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Boston Acoustics TVee Model 2

Powered stereo sound bar with wireless woofer

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If you just purchased a flat-panel high-definition TV, you're probably getting an amazing picture, but your TV's tiny speakers just can't provide matching sound. The Boston Acoustics TVee Model 2 gives you a simple way to get better audio from your TV, for a more enjoyable experience with all your favorite shows, movies, and video games. It easily connects to your television with just one cable, and looks right at home below the latest flat-panel displays.

The TVee Model 2's woofer adds punchy bass for fuller, richer sound. Its wireless design means there's no need to run cables across your floor or through your walls. Since the woofer measures less than one cubic foot, it's small enough to tuck away in a corner or under an end table. And the TVee Model 2 system learns the volume and mute commands of your existing remote control, so you won't have another remote cluttering up your coffee table.

Highlights:

  • Sound bar:
  • connects to any television with a line-level audio output
  • built-in 2.4GHz transmitter
  • learns your existing remote control's volume and mute commands
  • removable cloth grille
  • four 2-1/2" midrange drivers
  • two 1/2" tweeters
  • 1 pair of RCA stereo inputs
  • keyhole slots for wall mounting
  • 30-5/8"W x 3-15/16"H x 4-5/8"D
  • Wireless woofer:
  • allows placement anywhere in the room
  • 6" down-firing bass driver
  • 11-5/8"W x 9-1/2"H x 11-5/8"D
  • General:
  • system frequency response 45-20,000 Hz
  • 100-watt peak system power
  • warranty: 5 years speakers, 1 year electronics
  • Our 60-day money-back guarantee
 

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Features and Specs

Features and Specs
General
Enclosure
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Bass Reflex
Pieces in System
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2
Color
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Midnight
Tweeter
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0.5" Dome (x2)
Midrange
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Woofer
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2.5" Cone (x4)
Separate Subwoofer
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Yes
Subwoofer Driver
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6" Cone
Mounting Bracket Included
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No
Surface Mount Stand Included
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No
Speaker Parts Warranty
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5 Years
Speaker Labor Warranty
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5 Years
Amplifier Parts Warranty
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1 Year
Amplifier Labor Warranty
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1 Year
Specifications
System Frequency Response
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45-20k Hz
Powered System
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Yes
Sound Bar RMS Power
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100 W (total system)
Audio Inputs
Mini Stereo Audio Inputs
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None
RCA Stereo Audio Inputs
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1
Optical Digital Audio Inputs
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None
Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs
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None
HDMI Audio Video Connections
HDMI Inputs
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HDMI Outputs
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Dimensions
Sound Bar (inches)
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3-15/16H x 30-5/8W x 4-5/8D
Sound Bar Weight
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8.4 lbs
Subwoofer (inches)
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9-1/2H x 11-5/8W x 11-5/8D
Subwoofer Weight
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11 lbs

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  • Black Soundbar
  • Black cloth grille
  • Black wireless bass unit
  • AC adapter with attached 8' DC output cord (DC output: 18-24V/3.61-2.7A)
  • 6' AC power cord
  • 40" Stereo RCA patch cord
  • Owner's Manual (Eng/Fre/Span)
  • FCC Interference Statement
  • Quick Guide
  • Boston's Personal Options Plan (POP) brochure
  • Product Registration card

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Features
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Features

Overview: The Boston Acoustics TVee Model Two is a 2-piece Television Entertainment Enhancement system. It consists of a slim, single stereo "soundbar" that can be placed above or below the TV, and a matching wireless bass speaker. It is designed to greatly enhance the sound of your TV, replacing your TV's tiny speakers and weak amplifier with a total system power of 100 watts. The system can learn the power and volume commands from your TV's remote control.

Design: The speaker cabinets are made of molded ABS plastic. They are internally braced with MDF to eliminate resonance.

Grille: The TVee soundbar is equipped with a removable onyx (black) cloth grille. The bass unit does not have a grille.

Boston P.O.P.: The Boston Personal Option Plan (P.O.P.) allows you to match your environment with optional grilles in multiple colors for the Horizon series speakers. In addition to the Onyx (black) grille that comes with the speaker, you can purchase grilles in Glacier, Chocolat, Rose Bud, Chili Pepper, Silver, Caramel, or Pearl Gray. These optional grilles are available directly from the manufacturer.

Connections: All the TVee Model Two needs is a stereo audio signal fed into the soundbar. You can get this signal from your TV's audio output, or from your satellite or cable box. The bass unit gets its signal wirelessly from the soundbar.

Controls: The soundbar has three top-mounted controls: Power, Mute, and Volume Up/Down. If the input signal from your TV or cable box is variable, the TVee's sound will vary when you change the volume using the TV or Cable Box remote. If the input signal is a constant level, you can "teach" the TVee to respond to your TV's remote control.

Drivers

Tweeters: The TVee soundbar uses dual 1/2" dome tweeters, one for each channel, for crystal clear high frequencies.

Mid-Bass Drivers: The TVee soundbar has four 2-1/2" mid-bass drivers, two for each channel.

Bass Unit: The TVee's wireless bass unit is equipped with a down-firing 6" woofer.

Enclosures: The soundbar and wireless bass unit each have bass reflex enclosures. The soundbar has ports on each end, while the bass unit has a down-firing 2" diameter port.

Soundbar Placement Options: The TVee soundbar is perfectly sized for TV screens of 32" or more. It is designed to be centered with the screen. It can be placed in front of the TV, or on a shelf right above if the TV is housed in a cabinet. There are two large keyhole slots to facilitate mounting it on a wall.

Bass Unit Placement Options: The TVee bass unit gets its signal from the soundbar wirelessly, so it can be placed virtually anywhere in the room. It only requires plugging into an AC outlet.

