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Boston A-25 speakers named as a 2011 favourite in Gramphone magazine (Jan 2012)
In the latest issue of Gramophone magazine, Boston Acoustic's A25 loudspeakers come highly recommended. Their design is described as "quite remarkable," whilst "offering superb quality for money, well worthy of the attention of any first-time buyer or upgrader." With comments like this, it is little wonder these Boston loudspeakers have been awarded 2011 Audio Editor's Choice Status (Gramophone, Jan 2012).
Boston Acoustics introduces ground-breaking 2.1 Home cinema TV solution.
The new SoundWareXS Digital Cinema is the latest system to be introduced to the Boston Acoustics range. This amplified subwoofer-speaker system is designed to work with a TV without the need for any additional amplifier equipment, offering customers a simplified alternative to a traditional receiver and 5.1 surround sound system. Thanks to its size and simplicity, it is also a great alternative to soundbar speaker solutions offering much wider flexibility in setup. The feature packed SoundWareXS Digital Cinema system includes Dolby decoding built in, bluetooth wireless streaming, dedicated Music and Movie modes, remote learning, and multiple inputs including optical digital, enabling customers to experience entertainment in a powerful way.
This new system comes in black and will be available in stores from the end of Jan 2012.
This new system comes in black and will be available in stores from the end of Jan 2012.
Boston and Marantz join forces to create 'The Micro Hi-Fi Solution'.
The Music Streamer Feature in What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision (December 2011) sees the Boston A26 and Marantz Melody Media combine to create 'The Micro Hi-Fi Solution'.
The combination of these award winning heavyweights creates a system that is "smooth, fluid and punchy. Bass is deep and controlled, treble is clean and well-defined, and there's lovely vocal focus within the wide, spacious soundstage. Essentially it's a grown-up sound with all-round quality."
The combination of these award winning heavyweights creates a system that is "smooth, fluid and punchy. Bass is deep and controlled, treble is clean and well-defined, and there's lovely vocal focus within the wide, spacious soundstage. Essentially it's a grown-up sound with all-round quality."
Boston speaker package awarded top marks.
The Boston Soundware XS5.1SE looks sets to follow in the successful footsteps of its predecessor. This excellent Boston Acoustics package has been named a "must hear" in What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision (December 2011) and claims a terrific five star review.
Boston A26 Stereo Speakers claim a fantatsic 5 stars.
Boston's A26 stereo speakers have claimed a terrific five star review in What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Magazine (awards issue 2011).
The A26's are described as a "beautifully accomplished performer that trades the last word in attack for a wonderfully fluid and engagingly musical presentation that positively brims with refinement."
After reading this review it is not difficult to see how these speakers earned their stars.
The A26's are described as a "beautifully accomplished performer that trades the last word in attack for a wonderfully fluid and engagingly musical presentation that positively brims with refinement."
After reading this review it is not difficult to see how these speakers earned their stars.
Boston Acoustics on BBC Click.
BBC's flagship technology programme has covered Boston Acoustics in their latest home cinema sound feature.
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Boston wins the double in Hi-Fi Choice.
The September 2011 edition of Hi-Fi Choice marks a double victory for Boston's A360 speakers. In addition to their fantastic five out of five rating the speakers have scooped the prestigous Hi-Fi Choice Recommended award also.
This review is not short of compliments for the speaker range, describing their sound as "fabulously entertaining making Boston incredibly easy to listen to for long periods."
This review is not short of compliments for the speaker range, describing their sound as "fabulously entertaining making Boston incredibly easy to listen to for long periods."
Boston A360s receive full marks in Hi-Fi Choice.
The Boston A360 loudspeakers have received a spectacular review in Hi-Fi Choice Magazine (September 2011). The article describes the speakers as "one of the most cohesive and lifelike speakers you can buy" providing "tonality that is rich, full and utterly believable."
With praise like this it is hardly surprising the end verdict is a perfect five out of five rating.
With praise like this it is hardly surprising the end verdict is a perfect five out of five rating.
