Boston Acoustics Horizon Series MCS130 5.1-Channel Surround Speaker System (Black)

by Boston Acoustics

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 22.5 x 21.6 inches ; 20 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 64 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000W9EZ6O
• Item model number: MCS130 System Midnight
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #95,846 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Color: Midnight

From the Manufacturer

Horizon Series MCS130 Surround Speaker System -- Realistic Sound From Every Point in the Room

The Boston Acoustic MCS 130 surround sound speaker system is a step-up in every way. The front speakers are LCR's with dual 3.5-inch mid-bass drivers flanking a 1-inch Kortec® soft dome tweeter. The surround speakers use a single 3.5-inch mid-bass with the same 1-inch tweeter. The MCS 130 speakers feature 5-way binding posts instead of spring clips, and they sport the elegant soft-touch finish. The MCS 130 down-firing subwoofer uses a 200-watt RMS amplifier and a 10-inch woofer. The subwoofer uses the same soft-touch finish as the speakers. With three LCRs, two surrounds and one subwoofer, this system will meet all your entertainment sound needs.

Complete with three LCRs, two surrounds and one subwoofer (MCS 130 surround shown in black)

Techology 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

• Three dual 3.5-inch LCR speakers, two 3.5-inch satellites and 200 watt-powered subwoofer
• 1-inch soft dome tweeters
• Deep Channel® Design (DCD) for more bass from less amplifier power
• Reduced Baffle Diffraction Design (RBDD) for wider, smoother dispersion
• MagnaGuard® video shielding (except subwoofer)
• 5-way gold-plated binding posts (except subwoofer)
• Adjustable footings
• Built-in wall mount brackets (except subwoofer)

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MCS Speakers Are Awesome Alone But Even Better When Paired with Other Horizon Series Speakers

Boston Acoustics MCS speakers are designed to work alone or as a team. It is up to you and your entertainment needs. Augment your speakers with floorstanding speakers, LCR speakers and subwoofers. Your personal speaker design is at your fingertips.

	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 MCS100 Satellite Speakers: With the same Deep Channel Design (DCD) woofers and soft-dome tweeters found in Boston Acoustics MCS 100 speakers, these are ideal rear-speakers solution for expanding any system--even the MCS 100 itself. Includes a 3-inch mid bass driver and a 3/4-inch soft dome tweeter as well as Reduced Baffle Diffraction Design (RBDD) for wider, smoother sound dispersion.
	Horizon Series MCS130 LCR Speaker: With a soft-dome tweeter and dual 3.5-inch mid bass driver, this compact speaker delivers great front-speaker sound from any position--left, right and center--and a slim-profile design that complements the look of today's most popular video displays. Identical to the LCR speakers in the MCS 130 package, they make it easy to extend the excitement of an existing MCS 130 system to a second zone. Equipped with dual 3.5-inch mid bass drivers and a 1-inch soft dome tweeter as well as Deep Channel Design (DCD) for more bass from less amplifier power.
	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.

Product Description

Small enough to hang on a wall, but powerful enough to bring down the house, the new Boston Acoustics Horizon MCS130 5.1-Channel Speaker System takes all the complexity out of multi-channel audio without sacrificing any of its impact. Matched 3.5" drivers and 1" soft dome tweeters combine with a 10" 200-Watt powered subwoofer to let you take on all the excitement Hollywood can throw at you. It¿s all in a day¿s work for the Horizon MCS130.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent sound - Grade A, February 28, 2008

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LudVanB (St Louis, MO) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Boston Acoustics Horizon Series MCS130 5.1-Channel Surround Speaker System (Black) (Electronics)

This is a great system of speakers. Well-built, good looking, durable, good connections, but MOST importantly - great sound. The subwoofer is a MONSTER of good bass! I am extremely pleased with this surround sound system, better than any I have ever had. The only reason I am giving this product 4 stars, rather than 5 is that the overall depth of sound is not quite as sharp as I expected. The rear channels are too average for a 5 star rating. The center and front speakers are really good. This is an outstanding, overall diverse and powerful set of speakers for anything from watching James Bond to a Pavarotti concert. Highly recommended.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Speakers, February 5, 2008

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fishhook (Houston) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Boston Acoustics Horizon Series MCS130 5.1-Channel Surround Speaker System (Black) (Electronics)

I'm no audiophile but I bought this speaker system along with a Denon 788 receiver to replace a Sony surround soud system that came with my house. For a speaker set these speaker have really good sound. The larger center and front speakers have two woofers and one tweeter. The rear have a woofer and tweeter. These sound much better than the Sony system with its one way speakers. The subwoofer has very good bass and has yet to distort.
The only complaint than I have is that out of the box there is a plastic tab that in order to remove you have to remove the speaker grill. While doing this I manage to break off one of the posts that hold the grill to the speaker. I called Boston Acoustics and they did send a replacement, no questions asked. The grills are very fragile so use caution.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Subwoofer the weakest link in this system, December 1, 2009

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Menil Man - See all my reviews

This review is from: Boston Acoustics Horizon Series MCS130 5.1-Channel Surround Speaker System (Black) (Electronics)

If I had paid more than I did, 300 euros, I would've been sorely disappointed.
The satellites do sound great, not as warm as my old Infinity bookshelves, but very full. They are a little flat, not dynamic and they don't fill my little 6 X 15 ft. room, but still, their range is good and pure.

However!
The subwoofer, no matter what settings I've used on my very nice Marantz SR5002 AVR, and no matter where I put the ugly beast, doesn't hold up. I'm going to put it on the market and look for another sub. It's boomy, and while it :may: fill in the lost lower frequencies, it's hit and miss. Plus, did I say it's boomy?
Sorry, but for me, "house shaking" does not equal a good sub.
Better heard and not felt, is my feeling. I feel this thing, but just hear "whoomp whoomp whoomp." Is that music, or a jack-hammer?!
My old subs, a passive set by Cambridge Soundworks did a great job for their 15-year life. I heard all the rich sounds, but never got jolted mid-song by a misplaced "bra-ooomp!!"
Another :little: problem is the transformer in the sub hums. I had to take it out and re-screw it on the outside of the panal on the sub; no biggie if you've got a soldering iron, but we shouldn'be be hearing the sub humming during quieter parts of movies, right?

My opinion? If you can get this for under 300, take it, keep the sats, and try and sell the sub for a few bucks to a starving student.

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