Boston Acoustics AVR7120 A/V Receiver and VR3 Speaker System At A Glance & Ratings VR3 speaker system
Subwoofer: PV900
Connections: Mono line-level inputs and stereo speaker-level inputs
Enclosure Type: Vented
Woofer (size in inches, type): 12, cone
Power Rating (watts): 300, FTC rated
Crossover Bypass: Yes
Available Finish: Black Ash Vinyl Veneer
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 15.6 x 14.5 x 17.5
Weight (pounds): 32
Price: $700
Speaker: VR3
Type: Three-way, tower
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, aluminum dome 1, aluminum dome 1, aluminum dome (2)
Midrange (size in inches, type): 4.5, copolymer cone
Woofer (size, type): 7, copolymer cone (2) (2, one active, one passive)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power: 15 to 250 watts
Available Finishes: Cherry, Black Ash Vinyl with black grille
Dimensions (H x W x D): 40 x 9 x 15
Weight (in pounds): 54
Price: $1,250/pair
Speaker: VRC
Type: Three-way, center speaker
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, aluminum dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): 4.5, copolymer
Woofer (size, type): 4.5, copolymer cone (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power: 15–150 watts
Available Finishes: Black Ash vinyl with black grille
Dimensions (H x W x D): 5 x 22 x 8
Weight (in pounds): 19
Price: $400/each
Speaker: VRX
Type: Two-way surround with passive radiator
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, aluminum dome (2)
Midrange (size in inches, type): None
Woofer (size, type): 4.5, copolymer cone (2, one active, one passive)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power: 15–150 watts
Available Finishes: Black Ash Vinyl with black grille
Dimensions (H x W x D): 11 x 11 x 6
Weight (in pounds): 8.4
Price: $500/pair
Ratings: Boston acoustics VR3 Speaker System
Build Quality: 90
• construction, smartly finished, cleanly executed designs
• Sub is made in the United States
Value: 92
• The "V" in VR must stand for value
• The VRC is one of the most affordable three-way center speakers on the market
Features: 92
• All of the VR speakers feature proprietary driver technology
• The VRX's active/passive driver arrangement allows for a choice of more direct or more diffuse surround
Performance: 92
• The VR3 towers will stomp all over poser satellites
• The baby 12-inch sub dishes out grown-up bass
Ergonomics: 90
• The low-profile three-way center speaker will look cool placed on top of your display
• You'll love the sub's front-mounted volume control
Overall Rating: 92
What can I say? The Boston sound is remarkably neutral and smooth; maybe that's why it sounds so very right with both movies and music.
General Information
VR3 Speaker, $1,250/pair
VRC Center-Channel Speaker, $400
VRX Surround Speaker, $500/pair
PV900 Subwoofer, $700
Boston Acoustics
(978) 538-5000
www.bostonacoustics.com
Dealer Locator Code BST
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