Great new product from ZVOX!
Set out to identify a solution for my home stereo due to a failing speaker while also considering an upgrade to my 12 year old receiver with the thought to add a bluetooth solution so I might enjoy my iTunes library from my MacBook Air or iPhone.
Discussed my needs with a buddy who is an audiophile and owner of a pair of ZVOX SoundBase 580s. As I reviewed the specs and features of the various ZVOX models on the ZVOX website, my buddy and I came to conclude that the new Platinum series models and, specifically the 670, might not only serve as a replacement for my stereo speakers but also as a big upgrade on my Sony Bravia TV speakers and provide me with a home theater experience. After further discussing my needs and getting some great perspective/guidance from ZVOX customer support, I ordered (free shipping) and received my 670 in just a few days.
Unpacked, placed it under and connected the 670 to my 52" TV in less than 15 minutes with the optical digital cable...
Sonos Killer for one room audio
If you're looking for a music solution and a movie solution, the 670 is worth considering. The built-in Bluetooth is a little flaky connecting to my i-Phone 5S but after a few tries, it's solid. The Accuvoice feature for movie watching is fantastic. Gone are the garbled voices behind the movie soundtrack. The base coming out is simply staggering. Everyone who hears the sound out of this relatively small box is astonished. I'm filling a 20X20X20 foot room with a complete range of music notes. If you have the budget and ability to run wires everywhere, I'm sure a true 5:1/7:1 surround sound system would be better, but I don't want wires and I don't have $2500 to spend on those solutions. Check out (2) Digital Audio inputs, separate composite inputs, option for separate sub, although I can't imagine anyone needing it unless they want to break the windows. The engineers at ZVOX have done a great job delivering super sound on a budget. As far as I'm concerned this is the Sonos...
Awesome sound, comparatively speaking
The Zvox SoundBase 670 was a breeze to get up and running, at least with the basic features. It comes with most of the cables that you might need. I used the optical cable from the TV to the Zvox and it worked just fine. But, when the 670 arrived, it came with a dead remote control, so all I could do to set up the system was use the limited control set that is on the front of the Zvox box. That worked okay for initial setup and the sound was significantly better than what I had been getting out of the TV speakers. But I couldn't test the 2 things that caused me to purchase the 670, the Accuvoice and Output Leveling features.
So, I contacted Zvox support via email. Those folks were great, responding very quickly, often within minutes. They sent me a new remote immediately. Meanwhile, I looked around for a remote that would work all of my devices and I found out that the folks at Zvox use the Logitech...
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