No matter what kind of activity you are doing at your computer, you will also need some sound. And to have sound you must have some speakers or headphones. But today we are going to discuss just about speakers. there are so many types of speakers that you can choose from, with different sizes, shapes and characteristics.



There are also many audio producers on the market, and some of them are: JBL, Harman Kardon, Bose, Altec Lansing,. Boston Acoustics, Logitech and so on. Today we are going to focus on the Boston Acoustics company, that was founded in 1979 in the United States of America by Fran Reed and Andy Kotsatos. Since then the company continued to develop and to bring great products such as computer speakers, audio systems, iPod speakers and also speakers for the auto industry.

And today we are going to discuss about a specific product from this company, and we’ll choose the Boston Acoustics MM 226 computer speaker system. This is a 2.1 system, that has two small speakers and a subwoofer. This system offers quite a good sound, with clear high sounds and also a deep bass thanks to the subwoofer. You can connect it to your computer, but also to other audio sources such as CD or MP3 player, iPod, and even to your Xbox game console.

Each satellite has 25 watts RMS of power, and the subwoofer has 50 watts RMS, so this means that the total power is 100 watts RMS. And this is quite a good power for a 2.1 system, and it means that you can throw a good party using this system. The design is simple but elegant, and the dimensions of the system are: 251 mm x 70 mm x 73 mm for each satellite speaker and 140 mm x 327 mm x 203 mm for the subwoofer. Each satellite speaker weighs 1.1 kg (2.6 lbs) and the subwoofer has a weight of 6 kg (13 lbs). So it is not a small system, but it is not very big either.

The Boston Acoustics MM 226 system has a price of about 180 dollars, so it is not such a cheap system. But it also sounds really good, so it will worth its money. It is available in two colors : black or white, depending on how the rest of your room looks. Besides the two speakers and the subwoofer you will also get a wired control pod. This device has the on and off switch and the knob for the overall volume. You can place this pod right on the table next to your hand, so you will easily be able to control the volume of the system. On the rear of the subwoofer there is also the knob for the bass level. And here there is also the AUX jack (for connecting other devices and music players) and the headphones jack.

The ratings and reviews for this system are quite good, and most of the users were really happy with the product. An user is saying that this is a perfect system for an apartment room, and it will sound good and also powerful when it needs to. He also suggests to use a good sound card to have the best sound quality for the system. Other users agree too that the sound is really good, complex and that will bring a new dimension to your music.

And not just the home users are saying that this is a good system…the professional sites and reviewers also agree that the bass and the overall sound for this system is very good. And if you are not pleased with the black or white available colors, you can choose to buy some colored grilles (for 18 dollars), and you can choose between these colors:  glacier, chocolat, rose bud, chili pepper, onyx, silver, caramel or pearl gray.

Computers had developed a lot in the last years and along with them all of their components. And in here we can also include the computer speakers. Many years ago they have been just some small components integrated on the main board but today they are external devices (some of them really small) which are capable of bringing a good quality sound. There are many computer speakers manufacturers on the market, and Boston Acoustics is one of them. So today we are going to talk about some of the Boston Acoustics computer speakers.



The company was founded in 1979 by two men : Andy Kotsatos and Fran Reed. Today it makes speakers for home and also for the car industry. It is designing and producing all sorts of speakers such as subwoofers, satellites, midrange, and many others. In 2005 it was bought by D & M Holdings and today it operates as a subsidiary of this company.



Now let’s take some of the speakers categories offered by Boston Acoustics and discuss more about them. Let’s begin with the soundbars…these are long and slim speakers, that usually stay on a horizontal position. You can place them under the monitor, under the TV, or anywhere you want in the room. But is best to have them in front of you, so you can enjoy their sound at maximum. An example is the P 400 3 channel speaker from Boston Acoustics. The speaker has three other integrated speakers (left, right and center channel). All of the three speakers have quite a good power and will sound really nice so they will worth the money. They are just perfect to be placed under a flat screen TV, in this way you can have both a great video and audio experience when watching a movie.

Boston Acoustics is also offering some good home theater systems and one of them is the Sound Ware XS 5.1 system. It has a cool design, some small dimensions and it comes at a price of 500 dollars. It will bring a rich and powerful sound, and because they are so small you will easily be able to place them anywhere in the room, without being noticed by the guests. They come in white or black, depending how your room is already looking.



