by admin on August 9, 2009
This is a high quality wireless speaker system capable of delivering 80 watts of output. It is attractive, compact and versatile and it delivers terrific sound quality. The wireless link is 2.4 GHz and it offers static free transmission through walls and ceilings up to 100 feet. The dock is compatible with the vast majority of iPods and it also sports an FM tuner and an auxiliary port for other MP3 players or devices. You can control any connected device using the remote control and iPods will also charge while they are docked.
This system can also be expanded. Individual speakers have a left and right mode so you can split into two channels and use two speakers. You can also add additional speakers in other rooms and the system will support up to seven separate speakers. You can also get an optional wall bracket and fit them to the wall or they sit easily on a shelf or table. The two way design with dual 4 inch speakers and 1 inch tweeters delivers excellent sound. You can get this system for under $300.
by admin on August 3, 2009
It’s a generally accepted belief that a 5 or 7 dedicated channel surround system is pretty much always the better choice over a sound bar, but there are times when it’s just not feasible. Whether your space is limited, or you don’t want to deal with wiring speakers all over the place, there is absolutely a market for good quality sound bars. Vizio’s latest sound bar product (model VSB210WS) has the added bonus of a wireless subwoofer. A subwoofer is always good to have, and the fact that it’s a wireless subwoofer makes it even more appealing to those looking for ease of setup and flexibility of positioning within their room.
The Vizio sound bar with wireless subwoofer is a smart-looking system. It will blend in with many types of decor and if you have a Vizio TV, then it’s sure to blend in well. The sound bar has a mesh front over with a brushed metal Vizio badge right in the middle. The rest of the housing is high gloss black plastic with “chrome” edging. On the bottom of the sound bar housing are some metal brckets that double as a stand or wall mounts. This same motif is applied to the subwoofer as well (mesh front cover, high gloss black cabinet).
While the surround effect is not amazing and the TruVolume audio output leveling system will limit all audio (not just the commericals), there’s definitely something to be said for a sound bar with wireless subwoofer for the price at which you can get the Vizio VSB21oWS. The sound bar is still a significant improvement over the built-in speakers and a wireless subwoofer is really pretty awesome. The wireless actually works very well – there was no noticeable delay of any kind and it worked out of the box. I do wish the subwoofer was a bit more powerful and had a bit more frequency range on the lower end. The LED indicator/status array was a bit wonky, but it’s definitely something that’s possible to get used to. Major kudos to Vizio for making this system so simple to setup and use.