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 Great Sounding system. Money well spent. February 21, 2008
Mr. (NW Florida)
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
Purchased the MCS100 system and it made a night and day difference for my First attempt at a Home Theater System. My system consists of an Onkyo 705 and a 50 inch Panasonic Plasma. Needless to say I am a happy camper. I auditioned these speakers at a local Circuit City, and compared them against the MCS130 and a $1,400 KEF system. I have to say that the MCS130 sounded more much fuller, but not the $300 MSRP difference fuller, and definitely no the $900 MSRP difference the KEF was. As far as the fuller difference when compared with the MCS130, it was not much of a concern to me, because I intend to use the MCS100 as mainly the surrounds for a 7.1 system. I am going to use a Boston Acoustics HS225 for the center speaker and 2 HS450 for front main speakers. I would have to say, do not hesitate on the purchase of a MCS100 speaker system for a decent 5.1 system. Well worth the money, and considering I got it for about $350, with a saving of $150, I say buy it.
Theatrical Sound - Low Price! November 26, 2008
Martin A Hogan (San Francisco, CA. (Hercules))
17 out of 19 found this review helpful
With a 5.1 receiver system, this speaker system is one of the best, especially for the price. Each of the speakers contains a 3" mid-range speaker and a ¾" tweeter giving a superb well rounded sound that many speakers don't have. The 100-watt heavy-duty subwoofer rounds out the sound to give you a truly theatrical sound experience. You can install these on your walls using the mounting keyholes, place them on a flat surface or put them on a stand. There is an integrated port in each speaker that is designed to ensure the balance of air-flow for a great sound. This system truly gives you that specific speaker surround sound exactly like what you can hear in your local movie theater.
Prices for surround sound have always been high until now. Boston Acoustics has a great reputation for quality and there is no reason to settle for simple stereo when you can have a completely encompassing sound experience with a powerful bass (subwoofer) that makes you feel like you are in the movie. If you are into SACD, DSD, dts or surround sound music, you will hear the music as if you were at that concert or in the studio when it was recorded. Stereo is history. The Boston Acoustic Sound System will turn your movie/sound system experience into another level of sophistication.
Great Product for the Price March 28, 2008
K. Keith
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I got these speakers for half the price than a certain "big box" store sells them for. Great speakers, great sound, Bass is a little big and awkward looking. Satellites have a real good sound...for the price, (I got them for $250.00!!) you can't beat the Boston Acoustic MCS 100.
Capable of Truly GREAT Quality Sound February 26, 2009
Chask3
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
These speakers are truly capable of great sound. However, remember that this is a speaker system only, and needs to be driven by a separate receiver/amplifier unit.
Any speaker's output is no better than that speaker's input! Understand this FACT before accepting anyone's verdict of any output device being weak or inadequate for whatever reason! Frequently when people say that a speaker has weak output, it is more often than not a function of the basic system power, and/or their surround sound system's speakers being properly balanced, inclusive of the subwoofer.
Even if directly replacing one speaker with another, a change in the audible sound pressure output is not a measure of better or worse quality. Speakers may have different sensitivities by design. In my own opinion, I am more concerned about the quality of sound at a certain level than I would be about how loud they respond at a certain volume control setting. It is of little importance to me if one speaker takes 5% more turn of a volume knob for an equivalent sound level. I have plenty of power to spare on the amplifier to achieve sufficient listening levels. What matters is that when the volume reaches my comfort level, how good is the sound quality that reaches my ears.
I have these speakers in a theatre system in a room approximately 12 by 16 feet (190 square feet). They are powered by a DENON AVR-899 700 watt 7.1 channel AV surround receiver specified for 100 watts per channel into 7 channels. It is presently configured for 5.1 playback by choice. I play Blu-ray dvd's constantly, of which most are of uncompressed, master, PCM or True HD sound quality specifications.
I was totally impressed that these relatively small speakers can produce fine quality, powerful, clean sound at levels that would... "make a baby cry" if you put them to the task!
