Price Paid:  $112.00 from E-bay

Summary:
I Bought these speakers used over e-bay, because I needed some rear speakers to complete my 5.1 system. They were lightly used, and I have been very pleased. The are VERY good dorm room (or any small room) speakers. They have great highs and lows. The ported design really helps out the lows I think. The mids are the only soggy spot when compared to speakers of MUCH higher price. I compared these speakers directly with the JBL n26's, although it was close the Bostons seemed to be much better behaved and had a cleaner, more balanced over all sound. Only thing I did not like, is I broke the plastic wall mount on the back of the speaker, maybe could have been reinforced a little...

Strengths:
Beautiful sound, The 5.25 inch driver, ported inclosure, and .75 inch tweeter nail the highs and lows.

Weaknesses:
I feel bad complaining about the mids when the over all sound is good... Have to buy a aftermarket mount kit to use them as surrounds, some nice duct tape...

Similar Products Used:
Polk R40's JBL N26 (B&W)Solid monitors.

Price Paid:  $299.00 from Wilshire Home Entert

Summary:
I hadn't bought speakers in 15 years but today my old Infinitys blew out so I had to go shopping. The Bostons blew me away with their crispness and definition of sound. I was told they were like sitting in Row C of a large theater, listening to an orchestra. I wanted to be able to single out individual instruments for discographical research. I also transcribe lyrics and melodies so I need honest, true sound. I compared these with Monitors, B&W, and Bose and the Bostons won hands down. No skewing of the sound, great highs, fair lows, but nothing muddy. Bravo Boston!

Strengths:
Compact size, great midrange and crisp highs.

Weaknesses:
Lows could be a little better but they're far from inadequate.

Price Paid:  $275.00 from Soundtrack

Summary:
Actually I own the CR75s which replaced the CR7s. Wow! These speakers sound better than some speakers twice their price! They are my main front speakers in my first real home theater system and they sound amazing. The sound is open and full, unlike many competitors in this price range. I listened to side by side comparisons with Bose, Klipsch, Infinity, and Def tech and these speakers were by far the best sounding. Open and natural, the soundstage is great and the mids and highs are exceptionally clean. The salesman (whom I've worked with for years) was even surprised at how good these speakers sounded. For music they are tight and clean, and movies sound great as well. When matched with the other boston's the sound is seemless. Add a sub and everything sounds great! I'm glad that Boston builds great sounding speakers for those of us who can't afford the high-end stuff. My setup includes the CR75s, CR65s for the rear channels, a CRC center, a Yamaha HTR5550 receiver and a Def Tech prosub 80 (great sub, see review if interested).

Strengths:
SIze, build quality, open sound, price

Weaknesses:
None so far

Similar Products Used:
Upgrading from an Aiwa Bookshelf system. Listened to speakers by Klipsch, Paradigm, B&W, Infinity, Def Tech, NHT and Dynaudio. Still liked the sound of the bostons the best.

Price Paid:  $175.00 from eBay

Summary:
One Word, GREAT!!!

Strengths:
Clear highs and punchy bass when placed correctly. Small size and video shielding are great plusses...

Weaknesses:
None...

Similar Products Used:
Eosone, Klipsh, and Mirage

Summary:
I've found these speakers to be great. They were perfect for college. One of the big plusses for me was their EM shielding. For several years I had them right next to my computer monitor, so the shielding was essential. They are still my primary speakers, but I'm a little less satisfied than I used to be, mostly for the aforementioned reason.

Strengths:
clear sound, good reproduction of a wide variety of tones. Small, rugged.

Weaknesses:
too much localization of the sound. I can close my eyes and tell where the speakers are.

Similar Products Used:
James B. Lansing loudspeakers, very old, can't remember model number