Boston Acoustics Horizon Series MCS130 System Mist Speakers

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 22.5 x 21.6 inches ; 21 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 65 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B000W9BFWG
• Item model number: MCS130 System Mist
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #15,309 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 19, 2005

Product Description

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

200-Watt Amplifier / Dual 3.5" mid bass drivers and 1" soft dome tweeters surround speakers / 10" Powered subwoofer

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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

By	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.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Buy!!, September 14, 2008

By	Vince Biasiotta "Tr00per" (Cleveland, Oh) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

I Installed the Boston MCS-130 system two weeks ago after purchase from audioextreme at amazon.com .
The 200watt downfiring subwoofer gives the sense the bass is coming from all around,as it should, shakes my entire entertainment room. speakers provide a very diverse and clear range of sound without distortion. I have been trying different music and BD movies to challenge the system and it has performed amazingly well. The sub woofer is not ugly at all, the LCR speakers and surrounds are well designed and fit my decor. I like the rubberized feal, gives the sense of solid construction and very easy to grip when mounting. recessed connectors are more difficult than most but we are not talking science here, just takes an extra minute or two per speaker, Big deal. Also, a set of high quality speaker cables and subwoofer connect cable come with the system, no need to buy new. heavy gauge with marked sheathing, subwoofer is gold plated connector.
In conclusion, for 500 dollars I now have a professional sounding speaker system that has dropped the jaws of every one who has heard it. Very clean with impressive bass. you can even change the color of the grilles to match decor if you need. My PS3 and BD and HDTV are finall sounding the way they were meant, I have the MCS130 connected to a Sony STR DG-520 reciever for a truely kickin 5.1 speaker system for a very reasonable sum of money. this is a fantastic system for 5 or 6 hundred. You will not in any way be sorry. If you have limited space and don't want to spend alot, this system will be everything you want it to be