Boston Acoustics CS 23 II User manual

Introducing
Classic Series II Speakers
Classic Boston Performance
Classic Boston Styling
Classic Boston Value

Classic Boston speakers,
Classic Boston value
Classic Series II was designed to offer Boston’s legendary sound, classic look,
exceptional quality, and value. Classic loudspeakers provide an excellent
foundation for a multi-channel home theater system or a stereo-only music
system. The Classic Series II includes a high performance floorstanding loud-
speaker, two bookshelf loudspeakers, a center channel, a 100-watt powered
subwoofer, and a satellite/center loudspeaker package. All Classic models
are finished in Black Walnut Vinyl - a classic look that looks great anywhere.
Key features
• BostonKortec®softdometweetersforcrystallinehigh-frequencysound
• GraphiteinjectedpolymerwoofersutilizeDeepChannel®Design(DCD)
for more bass from less amplifier power
• Acousticallytunedportforimprovedbass
• MagnaGuard®magneticshieldingpreventsvideointerference
• 5-waygold-platedbindingpostsforhook-upexibilityand
the purest signal transfer

CS 260 II
Dual 6½” 2-Way Floorstanding Speaker
CS 225C II
Dual 5¼” 2-Way Center Channel Speaker
CS Sub10 II
100 Watt 10” Down-firing DCD Subwoofer
CS 26 II and 23 II
CS 26 II 2-Way 6½” Bookshelf Speaker
CS 23 II 2-Way 3½” Bookshelf Speaker
CS 2300 II System
(4) CS 23 II 2-Way 3½” Bookshelf Speakers
(1) CS 223C II Dual 3½”2-Way Center Channel Speaker
Available now.

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Specications CS 23 II CS 26 II CS 223C II* CS 225C II CS 260 II
Frequency Range (±3dB) 120Hz – 20kHz 52Hz – 25kHz 100Hz – 20kHz 80Hz – 25kHz 46Hz – 25kHz
Recommended Amplier 10 – 150 watts 10 – 150 watts 15 – 150 watts 15 – 175 watts 15 – 250 watts
Sensitivity 89dB [SPL/2.8V at 1m] 89dB [SPL/2.8V at 1m] 89dB [SPL/2.8V at 1m] 89dB [SPL/2.8V at 1m] 89dB [SPL/2.8V at 1m]
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms 8 ohms 8 ohms 8 ohms
Crossover Frequency 3,200Hz 3,000Hz 3,000Hz 2,800Hz 2,800Hz
Woofers 3½”(89mm) DCD 6½”(165mm) DCD Dual 3½”(89mm) DCD Dual 5¼”(133mm) DCD Dual 6 ½ ”(165mm) DCD
Graphite injected Graphite injected Graphite injected Graphite injected Graphite injected
polymer woofer polymer woofer polymer woofer polymer woofer polymer woofer
Passive Radiators — — — — —
High-Frequency Driver 1”(25mm) Kortec®1”(25mm) Kortec 1”(25mm) Kortec 1”(25mm) Kortec 1”(25mm) Kortec
Soft Dome Soft Dome Soft Dome Soft Dome Soft Dome
Dimensions (H x W x D) 711/16 x 411/16 x 55/16” 12¼ x 93/4” x 711/16” 5 x 115/8x 5½” 65/8x 165/16 x 85/16” 38¼ x 711/16 x 123/4”
(194 x 118 x 135mm) (310 x 246 x 194mm) (127 x 294 x 140mm) (167 x 414 x 210mm) (972 x 194 x 322mm)
Weight: 3 lbs (1.45Kg) 10 lbs (4.45Kg) 7 lbs (3Kg) 13 lbs (6Kg) 27 lbs (12.3Kg)
* Only available in CS 2300 II System
Specications CS Sub10 II
Frequency Range 35 – 150 Hz
Amplier Power 100 watts RMS; BassTrac® circuitry eliminates distortion
Bass Driver 10”(254mm) DCD
Dimensions (H x W x D) 16 x 15 x 15”
(406 x 381 x 381mm)
Weight: 26 lbs (12kg)
Boston Acoustics continually strives to update and improve its products.
The specifications and construction details are subject to change without notice.