About the Boston Acoustics SoundWare XS Digital Cinema
Better TV sound, made simple
Better TV sound, made simple
Many people feel the world has become too complicated of a place: 40-page manuals. Spaghetti strands of cables. Signals flying through the air. And though we cater to the crowd that likes lots of features too, we here at Crutchfield feel you when you say, "I just want it to sound good, and I don't want to spend 3 hours studying the manual."
Small but powerful satellite speakers make the Boston Acoustics SoundWare XS Digital Cinema a great choice for tight spaces.
As simple as hooking speakers to a PC
You can't find a better combination of slick and simple than this great-sounding speaker/subwoofer system from Boston Acoustics, the SoundWare XS Digital Cinema. It connects easily to almost any TV and delivers a big boost in sound quality, without the need for any other components. Dolby decoding works together with Boston's proprietary virtual surround processing to deliver dramatic surround-like effects using just the two tiny satellite speakers and subwoofer. And the included control pod, which receives commands from the included remote, can learn commands from your existing TV remote, minimizing clutter on your coffee table.
Wireless music streaming
You'll have a whole new perspective on your music library as well. The SoundWare XS Digital Cinema not only has a dedicated music playback mode, but also features Bluetooth® wireless connectivity. Stream and control your music directly from a compatible smartphone, tablet, or media player. Your music will sound nice and full thanks to the 8", front-firing subwoofer.
If you hear brooms on the ceiling...
Spots for two tiny mounting brackets on the wall and a square foot of floor space are all you're going to need for this system, making it perfect for offices, studio apartments, dorm rooms and more. But beware: 250 watts of total power mean the SoundWare XS will be right at home in bigger settings, too. If your landlord calls, it's not our fault. Enjoy thoroughly but responsibly.
Product Highlights:
- connects to your TV without the need for any additional components
- selectable movie or music modes
- digitally optimized 2.1 virtual surround sound
- includes two ultra-compact diamond-shaped satellite speakers
- all wired connections (TV and satellite speakers) are made to the powered subwoofer
- speakers sit on a flat surface, or mount with included articulating brackets at virtually any angle
- frequency response: 39-20,000 Hz
- 1/2" dome tweeter and a 2-1/2" woofer on each satellite; 8" front-firing subwoofer
- supports Bluetooth® 2.1 +EDR, A2DP v1.2 streaming from tablets, smartphones and portable media players
- system's control pod can learn commands from your existing TV remote
- credit-card style remote included
- three inputs: 1 optical digital (with true Dolby® Digital decoding, 1 RCA stereo pair, one 3.5mm minijack for portable media devices
- 250 watts total system power
- mounting brackets included for satellite speakers
- individual satellite speaker dimensions: 4-7/16"W x 4-1/4"H x 4-7/16"D
- subwoofer dimensions: 9-7/16"W x 9-13/16"H x 12-3/4"D
- BassTrac® circuitry monitors the audio signal to prevent audible distortion
- warranty: 5 years speakers, 1 year electronics
- MFR # SWXSDCB
What's in the box:
Boston Acoustics SoundWare XS Digital Cinema owner's manual
- 2 Satellite speakers
- Powered subwoofer
- 6' AC power cord
- Remote control (CR2025 battery installed)
- Control pod (with attached 8' cable terminated by a 9-pin connector)
- Two 15' lengths of speaker wire (with bare-tinned wire on each end)
- 10' Optical digital cable
- 10' Stereo RCA cable
- 2 Pivoting ball-mount brackets
- 2 Flat wall-mount brackets
- 2 Pan-head machine screws (Length=20mm)
- 8 Pan-head machine screws (Length=7mm)
- 8 Self-adhesive rubber pads
- Two-sided tape
- Owner's Manual/Safety Instructions/Compliance Information
- Quick Start Guide
- Product Registration Card
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Features & specs
General | ||
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Design | --- | |
Amplification | Self-powered | |
Separate Subwoofer | Yes | |
Wireless Surrounds | --- | |
Number Of Channels | 2.1 | |
Surround Formats | ||
Dolby Digital | Yes | |
DTS | No | |
Dolby Atmos | No | |
DTS:X | No | |
Audio Enhancements | ||
Dialogue Enhancement | --- | |
Auto Volume | --- | |
Night Mode | --- | |
Virtual Surround | DOVS | |
Room Correction | No | |
Audio Connections | ||
Optical Digital Inputs | 1 | |
Coaxial Digital Inputs | None | |
HDMI ARC Input | --- | |
HDMI eARC Input | --- | |
3.5mm Stereo Analog Inputs | 1 | |
RCA Stereo Analog Inputs | 1 | |
USB Type-A Input | No | |
Subwoofer Output | 0 | |
Audio Specs | ||
Tweeter | 0.5" Dome (1) | |
Midrange | 2.5" Cone (1) | |
Woofer | None | |
Subwoofer Driver | 8" Cone | |
Enclosure | Acoustic Suspension | |
System Frequency Response | 39Hz-20kHz Hz | |
Sound Bar RMS Power | 250 W (total system) | |
Subwoofer RMS Power | 250 W (total system) | |
Video Connections | ||
HDMI Inputs | None | |
HDMI Outputs | None | |
Video Specs | ||
HDMI Version | --- | |
HDMI Video Pass-through Resolution | --- | |
HDR Video Compatible | --- | |
Control | ||
Includes Remote | Yes | |
Voice Control | No | |
Control by App | --- | |
HDMI CEC | --- | |
Remote IR Passthrough | No | |
Learns TV Remote | --- | |
Audio Streaming | ||
Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | |
Bluetooth Audio Playback | No | |
Bluetooth Transmitter Mode | No | |
Online Music Sources | --- | |
Apple AirPlay | --- | |
Chromecast built-in | --- | |
Amazon Music | --- | |
Apple Music | --- | |
Pandora | --- | |
SiriusXM | --- | |
Spotify | --- | |
TIDAL | --- | |
TuneIn | --- | |
YouTube Music | --- | |
Files on Your Network | No | |
Wi-Fi Networking | ||
Built-in Wi-Fi Version | --- | |
Bands | --- | |
Other Info | ||
Wall-mountable | Yes | |
Mounting Bracket Included | Yes | |
Sound Bar Size (inches) | 4-1/4H x 4-7/16W x 4-7/16D | |
Sound Bar Weight | 1 lbs | |
Subwoofer Size (inches) | 9-13/16H x 9-7/16W x 12-3/4D | |
Subwoofer Weight | 11 lbs | |
Speaker Parts Warranty | 5 Years | |
Speaker Labor Warranty | 5 Years | |
Amplifier Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Amplifier Labor Warranty | 1 Year |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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I purchase this product to replace the terrible TV sound on my flat screen. I am very pleased with the results. Now the sound is what we use to get in the non flat screen higher end TVs. The price reduction by Crutchfield makes this product a great value for the money.
RonW from Havre de Grace MD