Boston Acoustics Horizon Series HS50 Midnight Speaker(Each)

by Boston Acoustics

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 15.2 x 10.9 inches ; 6.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10 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: B000W9DO5C
• Item model number: HS50 Midnight
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #108,620 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer

Horizon Series HS50 Bookshelf Speaker -- Slim Profile, Small Footprint, Huge Sound

The Boston Acoustics HS 50 bookshelf speaker delivers pure sound excitement. This powerful bookshelf speaker features a proprietary Deep Channel Design (DCD) driver for smooth, consistent bass at all output levels, a second-order crossover slope for flat on-and off-axis response, and heavily-braced ABS enclosure to minimize unwanted resonances. It comes equipped with a 5.25-inch woofer and a 1-inch soft dome tweeter as well as Reduced Baffle Diffraction Design (RBDD) for wider, smoother sound dispersion.

You won’t confuse the sound of the HS 50 with anything else its size (Shown in black)

Technology is Key

All Horizon bookshelf and LCR speakers share certain key technologies. They all use 1-inch Kortec® soft dome tweeters, for smooth, extended high frequency response out to 25kHz. The woofers feature Deep Channel® Design, or DCD, providing increased bass output without the risk of bottoming out. The woofers all have phase plugs for smoother midrange response and increased power handling. With Horizon, Boston introduces RBDD which stands for Reduced Baffle Diffraction Design. The result is wider and smoother dispersion and more life-like sound. Please click on the hyperlink to learn more. Finally, these models feature MagnaGuard® video shielding, making them safe for use near any type of display.

Features to Please

All Horizon bookshelf and LCR speakers share certain key features. They all have a racetrack shaped, rear port that is flared on both ends. The shape helps reduce the footprint of the port, taking up less room on the back of the speaker. The combination of the flared opening on both ends of the port tube and its rear location virtually eliminates chuffing, or audible port noise. They all have 5-way binding posts to accommodate the use of any thickness of speaker wire or style of termination. They all come with an adjustable footing, allowing them to sit securely on a flat surface either vertically or horizontally and to be angled toward the listening position. They all have an integrated keyhole for quick and easy wall mounting. The keyhole and standoffs on the back of the speaker keep it far enough off the wall to not block the port, maintaining the sound quality that the Boston engineers intended they have. They all feature a soft-touch finish, giving them an elegant high-end appearance and terrific feel.

Sized to Surprise

With many of the same technologies that drive Boston Acoustics' most powerful speakers, these compact speakers are sized to surprise.

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Technical Specifications

• Recommended Amplifier Power: 10-125 watts
• Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
• Frequency Response: 65Hz-25kHz
• Bass Unit: 5.25-inch DCD with Phase Plugs and MagnaGuard
• Crossover Frequency: 2400Hz
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 11.06 x 8.13 x 7.38 inches
• Sensitivity (1 watt (2.83v) at 1m): 89dB
• Tweeter: 1-inch Kortec Soft Dome
• Weight: 9.6 lbs

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Augment and Enhance Your Entertainment System Other Boston Acoustics Speakers

Boston Acoustics loudspeakers allow you to mix and match your speakers to get the exact sound you want for the room they are in. From surround sound speakers to center channel speakers to subwoofer speakers, there's no need to limit your entertainment system when you have a myriad of speakers to choose from.

