Here is the review of the Boston Acoustics A26 speakers:
I will be doing it in parts, progressively.
Basic Info
Specifications:
Frequency Response: 51Hz - 25kHz
Recommended Amplifier: 10 - 150W
Impedance: 8 ohms
Sensitivity: 89 dB (SPL/2.8V/m)
Woofer: 6.5''
Tweeter: 1'' Kortec softdome
Dimensions (HxWxD mm): 330 x 210 x 265
Weight (kg): 6.3
Bought for: 18,900 from HiFiMart. Delivered within 4 days in good quality packaging.
Setup
Source: Marantz Cd 5003 / Logitech Squeezebox
Amp: Topping TP 20 / Marantz PM5004(ordered, but not yet recieved)
Cables: Good quality ones including interconnects.
Speakers: Boston Acoustics A26
Layout: Speakers placed on peg tables(1 1/2 feet high), 8 ft apart; distance from rear wall 1.5 feet(they are rear ported). Listening from distance of 6 ft.(Plan to buy stands soon)
Played the setup over the last one week or so for upto 4-5 hours daily.
Initial Impressions
I'm not an audiophile with great knowledge of all the terminology, so I'll basically compare it to my earlier setup of Norge + Wharfedale and other setup of Topping + JBL Control 1.
Played the following: Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms(album), Julio Iglesias (My Way - album), Rockstar(movie soundtrack), Madonna(True Blue - album), Sting (Best of),Pink Floyd(The Wall),Scorpions(various albums), Creedence Clearwater Revival(Klassiker), Eva Cassidy and Katie Melua.
The sound compared to Norge +Wharf is clean and clear, smooth highs and deep bass. Soundstage is very good. Though with Topping there is a limitation with the loudness, it goes loud enough for a 12 X 16 room. At times I felt some more power could be good, especially with rock numbers, but that,I believe will be taken care of by the Marantz amp.
As compared to the Topping + JBL combo, the sound fills the room and is more rounded and the bass is fantastic. I could actually differentiate between each instrument being played. Of course, it should improve with the speakers being placed on their stands subsequently.
More as I listen...
I will be doing it in parts, progressively.
Basic Info
Specifications:
Frequency Response: 51Hz - 25kHz
Recommended Amplifier: 10 - 150W
Impedance: 8 ohms
Sensitivity: 89 dB (SPL/2.8V/m)
Woofer: 6.5''
Tweeter: 1'' Kortec softdome
Dimensions (HxWxD mm): 330 x 210 x 265
Weight (kg): 6.3
Bought for: 18,900 from HiFiMart. Delivered within 4 days in good quality packaging.
Setup
Source: Marantz Cd 5003 / Logitech Squeezebox
Amp: Topping TP 20 / Marantz PM5004(ordered, but not yet recieved)
Cables: Good quality ones including interconnects.
Speakers: Boston Acoustics A26
Layout: Speakers placed on peg tables(1 1/2 feet high), 8 ft apart; distance from rear wall 1.5 feet(they are rear ported). Listening from distance of 6 ft.(Plan to buy stands soon)
Played the setup over the last one week or so for upto 4-5 hours daily.
Initial Impressions
I'm not an audiophile with great knowledge of all the terminology, so I'll basically compare it to my earlier setup of Norge + Wharfedale and other setup of Topping + JBL Control 1.
Played the following: Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms(album), Julio Iglesias (My Way - album), Rockstar(movie soundtrack), Madonna(True Blue - album), Sting (Best of),Pink Floyd(The Wall),Scorpions(various albums), Creedence Clearwater Revival(Klassiker), Eva Cassidy and Katie Melua.
The sound compared to Norge +Wharf is clean and clear, smooth highs and deep bass. Soundstage is very good. Though with Topping there is a limitation with the loudness, it goes loud enough for a 12 X 16 room. At times I felt some more power could be good, especially with rock numbers, but that,I believe will be taken care of by the Marantz amp.
As compared to the Topping + JBL combo, the sound fills the room and is more rounded and the bass is fantastic. I could actually differentiate between each instrument being played. Of course, it should improve with the speakers being placed on their stands subsequently.
More as I listen...
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