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iLive's Extra-Wide iPod Surround Speakerbar

The iLive Flat Panel Docking System is a virtual surround sound bar that uses magnetically shielded 2 full mid/high range drivers and twin internal woofers. You can pretty much hook up whatever you want—DVD players, TVs, computers via USB, other audio players—but considering it has a specially built motorized tray that fits an iPod, we're guessing that's what iLive had in mind. The unit also has a headphone jack. Weird.
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8:01 PM on Thu Jul 12 2007
By kevinhall2
3,910 views, 10 comments

Latest by n/a: Hey, does anyone know if this thing works with the new Ipod Touch units? The info on this typically says it's for: "iPod/mini/nano/shuffle/video/photo players". Does that mean it will NOT work with the Touch? Or would it be fine with the more »

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Yamaha YSP-900 Delivers 5.1 Sound From a Single Speaker

I'm always on the hunt for the ultimate virtual surround sound system and I gotta admit, Yamaha's new YSP-900 looks pretty enticing. Like the previous version, it's intended to deliver 2.1 or 5.1 virtual surround sound in a package that only consists of a soundbar. This one in particular is meant to be paired with 32-inch flat-screens. It's just making it's debut in Japan, so hopefully it won't be long before it makes its way to the States. – Louis Ramirez More »

9:40 AM on Fri Feb 16 2007
By Louis Ramirez
5,109 views, 20 comments

Latest by DurfDiggler: I know this post is a little late, but I had to let you all know that the YSP-XXXX does work, and it works surprisingly well. I have installed a few in clients homes, and was relieved to hear it more »

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Soundmatters Starves its Latest Virtual Surround Sound Speaker

Just like HP said no to its plus-size DLPs this morning, Soundmatters too is cracking down on its overly plump speakers. Their latest model, the ultra-thin SLIMstage, is just 3.4 inches thin (skinnier than some flat panels) yet it's still capable of belting out "convincing" stereo and 5.1 signals. The 210-watt soundbar has a built-in amp along with nine bass drivers and Dolby/DTS surround processing. Input-wise you get three digital audio ins (two optical, one coaxial) and three analog stereo inputs. Sounds nice on paper, but how will this sub $1k soundbar do in person? Considering Soundmatters' previous models have faired well, my hopes are high for the SLIMstage. We'll have to check it out in person at CES. – Louis Ramirez More »

3:25 PM on Wed Jan 3 2007
By Louis Ramirez
2,784 views, 3 comments

Latest by Buford T. Justice: MOST of them don't work. Yamaha's the only one who's really gotten close enough to be livable. I have a YSP-1000. No sweet spot issues and the surround experience beats what I've heard from some well specced 5 channel systems more »

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All Giz Wants: Virtual Surround Sound Done Right


As much as I love surround sound, I don't have the space in my living room to wire a 5.1 or 6.1 speaker set. So instead I rely on my Denon S301, a 2.1 system that emulates a 5.1 setup. But as much as I love it, the S301 (and most virtual surround sound systems I've heard) still have a few flaws. I realize virtual surround sound (VSS) will never replace a real surround sound system, but there are a few improvements I'd like to see... More »

6:17 PM on Tue Dec 19 2006
By Louis Ramirez
3,767 views, 11 comments

Latest by xipher: I have the PolkAudio sound bar with it's sub woofer, and I keep the bass turned down to -10 gain on my sony amp or it's opressively bassy. In my old apartment the surround was very good, in the house, more »

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Niro Pumps Surround Sound Out of One Speaker

Nothing beats a sweet surround sound set up, but when you're pressed for space (or don't want a buncha cables all over your room) you gotta go virtual. Niro can help with their new 1.1 virtual surround sound systems. Each model (from the 420 to the 1000) comes with a speaker bar and subwoofer. Looks-wise, they resemble previous Niro systems (which is a good thing), but the new models have re-designed grills and a wider speaker cabinet to better emulate surround sound. We've been fans of Niro in the past and hopefully these won't disappoint. They start at $580. – Louis Ramirez More »

3:34 PM on Fri Oct 27 2006
By Louis Ramirez
1,539 views, 3 comments

Latest by Louis Ramirez: I haven't heard these new models, but I've heard their previous one and the sound is pretty solid (for a one speaker system). I personally own the Denon S-301. It's a 2.1 system and they cost about the same as more »