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Old 24 January 2005, 01:01 PM
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Thumbs up Thoughts on Genesis or Boston Speakers

Any thoughts on the speakers above, both have been confirmed to Fit in MY98 with adaptors...From all the place's i have called, have been advised that the Alpine SPR176a, may not fit due to the size of the Magnet...

http://www.cel-direct.com/shop1.asp?...peakersize.asp

Boston BOS-FS60 @ £129
Component Kit Consisting Of 2 x 6.5" Midrange Speakers, 2 x Soft Dome Tweeters, 2 x Crossovers, Frequency Response 60-20kHz, Power Handling 15-150 Watts RMS Mounting Depth 66mm, Speaker Hole Cut Out 144mm


The FS60 is a 2-way component set-up that offers a pair of ¾-inch neodymium Kortec™ tweeters (neodymium, an incredibly powerful magnet material, allows Boston to make the tweeters incredibly small, so they are infinitely installable). Dual 6-inch woofers (butyl rubber surrounds and copolymer cones) operate flawlessly, (standing up to extremes in both temperature and humidity) and two system-specific crossovers (the brains of the operation, dividing high frequencies from lows and sending them to the proper driver). It’s a killer system that won’t drain your bank account


Genesis Profile 16 @ £149
Designed to provide the perfect performance match to Genesis Profile Amplifiers, this entry line of speakers provide a warmth and subtlety unusual for speakers in the class.

The silk dome tweeter provides smooth high frequency reproduction with good detail and no hint of harshness making this line extremely easy on the ears. The clever mechanical design provides multiple mounting options for optimum imaging and sound quality.

16.5cm Profile Series Component 2 Way Kit, Includes Mids, Tweeters, X-Overs, Designed In England

Nominal Size: 16cm/6.5”
Recommended Amp Power: 20-80W RMS
Sensitivity: 90dB/1 Watt/1 Metre & 93dB/2.83v /1 Metre
Frequency response: 65Hz-22Khz +/- 4dB
Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms
Mounting Depth: 60mm
Old 24 January 2005, 03:07 PM
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Bostons are a great speaker.
Smooth sounding.
I have Infinity`s in my Impreza and if I upgrade it will be to bostons.

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Old 24 January 2005, 09:51 PM
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Both Boston & Genesis are very well respected names in ICE, it's all down to personal choice, try and get a listen to both if possible.
Old 22 March 2005, 05:10 PM
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So which shall i go for?
Old 22 March 2005, 06:44 PM
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Boston....
Genesis make amps, not speakers.

Just my 2p`s worth.

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Old 23 March 2005, 08:21 PM
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Sam, you can't got wrong with either. I personally like both Boston and Genesis speakers. If it was my money, I'd probably lean towards boston, but then given that Genesis is a UK company, I'd probably be tempted by them anyhow.

There's no "wrong" answer
Old 24 March 2005, 01:51 PM
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Sam,

I'd suggest Boston but I am biased I run a set of Pro 6's so cannot really comment on the models you've listed.............the make nice amps too!

Your welcome to a listen if you're interested.
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Boston it is...

Anyone seen these anywhere cheeper then £129?


How could these say compare to the Infinity Kappa Components? (cost i think £199)
Old 26 March 2005, 09:16 PM
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Picked up my Bostons from a shop in Hendon....@ £130

Also some Dynamat Xtreeme for the doors...
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Check this...

Finally in...well nearly...


http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthrea...37#post4456737
Old 30 October 2005, 12:36 AM
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Talking BOSTON FS60 - For sale with mounting Brackets

My Boston Speakers are FOR SALE HERE


Mounting brackets made will be supplied also the Custom pannel where the tweeter is mounted.



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Old 30 October 2005, 05:58 PM
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i got boston Z6's in mine and they are excellent but they should be at the price, they do need lots of power and an EQ but worth it, genesis have an awesome rep and in my mind would not tarnish that by producing ****e! not heard their speakers though?
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