 

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5 out of 5

Boston Acoustics TVee Model 2

Written By Imre, Rockville, MD on Friday, January 16, 2009
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Boston Acoustics must have corrected the previous problems with the remote. I do not have any problems with neither the Comcast nor the Samsung (46'' LCD) controls. It have taken me only few minutes to set it up without any difficulty. What a difference compared to the TV speakers!
5 out of 5 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Outstanding Sound!

Written By John, Story, Wyoming on Tuesday, January 27, 2009
 
I just couldn't believe how simple this unit was to set up! Yes, I did have some remote distance problems from my bed... but one call to the customer service folks... and I easily popped the IR plastic cover off... and NO MORE PROBLEM! This small unit truly enhances the sound of my 46" flat screen to a level I was not expecting! Only three things to plug in too! (Makes it simple for us simple folk!) :-) Thanks Crutchfield for your super ccustomer support! If customer service is indeed coming back... you guys are the spear head! I highly recommend this model as I actually felt the buffalo hooves pounding the dirt in "Dances With Wolves!" Two thumbs up.. if I had a third thumb.. it too would be up! :-)
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5 out of 5

John

Written By John, Attleboro,Ma on Sunday, January 11, 2009
 
I just purchased this unit yesterday and I got to tell you what a difference it makes over my 42'' LCD TV speakers. I don't know what all the hoopla is over the range of the remote is all about,I have mine in my bedroom and while lying in bed I,m a good 15-17 feet from the sound bar and have no problem at all. I do notice that you do have to point the remote directly at the sound bar but other than that I have no issues what so ever. I also love the wireless woofer that comes with the unit. For the money, you can't and won't beat this system.
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5 out of 5

are you sure 100 watts ?

Written By cuznsteve, Oakland Gardens , N.Y. on Wednesday, December 31, 2008
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Well, I am happy I got the Boston Acoustics TVee model 2 Soundbar.
It takes a little while to get familiar with the robust sounds, but it brings the TV experience alive , especially HD. You can dial up or down the subwoofer, but I notice , once you set your TV (new I presume) to external speakers, the sound controls no longer work , and there is no bass/treble controls for the soundbar itself. Only the "trim" switch changes the pitch a little bit , from 1,2,3 mine was labeled backwards I was advised by Crutchfield rep. and I wanted to hear more clarity of vioces. he suggested setting it to number 1 but , it turned out this was number 3 on my soundbar.
Also, I was suprised , there was no remote control, but again , the TV has a setting ,called "variable " which allows control of volume and mute. You just have to set your soundbar volume to a decent level that your TV works off of .(Make it as high as you can for the lowest setting you want on your TV, then you can make it louder and softer with the TV controls.
Its growing on me. In fact , I am begining to think that the TV manufacturers specifically make the TVs with insufficient sound , anticipateing everyone will invest in some sort of sound improvement , be it a full surround set up or a surround bar , or a soundbar such as the TVee model 2 is. And supriseingly its not "Acoustic Suspension", its "Bass Reflex" but sound is ok cause it needs little volume . I am loving it . Try it !
Happy New Years!
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5 out of 5

Great Speaker System - Few Flaws

Written By Terry, Georgetown, TX on Wednesday, January 07, 2009
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Pros: Really great sound in a convenient package. Wireless subwoofer. Infrared control is on the speaker bar, not on the sub. Sub produces nice lows, and can be conveniently located out of sight.

Cons: Instructions not clear about requiring programming "each" function (ie., vol up, vol down, mute, power, etc.) were not very clear, but small inconvenience once figured out. Managing the volume requires pressing the volume up/down multiple times rather than just depressing up/down and holding it.

Summary: This is awesome sounding speaker package at a reasonable price. I highly recommend it! I did not experience any of the controller problems/issues noted in other reviews.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Good Bang for the Buck

Written By Gunter, Southlake, TX on Wednesday, February 11, 2009
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Have owned for about 2 weeks and am satisfied. TVee is hooked to FIOS tuner/converter and it was easy for the std converter remote to learn the 4 TVee functions. In a small room the bass unit sounds a little brassy but if you turn down the bass units volume the system sounds good. No problems with the wireless connection between bass unit and amp/speaker unit. Housings are all of good quality plastic material and should stand up to years of use.
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5 out of 5

Much better than TV speaker sound

Written By William, Central NJ on Sunday, February 22, 2009
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We were not satisfied with the sound from our new 46" Samsung LCD TV and our room is not really amenable to surround sound. This really fits the bill. It took about 10 min to set up for our Dish Network remote (hint: you have to teach the TVee with the TV remote). The wireless subwoofer worked first try. Great product, good price.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Great Product!

Written By T Michael, East Northport, NY on Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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The sound from this speaker system is great. Even better is the quick and easy installation, avoiding the need to run wires everywhere, and the ability for you to use your existing cable/satellite/tv remote to control it; fantastic all the way around. The sound quality is great and even though I use it in a relatively small den, it would clearly be more than sufficient in a much larger room as well. Great product... well worth the price.
2 out of 3 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Boston Acoustics TVee Model 2

Written By Sheldon, Houston, TX on Wednesday, January 28, 2009
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The Boston Acoustics TVee 2 is awesome in every way. Not only is it simple to set up, is easy to program Direct TV remote to control the volume, but also the surround sound effect is really exciting. Far exceeds my expectations.
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5 out of 5

Boston Acoustics TVee Model 2

Written By Jeffrey, Bakersfield, CA on Monday, February 02, 2009
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I was looking for a short term solution for surround sound in my family room. The TVee is suprisingly good! It was extremely easy to set up and it provides really vivid surroud sound.

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