Boston Acoustics T1030
The T1030 was Boston Acoustics' attempt at a no-compromise tower that didn't require a second mortgage. It is a three-way acoustic-suspension design with dual 8-inch copolymer woofers, a 6½-inch copolymer midrange in its own subenclosure and a 1-inch soft-dome tweeter. The idea was authority without the boom of a ported box. The cabinet stood 42½ inches tall and weighed 65 lbs, with a walnut veneer finish that was more understated than flashy. Sensitivity was rated at 90 dB, , and the .
Not much period opinion exists. The same Audio review (January 1991, p.100) said the T1030s "provided about 90% of the performance of my reference speakers - for about 20% of their cost." That is a blunt endorsement from a publication that didn't hand out praise lightly. The magazine's equipment profile also stated that Boston Acoustics' intention was to make the T1030 "sound as good as the best yet be sensibly sized and priced" (p.86). No other detailed reception or longevity data survives.
- System type: 3-way, acoustic suspension
- Drivers: Dual 8″ copolymer woofers, 6½″ copolymer midrange, 1″ soft-dome tweeter
- Frequency response: 40 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB)
- Sensitivity: 90 dB SPL (2.83 V / 1 m)
- Dimensions (H × W × D): 42½″ × 10¼″ × 12⅛″
- Weight: 65 lbs (29.5 kg)
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