ZVOX Audio: Great Sound Made Simple

The 325 is only 17” wide by 16” deep by 4.8” high. It is the same width as a standard DVD player or cable box – so it will easily fit on a shelf above or below your TV. Everything is inside this compact cabinet – speakers, amplifier, virtual surround circuitry and powered subwoofer. .

The 325 requires only one connecting cord. Hook it up to the analog audio output jacks on your TV – or the TV’s headphone jack – and you’re virtually done. You can place the 325 above or below your TV. Or you can set it to the right or left of the TV set. Adjust the subwoofer level control so that bass isn’t too strong or too weak -- then sit back and enjoy. Plus the works well with iPods, PCs, satellite radios, wireless audio systems, portable CD players, game consoles – anything with audio output jacks or a headphone jack.

If your TV has audio output jacks that can be set to “variable” (check your on-screen menu under “Audio” to see if you have this option), you can use your TV’s remote to control the 325’s sound. If not, use the front-panel volume control or our supplied remote control. Our auto-on/auto-off circuit will turn the unit on about one second after you turn on your TV. Approximately three minutes after you turn off the TV, the ZVOX will go into “idle” mode. It couldn’t be simpler.

The 325 uses ZVOX’s proprietary PhaseCue virtual surround system to give you rich, three-dimensional sound with movies or music. With music, PhaseCue creates a very wide soundstage – it literally sounds like you are listening to speakers eight feet apart from each other. When listening to a good movie, the soundtrack will envelope you – putting you in the middle of the action. While no virtual surround system – including ours – will give you the surround effects of a good 5.1 system, the ZVOX 325 does a remarkable job. Robert Silva of About.com says, “the surround imaging was very effective, especially since it is adjustable to your taste.” Sound & Vision magazine says our PhaseCue system “mixes different combinations of the left- and right-channel signals in and out of phase and sends them to the various drivers to create an impressive spread of sound, far larger than the box itself…remarkably ingenious,”

Most audio systems in our price category use very cheap speakers in plastic cabinets. But at ZVOX we’re “old school” about things like this. We use nothing but high quality speaker drivers, carefully designed by ZVOX engineers and manufactured to our specification. The 325 uses long-excursion main drivers that employ solid metal phase plugs for improved dispersion. All speaker magnets are powerful Neodymium models that are magnetically shielded. The cabinet is MDF (medium density fiberboard), the same material uses in most high-end loudspeakers.

In the past three years, we know of no other audio systems that have received as many rave reviews as ZVOX. Here’s a short list of review excerpts for the ZVOX 325:

“The ZVOX 325 sounded great, providing excellent dynamics… with natural attack and decay. ZVOX put some serious low-end energy into the room — its bass performance is the best I've heard from any of the single-box solutions. I was pleasantly surprised by its midrange accuracy, the most critical chore for any sound system. An awesome TV system.” -Sound & Vision

“Great sound - good overall bass, midrange, and highs. Very good surround image.” - About.com

”The ZVOX 325 wraps you in sound so rich you'll think its coming from speakers several feet apart. The sound was balanced and clear.” -The Boston Globe

“Superior to most single-speaker virtual surround systems we've tested…natural sounding, without hollow processing effects. Bass is bigger and more powerful than any of the other systems we've heard, including the far more expensive Yamaha YSP-series speakers.” - CNET

“The ZVOX 325 inspires sincere gadget lust…booming audio from your TV, MP3 player or DVD…surprisingly good surround sound. It’s simplicity itself. One of seven must-have gadgets for 2006.” -PC World

• Dimensions: 17”w x 16”d x 4.7”h
• Weight: Without external power supply: 11 pounds. With external power supply: 14 pounts. With box and packing: 16 pounds.
• Amplifier: The 325 uses a 60-watt amplifier, but its external power supply is limited to 24.3 watts.
• Inputs: Two rear “mixing” inputs (if two devices are connected and playing, you will hear both devices): stereo 3.5mm “mini jack” inputs. One front-panel 3.5mm mini-jack input for use with iPods or other portable audio devices. When the front input is engaged, all rear inputs are automatically muted – so you will only hear what is plugged into the front input.
• Frequency range: 63 Hz – 20 kHz.
• Virtual surround sound: The 325 uses ZVOX’s proprietary PhaseCue virtual surround sound system. PhaseCue, as its name implies, manipulates the phase of the separate channels to “fool the ear” into believing that sound is coming from a variety of sources throughout the room. The benefits of PhaseCue vary greatly based on program material. Live music and well-recorded modern movie soundtracks will deliver rich, three-dimensional sound – pulling the sound out from the speakers and into the room, literally surrounding the listener. Sitcoms, news broadcasts and soundtracks from older movies often have very little in the way of three-dimensional sound. Note: All virtual surround systems – including the PhaseCue system – are limited in their effects when compared to a good 5.1 system. That being said, PhaseCue is capable of generating a wonderful and engaging virtual surround experience.
• The 325 is bi-amplified, using a specially designed amplifier that includes electronic contouring for superb frequency response.
• The 325's 4" x 6" subwoofer uses a high-mass long-throw design and incorporates a bandpass cabinet designed using proprietary software.
• The 325's three 3.25" main speaker drivers use ferrofluid and neodymium magnets to create remarkably loud, remarkably clear sound.
• The system is magnetically shielded so it can be used near a TV or monitor.
• Unlike most systems in its price range, the 325 uses an MDF (medium density fiberboard) wood cabinet - instead of plastic. MDF is the preferred construction material for high-performance speaker systems.
• The 325 uses the ZVOX Infinite Compliance system - which connects the outer two main speakers with an acoustic tube. This system helps create big sound from a small cabinet.
• A subwoofer output jack on the rear allows owners to connect a separate powered subwoofer (optional).
• A credit card-sized remote control adjusts volume up and down, and has a mute function.
• Auto-on/auto-off circuit senses sound from source (TV, iPod, PC) and turns on the 325 two seconds later. Three minutes after it has received no signal, it automatically shuts the unit off.
• Simple, single-cord connecting system uses a mini stereo jack input on rear panel.
• Two connecting cords are included: one with a stereo mini jack, one with RCA jacks. The ZVOX 325 is backed by a one year limited parts and labor warranty. For services issues, email info@zvoxaudio.com.