Regarding any warning to not over power THESE speakers, I will tell you to ALWAYS avoid overpowering ANY speaker! ANY speaker may be subject to being possibly damaged by being "over" powered! Sometimes, it is unavoidable. Use good common sense and judgment to listen at good listening levels and not just simply try to see how much of the neighborhood you can impress with your over driven noise.
The trick is to have enough power to drive them without getting into the higher distortion levels of the receiver/amplifier which normally come when the receiver/amplifier is straining to deliver dynamic output. If your receiver/amplifier normally operates well below the rated output levels while delivering sound in your comfort zone, it will allow your system plenty of reserve power to answer the demands of dynamic high fidelity sound content.
I like to explain this power thing something like this: a weak car doing 55 mph and a muscle car also doing 55 mph. You need to pass on a two lane highway RIGHT NOW, and expect to reach 80 mph. The muscle car should perform wonderfully, delivering the power needed to rapidly reach the desired speed and not strain getting there, and can return to normal without so much as even a whisper of effort. The power reserve is there for the special needs and demands of the road. However, a much weaker car may not have the power reserve required to perform well at higher speeds as fast as demanded, if at all. After the effort, it might even overheat from the excessive workload.
Now think of crescendos, explosions and good bass response as demands of your receiver/amplifier. They might demand that your receiver/amplifier power race upward in power to twice your normal listening level. If already operating at 75% power for normal level, expect the quality of sound to suffer when the dynamic event happens. Your speakers can only give you the best they are given by your receiver/amplifier.
Cautiously listen when ANYONE declares, without qualification, that any speaker system sounds a certain way, especially when they say a speaker sounds "weak". What might be weak and lacking when coupled with an under powered receiver/amplifier, might be magnificent music to your ears when matched with a receiver/amplifier capable of the sound dynamics you so desire.
All that said, I find that these speakers are fantastic in my own listening environment while playing my Blu-ray disc, listening to HD television broadcast, and televised HD music programs on my TV. My DENON receiver is NOT underpowered for my room's needs and is a brand model known for clean, crisp, pleasant to hear output quality when coupled to good speakers and good source material. This speaker system matched up perfectly for me in my house.
And just because a speaker "looks" small does not equate to small sound capability. In fact, in my case, I replaced a pair of old Sansuii SP-3500 speakers with 14 inch woofers for bass, and 6 speaker elements in each bass reflex ported enclosure, weighing in at over 60 pounds each, and this Boston Acoustics MCS100MDNT system actually sounds better and even more powerful!
I paid $199 for my set in November, 2008. I would venture a guess that you would be seriously challenged to find a better speaker system of this type for even twice the money that I paid.
Hope this helps. :o)
WOW!! Good Sounding Speaker @ $189.00 Steal!!!!!!!! January 3, 2009
L. Sigmond (Greenville, Ohio)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Siggy2321 From Ohio,This Boston Acoustics MCS 100 speaker package is an awesome deal and a steal at what is now $199.00. This set -up at circuit city went for $599.00. One day after being at Circuit City they droped the price down to $549.00. I just want to say you are not going to find a set this cheap that has really great sound for the size and the price. Granted the speakers fill my family roon with great sound even though for now I am using a Old Sony 5.1 100 watt receiver. I reccomend the Onkyo Tx-606 series. In my living room, my main room for my home theatre Im using an Onkyo receiver I bought back in 2002, and nothing beats the quality of sound it puts out. Rating each speaker, be carefull how you set the 5 satelite speakers up as not to use bass through these speakers. The speaker are mainly for treble and very low mid range speaker, but the sub-woofer will make up the difference. The center channel puts out really great sound at a low decibel. The sub-woofer does a good job,though it could do a little better job with the high frequencies, it still has enough good bass that sounds good and isnt to clanggy. This is definatly a great starter system or for a small to medium sized room, but once again i have a totally much more exspensive system in my living room. Lastly, they say you get what you pay for, but this isnt the case, you should be charged with theft because this is a steal!!!!!!!!!!! Hope this review helps.
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