User manual BOSTON ACOUSTICS DESIGNER BROCHURE

[. . . ] In fact, these speakers are every bit as exciting as our highly regarded reference speakers. That's because each cone, grille, and bevel facilitates incredible lifelike sound with minimum diffraction and maximum dispersion. Whether you need to fill a single room with sound, install a whole-house system, or design a custom Hidden Theater, we have the high performance Designer speakers that will fit your needs beautifully. At Boston Acoustics, we believe the simplest solution is the most elegant solution. [. . . ] But not everyone is willing (or able) to give up valuable floor space to a subwoofer. The SA1 subwoofer amplifier is the foundation, and our installed subwoofers are the building blocks. Two Subs are Better than One--Adding a second installed subwoofer to your SA1 amplifier adds 6dB more bass output. Another benefit of a dual subwoofer system needs a little more explanation: In any room, there are "standing waves" caused by bass energy reflecting off of the walls. Sometimes these standing waves create "null points, where less bass is heard. " By adding a second subwoofer and placing it asymmetrically to the first, you eliminate the null point because the null of one sub will almost never be the same as the null point of the other subwoofer. Four Subs are Better than Two--In the latest digital surround formats, bass information is recorded not just in the front channels, but also in the side and rear channels. You can enhance the impact of any Hidden Theater system, and the realism of the cinema experience, by adding rear and/or side channel subs. The installation versatility of the Boston installed subwoofers makes it easy to fit multiple subs into any room. The VRiSub85 features the same trim and aluminum baffle as the VRi585 and VRi595, so it perfectly matches all Designer in-wall and in-ceiling speakers. For tight, clean bass the VRiSub85 utilizes two 8-inch, cast-basket DCDTM woofers. Plus the two separate housings mount easily into standard ceiling joists. The VRiSub82 features the same trim and aluminum baffle as the VRi593, so it perfectly matches all Designer in-wall and in-ceiling speakers. For tight, clean bass the VRiSub82 utilizes dual 8-inch, cast-basket DCD woofers. Installed, this system completely disappears; just a floor register is visible in the room. Turn it on, however, and with its 10-inch DCD woofer mounted in a vented enclosure, the Sub10F will rock the house to its very foundation. Highly versatile, the Sub10F can be mounted under a floor, behind a wall, or under a floor riser in a theater room. SGK60 In-ceiling grille for Sub10F Subwoofer Use with NCB6 to ensure proper alignment Can be painted to match decor SA1 Subwoofer Power Amplifier 19-inch rack-mountable Selectable crossover and equalizer settings Selectable 12-volt trigger and music sense turn on Powers up to two installed subwoofers Gold-plated left/right and LFE inputs VRiSub82 In-wall subwoofer Dual 8-inch cast DCD copolymer woofers Massive cast aluminum baffle Designed to be used with Boston's SA1 Subwoofer Power Amplifier VRiSub85 In-ceiling subwoofer Dual 8-inch cast DCD copolymer woofers Massive cast aluminum baffle Designed to be used with Boston's SA1 Subwoofer Power Amplifier Sub10F 10-inch DCD copolymer woofer Mounts inconspicuously under the floor Plays through a standard heating vent Designed to be used with Boston's SA1 Subwoofer Power Amplifier Boston 3-Way LCR In-Ceiling Speakers Remarkably realistic front imaging from ceiling-mounted speakers. Ideal for front stage audio in home theater systems, VRi595 and DSi495 speakers present a perfect sonic image by placing the midrange and tweeter on an angled MT baffle that faces down toward the listener. This 3-way driver orientation provides directed-dispersion characteristics so that when positioned correctly, the sound seems to come from on-screen. A rotating baffle helps maintain proper soundstage by allowing sound to be directed toward the listener from various locations. This is key when trying to accommodate seating arrangements that are not finalized at the time of installation. [. . . ] The solution: A Boston Hidden Theater system that delivers all the high-performance and impact desired in a home theater, while preserving those things we value