Sony announces surround sound system for PS3


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Wonder when Microsoft will follow suit and make one for the Xbox, although any surround sound system will do for either one, another way for Sony to milk the populace of their hard earned dollar!

Sony in a quiet E3 move said it has developed an add-on audio system for the PS3 that provides surround sound for games, Blu-ray movies, and other stereoscopic 3D content. The ZVS1 soundbar connects to the PS3 by optical digital cable and provides virtual Dolby or DTS surround across a 2.1-channel system. It caters to gamers with a Night Mode to cut down on audio passing through the room but can put out up to 30W of sustained bass and 10W for each stereo channel.

The unit also has an analog input to connect other devices and has its own remote to control volume and settings independently of the PS3 or another host system. Sony expects to ship the device worldwide sometime in fall 2010. The expected US retail price is $199.

http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/06/16/targets.fall.2010.for.store.shelves/

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Looks like a pretty awesome addition to a HDTV gaming set-up. Very sleek and well designed, something Sony's good at.

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Wonder when Microsoft will follow suit and make one for the Xbox

They tried a sound system long ago:

ms_sound_system.gif

It died a quick death.

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2.1 audio??? 10W per channel???

MIND BLOWING!!!!

LOL

What happened to Sony's super awesome "HD starts when we say it does" TruHD audio??

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meh, it's a 2.1 sound bar that fakes surround sound. I'll stick to the receiver+speakers+sub I already have (1250W total RMS) but if I didn't have this setup I would just use one of the 2 sets of Z5500s I have (and got for 100 bucks + shipping each brand new).

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meh, it's a 2.1 sound bar that fakes surround sound. I'll stick to the receiver+speakers+sub I already have (1250W total RMS) but if I didn't have this setup I would just use one of the 2 sets of Z5500s I have (and got for 100 bucks + shipping each brand new).

I've got my PS3 hooked up to my Z5500s through optical. Works pretty well.

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They tried a sound system long ago:

ms_sound_system.gif

It died a quick death.

I hardly would consider that surround sound, seeing as how it's only 2.1, they need something like 5.1, 6.1, or 7.1 to be surround. Of course, I've actually yet to see a 6.1 or 7.1 setup.

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I hardly would consider that surround sound, seeing as how it's only 2.1, they need something like 5.1, 6.1, or 7.1 to be surround. Of course, I've actually yet to see a 6.1 or 7.1 setup.

I've had a 6.1 setup for about 5 years.

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2.1 audio??? 10W per channel???

MIND BLOWING!!!!

LOL

What happened to Sony's super awesome "HD starts when we say it does" TruHD audio??

It's starts 2nd November 2010 GT5 1080p 60fps ;)

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Wonder when Microsoft will follow suit and make one for the Xbox, although any surround sound system will do for either one, another way for Sony to milk the populace of their hard earned dollar!

http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/06/16/targets.fall.2010.for.store.shelves/

If you're going to buy a soundbar, why would you buy this, instead of one that matches your TV set, and is probably more powerful as well. I mean, it doesn't look bad,but if I have a samsung TV, i'd rather have a matching samsung soundbar, ditto, philips, and ditto Sony, since this particular soundbar doesn't match the sony bravia tv's.

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My Home Theater is full 7.1 surround. However, I haven't had any movies or games that are TruHD 7.1 to play on it yet. Just a demo disk for setup :(

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My Home Theater is full 7.1 surround. However, I haven't had any movies or games that are TruHD 7.1 to play on it yet. Just a demo disk for setup :(

Well.. go pick one up..

3:10 to Yuma

Saw IV

Saw V

Shoot 'Em Up

or a bunch more over at Blu-ray.com

I have never actually heard what "virtual surround" sounds like... I guess this works for people on a budget..

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Well.. go pick one up..

3:10 to Yuma

Saw IV

Saw V

Shoot 'Em Up

or a bunch more over at Blu-ray.com

I have never actually heard what "virtual surround" sounds like... I guess this works for people on a budget..

I will get one some day. But I don't pick them up just to hear the sound if I don't like the movie. I would really like to get a good acoustic blu-ray disk from say, the Goo Goo Dolls, with some great 7.1 concert experience actually.

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  • 3 months later...

Out next week:

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Hi all! Back at E3, we had announced that we will be releasing an all-in-one Surround Sound System for the PS3 system with built-in subwoofer. A device made for the ultimate gamer, the Surround Sound System will be available as soon as next week in the U.S. and Canada. It?s perfect for use with games and Blu-ray movies and more importantly, is easy to use. You?ll be able to enjoy immersive audio by simply placing the Surround Sound System in front of the television and connecting it to the PS3 system with the optical digital cable. The sleek design of the Sound Bar compliments the design of your PS3.

More at link:

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Maaaaybe it's just as simple as not everyone can do/setup 5.1 in their homes? blink.gif

That being said, steep price point, however it will blow away TV speakers, god, *shudder*.

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