[WS6]

I need help deciding pleeeeeeaaaazzzeee........


For my application I need in wall speakers. I am look at 2 packages. Which one do you think?


Definitive Technology:


UIW75's x 3 across the front

UIWBPZ/A's x 4 across the back

SuperCube I for the sub


or


Boston Acoustics


VRi553's x 3 across the front

Vri560's x 4 across the back

Velodyne HGS-10 for the sub


any advice would be GREATLY appreciated

 

[Gai Pan]

Hard to imagine you could go wrong with either of these packgages. In my experience, Boston's seem very "realistic" with a slightly laid back feeling to them. Definitives have great bass response, at least the models I've listened to.


You're best bet, of course, is to go and listen to 'em for your youself. Good luck.

 

[David Meek]

Can't help much on distinguishing between the two specific systems, but I can tell you I've been very satisfied with my BA/Velodyne system:


VR-35 mains

VR-14 center

VRS Pro L/R and C surrounds

Velodyne FSR-15 sub


Now, all these BA's are the THX-certified models that they came out with 4-5 years ago. Excellent soundstage, excellent tonal matching all around, and decent performance for music. Just a personal preference here, but the BA's had a touch more detailed sound (which I like) than the Def Tech BP2000's a friend had. The DT's were a bit warmer than the BA's and didn't have quite the bass control that the Velodyne does. We were never able to do a direct A/B comparison so take this with a grain of salt, and as always YMMV.


Have you demo'd the two systems? If not, as Gai Pan suggested, try to do so before you purchase - it's the best way to make your decision. Best of luck.

 

[John Ashman]

Directional speakes provide more consistent sound. However, I find the Boston tweeter to be excessively bright and intense. but the mids/bass are decent. I'd do more shopping outside of chain stores. I'd have some recommendations, but I might get attacked as biased

 

[Dale Ridgeway]

I love my Deftech speakers(BP8B's and BP2X's and prosub. That being said have you considered an SVS over the supercube. IMO MUCH more bass for the money. The supercube is pretty, but IMO the an SVS, DEFTECH combo would be even more killer.

 

[Kipp Jones]

My buddy has the BA in his HT and they sound great. They are well detailed. I have not heard the DT.

 

[nhparrot]

I have BA VRi565's in the ceiling of my dining room which are used for remote audio. I am surprised how good they sound for an "in-ceiling" speaker.

 

[Kir]

Quote:

Originally posted by Dale Ridgeway I love my Deftech speakers(BP8B's and BP2X's and prosub. That being said have you considered an SVS over the supercube. IMO MUCH more bass for the money. The supercube is pretty, but IMO the an SVS, DEFTECH combo would be even more killer.

Ditto on this.

My configuration:

Front: BP-10B

Rear: BP-6B

Sub: SVS 16-46PC+


Kirill