This was an example of audio system, but if you don’t want a whole system, Boston Acoustics is also offering individual audio components. First you can choose some bookshelf speakers. These are usually small speakers, that can be placed on a bookshelf but it’s not necessary to have a bookshelf, you can place them anywhere across the room. Some bookshelf speakers from the company are the CS 23 speakers. They will offer a nice and clear sound as they will be specialized on the high frequency sounds. But of course they will give some of the other sound frequencies, so you can use them individually or in combination with a subwoofer and a center channel. They have a simple design, and they come  in 2 colors: cherry vinyl or black walnut.

The next category of speakers offered by the company are the floor standing speakers. these are usually big and heavy speakers, with the aspect of a tower, and they must be placed directly on the floor. They are also quite powerful and will give the whole range of sounds, so you can use them individually and there is no need to combine them with other speakers. Some floor standing speakers from Boston Acoustics are the CS 226. Even though the design is quite simple and classic, the sound quality will be really good. They come at a price of 229 dollars, so they will worth each dollar. You can choose them in 2 colors, black or cherry. You can leave them as they are, or you can take off the detachable grills and reveal the audio drivers, and make the speakers look more aggressive.



The speaker that makes the difference between a normal sound, and a deep and powerful sound is the subwoofer. This one will give you the sensation that you are in a disco club where you are listening to some music, or it can give you the feeling of being at the cinema when watching a movie. If you have a really powerful subwoofer, and you turn it loud, you can easily make your windows to shiver and annoy your neighbors. So that’s why you have to be careful with the volume of the bass, especially if you are living in an apartment surround by neighbors. There are many subwoofer offered by Boston Acoustics and one of them is the VPS 210. It has an incredible power of 500 watts RMS, and also a cool design. No matter what type of music you are listening to, no bass note will go unfelt.

But it is not necessary to have the speakers in your home to enjoy some good sound, you can also place them in your back yard, or near the pool or anywhere else outside the home. And to do this, you will need some outdoor speakers. Boston Acoustics is offering some models of outdoor speakers and they are water and weather proof. So no matter if it is a cold day, a rainy day or a warm day, you can enjoy some music outside the house. One example are the Voyager RK 6T2. They have a very unique design, and they are looking just like a rock. So this way they will blend in the environment of your garden, and it will be quite difficult for other people to notice that this rock is actually a speaker. They come in 3 colors: sandstone, river rock or granite.

If you don’t wish to have speakers and wires all over your desk or your room, then you can choose some in wall or in ceiling speakers. As the name says these speakers will be integrated in the wall or ceiling, so they won’t take any space from your home and they are practically invisible. And it will be quite a nice sensation to have music coming from the ceiling. Since the iPods and iPhones are really popular these days, and also the speakers for these devices, Boston Acoustics is also offering a few models of iPod speakers. These are one piece devices that usually have 2 stereo speakers and a display, so they are looking pretty close to a radio. All you have to do is place the iPod or iPhone in the specific dock, and enjoy all your favorite music. And the speaker will also charge your iPod as it is playing.



As we said earlier, Boston Acoustics is also producing speakers for the automotive industry. It co-operates with many famous car producers, such as: Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Avenger and others. So we hope you have enjoyed this trip among the Boston Acoustics speakers, and if you are already using, or have just bought some speakers from this company, please share all your opinions with us (no matter if they are positive or negative reviews).

One of the biggest producers of audio equipment in the world is Boston Acoustics. It has a long experience behind it and it was founded in 1979 by Fran Reed and Andy Kotsatos. First it was making just home equipments but now it is also making speakers for the audio market. It is making all kinds of speakers from subwoofers, center channels, satellite speakers, floor standing speakers, amplifiers, outdoor speakers and more.

In this article we’ll be talking about some of the Boston Acoustics computer speakers with a power of 200 watts.  First we’ll take the Boston Acoustics Speaker System Horizon MM 226 Midnight Black 200 Watts.

