considering purchasing either this speaker system or the boston acoustics soundware xs 5.1 anyone have any input? which is better? thx
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I am very satisfied with my leviton/boston acoustic home theatre system. It fills up A big room with sound for my movie collection. I also like that the speakers disappear mounted on the wall in the 4 corners of my living room. (white system)
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Klips in my opinion are overpriced speakers and if you want clear highs and descent bass I will strongly suggest that you try definite technology. Buy then from a store that you return them if you are not pleased. Remember speaker placement is critical specially with outdoor systems.
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Big difference. I have the companion II's for my PC and although they are great sounding speakers you won't get the strong bass that gets produced from the acoustimass system because of the sub woofer. I have had both bose systems for about 4 years now and love them both and have not had a problem with neither one.
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Are you using for indoor? I bought for outdoor movies. You definately want external speakers for this. I bought some cheap ones on recommendation first for about $50, and they were junk. Returned and bought Klipsch - ProMedia 2.1 Speaker System, and couldn't be happier. I use for outdoor movies, kids etc., and the sound is great. Projectors is a snap, couldn't be happier with the purchase, and the screen I bought as well. HDMI will cary the audio over. Not sure about the 3.5mm
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Thank you for your inquiry. As we do not maintain technical specs for the competitions' speaker systems, this is a hard question to quantify. We can tell you that along with PolkAudio and Paradigm, Klipsch is one of our main competitors, and as such, our products will stand up in comparison with performance, quality, and craftsmanship. Our flagship XL series has been highlighted on sites like Audioholics and CNet, with rave reviews. Fluance uses Audio-grade MDF wood (medium density fiberboard) to construct our cabinets and high end components to fabricate our drivers and crossover units. They provide the best option for both music and home theater sound reproduction. The down-firing passive subwoofers in the towers provide you with an omni-directional distribution of bass frequencies that lend to a deeper immersion into the entertainment, while the neodymium tweeters will provide the crisp high-end frequency that you would expect with a quality speaker system. We invite you to try them so you too can see and hear what others have already enjoyed.
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Unfortunatly I am still using the Panasonic speakers that came with integrated dvd/suuround sound unit,SA-PT660. The BIC made a major differance. I originally thought it was the system itself. I just didn.t know if I wanted to spend any more money on a unit that is in my compiter/ work out room.
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As long as you have a good knowledge of computers I would suggest the Asus Xonar STX. The sound is amazing, but it comes with it own problems. The drivers are bad and in order to set mine up I had to install through safe mode and get on my wife's computer to download some files. Make sure you have a program like Win Rar if you download off the asus website. If you are prepared then it will be a lot easier to install. I don't know if it was just an abnormality, but when I got mine it was missing a screw that holds the back plate to the circuit board.
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I have been happy with the bass from the Boston unit given the context of what it is. I have only listened to the soundlink mini from Bose, but not directly compared the two. The bose unit is good but in my opinion the Boston unit is a better value at $150. It does fill the room with sound well and should work great in a 12x 12 room
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Hi James, Can you provide me with a little more information on your speaker set-up objective? If you already have a set of A5+ speakers and a subwoofer you have a pretty sweet 2.1 powered system. Two A5+ speakers, a sub and two P4 Passive speakers with a N22 creating a 5.1 system would blow the doors off. Space may or not be an issue for you, but I would go with the A2+s' and if if you're seeking overall better sound either through your speakers or headphones, add a D1 DAC. The sound differential with the DAC (running through a usb) as opposed to the internal sound card is significantly better. Not sure if this helps. If you want to drop me a note relative to your overall objective (music preferences, gaming, room size, etc.) I will respond. My initial reaction in that A2+ would be more than sufficient, give you everything you need and not consume as much space. Again, think hard about adding the DAC from Audioengine.
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Though you have likely made your decision, I upgraded from a 3602 (a model that's superior to the 3080 on paper) and could tell the difference with the 3908. It was night and day. I would even wager that this system is superior to a more expensive setup, like a Bose Companion 3 (from what I've heard in person) for instance. Though some would tell you Bose is overpriced/average quality, it's one of the few premium sets I have listened to.
