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Boston Acoustics Horizon HPS 12HO Powered Subwoofer

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★★★★☆
4.3

based on 66 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.4

$199.88 - $499.00

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Pros

  • Easy to connect (54)
  • Great sound quality (48)
  • Attractive design (39)
  • Powerful (37)
  • Crisp sound (29)
  • Powerful bass (13)
  • Compact (2)
  • Affordable (1)
  • Can buy custom grille cov (1)
  • Decent sound quality (1)
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Cons

  • Heavy (6)
  • Poor sound quality (5)
  • Not very powerful (4)
  • Distorted sound (2)
  • Average sound (1)
  • Better with films (1)
  • Good for price (1)
  • Medium rooms (1)
  • Mist color (1)
  • Muddy (1)

Best Uses

  • Home theater (52)
  • Basic systems (24)
  • Smaller rooms (10)
  • Larger rooms (7)
  • Audiophiles (4)
  • Audiophile system (1)
  • Good 400sq ft room (1)
  • Holding open doors (1)
  • Home theater polk mseries (1)
  • Movies and music (1)
 
 
 

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Boston Acoustics Horizon HPS 12HO Powered Subwoofer

BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.1

$199.88

 

$360.00

 

$499.00

 

Product Reviews

Last update: Oct 15, 2009

Boston Acoustics Horizon HPS 12HO Powered Subwoofer Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★★
5.0
Amazing subwoofer for the price!

"This is such a great sub. I have had prior experience with Boston Acoustics since I also own the smaller HPS-10HO. I decided to either go with the Klipsch SUB-10, SUB-12, or the Boston Acoustics HPS-12HO for my main room setup. The Boston Acoustics HPS-12HO was the best price so I decided to go with that since I've already know what it could sound like. This is such a great subwoofer. At any volume level, t..." Read Full Review »

Jan 02, 2009 by PootieThang

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Good for the price

"I have this paired with an onkyo 805, ps3 and samsung 1500 blu ray player, sharp aq 46 1080p 120hz this its an 85 serires, and klipsch quintet III's. The sound is somewhat muddy from the subwoofer if that can be understood. I was looking at a velodyne but could not get it, so i chose this based on good reviews. I am satified, but wish it was not so muddy. Music i don use my home theater for music. I do get a rum..." Read Full Review »

Jan 16, 2009 by If its not 1080p its not for me.

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Boston Acoustics Horizon HPS 12HO Powered Subwoofer Review

Amazing subwoofer for the price!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Easy To Connect
  • Great Sound Quality
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Theater
  • Larger Rooms
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"This is such a great sub. I have had prior experience with Boston Acoustics since I also own the smaller HPS-10HO. I decided to either go with the Klipsch SUB-10, SUB-12, or the Boston Acoustics HPS-12HO for my main room setup. The Boston Acoustics HPS-12HO was the best price so I decided to go w …"  Read Full Review »

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The subwoofer connected to my Onkyo TX-SR806

The subwoofer connected  to my Onkyo TX-SR806
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 2 2009
PootieThang
Denver, CO
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Price: $199.88
 
 

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Boston Acoustics Horizon HPS 12HO Powered Subwoofer Review

What no base! I don't think so!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Connect
  • Great Sound Quality
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • Heavy

    Best Uses

  • Home Theater
 

"I own the Black version of this product and don't know what the previous reviewer is talking about. this sub, WHEN PROPERLY adjusted can produce deep,loud,tight base as good as anything in its price range. Will it outperform a Velodyne 12", maybe not but it is more 'musical' than the Velodyne and eq …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 9 2009
cnh
Augusta, Me
I am:
  • Audiophile
Reviewed at:
Price: $199.88
 
 

Boston Acoustics Horizon HPS 12HO Powered Subwoofer Review

Great for Movies, good with music!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Easy To Connect
  • Great Sound Quality
  • Powerful
  • Powerful Bass

    Cons

  • Better with films

    Best Uses

  • Good 400sq ft room
 

"Bought this sub from Onecall at a great price [...].To the author below. There must be something WRONG with your sub. The HPS12HO provides deep clean powerful bass when and if the soundtrack actually has such bass in it. It's not a car boombox! And everything one plays does not always have a heavy b …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 16 2009
C-
New England
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Musically Inclined
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $199.88
 
 

Boston Acoustics Horizon HPS 12HO Powered Subwoofer Review

A Valuable Beast!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Crisp Sound
  • Easy To Connect
  • Great Sound Quality
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Basic Systems
  • Home Theater
 

"I have two of these hooked up to an Onkyo tx-sr707 with 7.2. I don't really need more than one of these subs,because of the amt of bass just one can offer. But if you have 7.2 then why not right! I got the white one because it was 200 bucks cheaper than the black. @ [$] I feel like I owe ONECALL an …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 5 2009
Flirn
Springfield,Mo.
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  • Guy who likes nice things
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Price: $199.88
 
 

Boston Acoustics Horizon HPS 12HO Powered Subwoofer Review

Great for Movies, Good for Music

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Connect
  • Good controlled bass
  • Great Sound Quality
  • Powerful Bass

    Cons

  • Placement sensitive some

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Home Theater Polk Mseries
 

"This review is to respond to a few below and also provide the buyer with more technical info that I have received from Boston Acoustics.[...]this sub is more than adequate for most Home Theater LFE (effects). Strong quick bass and quick decay recovery of sound that is fairly accurate and true. Very …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 20 2009
The Audio Don
central, Maine
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  • Audiophile
  • Musically Inclined
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Price: $199.88
 
 
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