As you can notice from the picture, it has a pretty cool and very small design. It is a 2.1 audio system, that means it has 2 stereo speakers and a subwoofer. The speakers are black and the subwoofer is grey, so they can easily assort with your room. The regular price for this system is 199 dollars, but if you catch a special offer you can get it even at 105 dollars. The system has a great sound quality with a deep and powerful bass. Like we mentioned before, the total power is 200 watts which is quite powerful, especially if you are using it in a small apartment room. The sound will be rich and clean even at higher volumes, because of the Bass Trac audio processing.  The satellites are having high-output dual 2-inch drivers and ½ inch high performance tweeters. The power for each satellite is 25 watts RMS and 50 watts dynamic output power. The subwoofer has a 61/2 inch driver with a 50 watts RMS and 100 watts dynamic output power. So the actually real power is 100 watts, and the 200 watts we talked about represents the dynamic output power. But still, this is pretty good for a 2.1 system. Beside the speakers and the subwoofer, the system also features a wired control pad with the volume controls, auxiliary input and headphones jack. Like we told you before they are quite small and here are the dimensions: a satellite speaker has 9 7/8 × 2 ¾ × 2 7/8 ” (251 × 70 x 73 mm) and a weight of just 2.6 lbs (1.1 kg). The subwoofer has dimensions of 8 ¾ × 123/4 ×12 3/4 (140 × 327 x 203 mm) and a weight of 13 lbs (6 kg). So after all it is a pretty good system which will worth its money.

Another product from Boston Acoustics with a power of 200 watts is the XB6 12-inch 200-watt Powered Subwoofer.



As you can see this also has a simple, black design. It features a large 12 inch Deep Channel woofer and powerful amplifier in a vented enclosure. Like we said it can be amplified up to a power of 200 watts, which is very good for just a subwoofer – imagine that you will have some extra 100 or more watts from the other speakers too. The subwoofer has a frequency response of 29 Hz up to 150 Hz.  It also has a weight of 28 lbs ( 12.7 kg) and dimensions of 13.94 inches in depth, 13.75 inches in height and 15.55 inches in width. So it is not so large after all, and can be easily placed under your desk, without taking a lot of space We said under your desk, because this is usually the place where it’s best to keep a subwoofer, to enjoy its best quality of the bass. This subwoofer also has the BassTrac technology from Boston Acoustics which allows you to play it at higher volumes, without too much distortion of sound. It also has provided variable crossovers, phase controls, rear-panel line and speaker level inputs. The volume control knob is placed on top of the subwoofer. The ratings for these subwoofer are pretty good, and people are usually giving it 4 or 5 stars out of 5. The home users are also satisfied with it , and recommend it especially for a small apartment. So enjoy it!



Now let’s talk about the Boston Acoustics GT-2200 200 watts amplifier. You don’t need just a very powerful amplifier to make your music sound good. Yes...you will get a higher volume of the sound, but it won’t be clean and with a high quality. So that’s why you need an amplifier which is both powerful and cleans up the signals. The Boston Acoustics GT-2200 does both of these things. It has a 200 watts per channel at 4 ohms and 350 watts at 2 ohms, so this means it is definitely powerful. If you connect it to a subwoofer you can go as high as 700 watts at 4 ohms and an incredible 900 watts at 2 ohms. It has all the components  shielded so that it will not interfere with any other device. So your music will be both powerful and clean. It also has a cooling fan to maintain reasonable temperatures in the case at all time. The price for this amplifier may vary on the store, and it can be between 400 – 600 dollars. The reviews for it are very good, giving it a maximum of 5 out of 5 stars. After all it is definitely a high-end amplifier that will make your music sound infinitely better.

These were just some of the great products from Boston Acoustics. Of course you can find many more others, some with 200 watts, some with less or more, but they will definitely sound good.

Either if you are looking for some small computer speakers or some powerful home cinema systems, there are many audio equipment producers to choose from. Some of the biggest name in the world are: Creative, JBL, Altec Lansing, Logitech, Genius, Harman Kardon, Bose but also Boston Acoustics. This company was founded in 1979, in the United States by Andy Kotsatos and Fran Reed. Now it has a great experience in this domain and its producing high quality speakers. You can find anything from audio systems, individual components, iPod or iPhone speakers and it also makes car speakers.

