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Delivers as promised
Be very clear about this- it is designed to enhance/replace your TV's speakers. It is not a 'virtual' surround bar or a 'surround' system. For me it was perfect. I am trying to keep my room simple. I have the plasma mounted on the wall above the TV. All the components are in the basement controlled via the Next Generation remote extender. I don't want speakers/wires all...
33 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
Just a Speaker
I was dissapointed with the TVee. Although it wasn't touted as a theater-type system, I expected more. The volume is decent for medium size rooms, but don't expect to be blown away by it's sonics. Treble is practically non-existant. The sub woofer has little, if any kick. It even lacks in sterero seperation. the only good thing I can say about it is that it sounds...
This review is from: Boston Acoustics TVee Powered Soundbar Speaker System with Wireless Subwoofer (Black) (Electronics)
Be very clear about this- it is designed to enhance/replace your TV's speakers. It is not a 'virtual' surround bar or a 'surround' system. For me it was perfect. I am trying to keep my room simple. I have the plasma mounted on the wall above the TV. All the components are in the basement controlled via the Next Generation remote extender. I don't want speakers/wires all over the room. But in a big room, the speakers on my TV were terrible. People sounded like they were talking inside a cardboard box. Dialog was tough to hear. I needed something to fix that and this works perfectly.
One nice feature is that it turns on when it senses incoming signal and then turns off a few minutes after you turn off the TV.
The sound is good, almost great. It's plenty loud for my room (16 x 20 living room that opens up to a dining room and 2 story vaulted ceiling). The hookup is simple- TV audio out (or headphone out) to the speaker. Plug it into the wall. Plug the subwoofer into a power outlet and you're done.
I set mine up on the headphone jack and control the volume through the TV. You can set it up to learn your remote in about 5 minutes and control the speaker bar directly with your remote. Very cool. I programmed mine from 12 feet away and it works fine (some reviews posted problems with the remote- most of them programmed up close and then it wouldn't work). But when I mute the internal speakers on my TV I get annoying "Not Available" screens when I use the volume buttons. When it's plugged into the headphone jack the TV still mutes the internal speakers but I get a visual volume bar on the screen. I like having the visual bar.
So between the auto on/off feature, and controlling through the TV, this thing basically works like the internal TV speakers, I don't have to fumble around with yet another remote or reprogram my existing remote.
The bottom line: it sounds MUCH better than the internal speakers. It does what it says it will do.
The cons:
Expensive for a stereo setup, but the simplicity was what I wanted. I looked at a cheaper sony bar but I would have been running wires through walls and the basement. The wireless sub is a great idea and is what sold me. If you don't need wireless, the Sony bar seems to have more inputs including digital, and I think has some equalizer controls. I went for the wireless sub instead.
There's no equalizer, two little bass and treble knobs would go a long way. You could probably get great sound. My TV has a very nice equalizer- but it only affects the internal speakers. I have no way to adjust the soundbar.
The sub starts to respond in the middle ranges which leads to a heavy vocal experience (ie football games) and I have to turn it down to the point where it's almost useless. Good punch for movies and stuff.
If you want a simple sound bar, this is for you. You can probably go cheaper for a wired sub. Not a whole lot of options as far as setup. The remote learning feature is very cool and easy to use.
EDIT: After a while, I noticed the background noises sometimes were louder than the dialoge, esp watching sports. It sounded like the crowd/band/ect were much louder than the announcer. I changed the trim setting on the back to the lowest setting and that has made all the difference. I'm even more pleased with it now. I can turn the sub up a little more to where it should be.
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I purchased this unit to add umph to the sound of the Plasma TV I purchased (Panasonic TH-42PZ77U 42" Class 1080p Plasma Flat Panel TV and HDTV). The ability to place the subwoofer in a corner without having to run wires is a blessing. And with the subwoofer in a corner you get a good amount of volume. The sound bar itself sits right on top of the Panasonic 42PZ77U firmly. It was easy for the sound bar to learn my TV's remote controls so that now when I turn on the TV the sound bar and subwoofer turn on simultaneously. Of course the volume on the TV remote also controls the volume of the sound bar and subwoofer. Note that this is not surround sound but it adds a great deal of sound to any TV.
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This review is from: Boston Acoustics TVee Powered Soundbar Speaker System with Wireless Subwoofer (Black) (Electronics)
I had TVee up and running in 5 minutes. That's the beauty of this system, it's simplicity. Instead of adding another remote to the fray, the main speaker learns your current remote's volume/mute controls...sweet. Why haven't any other manufacturers thought of that, instead of bundling [not to mention charging extra for] another remote control?
In the world of soundbars, Boston Acoustics has separated themselves from the pack by creating a reasonably priced, excellent sounding, simple system--abstaining from the 'faux' surround sound mantra. Who knew enhanced stereo could sound so good? I've had mine for weeks, and I love it.
Last and definitely not least, let's talk about the WIRELESS SUBWOOFER. Yeah, the wireless subwoofer that is not affected by my wireless network (802.11g), or my cordless phones (5.8GHz). No drops, no clicks, and no hums. Since I plugged it in, I haven't thought about it...until the room rumbles. I have the bass level at 2, and Die Hard 4 sounded amazing!
This system kicks! Put it on your short list--especially if you are dreading running/seeing speaker wires. In my opinion, it's the only contender at this price point.
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This review is from: Boston Acoustics TVee Powered Soundbar Speaker System with Wireless Subwoofer (Black) (Electronics)
I bought the Boston Acoustics TVee Speaker to pair with my Panasonic TH-50PX75U which I put in our bedroom. It's a great no-fuss solution to add full sound without having to run wires everywhere (a must in the bedroom).
