Boston bookshelf speaker.....any reviews???

 

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Username: Balboa13

Jaipur

Post Number: 8
Registered: Apr-07
hi,
any idea about boston bookshelf speakers ..
i'm on the lookout for decent bookshelf speakers (to connect with my denon PMA 500ae)..i've very limited option here in JAIPUR(Small city in india). my dealer can provide me boston "on request" but they are not available for audition.
and i've also heard negative about boston
any first hand experience
guys...please help ...
regds
 

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Username: Shane24

Post Number: 148
Registered: Mar-07
Well Vikas, u finally bought pma500ae, good choice I must say.. I won't get into the boston matter, as I stated IMHO about them... Too bad u can't get a chance to audition them, its like buying a car without a testdrive, but can get them on request...
Does ur bookshelf spk have any budget?
 

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Username: Balboa13

Jaipur

Post Number: 10
Registered: Apr-07
hey shane ..denon was the only choice i was left with ..otherwise nad320 bee was also looking good on papers as compared to denon like ...it's THD is 007% where nad is at 003%.. & 50 watts at 8ohms
with same price range ..
but still im happy with my purchase ..denon seems more reliable & strudy amp to me .
shane i'm still at a fix should i go for 6 ohms speakers or not ? i'm afraid ..
u r right ..it's like buying a car without test drive ...it's very dicy situation ...but i'm not in hurry at all ...i'll take my time untill & unless i'll get the right pair of sperkers.
if you come across anything good ...please do tell me..

you know what for the time being ..i'm using my old philips QC speakers with new amp ...although i'm missing the thump in music but mid range is still warm & clear ...
 

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Username: Balboa13

Jaipur

Post Number: 11
Registered: Apr-07
oh..ya ..my budget is around Rs 12000
 

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Username: Artk

Albany, Oregon USA

Post Number: 4650
Registered: Feb-05
I'd take the NAD over Denon anytime anywhere. What other choices do you have cause the Boston's aren't all that.
 

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Username: Balboa13

Jaipur

Post Number: 12
Registered: Apr-07
well ...i have two option at the moment ..
mordaunt short 902i, and jamo 640 ...
(sorry for late responce though...:-)
 

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Username: Balboa13

Jaipur

Post Number: 13
Registered: Apr-07
and ofcourse boston is the last option ...
 

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Username: Shane24

Post Number: 149
Registered: Mar-07
vikas, I am not sure if diverse brands would have a dealer in a city like jaipur, but I guess they would have in metropolitan cities like mumbai,delhi and banglore, nevertheless I have a few taking into consderation ur budget and location...
1.Athena ls-50b(bookshelf spk, at around $90(4000RS/- 8ohms)
Satellite, 2-Way Speaker
Max. Power Output: 100 Watts
Tweeter: ¾" Soft Dome
Woofer: 3" Cone
Magnetically Shielded
Frequency Response: 90Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity: 84dB
Impedance: 8 ohms compatible
Gold-plated 5-way binding post connections

2.Jbl venue series(which I am sure they have a dealer in jaipur) $190/RS8550approx
-Way, 4" (100mm) Bookshelf/Wall-Mount Speaker
Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power: 100 Watts
Power Handling (Continuous/Peak): 50/100 Watts
Impedance: 8 Ohms nominal
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 86dB
Frequency Response (--3dB): 70Hz -- 20kHz
Crossover Frequency: 3000Hz
High-Frequency Transducer: 3/4" (19mm) Titanium-laminate dome, shielded, with EOS waveguide
Low-Frequency Transducer: 4" (100mm) PolyPlas cone
Dimensions (H x W x D): 9.5 x 6.75 x 5.6 in / 241 x 171 x 143mm



3.Cerwin Vega(Not sure abt price but guessing at$200,so well within budget)

Speakers Function Main / Stereo
Nominal Power 10 Watt RMS
Construction 2-Way
Cabling Cable
Technical Features
Peak Power Handling 125 Watt
Frequency Reponse 60 Hz - 20000 kHz
Sensitivity 89 dB
Impedance 8 ohm
Magnetic Shielding Magnetically Shielded
Components
Subwoofer Power 125 Watt
Woofer Size 5.25"
Tweeter Size 1"
(check out other bookshelf models of this brand,very good sounding spk,IMHO)

4.Polk Audio R15 $240 $10800approx

Speakers Function Main / Stereo
Nominal Power 20 Watt RMS
Construction 1-Way
Cabling Cable
Technical Features
Peak Power Handling 100 Watt
Frequency Reponse 60 Hz - 24000 kHz
Sensitivity 89 dB
Impedance 8 ohm
Magnetic Shielding Magnetically Shielded
Components
Woofer Material Polymer Composite
Woofer Size 5.25"
Tweeter Size 1.75"
Design
Mounting Bookshelf • On-Wall

5.Kplisch Sb-3 $250 Rs11250approx

Speakers Function Main / Stereo
Nominal Power 100 Watt RMS
Construction 2-Way
Cabling Cable
Technical Features
Peak Power Handling 400 Watt
Frequency Reponse 52 Hz - 20000 kHz
Sensitivity 94 dB
Impedance 8 ohm
Magnetic Shielding Magnetically Shielded
Components
Woofer Material Polymer Composite
Woofer Size 8"

6.Infinity beta 20 $200 Rs9000/-(Drive well with ur amp, bass,midrange flawless, IMO good only for music purpose)
Speakers Function Main / Stereo
Nominal Power 10 Watt RMS
Construction 2-Way
Cabling Cable
Technical Features
Peak Power Handling 150 Watt
Frequency Reponse 58 Hz - 40000 kHz
Sensitivity 90 dB
Impedance 8 ohm
Magnetic Shielding Magnetically Shielded
Bi-amping With Bi-amping
Components
Woofer Material Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragms (CMMD)
Woofer Size 6.5"
Tweeter Size 1"

7.Infinity Primus 160 $80 Rs3600/-(lower model than beta)

Speakers Function Main / Stereo
Nominal Power 10 Watt RMS
Construction 2-Way
Cabling Cable
Technical Features
Peak Power Handling 150 Watt
Frequency Reponse 49 Hz - 20000 kHz
Sensitivity 90 dB
Impedance 8 ohm
Magnetic Shielding Magnetically Shielded
Components
Woofer Material Metal Matrix Diaphragms (MMD)
Woofer Size 6.50"
Tweeter Size 0.75"

8.bose 201(I guess u would know that price of these)
Well, thats about it, if u can demo these it will be great, if not u got to be ur own judge and by reviews...
 

Gold Member
Username: Exerciseguy

Brooklyn, NY USA

Post Number: 1003
Registered: Oct-04
The Boston Acoustics CR Series speakers are very good. While a bit pricey, they are acurate & well built. If you catch a good deal on a pair, you should not rule them out without listening to them.
 

Silver Member
Username: Shane24

Post Number: 150
Registered: Mar-07
Well there, you have it vikas finally a good comment on boston acoustics, it answers ur question.....
 

Bronze Member
Username: Balboa13

Jaipur

Post Number: 14
Registered: Apr-07
hey shane ...thanx a ton ...for ur reasearch for me ...:-)
 

Bronze Member
Username: Balboa13

Jaipur

Post Number: 15
Registered: Apr-07
bingo ...ur right shane ...jbl dealer avaible in jaipur ..yuppie ...i'll check it out ...

Mr molley ..i asked for boston cr ..but they are not available for demo ...:-(
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