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 enlarge | Brand: Boston Acoustics
Category: CE
Buy New: See price in cart
New (16) Used (1) Refurbished (1) from $199.97
Rating:  19 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 30.2
Dimensions (in): 18.8 x 15.4 x 35.8
nv:Speaker Type: Surround Sound
Speaker Type: Computer Speakers
Speaker Setup: 2 - Speakers
MPN: TVee
Model: TVee
UPC: 090283470997
EAN: 0690283470999
ASIN: B000UTIB7A
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Not what I expected June 9, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This product has good speakers and puts out better sound than the tv has but, the sound volume is very uneven. When you set the voice volume to an acceptable level the digital sound effects and background noise is way too loud. I hooked it up to a Sharp Aquos HD flat screen with 1080 resolution. I tried all of the adjustments that the instructions gave but nothing changed. The bass unit being wireless is a good idea but I could barely turn it up, it was so over powering. I set the digital noise filter to high on the TV but it did not help. In B A's defense I don't think its all their fault. The sound on todays TV transmissions is chaotic. They make too much use of digital electronics sound effects and send them too loud. I also think the cable company is very lax: I E the commercials coming in much louder than the programs. It is a shame because it is a decent product that just can't work in this enviournment.
 Company is unresponsive to problems May 14, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Boston Acoustics is the most unresponsive company I have ever dealt with. The speaker will not change volume unless you hold the remote within 3 feet of it. I have made eight calls to the company and not been able to talk to anyone and they don't return a call. After three days they finally responded to an e-mail. They told me how to take it apart and change the lens over the infrared sensor but warned me that is was a little dangerous.
This apparently is a known problem which they shipped anyway. Because of their lack of response, I am returning it.
 Review March 8, 2008
3 out of 10 found this review helpful
This product performs as expected with one exception: The infrared sensor for the remote requires me to be closer to the unit than my seating position allows. Other than that, it is excellent. It has great sound, increased bass, and generally improves the entire viewing experience.
It is not surround sound, but if you are researching and paying attention you already realize that. If you did not already realize that, you have serious comprehension problems and do not understand what I have written anyway.
Good for What It Is February 25, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
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.
Boston Acoustics Sound Bar February 13, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
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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