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If you want really good sound for a small size then go for the sony srs x3. I've had loads of bluetooth speaker now and the x3 has to be the best sound especially indoors you'll be amazed. The TDK has a good quality of sound and you want be disappointed. Bose are just over priced and you'll get the same sound. I was going to buy a soundlink mini but before I did I thought I'd have a listen to a few others first and the sony srs x3 whooped it with a clear shot. Another good one is sandstrom sbr14 or something like that, it's big and ideal for the beach or camping. Go for the black with red stichin because the outher model farts when you turn it up. All the speakers I've just mentioned are at currys. If you want really good sound for a small size then go for the sony srs x3. I've had loads of bluetooth speaker now and the x3 has to be the best sound especially indoors you'll be amazed. The TDK has a good quality of sound and you want be disappointed. Bose are just over priced and you'll get the same sound. I was going to buy a soundlink mini but before I did I thought I'd have a listen to a few others first and the sony srs x3 whooped it with a clear shot. Another good one is sandstrom sbr14 or something like that, it's big and ideal for the beach or camping. Go for the black with red... » Read More If you want really good sound for a small size then go for the sony srs x3. I've had loads of bluetooth speaker now and the x3 has to be the best sound especially indoors you'll be amazed. The TDK has a good quality of sound and you want be disappointed. Bose are just over priced and you'll get the same sound. I was going to buy a soundlink mini but before I did I thought I'd have a listen to a few others first and the sony srs x3 whooped it with a clear shot. Another good one is sandstrom sbr14 or something like that, it's big and ideal for the beach or camping. Go for the black with red stichin because the outher model farts when you turn it up. All the speakers I've just mentioned are at currys. « Show Less
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I Choose the Linn Majic 109's. I am very happy with them. With the Linn speaker you will never get tired of listening. I think I should have also auditioned the Dynaudio Excite X16's, for comparison. Good Luck
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I have a similar system to yours although all my components are mostly Sony. My primary speakers are Athena 125 watts per speaker, each containing a woofer, subwoofer & tweeter. I have had these Cerwin Vega VE5M speakers for about six months now, and am very pleased with the quality & sound. Although they sound great alone, I use them in conjunction with my Athenas & the increase in sound range is incredible. Although I'd highly recommend the Cerwins alone, with systems like ours, they are designed to increase the sound range, and they do the job! your system will sound twice as good if you add these to your existing speakers (although you might find they out-class your Yamahas!) -Good listening-Will I have a similar system to yours although all my components are mostly Sony. My primary speakers are Athena 125 watts per speaker, each containing a woofer, subwoofer & tweeter. I have had these Cerwin Vega VE5M speakers for about six months now, and am very pleased with the quality & sound. Although they sound great alone, I use them in conjunction with my Athenas & the increase in sound range is incredible. Although I'd highly recommend the Cerwins alone, with systems like ours, they are designed to increase the sound range, and they do the job! your system will sound twice as good if you... » Read More I have a similar system to yours although all my components are mostly Sony. My primary speakers are Athena 125 watts per speaker, each containing a woofer, subwoofer & tweeter. I have had these Cerwin Vega VE5M speakers for about six months now, and am very pleased with the quality & sound. Although they sound great alone, I use them in conjunction with my Athenas & the increase in sound range is incredible. Although I'd highly recommend the Cerwins alone, with systems like ours, they are designed to increase the sound range, and they do the job! your system will sound twice as good if you add these to your existing speakers (although you might find they out-class your Yamahas!) -Good listening-Will « Show Less
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I really am enjoying the speakers. I use them everyday to listen to my online radio at work. I don't know how they compare, but I would recommend the Cyber Acoustics.
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Did you ever find an alternative to the BB2001? Funny, I just bought the im600 today, and it still had the slip in it for the BB2001. I would like to buy a subwoofer for it though, so let me know :) That goes for anybody reading this, too!
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Well, there are lots of good sound systems out there. What I like best about the MusicMonitors is its small footprint. They take up very little room on my desk, and I don't need space for a subwoofer. They also look great next to my MacBook Pro. I'm pretty sure Bose designed them with the iMac and MackBook Pro in mind. They sound great, and I like them enough that when my daughter took them with her to college along with her MacBook Pro, I immediately bought a replacement pair. I see that the MMs are currently on sale. I'd say at that price it's a no brainer, especially since they were $400 when first released. You asked about the headphone jack. The right speaker has three cables that plug into the back: the cable from the left speaker, the cable from the power source and the cable to the computer. You plug the third cable, the one that runs to your computer, into the headphone jack on one end and into the back of the right speaker on the other. You plug the cable running from the left speaker into the back of the right speaker. You plug the final cable into the wall on one end and into the back of the right speaker on the other. Like everything Bose makes, setup is extremely simple and you'll have it up and running in about a minute.
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I have personally not heard the xl7s but if you look at the specs on the website the speakers are the same size, material and frequency response so I would wager they sound the same. The xlbp gives you twice the speakers for your money (I believe there's a half price sale going on right now too). As far as the sound I love my bipolar speakers. They don't quite have the soundstage or transparency to be used as fronts but as surrounds they are perfect. Hope this helps!