Finally, something I need/want.

Amazon reviews: 3.5/5 stars 34 customer reviews.

http://www.amazon.com/Boston-Acoustics-TVee-Model-25/dp/B004V1DAC4/ref=pd_cp_e_0

B&H reviews: 3.5/5 stars 6 customer reviews

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/755547-REG/Boston_Acoustics_TVEEM25B_TVee_Model_25_Soundbar.html

I have this Sound Bar and Sub Woofer, and I am always blown away by the sound. We were watching a movie the other night, and the sound was so clear and amazing during a particular action scene, everyone in the room just looked at each other. I tried a lot of sound bars, and this one produces big sound, for a great price! I believe I paid over $200 for mine about a year ago. My only regret is that I don't have a place for another one for now!

I Hear that this sub doesn't quite Beat like a wired one...

I bought one of these refurbs from Boston Accoutics for $199 about 6 months ago. I use it with a 37" flat screen in my bedroom and it sounds very good.

CNET gives it 3 out of 5 stars.

http://reviews.cnet.com/surround-speaker-systems/boston-acoustics-tvee-model/4505-7868_7-34912785.html

Does this come with the hardware to mount it to the bottom of the TV or can someone suggest where I may find the hardware to do that?

I thought most soundbars came with that, but I don't see the description mention anything about it.

Another good review site. I am still wagering if I want to buy.

http://geekbeat.tv/review-boston-acoustics-tvee-model-25-soundbar-with-wireless-subwoofer-tveem25/

Just a warning, not sure if this model will do the same, but I have had two customers have their wireless subwoofer systems interfere with their Wifi and PS3...

EDIT:

According to the manual this one has four different channels you can choose from so this problem is less likely to occur.

iissurf wrote:Does this come with the hardware to mount it to the bottom of the TV or can someone suggest where I may find the hardware to do that?

I thought most soundbars came with that, but I don't see the description mention anything about it.

one of the reviews mentioned its set up for either tabletop or wall mount, but the reviews about the subwoofer getting hot enough to burn you and operating on the same frequency as my router kind of turned me off.

I have had mine for over 6 months and can say the sound quality is great for a sound bar. I have this model and the next step up.

I was not disappointed. Even after paying alot more at the big box store.

I would recommend for bedrooms or gamerooms.

syninthecity wrote:one of the reviews mentioned its set up for either tabletop or wall mount, but the reviews about the subwoofer getting hot enough to burn you and operating on the same frequency as my router kind of turned me off.

I have one of the subs next to a router and modem will playing MW3 online, no problems yet.

As far as the heating issue, haven't had that one either even after playing pandora for hours.

iissurf wrote:Does this come with the hardware to mount it to the bottom of the TV or can someone suggest where I may find the hardware to do that?

I thought most soundbars came with that, but I don't see the description mention anything about it.

The sound bar comes with two 3 inch wide rub "feet" that are hidden when placed on the table. They are removable to mount the bar on the wall. The bar has two holes for the screws to slide in. The manufacture supplies you with a pattern to use to set the mounting holes on the wall.

I've read review after review of this thing and every single one says the sound it mutty and there are almost no high-range reproduction.

AVSForums, CNET, Amazon, just check it. Sure, 90% of the reviews are good, but 90% of people are just looking for an improvement over their internal TV speakers which isn't hard to do (even my $1500 Samsung D6600 has pathetic sound that reproduces voices terribly.)

My advice to everyone is get what AVSForum audiophiles recommend, the Polk 4000 Sound Bar. It's $300, but more than twice what this one is, and has a 5-year warranty you probably wont need, unlike the Boston that has many people returning their sub woofers every 3 months.

Thanks for the c net review posting. I had no idea it would be that bulky and with no remote. PASS.

Wish this had come before the sound bar deal at Walmart last week.

texaskitty2 wrote:Thanks for the c net review posting. I had no idea it would be that bulky and with no remote. PASS.

The soundbar does not need a remote, it is easily programmable to respond to whatever remote you are currently using for the TV, set-top box, etc.

mikeinwny wrote:The soundbar does not need a remote, it is easily programmable to respond to whatever remote you are currently using for the TV, set-top box, etc.

Thats actually a nice feature than needing a seperate little remote.

Samus wrote:I've read review after review of this thing and every single one says the sound it mutty and there are almost no high-range reproduction.

AVSForums, CNET, Amazon, just check it. Sure, 90% of the reviews are good, but 90% of people are just looking for an improvement over their internal TV speakers which isn't hard to do (even my $1500 Samsung D6600 has pathetic sound that reproduces voices terribly.)