Boston A-25 speakers receive a fantastic 5 star verdict.
What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision (June 2011) have printed a terrific review of the Boston A-25 loudspeakers, culminating in a perfect five out of five verdict.
According to the review "The entire frequency range is well integrated, and there’s a fine sense of performance from the Bostons"
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According to the review "The entire frequency range is well integrated, and there’s a fine sense of performance from the Bostons"
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Soundware XS 5.1 winner of What HiFi group test!
Test result: If you want great surround sound
from affordable,tiny speakers, the Boston Acoustics system is best!
What HiFi Sound and Vision, May 2010
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from affordable,tiny speakers, the Boston Acoustics system is best!
What HiFi Sound and Vision, May 2010
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It's been a while since we've enjoyed a budget 5.1 package that sounds this good
The Boston Acoustics SoundWare XS was reviewed by Stuff Magazine and received a 5-star review stating: "It's been a long time coming, but finally we have a new budget style system worth shouting about. It might be XS in size, but it's an XL for performance."
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Five stars for the Boston Acoustics SoundWare XS 5.1 in What Hi-fi? Sound and Vision
The Boston Acoustics SoundWare XS 5.1 speaker system gains a five-star review in the latest edition of What Hi-fi? Sound and Vision:
‘It’s been a long time coming but finally we have a new budget style system worth shouting about. It may be XS in size but it’s an XL for performance.’
Check the May 2010 issue or click the link below for the full review!
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‘It’s been a long time coming but finally we have a new budget style system worth shouting about. It may be XS in size but it’s an XL for performance.’
Check the May 2010 issue or click the link below for the full review!
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Boston Acoustics Adds Reflection Series
Peabody, Mass. - Boston Acoustics replaced the middle series in its three-series component-speaker selection, shipping a six-SKU Reflection series designed to complement flat-panel displays and to bring select flagship-series technologies to lower price points.
The new series features piano-black finish, rounded edges and shallow magnetic grilles, and it includes a 23.38-inch by 5.94-inch by 5.94-inch LCR said to be the thinnest-ever LCR produced by the brand. Reflection replaces the broader Horizon series of molded-cabinet speakers with backward-curving front baffles and grilles available in optional colors. Reflection delivers higher performance compared to Horizon, and it adopts a less radical cosmetic design that nonetheless differentiates the series from square rectangular black boxes.
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The new series features piano-black finish, rounded edges and shallow magnetic grilles, and it includes a 23.38-inch by 5.94-inch by 5.94-inch LCR said to be the thinnest-ever LCR produced by the brand. Reflection replaces the broader Horizon series of molded-cabinet speakers with backward-curving front baffles and grilles available in optional colors. Reflection delivers higher performance compared to Horizon, and it adopts a less radical cosmetic design that nonetheless differentiates the series from square rectangular black boxes.
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Boston Acoustics Updates Duo-i iPod/iPhone Clock Radio
"Boston Acoustics has pushed out an update to its dual-alarm iPod speaker system, dubbed the Duo-I plus. The unit works with iPods and is now "Works with iPhone" certified, and features dual alarms, an AM/FM tuner (with 15 available presets), and a 360-degree "snooze ring" handy for slapping when you just don't want to get up yet."
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i-DS3 plus is an EXC!TE Award Winner!
About Custom the Retailer EXC!TE Award:
CustomRetailer magazine presents their annual EXCITE Awards to the best products available to the industry this year. Each year CustomRetailer invites nominations of products that stand out for being innovative, high-performing and solutions-oriented for the custom installation professional. This year the winners were selected from over 450 nominations received and judged by the magazine's editorial staff. All product categories relevant to the custom installation market were considered. This year's winners stood out as particularly impressive, considering the unique challenges custom installers face every day, not only on the job, but also with the current economic difficulties. The impact these products have on the industry is felt in the installers' productivity, the dealers' profitability, the clients' satisfaction and the industry's vitality.
