Boston Acoustics VR 940 Floorstanding Speakers
Boston Acoustics VR 940 Floorstanding Speakers
USER REVIEWS
[Oct 11, 2021]
raspeaker
Strength:
Updating my previous review. Detailed highs -- no shrillness once I used them with a better receiver. Great mids. High-end sound. These were made in the late 90s, not 2013, as my previous review said, and I paid more than $50 for them. I purchased them as part of a packaged deal and the price for the speakers would be hard to determine precisely. I think they were more like $90. Weakness:
With bass down to 46 Hz, these could benefit from a good subwoofer in home-theater use. Price Paid: $90
Purchased: Used
Model Year: 1998
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[Oct 11, 2021]
raspeaker
Strength:
Detailed highs. Great mids. High-end sound. Weakness:
With bass down to 46 Hz, these could benefit from a good subwoofer in home-theater use. |
[Feb 26, 2018]
raspeaker
Strength:
These speakers have a very detailed sound with a large soundstage and great imaging. They don't have much bass but work well with subwoofers. Weakness:
With some materials, the highs can sound a bit shrill and annoying. These have the Lynnfield tweeter which is far superior to Boston's Kortec tweeter but even the Lynnfields only shine with the right music. Not exactly high-end sound but great for the money if you can still find them. Price Paid: $50
Purchased: Used
Model Year: 2013
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[Nov 26, 2012]
James
Casual Listener
My cat clawed my Boston Acoustics VR 940 black cover "sock" and looking to replace just the sock, anyone know where I can find a replacement sock? The speakers are terrific, i just wish I had a bigger room to really enjoy them more. Thanks |
[Aug 22, 2009]
joshhunsaker
AudioPhile
I am soo sad that I sold these things...ah geez. Where do I start...?
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[Nov 20, 2006]
rbartyczak
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Tonal balance across all speakers.
Weakness:
Weak on bass response, but even a "small" subwoofer from SVSound can easily cure that deficiency.
I have owned these speakers for over four years (purchased August, 2002). I found this pair on a close-out sale at a recently opened Tweeter store in my neighborhood . I had read some very good reviews about Boston Acoustics, in general, and the VR940s and VR950s in particular. The speakers that I was planning to replace were a pair of JBL bookshelf speakers. I had slowly been building my home theater system. I had recently upgraded to a Pioneer 53" big screen ( rear projection CRT), a pair of Boston Acoustic VRS surrounds and an SVSubwoofer (16-46 CS+) with a 1000 watt Samson amp.
Customer Service I have not had to use Boston Acoustics' customer service. (I think this is a big plus.) Similar Products Used: JBL bookshelf speakers (actually not very similiar and not even in the same ballpark).
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[Dec 23, 2003]
Nick
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Well built, smooth tweeter, very musical bass response, look good, great for $250!!!
Weakness:
mmmmmm...top cover scratches easily? (still looks fine) I've been very happy with my investment in these speakers. Had them for about a year now paired up with the PV600 and an entry level Yamaha receiver. Bass response of the 940's alone is not massive, but it is always musical and exceptionally even; definitely enough to blend well with a sub. The VR tweeter is not too in your face, even with the Yamaha. I think this system is very listenable at all volume levels. I got an impressive soundstage when placed without too much toe-in. Similar Products Used: Tivoli Design TDM1 Floorstanding (also from Tweeter) |
[May 08, 2003]
drlazybones
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Sound quality, looks. Good base for a low-cost floor standing speaker. Excellent hi frequency sound.
Weakness:
Possibly some dropoff at a mid-range area near the crossover point. I auditioned Infinity, Mirage, Boston Acoustics, Yamaha, JBL, and Polk speakers. The Boston Acoustics have a balanced, natural and musical sound that I think is beautiful. While I can't compare them to more expensive speakers, I think even at $500 for the pair the VR940 is an excellent choice. I got a great deal on mine at Tweeter so it was a no-brainer at $250 for both of them. |
[Feb 22, 2003]
TOM OTIS
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
SOUND CLARITY, GREAT DYNAMIC RESPONSE,
Weakness:
IF YOU CALLIBRATE YOUR SYSTEM RIGHT THEY ARE GONNA SOUND GREAT, YOU MIGHT NEED SUB FOR GREATER BASS RESPONSE i am very satysfied with boston products. i own boston 8000 micro system and i am usein vr 940 as main speakers. resoult? just run minoryty report and you know what i mean. This speakers have incredible sound and plus sub i have the bass responce is way down to 45hz( low enough to roumble the house) one more thing please calibrate your system first it is realy important( all this people who write bad reviews for vr 940 should set their system right or have etter amps) I RAN MY SYSTEM WITH DENON AND BELEVE ME ALL MY FRIENDS ARE JEAOLOUS. Similar Products Used: KLIPSCH, ENERGY, POLK, JBL,JAMO |
[Jan 29, 2003]
larrimore
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Smooth defined highs. Accurate. Good bass for this size package.
Weakness:
None, unless you want bass to 20 Hz. Forget terms such as "at this price". These are just excellent speakers all around. They sound very true to the material. Pianos sound exactly like pianos live, same goes for guitars, sax, etc. One important note: these guys take a long time to break in! It took me leaving the burn-in passage from a test CD running on repeat everyday when I went to work for two solid weeks to get these to sound good. I think it may have something to do with the odd shaped woofer. Now they rival my personal reference speakers (my trusty Magnepans. And, now the bass is strong and the highs are perfect. A sub is not necessary for music in my room and the footprint is smaller than most stand mounted monitors. You can spend more, but the sound from these is truly "right on". Similar Products Used: Boston VR-M, Energy Veritas, Paradigm Reference, B&W 600 series, Wharfedale Diamonds, Emeralds Polks, Vienna Acoustics and many others |