They don't look any different from many other similar speakers, but rather shockingly huge sound soundstage sets them apart. Should be able to get it cheap as a used pair. Well worth your consideration in my opinion. The five stars is for this standout quality.

small, so they aren't full range. If you want full range, you'll need a subwoofer. Matching a sub requires some expertise, so if you don't know what's involved, do some due diligence and research on the web first.

Excellent Speakers! They had a wall of speakers there. Definitive Tech (I'll call it DT) was also excellent++. They only seemed 2nd rate compared to the CR55. The DT's had detail and quality sound also. So what was the difference? The only way I can describe it was the CR55 sounded gigantic - even in a large room - completely room filling sound. The DT's sounded like, well, 2 point sources trying to fill the room. Usually, I find the differences between speakers in the same price range to be on the subtle side. But in this case, my impression is that there was a substantial difference. Plainly evident, and worth extra money, although they really didn't cost much. Others may disagree - that's to be expected. The room and electronics might have something to do with it, but all speakers were all tested w same electronics in same room.

You use these with a decent subwoofer, I don't think I'd be asking for much more in a stereo setup at any price. Yeah, magneplars/M-Logan/etc, are nicer. They just don't sound like $5 - $10K dollars better. I probably wouldn't bother with them even if I was a billionaire.

They don't make these any more. Haven't listened to new BA models.

Customer Service

Not a lick of trouble in 5 years. So can't comment.

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very natural crisp sound small but very big in return ultimate back speakers for low budget system

you can take the cr 65 or 75 in afew more dollars

this speakers surprise me in their powerfull smooth sound. i bought them as back for my home cinema but the y also do great job as front. they worth each cent paid & even more