Boston Acoustics VR-M60, VR-M50 User's Manual

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Boston Acoustics VR-M60, VR-M50 User's Manual

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VR-M50 VR-M60

Lynnfield VRSeries

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Specifications

VR-M60

VR-M50

 

 

 

Frequency Response (±3dB)

51–20,000Hz

59–20,000Hz

 

 

 

Recommended Amplifier Power

15–200 watts

15–150 watts

 

 

 

Nominal Impedance

8 ohms

8 ohms

 

 

 

Sensitivity [1 watt (2.83v) at 1m]

90dB

89dB

 

 

 

Bass Unit

612" (165mm) DCD copolymer

514" (135mm) copolymer

Tweeter

1" (25mm) black anodized

1" (25mm) black anodized

 

aluminum dome

aluminum dome

 

 

 

Crossover Frequency

2700Hz

3100Hz

 

 

 

Dimensions (HxWxD)

1134 x 8516 x 1178" (299 x 212 x 303mm)

978 x 718 x 9" (251 x 181 x 230mm)

Weight

17 lbs (8kg)

12 lbs (5.5kg)

 

 

 

Finish

Cherry or black ash wood veneer with

 

glossy gray top panel

Cherry or black ash wood veneer with glossy gray top panel

Description

The VR-M50 and VR-M60 are compact, monitor-quality speakers designed to deliver accurate, natural reproduction, with an elegant appearance.

Special care has been taken to optimize the speakers’ components for maximum performance: The bass units utilize die-cast aluminum baskets that keep the critical moving parts in precise alignment for exceptionally accurate response. The cast baskets also conduct heat away from the voice coil, increasing power handling and maximizing output. The woofer cones and surround geometry were designed and optimized with Boston’s Finite Element Analysis (FEA) computer modeling technology, for strong bass and smooth midrange.

High frequencies are handled by Boston’s exclusive 1-inch (25mm) aluminum tweeter with Amplitude Modification Device(AMD). This remarkable driver produces an extremely smooth, flat response well beyond the audible range. A die-cast aluminum heatsink attached to the tweeter’s backplate dissipates heat quickly and efficiently, assuring cool, trouble-free operation, even at very high power levels.

The drivers are positioned very closely to each other for smooth, uniform radiation in both the horizontal and vertical planes. Inside the cabinets are heavy ”window-pane” braces to assure strength and rigidity, while minimizing cabinet resonances. The rear-mounted vent is smoothly flared at both ends to reduce port turbulence, and both speakers feature dual gold-plated binding posts, allowing bi-wiring or bi-amping with virtually any cable.

All the drive units are designed at Boston’s Peabody, Massachusetts facility using state-of-the-art computer-design programs, and are built on Boston’s proprietary production lines to an incredible ±1dB—perhaps the industry’s tightest tolerance. Both systems feature MagnaGuard® magnetic shielding for compatibility with home theater systems.

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How to Connect Your Speakers

Correctly wiring your speakers is important for achieving the best sound quality. Wiring should take just a few minutes, but it’s important to do it carefully, since incorrect wiring (such as reversed connections) can result in a poor soundstage and poor bass.

We recommend 18-gauge wire or thicker for runs up to 25 feet (8m), and 16-gauge wire or thicker for longer runs. Separate the first few inches of the wire conductors. Strip off 12" (12mm) of insulation from the ends of each speaker wire to expose the two conductors and tightly twist the wire strands.

WARNING: To prevent electrical shock hazard, always switch off the amplifier or receiver when making connections to the speaker.

When making all connections, be sure to connect the + (red) on the speaker to the + (red) on the amplifier, and the

– (black) on the speaker to the – (black) on the amplifier.

IMPORTANT: Typically, one side of the wire is smooth. Connect this side to the – (black) connection. The other side has a rib or stripe. Connect this to the

+ (red) connection.

Using the five-way binding posts: The binding posts permit easy connection to banana plugs, spade lugs, and bare wire.

Insert the wire in the hole and tighten.

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