Among it's many products you can also find the MM 225 computer speaker system. It is a 2.1 system, that means it contains two stereo speakers and a subwoofer. It delivers a great and clear sound with a deep and powerful bass. It can be connected to many devices such as a computer, a laptop, an iPod, Zune, a CD / DVD or MP3 player and even to a Xbox or Wii gaming console.

It has a pretty good total power of 100 Watts RMS. This is divided into 25 watts RMS per each satellite and 50 Watts RMS for the subwoofer. As you can notice the design is simple and also small and compact. The dimensions for a satellite are: 251 x 70 x73 mm and for the subwoofer: 140 x 327 x 203 mm. They are also light so the system can be carried with you to use it with your MP3 player (or other type of music players). The weight of the satellites is 1.1 kg (2.6 lbs) and for the subwoofer 6 kg (13 lbs). Let's not forget to mention the price which is 180 dollars. For some of you it may seem too high, but after all it is a correct price, considering all the technologies included and the high quality of the sound.

Like you noticed, you can buy it in two different colors: black or white. The system comes with two satellite speakers, a subwoofer, a control pod and three audio cables. The installation steps are pretty simple. First connect the satellites into the L-SPK OUT and R- SPK OUT ports from the back of the subwoofer. Then connect the plug of the wired Control Pod to the Control Pod port from the subwoofer. After that plug the audio cable into the Line In port of the woofer and plug the other end into your computer or another audio source. You will just need to connect the power cable of the subwoofer to a power supply, and you are ready with the installation.

To get it started you will have to push the Power button from the wired Control Pod. The green LED will let you know that it is on. The Control Pod has the knob for the overall volume, and on the rear of the subwoofer you will find the volume control for the bass. On the back of the wired control unit you will also find the AUX jack (to connect other devices such as a MP3 player, iPod etc.) and the headphones jack. When you don't want to disturb the other people around you, you will just have to connect the speakers, and enjoy the sound on your own.

The Boston Acoustics MM 226 computer speaker system has very good ratings from both normal customers and professional users. One of the users says that he got the system for just 64 dollars from the internet, but in his opinion it really worth the retail price of 180 dollars. He is very satisfied with the power of the bass, which is not too loud but not quiet at all. It has just the right amount of power for an apartment room. He also advices the other users to get a better sound card, so that they can benefit from the maximum quality of this system.

Another user says that he is also very pleased with the system, which has  a crisp sound and a deep bass. He jokes and says that BA does not stand for Boston Acoustics, but for "Bad Ass" (of course this means that the product is really good, like all the other products of this company). Another person recommends this system for any audiophile and says that this system really made his music to sound more sophisticated and wonderful.

One of the professional reviews says that the big subwoofer throws out plenty of bass, and the stereo speakers do a good job too. It brings out lots of volume, without a lot of effort. The switched.com site says that the MM 226 from Boston Acoustics is good because of it's very slim satellites that will not take a lot of space on your desk. They are also mentioning that the system is powerful enough for a whole office, so it's more than enough for  a small room.

If you really care about the way your room looks, and you want to have everything very well matched, Boston Acoustics gives you the possibility to match your satellite speakers with the environment. The company offers multi color grilles for the speakers, at a price of 18 dollars. You can choose from different colors such as : glacier, chocolat, rose bud, chili pepper, onyx, silver, caramel or pearl gray.

So after all it is a very good 2.1 audio system, which will satisfy even the most pretentious users and will not let you down. And it really worths the price of 180 dollars.

The computers had evolved so much in the last decades, and along with them the audio equipments. Long time ago there were just some small speakers included on the main board, but now you can find all kinds of external speakers, with different sizes, shapes and prices. There are many big producers on the audio market, and one of them is Boston Acoustics.

It was founded in 1979 by Fran Reed and Andy Kotsatos. First it produced just home equipments, but after four years it began to produce audio equipments for cars too. It is manufacturing all sorts of speakers from subwoofers, midrange, satellites and many more. We will talk about each of them in this article. In 2005 the company was bought by D & M Holdings, and now it continues to operate as a subsidiary of D & M.

Now let's talk about the products of the company. Some cool speakers that you can't find in most of the other companies offer, are the soundbars. These are long and slim speakers (with the aspect of a bar) and they are usually used with a TV. You can place them under the TV, but they can also be fitted anywhere you want due to it's compact aspect. An example are the P 400 3 channel speakers. These are actually three speakers integrated in one unit (right, left and center channels). They have a pretty good power and sound quality so they will worth the high price. They are perfect to be placed under a flat screen TV, so you will have a great movie experience with them, and you won't need a surround system that will fill up all the space of your room.

