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Boston Acoustics Classic Series CS 226

Boston Acoustics Classic Series CS 226

6 reviews

Apr, 2024

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price (2)
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usability (2)
size (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 reviews of Boston Acoustics Classic Series CS 226. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the usability. The price is also appreciated, but there are some mixed views about the size.

design, price, usability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Boston Acoustics Classic Series CS 226 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Andrew Robinson (hometheaterreview.com)

Boston Acoustics CS 226 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Reviewed

If you're in the market for a truly affordable floorstanding loudspeaker that puts performance above all else look no further than the CS 226 from Boston Acoustics. While it's outwardly appearance may be basic and a bit classic its performance is...

Simple styling in a straightforward cabinet design that isn't trying to hide the fact that the Boston Acoustics CS 226 is a loudspeaker. It's a bit boxy but far from being too big or impossible to integrate into ones living environment

For true full range performance you're going to want to mate the CS 226 to a subwoofer ; The CS 226 isn't exotic nor does it even attempt to play the part. It's a boxy speaker made of wood and nails with a bit of vinyl veneer in a world dominated by...

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by : GoodSound! (soundstageaccess.com)

Boston Acoustics CS-226 Loudspeakers

Clint Eastwood's Dirty Harry said, "A man has to know his limitations." So does a loudspeaker. And within its limitations -- not too large a room, careful placement, clean source material, clean amplification -- the CS-226 is a fantastic value. It's...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Boston Acoustics TVee 26 review

Clear midrange ; Decent integration

Small sound ; Not that dynamic ; Utterly unremarkable design

A decent effort from Boston Acoustics, but it’s nothing remarkable

Mar, 2014

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Consumer review (audioreview.com)

Boston Acoustics CS 226

Caixas surpreendentes, uma resposta acústica muito acima da sua faixa de preço.

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review (audioreview.com)

Boston Acoustics CS 226

Purchased this pair from Amazon (Vanns) for under 180.00 delivered! I was stupid enough to tradel my vintage Polk RTA8s (1990) for a JBL CS10 sub (new) and a pair of Infinity Entra Ones. Not that these are bad pieces, but I have grown used to the sound...

Jun, 2011

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