	Horizon Series HS60 Bookshelf Speakers: Place the HS 60 on a tabletop or hang it on the wall, then stand back. Proprietary Deep Channel Design (DCD) drivers with phase plugs for smooth, consistent bass at all output levels, second-order crossover slopes for fl at on-and off -axis response, and heavily-braced ABS enclosures to minimize unwanted resonances. All that great sound reaches your ears gloriously undisturbed. Equipped with a 6.5-inch woofer and a 1-inch soft dome tweeter.
	Horizon Series MCS130-SUR Surround Speakers: With the same Deep Channel Design (DCD) driver as the Boston Acoustics MCS 130LCR speaker, but a significantly smaller footprint, the 130SUR works as both a great standalone bookshelf system and an ideal home theater surround system. Equipped with a 3.5-inch mid bass driver and a 1-inch soft dome tweeter as well as Reduced Baffle Diffraction Design (RBDD) for wider, smoother sound dispersion.
	Horizon Series HPS 10SE 10-Inch Subwoofer: A subwoofer's job is to move you by moving the air around you, and the HPS 10SE stirs things up nicely. A 10-inch front-firing Deep Channel Design (DCD) woofer, BassTrac circuitry and 150 watts of power work together to deliver all the excitement Hollywood's newest movies can dish out. Equipped with a 10-inch woofer cone and a high-output front firing, rear ported DCD driver.
	Horizon Series HPS-12HO 12-Inch Subwoofer: There's no denying the HS 12HO is powerful, but it cannot be confused with a blunt instrument. The front baffle's gently curving surface minimizes diffraction. The woofer assembly features a low-mass poly cone and is heavily braced against the rear cabinet wall. The ABS cabinet itself is extensively ribbed to reduce unwanted resonances. Equipped with a 12-inch woofer cone and a high-output front firing, rear ported DCD driver.

Product Description

Horizon bookshelf speakers take up hardly any room with their slim profiles and small footprints. Place them on a desktop or hang them on a wall and stand back. Bass Unit - 5-1/4 (133mm) DCD with Phase Plugs and MagnaGuard Crossover Frequency - 2400Hz Sensitivity (1 watt (2.83v) at 1m) - 89dB Tweeter - 1 (25mm) Kortec Soft Dome Dimensions - Height 11-1/16 x Width 8-1/8 x Depth 7-3/8 (281x205x187mm) Priced per speaker. Two speakers must be purchased to get a pair

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars quality speakers, September 24, 2009

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This review is from: Boston Acoustics Horizon Series HS50 Midnight Speaker(Each) (Electronics)

These speakers sound great which is not surprising because boston acoustics makes them. They need a long baking period around 30hrs before they begin sounding their best. They are not the best looking speakers but the quality is there, plus the price can not be beat at around $50 per at amazon, it's a great get. I will give it 5 stars because of the price and sound.

5.0 out of 5 stars Replacement Works Perfectly, September 1, 2011

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This review is from: Boston Acoustics Horizon Series HS50 Midnight Speaker(Each) (Electronics)

I have had a pair of these speakers for a few years, but suddenly, one of them developed a rattle that could have been either a loose wire or a problem with the cone. With no way to remove the grill cover to investigate I was faced with either finding a service center for repair or just replacing the speaker outright. Since I had originally purchased them new for less than $200 for the pair, I figured a repair would cost about as much as the speaker, itself. When I went looking for a new one, I found that they were in short supply. I was lucky enough to find what could very well have been the last one available from amazon.com.

It works perfectly and handles movie soundtracks and really good music with ease. I am so glad I found it at amazon.com. I can't say enough about how happy I am with this purchase!

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent rear speakers, August 21, 2010

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This review is from: Boston Acoustics Horizon Series HS50 Midnight Speaker(Each) (Electronics)

I use these HS50's as my rears in combination with my other Boston Acoustics (BA) Horizon Series pieces -HS255 center (big loud clear dialogue delivery) and HS450's as fronts (simply awesome). My sub is the Mirage Omni S8 (which is a real gem folks). All pieces are connected to a Marantz SR5003.

I don't know if it is the Marantz or the BA Horizon Series (probably both), but the sound is very clear and there no limits regarding how loud you wanna get...if you don't get care about replacing your windows or ear drums.

The HS50's speakers are much heavier and bigger then they look in the pics. They connected easily to my 14 gage speaker cable. (I don't have to use speaker stands so I cannot commnet on that aspect.)

The Marantz calibration wanted me to set to the HS50's to large, but I opted for small per the BA instructions/recommendation.

The HS50's blend in so well with this sound system...that the first couple of times I played the sound system I had to purposefully ck to see if they were on.

Bottom-line is one pair of HS50's for the $145 I paid was a 'steal'. I would buy them, again, with no hestitation. They are perfect for my sound system...movies or music.

At this price level for speakers and sub...I do not think you can buy any better for a small to medium size room. (For a larger room consider 2 pair of HS450's.)