most in our homes. Décor. Hidden Theater Package Guide: a simple way to select the best system. Selecting a Boston Acoustics Hidden Theater System is simple. Just choose one of our pre-configured packages and add a subwoofer and/or optional surround-back speaker(s). Or, if you prefer, select à la carte from Boston Acoustics' menu of Designer in-wall, in-ceiling, and installed subwoofer speaker systems. SYSTEM NAME LEFT (L) / RIGHT (R) CENTER (C) SURROUNDS THE MAJESTIC THE MARQUIS THE ORPHEUM THE BEACON THE CAMEO THE ROXY VRi793 (2) in-wall or VRi593 (2) in-wall VRi595 (2) in-wall VRi553 (2) in-wall DSi480 (2) in-wall DSi495 (2) in-ceiling DSi460 (2) in-wall VRi793 (1) in-wall or VRi593 (1) in-wall VRi595 (1) in-ceiling VRi553 (1) in-wall DSi453 (1) in-wall DSi495 (1) in-ceiling DSi453 (1) in-wall VRi593 (2) in-wall or VRi585T2 (2) in-ceiling VRi585T2 (2) in-ceiling VRi553 (2) in-wall or VRi585T2 (2) in-ceiling DSi460 (2) in-wall or DSi465T2 (2) in-ceiling DSi465T2 (2) in-ceiling DSi450 (2) in-wall or DSi455 (2) in-ceiling Your Sound SolutionTM Designer VRi Specifications Pivoting Tweeter Frequency Response (±3dB) Recommended Amplifier Power Nominal Impedance Sensitivity [1 watt (2. 83v) at 1m] Bass Unit Midrange Tweeter External Dimensions Mounting Hole Cutout Mounting Depth From Surface Specifications Pivoting Tweeter Frequency Response (±3dB) Recommended Amplifier Power Nominal Impedance Sensitivity [1 watt (2. 83v) at 1m] Bass Unit Midrange Tweeter External Dimensions Mounting Hole Cutout Mounting Depth From Surface VRi793 -- VRi593 Yes VRi553 Yes VRi580 Yes VRi560 Yes 65Hz-22kHz 20-220 watts 6 ohms 93dB 8 (200mm) Cast Neo Magnet 11/2 Voice Coil 41/2 (115mm) Neo Magnet 11/2 Voice Coil 1 (25mm) VRH. O. TM Aluminum Dome 2013/16 x 125/16 (528 x 313mm) 42Hz-22kHz 10-200 watts 4 ohms 90dB 8 (200mm) Cast DCDTM Copolymer 31/2 (89mm) Cast Copolymer Pivoting 1 (25mm) VR® Aluminum Dome with AMDTM 2013/16 x 125/16 (528 x 313mm) 69Hz-22kHz 10-125 watts 4 ohms 91dB Dual 51/4 (135mm) Cast Copolymer -- 45Hz-22kHz 10-150 watts 8 ohms 89dB 8 (200mm) Cast DCD Copolymer -- 52Hz-22kHz 10-125 watts 8 ohms 89dB 61/2 (165mm) Cast DCD Copolymer -- Pivoting 1 (25mm) VR Aluminum Dome with AMD 155/8 x 9 (393 x 229mm) Pivoting 1 (25mm) VR Aluminum Dome with AMD 133/8 x 105/16 (340 x 262mm) Pivoting 1 (25mm) VR Aluminum Dome with AMD 119/16 x 813/16 (294 x 224mm) 197/16 x 11 (494 x 279mm) 197/16 x 11 (494 x 279mm) 141/4 x 75/8 (361 x 193mm) 1113/16 x 87/8 (300 x 225mm) 10 x 73/8 (254 x 187mm) 33/4 (96mm) VRi595 -- 33/4 (96mm) VRi585 Yes 23/4 (71mm) VRi585T2 Yes 33/4 (96mm) VRi565 Yes 35/8 (91mm) VRi555 Yes 48Hz-22kHz 10-150 watts 8 ohms Single input 4 ohms 89dB 8 (200mm) Cast DCD Copolymer 31/2 (89mm) Neo Cast Copolymer 1 (25mm) VR Aluminum Dome 125/16 Diameter (313mm DIA) 45Hz-22kHz 10-150 watts 8 ohms 89dB 8 (200mm) Cast DCD Copolymer -- 48Hz-22kHz 10-100 watts Dual 8 ohms Single input 4 ohms 92dB 8 (200mm) Cast DCD Copolymer -- 52Hz-22kHz 10-125 watts 8 ohms 89dB 6 (165mm) Cast DCD Copolymer -- 1/ 2 58Hz-20kHz 10-125 watts 8 ohms 89dB 6 (152mm) DCD Copolymer -- Pivoting 1 (25mm) VR Aluminum Dome with AMD 125/16 Diameter (313mm DIA) Dual 1 (25mm) VR Aluminum Dome 125/16 Diameter (313mm DIA) Pivoting 1 (25mm) VR Aluminum Dome with AMD 105/16 Diameter (262mm DIA) Pivoting 1 (25mm) Anodized Aluminum Dome with AMD 81/16 Diameter (205mm DIA) 107/8 Diameter (276mm DIA) 107/8 Diameter (276mm DIA) 107/8 Diameter (276mm DIA) 87/8 Diameter (225mm DIA) 63/4 Diameter (171mm DIA) 6 (152mm) 5 (127mm) 415/16 (125mm) 43/4 (120mm) 41/4 (120mm) Subwoofers Specifications Frequency Response (±3dB) Nominal Impedance Bass Unit Dimensions Without Bracket (HxWxD) VRiSub85 33Hz-160kHz 8 ohms Dual 8 (200mm) DCD Copolymer 125/16 Diameter (313mm DIA) Amplifier VRiSub82 33Hz-160kHz 8 ohms Dual 8 (200mm) DCD Copolymer 2013/16 x 125/16 (528 x 313mm) Sub10F 29Hz-160kHz 8 ohms 10 (254mm) DCD Copolymer 141/16 x 311/2 x 81/4* (358 x 801 x 210mm) Specifications Amplifier Power (< 1% THD) Crossover Frequency Inputs 12-Volt Trigger Input Voltage External Dimensions (HxWxD) Weight SA1 140 watts continuous, 8 ohms; 210 watts continuous, 4 ohms 40-160Hz, 24dB/octave lowpass Left and right stereo line level LFE line level for crossover bypass 9-14 volts DC @ 1. 5mA max. 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