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Small but sturdy
Included wall brackets offer versatility
Cohesive
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Full-bodied sound
Small but sturdy. Included wall brackets offer versatility. Balanced
Published: 2011-06-29, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com
The Boston Acoustics SoundWare XS 5.1 speaker system is one of the most compact and stylish systems we've seen. It sounds much better than you'd expect given its size, and it's very affordable
The Boston's cramped speaker-wire connectors are difficult to use. And if you don't need extremely small speakers, you can find better-sounding (and still stylish) speakers for the same price
The Boston SoundWare XS 5.1 is an exceptionally compact system and sounds great for its size--although larger systems sound even better.
Abstract: Cabinet geometry allows front or upward firing , 2.5-inch woofer and 0.5-inch tweeter in plastic enclosure , Sub has 8-inch down-firing woofer and 100 watts Gaze back into the mists of time, and you’ll find that the earliest loudspeakers were boxes ...
Small, Versatile mounting system, Very nice sub for the size/price,
At higher volumes can be fatiguing, Cubes demand high crossover point
In general I was happy with the performance of the Boston Acoustics SoundWare XS 5.1 speaker system. At $500 for a 5.1 system, you can't go in expecting much. What I really want out of speakers at this price point and with this form factor is "not bad...
Big sound from small speakers, Omnidirectional mounting means sweet sound from any angle, Sturdy construction delivers stable sound, No stands necessary
Beefy subwoofer is a big visual contrast to satellites, Subwoofer has no speaker level inputs; LFE/line input only
In this economy, its hard to justify new speakers. However, the SoundWare XS 5.1 system packs a roomful of fun into one small $500 package. There are plenty of other systems out there that are slightly cheaper, but Boston Acoustics quality is worth ...
Published: 2011-06-28, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com.au
The Boston Acoustics SoundWare XS 5.1 speaker system is one of the most compact and stylish systems we've seen. It sounds much better than you'd expect given its size, and it's very affordable
The Boston's cramped speaker-wire connectors are difficult to use. And if you don't need extremely small speakers, you can find better-sounding (and still stylish) speakers for the same price
The Boston SoundWare XS 5.1 is an exceptionally compact system and sounds great for its size--although larger systems sound even better....
Abstract: An ultra-compact 5.1 home-theatre speaker system sounds like a highly compromised solution for hardened videophiles, though a highly desirable solution for lifestyle consumers. It is a large gap between what videophiles and music lovers can live with vers...
Abstract: An ultra-compact 5.1 home-theatre speaker system sounds like a highly compromised solution for hardened videophiles, though a highly desirable solution for lifestyle consumers. It is a large gap between what videophiles and music lovers can live with vers...