Acoustic Research ARHC6 6-Piece Home Theater Speaker System

by Acoustic Research

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 68 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00005ML6V
• Item model number: ARHC6
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #286,122 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

A one-step solution for audiophiles looking to boost their home theater performance, this Acoustic Research six-piece speaker system delivers high-quality surround sound at an affordable price. The system consists of four two-way ported satellite speakers, each with 3.5-inch woofers and 1-inch tweeters; a center (dialogue) two-way sealed speaker with dual 4-inch woofers and a 1-inch tweeter; and a 100-watt front-firing subwoofer with an 8-inch long-throw woofer. The matching satellites, which measure 5.25 inches wide and 7.75 inches tall, are compact enough to fit on a bookshelf or portable speaker stands, yet big enough to supply the audio oomph that movie fans have come to expect. Acoustic Research recommends pairing the system with an amplifier that supports from 25 watts to 100 watts per channel, which should meet the specifications of most surround receivers.

Once connected, the speakers deliver a dramatic audio range, with a frequency response of 80 Hz to 20 kHz through the satellite and center speakers and 32 to 150 Hz through the subwoofer--enough to give explosions a thunderous bombast and bird chirps a sweet, crisp resonance. Unlike many speaker systems, the ARHC6 does not include speaker cables that connect to its corrosion-resistant gold-plated terminals. However, this allows listeners to buy higher-end cables that match their listening needs, which "in the box" cables rarely do. The speakers are also magnetically shielded to prevent interference when located near a TV.

What's in the Box
Four satellite speakers, center channel speaker, subwoofer, AC adapter (for subwoofer), user's manual.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exquisite Sound, Exquisite Black Finish, December 26, 2009

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Jazz Khanna "Jazz" (California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Acoustic Research ARHC6 6-Piece Home Theater Speaker System (Electronics)

The HC6 5.1 speaker set put out some detailed sound and tight bass that can get low. The speakers are enclosed in a piano black casing and seem like they belong in a similarly elegant home (or mansion for that matter). The sub puts out some surprisingly powerful and low bass for its size. The system sounds just as good with music as it does with home theatre sound. The HC6 was produced when Acoustic Research was in its prime, unfortunately this set is no longer produced. If you can get yout hands on a set, you'll see that the HC6 blows away Bose and Polk systems costing twice as much.