ZVOX Audio 425xs

The 425xs is only 36.5” wide by 5 3/4” deep by 7 3/4” high. With optional bracket, you can mount it on the wall below your TV. Or 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 425xs 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 425xs above or below your TV, on a stand or shelf – or mounted on the wall (with optional bracket). Then connect the power cord, sit back and enjoy.

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 425xs’ sound. If not, use 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. Volume, mute, PhaseCue (virtual surround), subwoofer level and treble are all controlled via our credit-card-sized remote. It couldn’t be simpler.

The 425xs 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 425xs does a remarkable job. 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 425xs uses specially treated long-excursion main drivers. 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 our ZVOX 425 single-cabinet surround sound system:

"The ZVOX 425 stands tall among competing single-speaker products…equally impressive on movies and music, without a hint of the artificially processed sound we've heard from so many virtual surround speakers. The sound was really big, dialogue clear as could be, and the sound was remarkably spacious…with more and better bass than Yamaha's flagship YSP-4000. We were mightily impressed with the 425." - CNET

“One of the best-sounding sound bars on the market.”- HomeTheaterReview.com

"Good, clean sound...vocals were exactly spot-on...bass was good...the 425 sounded great...a minimalist's dream...rivals many discrete systems." - Sound & Vision

"It sure looks as if the new Zvox 425 single-box surround system has been popping growth supplements like they were Skittles... Powerhouse bass...The subwoofers reach remarkable depths with audible output even lower than the claimed 35 hertz." - The Chicago Tribune

"Easy to use. Great sound. Very good low bass response. Great for use with a flat panel TV." - About.com

"I was damn impressed by this speaker system... It has tight, punchy bass, a smooth midrange and a clear detailed top end... If you aren't looking for the latest technological gimmick or connection option but do appreciate really good sound, you have to audition the ZVOX 425 - it's simply beautiful... AVRev.com 'Must Have Gear' 2008 Award Winner" - avrev.com

"About.com '2008 Product of the Year' " - About.com

• Dimensions; 36.5”w x 5 3/4”d x 7 3/4”h
• Weight: 25 pounds. With box and packing: 33 pounds.
• Amplifier: The 425xs uses a 133 watt amplifier.
• Inputs: Two rear "mixing" inputs (if two devices are connected and playing, you will hear both devices): dual RCA jack inputs.
• Frequency range: 38 Hz – 20 kHz.
• Virtual surround sound: The 425xs 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. Unlike many digital virtual surround systems, PhaseCue does not create any “digital weirdness” – rain the sounds like white noise, female singers that sound like they’re standing in a giant tin can. Note: All virtual surround systems – including the PhaseCue system – are limited in their effects when compared to a good 5.1 system. And sitcoms, news broadcasts and soundtracks from older movies often have very little in the way of three-dimensional sound. That being said, PhaseCue is capable of generating a wonderful and engaging virtual surround experience.
• The 425xs is bi-amplified, using a specially designed amplifier that includes electronic contouring for superb frequency response.
• The 425xs’ dual 4” subwoofers use a high-mass long-throw design in a ported enclosure. The subwoofers are side-firing to minimize the effect of sound transferring through to the neighboring room.
• The 425xs' five 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 category, the 425xs uses an MDF (medium density fiberboard) wood cabinet - instead of plastic. MDF is the preferred construction material for high-performance speaker systems.
• The 425xs 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).
• Auto-on/auto-off circuit senses sound from source (TV, iPod, PC) and turns on the 425 two seconds later. Approximately three minutes after it has received no signal, it automatically shuts the unit off.
• Simple, single-cord connecting system uses a dual RCA jacks on rear panel.
• A 2-meter RCA-RCA connecting cord is included.
• The ZVOX 425xs is backed by a one year limited parts and labor warranty. For services issues, email info@zvoxaudio.com.

• One stereo RCA to stereo RCA connecting cable
• One credit-card sized remote control with power on/off, volume up/down, "mute", phasecue up/down, subwoofer up/down and treble up/down
• Power cord
• One-sheet Instruction manual