My advice to everyone is get what AVSForum audiophiles recommend, the Polk 4000 Sound Bar. It's $300, but more than twice what this one is, and has a 5-year warranty you probably wont need, unlike the Boston that has many people returning their sub woofers every 3 months.

Thanks for the post, you made me stick to my got and stay with Quality!

Please keep in mind... this is a intermediate solution to a problem with TV sound, not a full-range surround sound system.

It does not replace a true 5.1/6.1/7.1 surround sound theater system. It is simply meant to perform better than the built in TV audio.

If you aren't happy with your TV audio, then this is a good mid-range solution. If you want a true home theater, then skip past this and look for a full-range receiver and surround speaker system.

Just my thoughts.

I bought one of these at Best Buy 6 months ago and love it. It is NOT Surround Sound in any way. But compared to many other soundbars- it is Not tinny on the highs which I have found to be quite annoying. This Boston is quality. For hanging it on the wall- it is very light so 2 large screw bolts into drywall was sufficient. My wife really appreciates that the sub has its own control independent of the actual sound bar. I put this behind my Lay-Z-Boy and let it shake.

Is this guy tiny or is the sound bar HUGE?

turf12 wrote:CNET gives it 3 out of 5 stars.

http://reviews.cnet.com/surround-speaker-systems/boston-acoustics-tvee-model/4505-7868_7-34912785.html

In the box:

• Boston Acoustics Soundbar Speaker TVee Model 25
  
• Wireless Subwoofer
  
• Optical Digital Cable
  
• RCA Cable
  
• AC Adapter

It doesn't come with a remote? I'd rather not have to get up and walk across the room every time I need to change the volume. Yes, a universal remote may help with that, but I know a few people who have had trouble getting their soundbars to work with their remotes.

Any idea or link to what type of warranty you get on this since it is a refurb? Is warranty through woot or boston?

Just found it,
Warranty: 90 Day Boston Acoustics
Authorized for SquareTrade Extended Warranty

How much is shipping?

It DOESN'T come with a remote - it LEARNS your existing remote. Pretty odd but wonderful at the same time. We're used to learning remote but this is a learning powered speaker!

tcardinali wrote:How much is shipping?

In the top right corner of the website it states, "$5 all you can ship."

tcardinali wrote:How much is shipping?

it's always 5 bucks on woot, that's one of the things that so often makes it worth while.

If it doesn't come with a remote, and my remote is a Harmony that is a learning/universal remote, how would that work with this? I'm sure there is a way, but just strange.

Just ordered one, with so many positive things said I had to! Will this work on all devices no matter what input?

Example: TV is on HDMI 1 and xbox is on HDMI 2...both can use it right??

tcardinali wrote:How much is shipping?

really? I mean come on your joking right? you know what site your on right?

Bonger6693 wrote:Just ordered one, with so many positive things said I had to! Will this work on all devices no matter what input?

Example: TV is on HDMI 1 and xbox is on HDMI 2...both can use it right??

It should replicate whatever would be playing through your TV's speakers.

The same way your universal remote works for the TV/DVD player/cable box I would imagine.

From what I read last night, it reads the IR signal coming from the remote so if your Harmony can interact with the TV, it should be able to interact with the soundbar.

time2testit wrote:If it doesn't come with a remote, and my remote is a Harmony that is a learning/universal remote, how would that work with this? I'm sure there is a way, but just strange.

texaskitty2 wrote: with no remote. PASS.

That's one of the biggest selling points for me, that I didn't have to stash another remote to change the volume, I can just use my existing TV remote.

That's probably the one negative for me since I don't want to mount it on the wall and don't want to set it on the hearth. I asked because it appears there are cutouts in the plastic on the back of the soundbar for a mounting bracket, but that must be for another model...

Gators2001 wrote:The sound bar comes with two 3 inch wide rub "feet" that are hidden when placed on the table. They are removable to mount the bar on the wall. The bar has two holes for the screws to slide in. The manufacture supplies you with a pattern to use to set the mounting holes on the wall.

iissurf wrote:It should replicate whatever would be playing through your TV's speakers.

Awesome! Can't wait to get this, wanted one for awhile just never wanted to shell out $250-$300.

Me too!

Thanks Woot!

Now I just need Woot to post those GoPro's and inversion tables again!

Bonger6693 wrote:Awesome! Can't wait to get this, wanted one for awhile just never wanted to shell out $250-$300.

Got mine today. But it's interfering with the wifi signal in this room....

Great, got mine today and was super excited. Hooked it up and only had audio out of just one speaker. I tried hooking it up multiple ways even just my iPod and still 1 freaking speaker. I am beyond disappointed tonight. I really hope Boston acoustics will replace it or woot will just have to give me my $ back and I prob won't be able to have great sound as they are sold out.