Virtual Surround Sound Speakers

I am looking for a virtual surround system because I do not want all the speakers all over my living room. I have been looking at the ZVOX ZBASE550. Does anyone know about this system, and can you give me any feedback on how well it works? Thanks.

I've heard several sound bars (including the Zvox 325 but not the 550) and they're ok. None sound as good as real surround and I'm sure sound quality will vary with any given room. They bounce the sound off the walls so the room configuration will be even more important than with a true surround system. My point is, you may be happy with it but I would only buy it from a source with a good return policy and don't expect it to sound nearly as good as true surround.

2008-12-11 06:38:29 by Steve S

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I have a HD TV which has crackly speakers so I bought a set of virtual surround sound speakers. they have input for the red and white jacks/plugs only. Now I have a PS3 and i've tried every way to get the PS3 sound to the speakers instead of the TV.
Is there a box that i can plug the ps3 HDMI cable into and output hdmi to my tv and audio to the speakers?
Or is there another solution?

Easy money. Ok, the PS3 came with a set of cables, red blue yellow green and white. Run your HDMI into your TV. Run those supplied cables into your surround sound (only the red and white). Go to system settings and select audio output, set your PS3 to use the av cables for sound and HDMI for picture.

PSN ID: SNYPER17

2008-08-08 11:36:58 by alecwithac

Price: $67.99

Compact music production software included with feature-rich audio/MIDI sequencer that loads almost instantaneously on all computer platforms
Comprehensive podcasting software and over 150 virtual instruments and effect plug-ins
Ultra-flexible audio interface connects your instruments, mixer, etc. with your computer for recording and playback
Works with your PC or Mac computer - no setup or drivers required
Bundle includes Audacity audio editor, comprehensive podcasting software and over 150 virtual instruments and effect plug-ins

I hear, for $130, its a wonderful sounding device. Does anyone here own one? Are they worth the $130?

They are extremely worth it for the price, however, if you don't mind spending money, I would recommend a bose or Sony sound system. Quality is sooo much better.

2006-08-30 15:05:35 by Time Favors No One.

Price: $129.99

Speakerphone for the car with rich and crisp sound from 3 speakers and Virtual Surround sound
FM Transmitter sends music and calls from mobile phone to car radio
Voice Guidance provides caller ID, spoken battery level, pairing instructions and Bluetooth connection status
Up to 14 hours of talk time, up to 960 hours (40 days) of standby time, podcasts and directions from GPS applications
Rich and crisp sound with 3 speakers, HD Voice Ready, Virtual Surround Sound and dual microphone background noise reduction technology

I have a headset that has 7.1 virtual surround sound ( heres the model if that helps http://www.steelseries.com/us/products/a udio/5hv2-usb/information ) and my question is if I am going to play a game with these do I want to change the audio settings to headphones or surround sound speakers? Or does it do the virtual surround all on its own without needing to change any settings? This doesn't need to be for a game either this could be anything with customizable audio settings.
It does have in-game settings and theres a big difference in sound between the headphones and 7.1 but I honestly don't really know which would be better for the game.

Mess around with it, you'll figure it out, I think whatever settings you like best in the game, mess around with it til you find the right adjustment :P
Jenxx

2008-05-17 21:07:12 by Druggles

I have a pentagon shaped room w/no ability to mount rear speakers. Because of the room, only one person can sit directly in front of the television. Others sit to right or left, covering about 130 degrees. A single-speaker surround system doesn't seem like a good option for people off to the side. Is there a good two speaker option? I have my own sub-woofer.

Two speakers would work (left and right) front speakers, but you would not get the full surround effect.
Some speaker mfgs. are coming out with new speaker design for surround sound without using five speakers. Yamaha and Polk come to mind. What they have done is enlarge the center speaker with many tiny speakers, so some direct the sound directly to you and some speakers deflect their sound to bounce of the walls to give the illusion of rear speakers without there being any rear speakers. This might work best for you if you can afford new speakers.

2006-10-29 12:54:32 by bg