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Boston Acoustics CR8 Bookshelf Loudspeakers Boston Acoustic CR8 bookshelf speakers. In quite good condition. Check photos for marks, scratches and just the tiniest bit of swelling on one bottom corner. These were in storage for a while and there is some front rust on the metal piece holding in the woofers. There are also photos of the detachable grills which are metal and clearly rusted. They could proabably be cleaned up but I've never used them. These sound pretty good and have never given me any real problems but they are just too bright and harsh for me. Maybe it's my choice of music or
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Boston Acoustics emerged in 1979 from the innovative spirit of America's Northeast audio scene, founded by Advent veterans Andy Kotsatos and Frank Reed in Lynnfield, Massachusetts. Drawing on their experience at pioneering firms like KLH and Advent, the duo established the company to craft high-quality loudspeakers that balanced engineering precision with musical fidelity. Their early flagship, the A70, quickly earned acclaim in the 1980s for its exceptional sound, setting a foundation rooted in MIT-level expertise and a commitment to superior design at accessible prices.
The brand focused primarily on speakers across diverse categories, including home bookshelf and floorstanding models, custom architectural installations, and robust car audio systems. They expanded into surround sound solutions for home theater and even ventured into compact computer speakers and outdoor options like the SoundWare series, while maintaining a core emphasis on transducers rather than amplifiers, turntables, or headphones.
Positioned as a mid-tier powerhouse, Boston Acoustics built a sterling reputation for value-driven performance that punched above its price, appealing to discerning audiophiles through dealer networks and later direct sales. Acquired by D&M Holdings in 2005 and integrated into Sound United by 2017, the brand's legacy endures among vintage collectors for its engineering excellence, though active production has ceased.
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