Restored Boston Acoustics CR7 Speakers

*EXCELLENT CONDITION*

Restored Boston Acoustics CR7 Bookshelf Speakers. Fully serviced, future-proofed, and cosmetically updated by Upstate Vintage Speaker Lab.

The Restoration Includes:

Full Crossover Recap: Precision spec-matched MPT Polypropylene Film capacitors. These replace the aging factory electrolytics, restoring high-frequency clarity and ensuring the crossover remains within spec for the next 40+ years.

Cosmetic Restoration:

Grills cleaned, primed and refinished with 2 coats of premium satin paint.

Cabinets cleaned inside and out and touched up as needed.

80-Hour Lab Soak Test:

Every pair undergoes a rigorous "burn-in" to ensure new capacitors are fully settled and the system is electronically stable before being offered for sale.

The Result:

My 40+ years of component-level experience ensures you are receiving a "bullet-proofed" pair of speakers that sound—and look—better than the day they left the factory.

The Audition:

I encourage you to test them in the Lab. I can demo them on my Adcom reference system with instant A/B switching so you can compare them to other restored pairs. For a real-world experience, I can also set them up in my dedicated home theater.

* The Collection:

I am currently listing (individually) a curated collection of restored Boston Acoustics models including the VR950 towers, VR940 towers, VR12 Center Channel and CR9/CR8/CR7/CR75/CR6 bookshelves. These are all timbre-matched and restored to the same lab standards—ideal for building a high-fidelity home theater system. For enthusiasts looking to acquire multiple components, I offer preferential pricing on multi-unit acquisitions.

Investment & Value:

The price reflects a professional restoration that generic marketplace listings cannot offer.

Performance:

Premium components exceeding original factory tolerances.

Peace of Mind:

7–10 hours of professional bench time and a 30-day limited warranty.

Provenance:

80-hour lab certification and documentation of the work performed.

As a retired enthusiast, my focus is on the preservation of audio history. I absorb the testing and acquisition costs to ensure these speakers remain a benchmark of quality for decades to come.

About the Lab:

To learn more about my restoration process and 40-year technical background, please visit my Marketplace profile page.

*Video Note:

The Chess pieces are sitting on top of the only speakers playing in the video. Everything is run direct with no sub, EQ, or enhancements. Video audio is limited by mobile microphones and internet compression and is for operational demonstration only.