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In Reply to: RE: Quality 2-ch Powered Soundbar for TV ? posted by AbeCollins on June 27, 2014 at 13:18:57
I have it resting just under the wall mounted TV on the fireplace mantle. The ZVOX sounds much better than the TV speakers which is to be expected but I didn't expect it to sound better than my Acoustic Research AR570 Powered Partners.
I also had a pair of Audioengine P4 passive bookshelf speakers driven by the Peachtree Audio iDecco integrated amp driven from the TV.
The ZVOX sounds much better and I attribute some of that to it's built-in subwoofer. The Audioengine and AR570's lacked bass response in this application. I have the subwoofer in the ZVOX turned up just a notch or two which is great w/o becoming boomy. I have the PHASECUE control turned up just one notch which is barely noticeable but it helps.
For $199 shipped to my front door, these speakers are a huge bargain and much better than the sound bars I tried at BestBuy and the like.
My TV has a headphone output jack in back and I use it to drive the ZVOX. I'm able to use the TV remote (or CableTV remote in this case) to adjust the volume level. After some initial setup I was able to put the ZVOX remote away. I also like the auto power saving feature which shuts off the ZVOX after a few minutes w/o any signal input.
This is one of the best bargain buys that was easily worth the price!
Thanks All.
Follow Ups:
What's up with the $199?
Look again.
Last year I almost bought the Zevox when they told me they had a 220v model for me to carry in the suitcase to here. I should have. Now I have the TV connected through the audio out to my amp aux and to the bookshelf speakers. It is a bit too loud in two speakers so I listen only to one speaker which is placed close to my left ear. My right ear has gotten weak. McEnroe sounded next to me during the Wimbledon commentary. I can also figure out the medical terms that Dr House uses!
Cheers
Bill
Something that I have noticed with a little more usage . When increasing the 'phasecue' function , the treble and background detail increases and the dialog clarity and bass decreases . The 'phasecue' is the surround expansion feature . While the treble and bass can be readjusted the dialog detail cannot . It would then be a decision between a wider soundstage or more detailed dialog if the dialog thing posed an undesirable problem , or something in between . Not really a big problem , just something to contend with . Still a pretty good deal and a nice sounding unit .
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