The soundbar is a simple and clean design that fits well with the black colored tv. I have it sitting on a shelf right underneath the plasma. From taking it from the box, to setting it up and operating it with the remote took 5 minutes. BA got that part right for sure. Soundwise, it is clear and crisp, and decent bass from the woofer. It's not full surround, so if that it what you are looking for, don't buy this. But for this price range, there isn't anything comparable that gives you a solid upgrade over the small underpowered speakers of a flat panel display. Being able to program your tv remote to control the TVee Speaker is a huge bonus. Mine programmed exactly as the instructions said. That being said, there are two quirks that can be a little annoying:
1. If you manually control the volume using the volume buttons on the soundbar, or use the ones on the tv, the volume could get out of sync with the remote (e.g, the tv thinks the volume is turned down all the way, when it's not on the bar). The easiest way to control for that is to either a) make sure your speakers on the tv are turned off, or b) always use the remote to control volume
2. I find you have to be within a range of 10 feet or so in order for the remote to control the volume of the soundbar. The remote works the tv anywhere I am in the room, but only the soundbar if I am within the 10 ft radius. Since I sit in bed 12 feet away, I have to lean forward to control the volume.
Pros:
- Great look (for the soundbar)
- Solid sound for movies and tv
- wireless sub woofer allows you to hide it easily (needs to be plugged in)
- 100 watts of power, so good for medium sized rooms
- Very easy set up
- Uses your TV remote, so don't have to add another remote to your collection
- Powers on and off with the TV, so don't have to turn something else on
Cons
- Remote quirks (see above for details)
- Subwoofer looks like an upside down trash can (but I hide it under the bed so not a big deal)
Over all, I think it's a solid performer for the class, and a great solution for better sound than the tv for medium rooms. I wouldn't get this for my home theater room, that requires something more powerful and full surround capability.
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I was dissapointed with the TVee. Although it wasn't touted as a theater-type system, I expected more. The volume is decent for medium size rooms, but don't expect to be blown away by it's sonics. Treble is practically non-existant. The sub woofer has little, if any kick. It even lacks in sterero seperation. the only good thing I can say about it is that it sounds better than the TV speakers.
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I ordered this speaker system even after reading of some the problems in previous reviews. It was very easy to install. The wireless woofer works perfectly out of the box, no need to set frequencies or anything. While the sound doesn't compare to true surround sound, that's not what I was expecting. I just wanted better sound than the built-in speakers on my Sony Bravia 40" LCD TV. And that's exactly what I got. I was able to teach it my cable remote with no problem. I didn't have the problem of short range on the remote, like some reviewers did. I've had it for a couple of weeks now and I love it.
I would definitely recommend it for anyone looking to upgrade their sound with minimal wires and not a lot of money.
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I currently have a very nice 5.1 system for my living room. What I didn't have was decent sound for the 32" Philips in my bedroom. I looked at various PC type sound systems trying to determine if that would work using my TV. Then I stumbled upon the Boston Acoustics TVee. It was a little pricy at $399 but when I found it here for $266 I decided to give it a try. I was under no illusion that this was a 5.1 system but speakers to replace the current TV speakers. Well, I was really surprised at the sound quality both from the sound bar and wireless woofer. Between the two I thought the sound was exceptional and well thought out with the wireless sub. I spent the rest of the day laying in bed trying various movies to determine the quality of my purchase and I am, so far, extremely happy with the system. Looks good, sounds good, and now while the main TV is taping two shows, I can go the bedroom to watch a third show without thinking how much I am missing listening to TV sound. I think you will be happy with this purchase. P.S. After reading this, I watch to much TV.
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This was my third attempt at purchasing a sound system for my 52" Samsung LCD HD TV. I tried the Bose 3-2-1 system and the Yamaha Sound Bar. The Bose sounded like an old transistor radio which completely surprised me. I own two higher end Bose systems that are awesome. The Yamaha just didn't get it. I didn't like a second remote and a wired sub-woofer. Anyway, I read about the BA TVee and gave it a try. It delivered just as described. I love being able to use my TV remote to control the sound bar and the wireless sub-woofer is excellent. But what really pleased me was the sound delivery. It enhances the vocals and doesn't over project all the unwanted background sound effects that are extremely annoying. I've used it with Blu-Ray DVD's as well and once again it sounded awesome. You can hear people speaking clearly without all the background noise competing with it. But at the same time the background sound is clear and sounds great, just not overwhelming. The sub-woofer works and sounds great too. I'm just extremely pleased with this sound bar. It's inexpensive, easy to install, and sounds and works great!
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After reading all the reviews I could find and looking at this system at Circuit City, I was convinced that this would be the perfect enhancement for my flat screen TV. The TV's built-in speakers just don't deliver the "punch" that I like for movies and sporting events and Boston Accustics came to the rescue. My next task was to find the very best price available. I located this system on Amazon for under $250 (shipping included) when the retail price was $399 locally making this purchase a no brainer. The system arrived 3 days later and all parts up and running in just a few minutes. Everything worked great and the sound was great. The system is in a small room and it even works better for DVD movies than my Sony 2.1 Dream System. The remote programs easier than any I seen and the wireless Sub is unbelieveable regarding sound quality and convenience. The sound bar sounds great and has a much more expense look. I highly recommend this system for medium to small size rooms and suggest shopping for a bargain price.
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Wanted surround sound for my wife, who is hard of hearing, but couldn't bear the thought of six speaker boxes, with wires, in my living room. This was a low-cost alternative to the Polk Audio and Yamaha products. I'm happy with the results. You don't get the separation of a 6-speaker set, but the sound is really good with 5.1 sources. I buried most of the wiring in my wall, so the wiring is very clean - only a couple inches of cable between the TV and speaker bar are visible. I have recommended this product to my friends.
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