Among the Boston Acoustics computer speakers you can find some cool home theater systems. One of them is the Sound Ware XS 5.1 Home Theater System, that comes at a price of 500 dollars. It has a cool and stylish design, and it comes in very small dimensions. You can enjoy some rich and powerful sound and you won't have to worry about where to place them. They are so small, they can hardly be noticed in your room. You can choose between black and white color, depending on the aspect of your room.

But if you don't want to buy a whole audio system, you can always choose just some of the components, or make your own system combining different components. First you can choose one of the bookshelf speakers offered by the company. These can be placed in a bookshelf, but it's not necessary there because you can use them as satellites and put them wherever you want. An example are the CS 23 Bookshelf speakers. They will deliver high quality high-frequency sounds, but they are also build specially to bring a good bass. They have a simple classic look, and you can use the individually or as satellites in a home cinema system. The come in 2 colors: Black Walnut ot Cherry Vinyl.

Other Boston Acoustics computer speakers are the floor standing speakers. They have the aspect of a tower, and like it says in the name they can be placed directly on the floor. They can also be used as individual speakers or you can make a stereo system by combining two of them and a subwoofer. Or you can combine them with some bookshelf speakers and make a 5.1 system. One of them are the CS 226 Floor standing speakers. They have a classic look and an exceptional quality and value...like all of the Boston Acoustics products. They have a price of 229 dollars, and they also come in two colors (black and cherry).

One of the most important components when you are watching a movie is the center channel. It usually brings the dialogs, or the voices when listening to music and also the center stage sound effects. So that's why you must have a center channel for your system. There are a few in the company's offer, with different prizes and characteristics. One of them is the RS 244 C, at a price of 500 dollars. It is a combination of elegant design, good performance and high technology. It delivers clean and balanced sound from all the sound ranges - so that means it can also bring some bass. It has a Frequency Range of 50Hz - 26kHz and the recommended amplifier must have between 10 - 200 Watts.

You can't have a great sound experience without the low and deep frequencies. Even though the surround speakers or center channel can give some bass sounds, this is not enough for big fan of music or movies. So to complete the sound range you will definitely need a subwoofer. This is the "basso profundo" of all speakers and if you have a powerful subwoofer you can easily make the windows vibrate or you can easily annoy your neighbors. So that's why it is important to keep the bass at a middle volume if you don't want to have troubles with your neighbors. But if you are living in a house, you can definitely turn it louder and enjoy the great audio experience that it brings. There are many good and powerful subwoofers offered by Boston Acoustics, and the most expensive is the VPS 210. It has a cool and unique design and an incredible power of 500 watts, so that means it will rock your world! :) No bass note will go unfelt, whether it is from a symphony orchestra or a house track.

When you want to take the party near the pool, or in the backyard or anywhere outside, you can choose one of the Boston Acoustics outdoor speakers. They are waterproof so you will be able to use them on any kind of weather, both on a hot day or summer or a cold day of winter. Some of the most interesting outdoor speakers  are the Voyager RK 6T2. They come in a very cool and unique design, and they have the shape of a rock. That means you will be able to place them anywhere in your yard, and the people passing by won't even know where the sound comes from. They come in three colors: sandstone, river rock and New England granite, so you can assort them as good as possible to your back yard.

The company also makes in-wall and in-ceiling speakers, so you can enjoy they're sound and not worry about the space at all. They are included in the ceiling or wall, so that will make them practically invisible. There are many models with different shapes and prizes where you can choose from.

As we mentioned before, Boston Acoustics also makes audio equipments for cars (speakers, amplifiers and subwoofers). Some of the big brand names it collaborates with are : Chrysler 300, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Charger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and many more.

Because of the great popularity of the iPods and iPhones, the company also produces some speakers and docs for them. They are one piece devices, which are usually having 2 speakers and a display screen...they look pretty close to a radio or cassette recorder. All you have to do is introduce your iPod or iPhone into the appropriate place, and enjoy all your music in a much better sound quality.