Boston Acoustics A40/HD5 Differences?

[cary]

What is the difference between the Boston Acoustics HD5 and A40? Opinions which sounds better?

 

[thedelihaus]

Not much of a difference. In fact the A40 Series II tweeters are a perfect fit in the HD-5s.

The A40s are a classic, the HD-5s are very similar in sound, minimal difference.

I've run them all- the original A40s with paper woofers, the series II with poly woofers, and the HD-5s. Minimal difference.

 

[HamDog]

They were both great speakers for the price. The HD5's came after the A40s. Back in those days I worked at a shop and we carried the entire Boston Acoustics line. Personally, I really like the sound of the A series speakers. I think it sounded better than the HD series. I don't remember the specs though.

Back then, every speaker by Boston Acoustics, both car and home, were a fantastic speaker for the price.

 

[jt45]

Cant say wich sounds better but the BA A40s have 6.5 woofers VS the 5" for the HD5s.
I have a set of HD5s doing surround duty in my HT system, I havent heard them in their original config because I bought a set of aftermarket drop in woofers to replace the originals that need new Foam. The replacements I got have rubber surrounds and were cheaper than the Foam kits for the original drivers. I got the HD5s free as part of another deal. They sound OK for what I use them for.