CustomRetailer magazine presents their annual EXCITE Awards to the best products available to the industry this year. Each year CustomRetailer invites nominations of products that stand out for being innovative, high-performing and solutions-oriented for the custom installation professional. This year the winners were selected from over 450 nominations received and judged by the magazine's editorial staff. All product categories relevant to the custom installation market were considered. This year's winners stood out as particularly impressive, considering the unique challenges custom installers face every day, not only on the job, but also with the current economic difficulties. The impact these products have on the industry is felt in the installers' productivity, the dealers' profitability, the clients' satisfaction and the industry's vitality.
"New Legends"
Source: Home Cinema Choice - Oct 2009
Home Cinema Choice features the Boston Acoustics VS Series loudspeakers as its cover stars and awards the system a coveted Best Buy in its latest edition. See attached scan*, taken from the October 2009 issue – which is being circulated amongst the European custom-install, audio-visual and hi-fi industries now.
Home Cinema Choice claims a loyal global readership approaching 65,000 and is the UK’s best-selling home cinema enthusiast’s magazine. Every issue features news and reviews of the latest home cinema equipment, from amplifiers, receivers, processors, and power amps, to DVD recorders, speakers, projectors and flat panel TVs. The magazine also offers advice on setting up hardware alongside features focussing on stylish home cinema installations, and reviews of the latest DVD releases.
Home Cinema Choice features the Boston Acoustics VS Series loudspeakers as its cover stars and awards the system a coveted Best Buy in its latest edition. See attached scan*, taken from the October 2009 issue – which is being circulated amongst the European custom-install, audio-visual and hi-fi industries now.
Home Cinema Choice claims a loyal global readership approaching 65,000 and is the UK’s best-selling home cinema enthusiast’s magazine. Every issue features news and reviews of the latest home cinema equipment, from amplifiers, receivers, processors, and power amps, to DVD recorders, speakers, projectors and flat panel TVs. The magazine also offers advice on setting up hardware alongside features focussing on stylish home cinema installations, and reviews of the latest DVD releases.
Boston outs new Trio
Source: electricpic.co.uk
Boston Acoustics rarely disappoints when it comes to hi–fi treats. And the new Horizon Trio is certainly no exception, packing a serious punch and a slew of ways to fill your ears with your favourite tunes, oblique radio stations and leftfield podcasts. Read on to get all the details on the Horizon Trio now.
The Boston Acoustics Horizon Trio certainly isn’t lacking the audio goods. As well as a CD player that can handle regular discs alongside ones chock full of MP3s, there’s also an iPod dock that’ll play nice with your iPhone too.
For radio heads, the Horizon Trio’s FM and AM offerings will rouse you in the morning. But it’s the DAB that’s the main draw, with presets and access to stacks of stations.
Style conscious gadget fans will be glad to know you can tinker with the front grille, changing the Horizon Trio’s colour if you’re not too fond of the hue.
There’s also a handy alarm clock so you can slap it next to your bed.
Boston Acoustics rarely disappoints when it comes to hi–fi treats. And the new Horizon Trio is certainly no exception, packing a serious punch and a slew of ways to fill your ears with your favourite tunes, oblique radio stations and leftfield podcasts. Read on to get all the details on the Horizon Trio now.
The Boston Acoustics Horizon Trio certainly isn’t lacking the audio goods. As well as a CD player that can handle regular discs alongside ones chock full of MP3s, there’s also an iPod dock that’ll play nice with your iPhone too.
For radio heads, the Horizon Trio’s FM and AM offerings will rouse you in the morning. But it’s the DAB that’s the main draw, with presets and access to stacks of stations.
Style conscious gadget fans will be glad to know you can tinker with the front grille, changing the Horizon Trio’s colour if you’re not too fond of the hue.
There’s also a handy alarm clock so you can slap it next to your bed.
