Boston BA-745 2010s - Black
- Location
- US
- Source
- Reverb
- Posted
- 10 Apr 2025
- Last seen
- 2d ago
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Boston BA745 powered 3 piece speaker system with magnaguard magnetic shielding all chords and power supply included works as it should
Right now this is a buyer’s market for this category: at US$51, the ask sits well below the US$75 25th percentile and far under the US$104 median, so it reads as a strong deal rather than a merely fair one. It is not just “good value”; against your own comp set, this is priced like a bargain.
That makes it worth a close look if the speakers are complete and function properly. Boston Acoustics has a solid reputation for clean, easy-to-like sound with good tonal balance and respectable imaging for the money, and a clean pair at this price leaves room for pads, cleaning, or minor refurbishing if needed. Since condition is unknown, the main thing to verify is driver health, cabinet integrity, and any missing grilles or parts.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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