Amazing sound from a satellite type speaker.

The tradeoff of size for sound is there, but it has been minimized by the approach taken for these speakers, which are really "micro shelf" speakers more than "huge satellites".

I just bought 3 micro100x from Tweeter. I'm using 1 for center and 2 for surround. I have the BA VR940 front L/R speakers. As an initial sound test, I hooked up the micros to the front channels and played some music on them, then compared them to the VR940s on the same track. The micro100s hold up very well. They have almost as much hi frequency detail and clarity as the larger speakers. For "satellites", they have a very impressive sound and can reach quite deep. Their midrange is restricted, and the bass reproduction simply cannot be compared to a floorstanding loudspeaker.

Size, Boston name, support, and unbelievable sound.

They are heavy

While in the market for a 6.1 system, I immediately chose the Bose acoustimass 16 system primarily because of their size and marketing. I ventured to many different stores in search of a good price and stumbled into a bestbuy that was demoing them along side infinity and various others. I could not believe the superior sound difference of all the competitors. I started to do more research and found the Bostons Sys10K at tweeter and fell in love with them. I already own a JBL 12 powered sub and also I purchased a BA VR910 to round out the entire surround 6.1. I could not be happier. I did purchase them open box and there were no brackets with them. I tried to find aftermarket brackets with no luck. I tired the Omnimount 20's (ball) brackets for maximum move ability but the threads were not correct. I ended up ordering new ones straight from BA.

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generic sony, and Bose 16

64 hz low end sound recreates male voices with authority. Boston's best tweeter.

Heavy, for good reasons. mounting feet are cheapish

Combined with a full price $700 PV800, this clearance priced sub sat combo cannot be beat, even at retail price of $1500. Too bad Boston is discontinuing this line due to tepid sales. QUality is unmatched for movies and music. The problem is that the sticker shock combined with the "too large for a mini sat system" and "too small to be noticed by the floorstanding crowd" made these speakers underperform in sales. I was lucky to get a floor model for cheap. Despite probably two years of floor demos at Tweeter, this product sounds fantastic. Cheers to Boston Acoustics.

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BA 8000, BA 9000 II

Size, sound, and clairity.

Weight only - Lug these things around for a while, you''ll understand.

Wow! I''ve placed the 10K''s with a new Denon 3802, a BA PV800 sub and a Toshiba 42H81. The sound from these speakers is incredible - highs, mids, and even lows. I have a relatively small room (12.5'' x 14'')for my HT. I attempted to persuade the wife to consider higher end gear for the front left, right and center(BA or Klipsch floors and comparable center), but elected to use 5 10K''s for complete SS as a "compromise." Best "decision" I''ve made in a while. Even without the sub, the 10K''s are superb. With the sub, the room shakes. From classical to rock (I''m an old "Kiss Army" member - God, I''m old), I give these "satellites" the highest marks. I had a pair of JBL fronts, and Bose surrounds - never again. Please shop around, the prices vary widely.

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None! Replaced inferior JBL floors and Bose surrounds.

Wide sound stage, crisp & clear quality, solid build

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Unbelieveable performance from such a small system. Great reproduction of movies and music. Beautifully sculptured sats look good in any room. Pair it with the PV800 sub and you won't be disappointed. Sounded better than many full range speakers at the same price-point.

Accurate sound reproduction, clarity and range

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I am no expert, but I don't see how you can go wrong with this setup. I have the PV800 sub and a Pioneer Elite receiver. The sound is awesome, even when not playing digital audio sources. What impressed me the most was that the speakers sounded as good as much larger units when I checked them out in the showroom. In my situation, there was a space constraint, so I had to go with smaller speakers. The price seems kind of high, as it was with the other models I considered. My room is about 16 x 24 ft in size. One minor complaint - if you do not use the mounting brackets (e.g. for a bookshelf), the little stick-on rubber feet are kind of funky, considering the price. BA should come up with something more elegant. I was also impressed with Boston Acoustics - when the dealer could not answer specific technical questions, I was able to call them directly and speak with a very knowledgeable (and patient) employee.

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First experience with a surround sound system

incredible sound from such a small speaker

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I upgraded my system from the BA Micro 8000s to the System 10K, matched with the BA PV 800. I compared the 10K system to others in its price range, such as Polk. The BA system is expensive but well worth it. The system is used for movies. The sound is accurate, realistic and movie theatre-like. Independence Day was awesome. The explosions shook my room, which is fairly large.

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size, overall tonal balance, looks, boston name.

finding a place to put the damn things. no bi amp wiring.

first off let's say this is one hell of a system. when i demoed these in the store the system actually sounded flat to me. i myself like alot of crystal clear highs. i think it had to do with the setup. i'm running them with a technics sa-da10n and a panasonic dvdrp-91n. bought them with pv800 subwoofer. seems to me that a speaker either performs well in dolby or music but not both. i would have to say i love these for both. i don't think that you can find anything in the price range that sounds this good. excellent balance between the sub and mid and the highs sing right through. the tweeters are sweet ferrofluid cooled and a nice size heatsink on the back to disperse heat. would have liked to be able to bi amp the speakers.

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Small Size, Mounting Brackets, Great sound

weight; these things are heavy.

I love em. I bought these, a PV800, and two VRS speakers for my DTS-ES theater system.(6.1 audio) Coupled with my Denon receiver, Toshiba 40H80 RPTV, and a Pioneer DVD, I have to say I am entirely satisfied with my home theater system. My only gripe about the speakers is the weight of them. They each weigh what seems like 15 pounds. Be sure to find the stud when you hang these babies on the wall or buy a speaker stand with a wide base. They definately will make your speaker stands very top heavy.

Anyway, coupled with the PV800 and the dipole VRS surround speakers it is hard to beat these speakers at this price point for their value. I looked a Klipsch, Bose, Polk, and various other speakers systems in my search before I made up my mind. Boston Acoustics not only had the better bang for the buck, but they provided matched dipolar speakers for the surround channel which is essential to a good DTS-ES setup. I highly recommend these speakers.

Derek

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Everything. Great response and clarity.

None that I can see.

When the original Acoustimass systems came out from Bose,(circa 1995) I immediately bought their three satelite Series 7 system as I was amazed at the clarity of the sound. 6 years later, they perform flawlessly and I still love them. When I bought the Boston Acoustics System 10K, I did it because Bose did not offer a complete 7.1 speaker system. Combining the System 10K, a pair of VRS surrounds and the PV800 sub, I can truly tell you I was blown away. I thought the Bose sounded very good, these are better and are approximately the same money.

I can't tell you in words what these sound like when watching DVDs. (Pioneer Elite DV37 DVD and a Denon 3801 7.1 channel receiver) To anyone out there building a setup from scratch, buy all of your speakers from teh same company. There is a difference in the end. My upstairs system has JBLs in the rear and Bose in the front. I have to think that the sound is better in my new setup than because the speakers are all from the same company. I just can't say enough about these speakers as I am impressed. I thought the Toshiba 40H80 HDTV television was going to be the highlight of my home theater. Boy was I wrong. Gladiator... enough said.

Derek

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