-- Classic Boston Speakers, Classic Boston Value; High-Performance Models Are Visually
Reminiscent of Traditional Speaker Designs, with Advanced Audio Engineering and
Features for Unparalleled Sound --
Denver, CO, September 4, 2008 -- Boston Acoustics®, Inc., world-renowned
manufacturer of high-performance loudspeakers, today announced the introduction
of its Classic Series loudspeakers, bringing together the best elements of traditional
loudspeaker style and design with some of today’s most advanced sonic technologies
for the ultimate combination of value, performance and style.
The five new Boston Acoustics Classic Series models include: the CS 226 6-1/2” 2-Way
Floorstanding Loudspeaker (MAP: $249.99), CS 225C 2-Way Dual 5-1/4” Center Channel
(MAP: $179.99), CS 26 2-Way 6-1/2” Bookshelf (MAP: $149.99), CS 23 2-Way 3-1/2”
Compact Bookshelf (MAP: $99.99), and CS Sub10 100-watt 10" Down-Firing DCD
Subwoofer (MAP: $249.99). In addition, Boston Acoustics is offering a complete CS
2300 5-channel surround sound system (MAP: $599), consisting of four CS 23 Bookshelf
speakers and a CS 223C Center Channel. (See attached sheet for key specifications
on each model.) Expected availability for Models CS 226, CS 225C, CS 26, and the
CS Sub10 subwoofer is September 2008, with the CS 23 Bookshelf and the CS 2300 system
scheduled for expected October 2008 availability.
Boston Acoustics Senior Vice President & General Manager Eli Harary, noted:
“Today’s home entertainment consumer is both performance- and value-driven. We engineered
our new Classic Series loudspeakers to satisfy modern tastes for impeccable audio
performance, as well as the desire for classic elegance and styling. The result
is a great-looking and great-sounding speaker that’s ideal for use in virtually
any home entertainment system, and which combines our legendary sound with a classic
traditional cabinet look. The Boston Acoustics Classic Series is without question
one of today’s best performance-value propositions.”
Ideal for Multi-Channel Home Theater or Stereo-Only Music Systems
All Classic Series freestanding speakers are designed to be combined with each other
in any configuration in order to build the ideal system for any listening application.
The speakers are finished in either Black Walnut or Cherry Vinyl.
All Classic Series loudspeakers include the following audio advancements for pure,
rich sound reproduction of music and movie soundtracks:
• Kortec® Soft Dome Tweeters for crystalline high-frequency sound
• Advanced graphite-injected woofers featuring Deep Channel Design (DCD™) for more
bass from less amplifier power.
• Acoustically tuned ports, adding to the deep rich bass frequency response. -more2
• 5-way gold-plated binding posts for hookup flexibility and to ensure purity of
signal transfer in all speaker connections
• MagnaGuard® magnetic shielding to prevent video interference.
About Boston Acoustics
Founded more than 25 years ago, Boston Acoustics is a world-renowned leader in high-performance
loudspeakers, tabletop radios and advanced car audio systems. Today, the company’s
“Play Smart™” attitude is reflected in its hip-smart approach to product design,
which allows customers to enjoy high-performance audio while expressing their personal
style and tastes with an element of fun. For more information on the company’s full
range of advanced products, please visit
www.BostonAcoustics.com.
About D&M Holdings Inc.
D&M Holdings Inc. is a global operating company providing worldwide management
and distribution platforms for premium consumer, automotive, commercial and professional
audio and video businesses including Denon®, Marantz®, McIntosh® Laboratory, Boston
Acoustics®, Snell Acoustics, Escient®, Calrec Audio, Denon DJ, Allen & Heath,
D&M Professional and D&M Premium Sound Solutions. Our technologies improve
the quality of any audio and visual experience. All product and brand names with
a trademark symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of D&M Holdings,
Inc. or its subsidiaries. For more information visit
www.dm-holdings.com.
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