ZVOX Z-Base 550 Surround Speaker System
ZVOX Z-Base 550
Summary
- Product Name: Z-Base 550 Speaker System
- Manufacturer: ZVOX
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- Review Date: January 05, 2009 05:00
- MSRP: $ 499
- Specifications
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- 60 watt amplifier
- 2 analog audio inputs
- Subwoofer: 5.25"
- Drivers: 5 2" (ferrofluid & neodymium magnets)
- Frequency: 45Hz-20kHz
- Magnetically shielded
- Subwoofer output
- MDF construction
Physical Attributes
- Dimensions: 28" W x 3 3/8" H x 14 1/2" D
- Weight: 20 lbs.
- Cabinet Color: Black - High Gloss on the sides
Warranty
- 1 year parts & labor
Pros
- Surprisingly wide sound stage
- Virtual surround solution for rooms where a 5.1 system is not possible
- Accurate, detailed and clear sound
Cons
- Limited to 2 inputs
- Limits size of display if used as a base
- Lacks punch
- PhaseCue effect can cause a hollow effect when listening to music
- PhaseCue needs frequent adjusting
- Dual analogue inputs are always active
Introduction
In this digital age we live in, sometimes we get locked into the "more-is-better" mode. How many formats can it decode, how many different inputs/outputs does it have, exactly how big is the birds nest of cables coming out of the back of the unit? Actually - that mode works most of the time, but thing is, sometimes you just need to shut up and listen before you pass judgment on it. If you are an old school guy (read - your VCR was always blinking 12:00) the Z-Base 550 does a decent job of creating surround effects by ignoring all the digital data available on a disk and manipulating the analog signal to reproduce what the digital signal contains.
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birdonthebeach posts on January 15, 2009 13:50
If anything, it sounds like a great (priced) alternative to Bose systems....
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