OneCall 40% off on Boston Acoustic VR Towers

[sholling]

This thread is borrowed from gdawgrappa over on Fatwallet and all credit goes to the OP. I have the VR3s and they rock.

VR1 Towers - $400 shipped
VR2 Towers - $500 shipped
VR3 Towers - $700 shipped
Acoustically matched VRC center - $250 Shipped

http://www.onecall.com/ProductSearch.aspx?Ntt=boston+vr*&No=12&D=boston+vr*&N=0

 

[darien87]

Wow. That's almost as cheap as I got mine for. Great deal. Almost makes me wanna pick up a pair in Cherry to more closely match my furniture.

 

[Hipnotic4]

how cheap did you get yours for?

 

[sholling]

thekid72 also on Fatwallet may have found an even better deal.

VR1 Tower - $400/pr shipped in cherry or black
VR2 Tower - $500/pr shipped in cherry or black
VR3 Tower - $600/pr shipped in cherry only
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=BOVR3

Search for Boston Acoustics...
http://www.audioadvisor.com/

 

[Hipnotic4]

I wonder why the 40% drop started..Im thinking i should wait and see if it goes down more

 

[sholling]

I wonder why the 40% drop started..Im thinking i should wait and see if it goes down more

They already did. $600/pr is just under 50% of list for the VR3s. I'm thinking that BA is probably hurting since they lost BB/Magnolia as their largest B&M retailer.

 

[darien87]

how cheap did you get yours for?

I bought mine as demo's from a local Magnolia for $300 for the pair.

 

[Hipnotic4]

Yea damn thats a good deal. ahh im still tryin to debate if i should really put down the 500 on the v2s...i want it to drop juz a weeeee bit more but i know im prob gonna end up having to just get the vr2s at this price

 

[sholling]

For the measly $100 I'd say do the VR3s instead.

 

[tomd51]

The deal at OneCall includes the VRX surrounds as well (in cherry, not black). I just grabbed a pair for $249 to see how they compare to my Axiom QS4s... -TD

 

[wyllisx1]

Any opinions as to the better speakers the vr3's or av1123 rocket 760s?

 

[billy p]

Any opinions as to the better speakers the vr3's or av1123 rocket 760s?

Haven't heard either speaker, rs760's @$1500.00 and the VR3 @$700.00 could be a hint. In all fairness it's not a good comparison. That price is very good for what you get and BA are a very reputable mfg, from what I've read.

 

[tomd51]

I'd agree that the "true price" (not MSRP) difference might indicate the Rocket's a better speaker, but speakers are so subjective, you'd really have to listen to them.

Folks that own most Rockets swear by them and on the flip side, almost everyone I've ever spoke to/chatted with that've listened to or owned the VR3s are very pleased w/their performance.

If aesthetics are a high priority, I think the Rockets are some of the most attractive speakers available with their finishes. The VR3s do have a nice cherry veneer finish and I think they're good looking, but aesthetically, I don't think they really compare to the 760s.

As for performance, I can't comment on the 760s as I've not heard them personally, but I can vouch for the VR3s being very detailed, throw a very wide soundstage and do just as well with music (two channel & hi-res) as they do with movies. I've had these for over a year and a half now and I'm quite satisfied with them.

Hopefully some other folks that have compared the two firsthand can chime in here... -TD