If you are looking for surround sound without a bunch of components spread around the living room then the Boston Acoustics TVee Model 2 is right up your alley. The “TV” in the name is there for a reason as this system is designed mainly for you to connect directly to your TV. This is evident when you find that there is only one input on the main soundbar for connecting RCA cables to your TV’s audio out. Listening to music with the TVee is not the recommended usage although it is certainly possible.
The main component in the system is the slender soundbar which is made up of four 2 1/2 inch midranges, and two 1/2 inch tweeters. The soundbar is only 31 inches wide, 3 3/4 inches high, and 4 inches deep. It should easily rest near the TV on most people’s entertainment center cabinet or shelf. Power, mute, and volume controls are located on top of the soundbar but it is also programmable with your TV remote so you won’t likely be using those buttons too often. The TVee Model 2 attempts to recreate the surround sound experience by using virtual surround sound technology. While it certainly isn’t the same as a true 5.1 surround setup, it will more than suffice for most people who aren’t hardcore audiophiles.
The wireless component of the Boston Acoustics TVee Model 2 is found in the wireless 6 inch powered subwoofer. This nifty subwoofer plugs into the wall and is about 9 1/2 inches high and 11 1/2 inches wide. It is not a huge looking beast but the 2.4 GHZ wireless transmitter allows you to place the subwoofer somewhere inconspicuous if you’d like. There is a volume control on the subwoofer which you’ll likely only use to set the initial volume level that you’d like to hear from the bass in your system. There are 100 watts of total power in the TVee Model 2 system so you won’t be disappointed with the sound experience. The TVee Model 2 is a great solution for someone who wants surround sound feel without all the extra hassles. Senior citizens or anyone that is hard of hearing may also often benefit from this solution because it improves the quality of television sound greatly over the normal embedded speakers that most televisions have.