1 box completely sealed, other not; pix only of 2nd - top styrofoam piece missing.  Personal Boston afficionado note: I had pair of these for main stereo fronts for 5+ years, have now moved UP to the HS 50s.  These have same drivers as SoundWare 4.5" but are more solid in the lower range.

Mfr. propaganda:

The Boston Acoustics Horizon Series HS 40 combines clean, vibrant sound with a sleek, modern design that goes well with virtually any décor. It features a compact cabinet with smooth, curved edges, in your choice of Midnight or Mist finishes. Use the included matching grille, or take advantage of Boston's "Personal Options Plan" — you can choose from eight different grille colors available at the Boston Acoustics website for a custom look that matches your room and tastes.

Product highlights:

  • video-shielded
  • bass-reflex (ported) enclosure
  • frequency response 86-25,000 Hz
  • 8-ohm impedance
  • sensitivity 89 dB
  • handles 10-100 watts
  • 1" tweeter
  • 4-1/2" copolymer woofer
  • gold-plated 5-way binding posts
  • eight different grille colors available at the Boston Acoustics website
  • 6-7/16"W x 8-3/4"H x 5-15/16"D
  • warranty: 5 years