Boston Acoustics introduces new surround speakerset
NEW SOUNDWARE XS 5.1 SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEM:
“BIG SOUND” FROM BOSTON ACOUSTICS’ SMALLEST LOUDSPEAKERS EVER
The system features the smallest loudspeakers Boston Acoustics has ever introduced – five ultra-compact SoundWare XS satellites, each measuring less than 4 inches, plus a compact subwoofer. Artfully designed to complement any interior décor, each tiny satellite provides the rich audio power and performance of a true two-way speaker, with a 2½-inch (65mm) woofer and a ½-inch (13mm) tweeter. An attractive compact powered subwoofer completes the system with a 100-watt (250-watt Peak) amplifier and 8-inch (200mm) driver. The SoundWare XS 5.1 system is expected to be available in September 2009 in both black and white.
The tiny SoundWare XS satellites feature SoundWare’s signature polyhedron shape, as well as the line’s unique articulating mounting bracket, which allows for an unprecedented range of easy and flexible placement options. They can be installed into a corner, in the middle of a wall, where the wall meets the ceiling, or even placed behind a couch facing straight up for total invisibility. The two included brackets mount the speaker just 1 cm from any flat surface or flush in a corner, and when mounted flush on a wall, the speaker can be aimed downwards or sideways to provide ideal positioning.
The SoundWare XS system’s 8-inch powered subwoofer, with its powerful 100-watt (250-watt Peak) amplifier and compact design, can be hidden in a corner, placed behind furniture, or can take “center stage” without taking over your living room. This great sounding and great looking powered subwoofer completes this amazing surround sound speaker system.
For consumers who want to customize the look of their SoundWare speakers to stand out or complement the décor of any environment, all SoundWare speakers feature “Paint-Ready” cabinet surfaces.
“BIG SOUND” FROM BOSTON ACOUSTICS’ SMALLEST LOUDSPEAKERS EVER
The system features the smallest loudspeakers Boston Acoustics has ever introduced – five ultra-compact SoundWare XS satellites, each measuring less than 4 inches, plus a compact subwoofer. Artfully designed to complement any interior décor, each tiny satellite provides the rich audio power and performance of a true two-way speaker, with a 2½-inch (65mm) woofer and a ½-inch (13mm) tweeter. An attractive compact powered subwoofer completes the system with a 100-watt (250-watt Peak) amplifier and 8-inch (200mm) driver. The SoundWare XS 5.1 system is expected to be available in September 2009 in both black and white.
The tiny SoundWare XS satellites feature SoundWare’s signature polyhedron shape, as well as the line’s unique articulating mounting bracket, which allows for an unprecedented range of easy and flexible placement options. They can be installed into a corner, in the middle of a wall, where the wall meets the ceiling, or even placed behind a couch facing straight up for total invisibility. The two included brackets mount the speaker just 1 cm from any flat surface or flush in a corner, and when mounted flush on a wall, the speaker can be aimed downwards or sideways to provide ideal positioning.
The SoundWare XS system’s 8-inch powered subwoofer, with its powerful 100-watt (250-watt Peak) amplifier and compact design, can be hidden in a corner, placed behind furniture, or can take “center stage” without taking over your living room. This great sounding and great looking powered subwoofer completes this amazing surround sound speaker system.
For consumers who want to customize the look of their SoundWare speakers to stand out or complement the décor of any environment, all SoundWare speakers feature “Paint-Ready” cabinet surfaces.
Boston Acoustics ahead of the curve with latest loudspeaker series introduction
Leading audio brand Boston Acoustics has unveiled another striking series of designs that mean great sound has a radical new look. The VS Series of loudspeakers combine richly detailed audio performance with striking styling and furniture-grade cabinetry.
And as with all class-leading Boston Acoustics designs the VS series comes with a serious splash of colour thanks to a selection of elegant, piano lacquer cabinet finishes and high-gloss end panels. These include red, white or black gloss for the enclosure partnered with a choice of cherry, maple, silver, red, ebony or black for the end panels.
But behind the brash new look of the five-strong line-up is some serious sonic R&D, as befits Boston’s three-decade engineering pedigree. Founded in 1979, Boston Acoustics has a long history of combining high performance with elegance that has led to a wide range of innovative and multi award-winning products.
