levels to almost literally run you out of the room.

And even though I have not heard the soundtrack you are referring to, I can pretty much guarantee you it is not as demanding as an old Bon Scott era AC/DC disc!

As much as I love my Athenas, I have occasionally considered replacing them with Boston VR3's. This is mainly based on fond memories of some Boston speakers I used to have. Can anyone on this thread tell me if Boston has maintained their classic sound? How do their speakers today compare with those from 20 or so years ago?
(Note: auditioning is not possible for me as there are no dealers within 100 miles. I would have to order from an online dealer like onecall.)

good news and not so good news.. As you suggested, I connected RCA cable from DBS box to Denon 3805 .. the home theater came back!! ..
THANK YOU SO MUCH. you are genius.
you must be a "zen" master..
but.. if I connect the cable directly from TV to denon.. no luck..

So the issue remains..
why doesn't it work from TV? what happened to the optical connection??
Ideal set up is cable (preferably optical for quality) from TV to denon to avoid known lip-sync issues with my Samsung TV....
as you know the cable is fine...... it works with DVD to denon..
Have a great day..

Can the VRX's be mounted on a back wall (used as surrounds in 5.1 system)? Listening position is about 1' from the back wall. I see the manual only mentions side and ceiling mounting, but these are not an option for me.

I have done everything on the 3805 side. 3805 is OK.
TV optical is not working. Surprising thing is even DBS box optical jack stopped working.. I will call Direct TV and ask them first before dealing with the big TV monster. thank you for all your help.

Alright, an update to my HT system build!!

It definitely does pay off to wait for a good deal to come along. I ordered a Mirage Omni S12 powered subwoofer from vanns yesterday. Had no idea they were selling these for 50% off. Hope it compares to a certain degree to the HSU or SVS subs. The sub definitely has some good reviews in the sub forum and Mirage claim frequency response as 20 - 120 hz. Anyone try this sub with their boston's?

Now if only a great deal on a receiver would come along

Would a Harman Kardon 335 be able to power the VRB's and the S12? Also would it be able to handle the VR2's or VR3's if I were to go for these at a later date? Looking at this receiver as I can get a refurb from the harman online store for 440 delivered. Anyone with an opinion on this or any of the other refurbs on the harman audio website?

First of all, congrats on the S12. Peter from HSU has even openly ackowledged that is perhaps the best subwoofer value at the moment bar none.

I'm have the "Boston Hidden Theater" using the DSi455 in-ceiling speakers and the Velodyne DD-12 sub. I also have a second zone using DSi480 in-wall speakers. I also use the Recepter Radio as my alarm clock.
I guess you can say I'm a Boston fanboy.

wanted to give you an update. I connected the optical to the third output from 3805 to the TV. it worked. So, it is the problem with the opt1 jack from 3805. I am going to ignore it and use the third output.
thanks for all your help...

I got a response back from BA and they said the VRX's should work fine mounted on a back wall.

I went to Magnolia's and they just happened to have the VRX's on sale for $379/pair + tax (normally 399). So I picked them up and am auditioning them. So far I like what I hear... they are a nice match for my VR975's and VR920.

VR 30s
VR 12
VRS
VR2000

I bought my BA gear in 1996/1997, so all a bit long in the tooth, but still in great shape.

I have a question for you all though, I am upgrading to a dedicated HT, with 7.1 sound and need to buy 2 more speakers to complete it. I assume I should be moving the VRS over to the surround spots and buying 2 rears? Is this correct, and if so, what speakers should I be looking at? Oh, room size is 26L X 17W. Thanks!

You will find that rating is not all 7 channels driven at the same time over the full audio range (20 - 20,000). All 7 channels is around 75 - 80 watts per channel from what I have read due to the limits of the power supply.

http://www.audioholics.com/productre...5_review10.php

The front stage of my HT (VR40 and VR920) are ran off a Denon's AVR-985 (2805) pre-outs into two Carver M-500T and a TFM35X, all bridged (700 watts per channel). Needless to say, I don't peg the meters but there is more than enough headroom when it is needed.

Any of the BA direct radiating speakers would be fine. Even another set of VR-30s. Personally, I really like my VR-M/EX. I would also be tempted to swap out the VRS for a pair of VR-MX speakers down the road. Better response, and high density particle board with bracing compared to plastic. Personally, I don't like plastic speakers. I just don't feel they have the same sound. Might just be in my head but that is the way I feel.

What do you think of your VR2000 sub?

Nothing. But remember, music and movie sound tracks are very dynamic now days. I believe most receivers and amp are driven to clipping more than you realize. Especially if you like your music or movies fairly loud (not ear bleeding). If I remember right, it takes twice the power to give you a 3-decibel increase in sound. Now, most music or movies are play at less than 10 WPC. But what happens when there is an explosion on a movie that is 3, 6, 10 (twice as loud) or 20 decibels higher than the level you are listening to? The amp clips because it does not have enough headroom to meet the demand. That is the way I remember it. If I am wrong, someone please speak-up and correct me.

I know my VR40s seem to sound much better with 700 watts compared to the 100 watts the AVR985 puts out. They have a cleaner, more fuller and open sound. Maybe it is just a characteristic of the amps but I believe it has to do with not straining the power output of the amps.