Boston Acoustics A-25
Just Tested
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Onkyo TX-NR626
Good but not great – and that’s not quite enough at this hugely competitive price for AV receivers
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Hi-fi speakers
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The Caterthun has strengths but we expect a more rounded product at this price
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TVs
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In this month's mag
July 2013
SUPERTEST: Soundbar solutions £250-£450
GROUP TEST: 46-47in smart TVs
GROUP TEST: Standmount speakers £350-£450
© 2013 Haymarket Publishing
Comments
Seeing as these can be had for as little as £99 inc delivery (as at May 2012), would they provide any improvement on my existing MS Avant 902i's, which are a few years old now.
Im avoiding the A26's as i gather they are somewhat 'boomy' and probably have a less revealing midrange due to the main driver size.
Review Quote:
Sensibly, the A-25s never sacrifice their self-possession in a quest for excitement – we can think of only one comparably priced rival that does a better job of combining vigour and smooth listenability – and as a result they’re a pretty compelling option.
Which one would that be?
I would also love to know that! Do they mean BX2? But they are in different price ranges..?
Boston Acoustics A-25
Review is difficult to find on the Whathifi website
as it is not listed between all the Brands.
Attractive price and nice design amongst a 5star rating made me buy these small speakers.
First impression
They look smaller than I had in mind.
I am very happy with the looks, with or without magnetic fronts.
Connected to Yamaha A-S500 and subwoofer Yamaha YST-SWO12
they make a real HiEnd set up.
Amazing sound coming from these small speakers.
The Subwoofer is giving them that extra punch.
It is a great pitty, I live on an appartement and cannot
play loud here as it would disturb neighbours .
The A-25 is very neutral and is very fast and clean in that dome tweeter.
I like them better than my Kef's IQ3.
Even without subwoofer,you cannot believe what a punch in dynamics
they can produce.
Voices are clear,but another amplifier would maybe better for the midrange as I think Yamaha softens the midrange a bit, in my opinion.
Unreal good speakers for that price and far above.
I would prefer the bigger A-26
but since there is no review of the A-26 available yet ?
They cost a few more Euro's more only, but I wonder if they are better than the A-25 's ?
After some more time listening with the Boston Acoustics A25
with Yamaha A-S500 amp and Yamaha R-S300 receiver.
Must say I am missing clear voices.
I now have the Tannoy Mercuri V1 and I prefer Tannoy to Boston concerning clear voices.
Kef IQ3 sound is clear in voices too.
Time will tell
Shure A25 are special in many ways.
Problem of which we're aware, and on which we're working. Apologies.
Adding a date for the reviews on the website is in 'the plan', but I can't put a timeframe on it yet. You can of course check the test date in the magazine Buying Guide
What is the comparable pair? And why do your reviews on the website never include a date for the review?