Reflecting the seamless merging of art and science that defines VS, the ‘wave-like’ curved surfaces of the speaker cabinet reduce internal standing waves and panel resonances to deliver far superior sound quality over the standard speaker ‘box’. Additionally, substantial internal bracing enhances the strength of the cabinets to provide an ideal environment for high-performance sound.
Moreover, innovative driver design yields exceptional sonic characteristics. The range implements a proprietary Super Wide Bandwidth (SWB) Tweeter featuring a Coupled Dual Concentric Diaphragm (CDCD). This system dramatically minimises phase shift and distortion while improving pistonic motion. This offers the clearest sound at the highest frequencies.
Elsewhere, the VS Series uses Organic Composite Cone Material (OCCM). This new cone composite was developed to have superior sound characteristics, especially in the midrange frequencies. The use of select natural fibres makes the material less uniform, thereby virtually eliminating the inherent tones that many other common cone materials give as their characteristic sound. By using OCCM along with other premium transducer components, such as aluminium cast baskets and rubber surrounds, allows VS loudspeakers to achieve higher output and improve accuracy.
Gold-plating on the binding posts completes the high quality package.
The result is the best performing, best-looking products Boston Acoustics has produced.
The full range comprises the VS336 three-way floorstanding loudspeaker (from £2,499.00 depending on finish), the VS240 two-way bookshelf (from £599.00), the VS260 two-way bookshelf with 6 1⁄2” drivers (from £1,199.00), the VS325C three-way centre channel (from £649.00), and VPS210 Class-D 500 watt subwoofer (from £1,199.00).
VS speaker range. Price: from £599.00
Available: December 2008
Consumer telephone: 01753 287 947
And as with all class-leading Boston Acoustics designs the VS series comes with a serious splash of colour thanks to a selection of elegant, piano lacquer cabinet finishes and high-gloss end panels. These include red, white or black gloss for the enclosure partnered with a choice of cherry, maple, silver, red, ebony or black for the end panels.
But behind the brash new look of the five-strong line-up is some serious sonic R&D, as befits Boston’s three-decade engineering pedigree. Founded in 1979, Boston Acoustics has a long history of combining high performance with elegance that has led to a wide range of innovative and multi award-winning products.
Reflecting the seamless merging of art and science that defines VS, the ‘wave-like’ curved surfaces of the speaker cabinet reduce internal standing waves and panel resonances to deliver far superior sound quality over the standard speaker ‘box’. Additionally, substantial internal bracing enhances the strength of the cabinets to provide an ideal environment for high-performance sound.
Moreover, innovative driver design yields exceptional sonic characteristics. The range implements a proprietary Super Wide Bandwidth (SWB) Tweeter featuring a Coupled Dual Concentric Diaphragm (CDCD). This system dramatically minimises phase shift and distortion while improving pistonic motion. This offers the clearest sound at the highest frequencies.
Elsewhere, the VS Series uses Organic Composite Cone Material (OCCM). This new cone composite was developed to have superior sound characteristics, especially in the midrange frequencies. The use of select natural fibres makes the material less uniform, thereby virtually eliminating the inherent tones that many other common cone materials give as their characteristic sound. By using OCCM along with other premium transducer components, such as aluminium cast baskets and rubber surrounds, allows VS loudspeakers to achieve higher output and improve accuracy.
Gold-plating on the binding posts completes the high quality package.
The result is the best performing, best-looking products Boston Acoustics has produced.
The full range comprises the VS336 three-way floorstanding loudspeaker (from £2,499.00 depending on finish), the VS240 two-way bookshelf (from £599.00), the VS260 two-way bookshelf with 6 1⁄2” drivers (from £1,199.00), the VS325C three-way centre channel (from £649.00), and VPS210 Class-D 500 watt subwoofer (from £1,199.00).
VS speaker range. Price: from £599.00
Available: December 2008
Consumer telephone: 01753 287 947
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