Operating instructions

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Specifications
System Frequency Response (±3dB) 44–20,000Hz
Recommended Amplifier Power 15–125 watts
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms
Sensitivity (1 watt [2.83v] at 1m) 89dB
Subwoofer Amplifier Power 65 watts continuous 4Ω; < 0.2% THD @ 50 watts, 4Ω, 30–200Hz
Bass Unit (Micro80pv subwoofer) 7" (180mm) DCD copolymer with butyl rubber surround
Midrange (Micro80x and Micro80c) 3
1
⁄2" (89mm) copolymer with butyl rubber surround
Tweeter (Micro80x and Micro80c)
3
⁄4" (19mm) dome
Full-Range Driver (Micro80e) 3
1
⁄2" (89mm) treated fiber
Crossover Frequency 3500Hz left & right; 4000Hz center
(Micro80x and Micro80c)
Dimensions (HxWxD) Sub: 19
7
⁄8 x 10 x 10" (505 x 250 x 250mm)
Sats: 6
7
⁄8 x 4
1
⁄4 x 5
3
⁄4" (175 x 108 x 146mm)
Center: 4
3
⁄
8 x 8 x 5
1
⁄
8" (111 x 200 x 129mm)
Effects: 4
1
⁄4 x 4
1
⁄8 x 4
1
⁄2" (110 x 105 x 121mm)
Weight Subwoofer: 25 lbs (12kg); Satellites: 4 lbs ea. (2kg);
Center: 4 lbs (2kg); Effects: 2lbs (1kg)
Finish Subwoofer, Satellites, and Effects: Black or White; Center: Black
Description
The Boston Acoustics System8000 home theater system delivers powerful performance for movies and music from small
speakers that virtually disappear in your listening room. A potent 65-watt PowerVent
®
subwoofer produces exciting bass
and special effects. The two Micro80x left/right satellites and Micro80c center channel speaker use the same drivers,
creating a perfect sonic match across the front stage. Each speaker houses a Boston-built, high-power, 3
1
⁄2" (89mm)
midrange driver and our
3
⁄4" (19mm) wide-dispersion dome tweeter to provide articulate dialog and lifelike imaging.
Completing the system are two compact Micro80e rear effects speakers, for realistic, three-dimensional cinema sound.
The front satellites and rear effects speakers include wall-mount brackets for complete placement flexibility.
The key to System8000’s powerful performance is the subwoofer’s high-current amplifier and 7" (180mm) DCD
™
(Deep
Channel Design) bass unit in a two-chamber bandpass enclosure. Built in Boston’s state-of-the-art production facility, this
long-throw driver was optimized using Finite Element Analysis computer modeling, giving it tremendous excursion for
exceptionally powerful bass. The subwoofer amplifier features active equalization, extending the system’s bass response
down to 45Hz. The down-firing ports further strengthen the deep bass response by coupling the subwoofer’s output to the
floor, and are smoothly flared to eliminate audible turbulence.
The Micro80x satellites and Micro80c center channel are two-way speakers for wide-range response and a seamless blend
with the subwoofer. They feature MagnaGuard
®
magnetic shielding to prevent television picture distortion.
For user convenience, the subwoofer features auto turn on/turn off circuitry that turns the subwoofer amplifier on automat-
ically when a signal is sensed, and turns it off 15 minutes after the last signal has been received.