Zvox Z-Base 550 Packs Good Sound System In A Slim Cabinet
This Zvox Z-base speakers reminds me of one those of low-profile monitor stand with built in power extension, it makes good use of space with power outlets onto a thin profile monitor stand. The innovative Zvox is designed that way; the Z-base 550 packs the entire audio system – speakers, amplifier, virtual surround technology and powered subwoofer into a low profile single cabinet, engineered to accommodate the heft of virtually any flat-panel display.
The Z-based cabinet has a rugged, scratch-resistant black vinyl surface while the end panels are finished with hand-lacquered high-gloss black. It sits 3.5-inch in height and can withstand up to 90lb of weight, accommodate most of the 32- 47 inch flat-screens.
Beneath the 28-inch wide and 14.5-inch deep cabinet, enclosed a 5.25-inch subwoofer and five 2-inch full-range speakers (45hz-20khz) with ZVOX PhaseCue virtual surround system that draws it power from a 60 watts power amp and a Energy Star qualified power supply. The ZVOX Z-Base 550 has an MSRP of $499.99 and is available now at company web site
SWAMPSCOTT, Mass., Dec 17, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — ZVOX ( www.zvoxaudio.com) is pleased to announce the Z-Base 550, a complete home theater system built conveniently into a base platform for stand-mounted flat-panel TV sets. Based on several design innovations from ZVOX, the Z-Base 550 sounds absolutely terrific – reproducing music and movie soundtracks with lifelike accuracy. But the entire system – speakers, amplifier, virtual surround technology and powered subwoofer – fits into a super-slim cabinet engineered to accommodate the heft of virtually any flat-panel TV.
As the prices of flat-panel TVs have come down, studies indicate that fewer consumers have chosen to wall-mount their TV. The Z-Base 550 has been designed specifically to accommodate almost all of the top-selling flat-panel TV's between 32 and 47-inches.
The Z-Base 550 utilizes beautiful hand-lacquered high-gloss black end panels, and the top of the Z-Base 550 is finished in rugged, scratch-resistant black vinyl that is less likely to be marred by objects such as the TV placed on its surface.
Set-up of the Z-Base 550 requires very few steps: Simply place your stand-mounted flat-panel TV on top of it, plug in AC power and one connecting cord to the TV and you're done! Sit back and enjoy big, realistic sound including thunderous bass from the built-in powered subwoofer. The Z-Base 550 uses the ZVOX PhaseCue(TM) virtual surround system to create wide, three-dimensional sound, as if you are listening to speakers eight feet apart from each other, with movie sound effects that literally surround you. The ZVOX Z-Base 550 has an MSRP of $499.99 and is available now. www.zvoxaudio.com.
Energy Star qualified power supply
The ZVOX Z-Base 550 HSD system uses an Energy Star qualified power adapter for increased efficiency and long-term energy savings.