Features

Controls

Connections

Mounting Options

Features

2.1 Digital Cinema: The Boston Acoustics SoundWare XS Digital Cinema home theater system delivers an instant audio performance upgrade for your flat screen TV and comes in a compact package. This 2.1 virtual surround sound system features two diamond-shaped satellite speakers with articulating wall brackets, as well as a powerful subwoofer for deep bass. It also includes two sets of analog AUX inputs for additional sources, dedicated movie and music playback modes, and Bluetooth compatibility for wireless music streaming. The system also includes a convenient credit-card size IR remote control.

Digital Optimized Virtual Surround (DOVS): Boston's Digitally Optimized Virtual Surround (DOVS) technology makes an authentic cinema surround sound experience possible with just two channels and a subwoofer. DOVS decodes the full, Dolby Digital 5.1 channel audio signal from the source material and applies a proprietary process to derive the ideal 2.1-channel version of the original surround sound mix.

Dual SoundWare XS Satellites: The Boston Acoustic SoundWare XS Digital Cinema features two matching ultra-compact satellite loudspeakers. The SoundWare XS satellite speakers are incredibly small, yet provide high performance sound. Unlike many satellite speakers, the SoundWare XS satellites are true two-way speakers with a separate mid-bass driver and tweeter that offers a 150Hz to 20kHz frequency response. Each Boston Acoustic SoundWare XS satellite speaker features a high performance 1/2" fabric dome tweeter and a high performance 2-1/2" treated paper mid-bass driver with a rubber surround. The satellite speakers employ an acoustic suspension (sealed) enclosure for detailed, accurate performance. Each SoundWare XS satellite speaker features a pair of gold-plated spring-loaded speaker terminals that will accept up to 16-gauge speaker wire.

Powered Subwoofer w/ BassTrac Circuitry: The powered subwoofer is equipped with a 250-watt amplifier which drives the subwoofer and the two connected satellite speakers. The powered subwoofer features a front-firing 8" graphite injected polymer woofer with foam surround, which utilizes Deep Channel Design (DCD) for increased bass response. DCD is a deeply grooved pole plate that enables the voice coil of the subwoofer to travel farther for greater output without bottoming out. The powered subwoofer uses an acoustic suspension (sealed) enclosure for tight, accurate bass output. The powered subwoofer utilizes BassTrac circuitry for tight, distortion-free bass at all output levels.

Note: All of the system's connections (analog & digital) are found on the rear-panel of the powered subwoofer.

Controls

Music/Movie Playback Modes: With separate movie and music playback modes, you can tailor the sound to suit the content. In movie mode, enjoy crisp, clear movie dialog and powerful cinematic special audio effects; while music mode delivers concert-quality music reproduction. And after you set this option once, the system automatically remembers your setting for next time.

Remote Control: A credit card-size IR remote is included for setting up and controlling the system. The credit-card remote can also be used to program the system's external IR control pod to your television's remote. After the system is programmed to work from your own TV's remote, the supplied remote can still work as a backup.

Subwoofer Volume: In addition to the system's main volume control, the powered subwoofer features a separate level control to increase or decrease the system's bass output.

Auto Power On/Off: The powered subwoofer will turn on automatically when an audio input signal is received and off several minutes after the audio signal stops.

Connections

Digital Input: The Boston Acoustic SoundWare XS Digital Cinema is fitted with a digital optical (toslink) input to connect your flat-panel TV. Since there is only one digital input, connect your Blu-ray player & Satellite/Cable box to your television and then connect your TV's digital output to the SoundWare XS Digital Cinema.

Analog Input: The SoundWare XS Digital Cinema also features a stereo RCA input and stereo minijack input to connect additional analog sources, such as a portable MP3 player.

Note: All of the system's connections (analog & digital) are found on the rear-panel of the powered subwoofer.

Bluetooth Audio Streaming: The Digital Cinema features built-in Bluetooth (v2.1+EDR) and supports the Bluetooth A2DP (v1.2) profile. The SoundWare XS Digital Cinema system allows you to stream audio from your Bluetooth enabled device; such as your Apple iOS device, Android device, smartphone, tablet, or MP3 player. The Digital Cinema system can be paired to more than one device (although only one such device can play music via Bluetooth at one time). Once you have paired your device, the 2.1ch system will automatically search for available paired devices when you select the unit's Bluetooth input. Typical range is up to 33 feet.

Note: Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or may not support all features when used with the Boston Acoustic Digital Cinema.

AC Power: The included powered subwoofer will need to be plugged into an AC wall outlet or surge protector.

Mounting Options

Placement: The Boston Acoustic SoundWare XS satellite speakers feature MagnaGuard magnetic shielding which ensures the speaker's magnetic field does not interfere with a television's picture. The Boston Acoustics SoundWare satellites are compact, high performance speakers that can be placed virtually anywhere. Their unique geometric shape & design gives you multiple mounting and placement options, so you can place them on a shelf or mount them on a wall at almost any angle. The supplied mounting hardware allows you to mount the speakers flush against the wall, and the pivoting mounting bracket lets you aim the sound where you want it. Each speaker also includes a 1/4"-20 threaded insert for aftermarket wall-mount brackets or stands, and a tab for attaching a security device.

Mounting Hardware: Included with each satellite speaker is an assortment of mounting hardware. Two metal keyhole-slot brackets are included; one for a flat wall and one for a corner. If you use a keyhole-slot bracket, you must attach the supplied pivoting ball mount to the speaker. The pivoting ball mount allows the speaker to pivot 20° in either direction and pivot down up to 40° when mounted to a flat wall. The optional corner mount bracket will not allow the speaker to pivot side-to-side. A set screw keeps the speaker from moving once it has been positioned.