ZVOX TV Speakers

http://www.zvoxaudio.com/cgi-bin/category/shelf-mount

Does anyone here have experience with any of the Zvox speakers? I'm not thrilled with the sound from my tv, but am not interested in hooking it up to my stereo or going the home theater route.

 

I have heard they sound pretty good for what they are. You might want to check out these similar (competing) products too:

Boston Acoustics TVee

http://www.bostonacoustics.com/TVeereg-Model-2-midnight-P212.aspx

Soundmatters Mainstage

http://www.soundmatters.com/mainstagehd/

 

About three years ago I auditioned one at Best Buy, using my own CD. I am 99% sure it was the "315" model.

I checked it out mostly because I was curious about what this plain (but not unattractive) speaker system sounded like. I thought it sounded very good for such a small device, with an overall warm sound along with surprisingly deep and clean bass. I would have no problems listening to one if I didn't have the space for a conventional 2.0 system. And its virtual surround system worked as advertised. Build quality was good too, and controls had a smooth solid action.

 

I used to own the 315. It is definitely a step-up from built-in TV speakers. I had it connected to my bedroom TV, and although the sound quality was good, I was not impressed with the with the stereo separation. I sold it.

 

I got a 315 on 30-day approval when it first came out. It was OK, but no miracle-worker. Sent it back. Unless the speakers in your set are horrible, I think you're better off with a $200 powered sub. That's what I did with my Pioneer plasma and am very happy with the arrangement.

 

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