Xbox Spherex 51000 6-Piece 5.1 Surround Sound System
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Manufacturer: SpherexPlatform: Xbox
Model: 629303510001
Product features:
- 5.1-channel surround sound system designed specifically to enhance video game audio
- Includes 5 satellite speakers with 3-1/2-inch woofers and 3/4-inch metal dome tweeters
- 100-watt 8-inch matrix cone subwoofer with MaxxBass augmentation
- Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding; 3 digital audio inputs, 1 analog input, and USB 1.1 port
- 300-watt digital DDX amplifier; 10-year limited warranty
- Xbox Programmable Controller
- Xbox Live 3 Month Starter Kit
- Xbox Headset Communicator
- PS2/Xbox Deluxe Dance Pad Revolution with Foam
- Rayovac NM715-8 Rechargeable NiMH AA Batteries, 8-Count Package
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Customer Review: A Decent 5.1 System For Those On A Budget
Summary: 3 Stars
Don't let the "Xbox" name fool you; This is a decent surround sound setup. The sound is good, the setup is easy, and the remote actually has more buttons than you'll need.
Pros:
* Color-coded wires make setup easy.
* Remote is comprehensive.
* Bass is strong, Trebles are also good.
* High quality sound for a low price.
* Built-in handle on woofer/receiver is very useful.
* Plenty of inputs, including optical, coax, and analog.
* Speakers are solidly built and disperse sound evenly.
* Handles DTS quite well.
Cons:
* VERY heavy.
* Speakers are large and heavy, and could be difficult to place (especially center).
* Supposed USB update ability seems to have been scrapped.
* Remote has extraneous buttons reserved for "future use" that don't do anything ("future use" never happened).
* Remote is not universal, so DVD controls on remote are useless.
* Digital display can not be dimmed and must face forward.
* Certain modes seem to have a quiet hiss when no sound is being produced.
* Flakes out and stalls, requiring cold reset every once in a rare while.
* Interferes with OTA digital broadcast signal strength if too close to OTA antenna.
I'd recommend this unit for anyone who wants surround sound for their entertainment center, but who doesn't want to spend a lot of money. This sounds as good, and offers as many options as some $300 systems at half (or less) the price.
Description of Xbox Spherex 51000 6-Piece 5.1 Surround Sound System
The sleek Xbox 5.1 Surround Sound System - the newest, most advanced 360-degree home theatre experience. The system's versatility handles all gaming, movies and music playback needs. With five independent audio inputs and 300 Watts of power, it's compatible with your gaming console, DVD player, CD player, Portable Media Player, computer, TV or other current and future formats. It also features SPHEREX OPTIMIZED surround sound through cutting-edge technology from a number of industry leaders ? Mirage-exclusive OMNIPOLAR technology combined with Apogee's Direct Digital Amplification (DDX), MaxxBass from Waves and Texas Instruments Aureus Digital Signal Processor. Developed in conjunction with and approved by the Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.), it sets the reference standard for audio.Developed in conjunction with the Game Audio Network Guild (GANG)--which sets the "reference standard" for video game audio--the Spherex Xbox 5.1 surround sound system delivers a sophisticated 360-degree home theater experience whether you're playing Halo 2, watching Lord of the Rings, or listening to the latest U2 release. The system features five independent audio inputs (three digital, one analog, and one USB 1.1 port), so it connects easily to your game console, DVD player, CD player, portable audio device, or computer. Sound is distributed through the five satellite speakers, each with a 3-1/2-inch woofer and 3/4-inch metal dome tweeter, and the dual-vented subwoofer with its 8-inch matrix cone woofer. The system's audio enhancements include Omnipolar technology, which rations sound (30 percent direct to 70 percent reflected) in a 360-degree dispersion pattern, so listeners can position their satellite speakers in a variety of configurations, along with MaxxBass augmentation, which extends the lower end of the frequency response to deliver deeper, more natural bass tones from both the subwoofer and the satellites themselves.
The system comes with a powerful 300-watt DDX amplifier (50 watts x 3, 25 watts x 2, and 100-watt subwoofer), which eliminates signal distortion by maintaining a digital signal flow to each speaker. And thanks to the Aureus digital signal processor, listeners can enjoy rich surround sound regardless of the format, with decoding for Dolby Digital, DTS, and Pro Logic II. Additional features include an expansion slot for future compatibility and an infrared remote control with an IR receiver. The system also carries an impressive 10-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box
Five satellite speakers, subwoofer, 6-channel amplifier, remote control, IR receiver, digital fiber-optic cable, three 10-foot speaker cables, two 23-foot speaker cables, quick setup guide, user's manual.
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