Sparrowmonk Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasethebase Reporter Posted June 16, 2010 Reporter Share Posted June 16, 2010 Looks like a pretty awesome addition to a HDTV gaming set-up. Very sleek and well designed, something Sony's good at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy0 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I know bugger all about audio... for people that do: how does this compare to similar setups of the same price point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedon Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Wonder when Microsoft will follow suit and make one for the Xbox They tried a sound system long ago: It died a quick death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahhell Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 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?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Candyman Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldgunner Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I'll stick with my z-5500's Can this properly output 5.1 SACD? only downside of my z-5500's is the lack of 5.1 sacd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xilo Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparrowmonk Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 They tried a sound system long ago: 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Candyman Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 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. Here you go, this is actually a very nice 7.1 setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soniqstylz Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbandonedTrolley Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 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 ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkMan Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtreme $niper Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Well the original Xbox had this: http://hardware.teamxbox.com/general/25/Xbox-51-Surround-Sound-System/ And the one for the Xbox 360 is from Pioneer: http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-HTS-GS1-5-1-Channel-Surround-System/dp/B000H683YC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1276728223&sr=8-1 (or http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pioneer-HTS-GS1-Channel-Surround-System/dp/B000JK1TMO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedon Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 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 :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerzdawg Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 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.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedon Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted June 17, 2010 Veteran Share Posted June 17, 2010 2.1 isn't surround sound Sony. Try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Neowinian Subscriber² Posted June 17, 2010 Subscriber² Share Posted June 17, 2010 Yes it looks good but I will not waste my money. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedon Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Out next week: 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: My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted October 13, 2010 Veteran Share Posted October 13, 2010 @ the above pic, at least they seem to taken some advice and removed 400 buttons from their remotes. Finally! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakey Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 What are the specs on that bar? I can't imagine downgrading from even 5.1 to 2.1... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Neowinian Subscriber² Posted October 13, 2010 Subscriber² Share Posted October 13, 2010 I cannot imagining these selling that well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etempest Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Um.. I take my 5.1 system over that any day. Receiver - http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/productdetail.html?CNTID=5027893&CTID=5000300 Pinnacle Speakers - MB10000 - http://www.pinnaclespeakers.com/mb10000.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted October 13, 2010 Subscriber² Share Posted October 13, 2010 Maaaaybe it's just as simple as not everyone can do/setup 5.1 in their homes? That being said, steep price point, however it will blow away TV speakers, god, *shudder*. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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