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ZVOX SoundBase 450 Powered home theater sound system/TV platform with Bluetooth® (for TVs up to 50")

Item # 729SB450

I am probably not be the average "sound bar customer." I've owned and am comfortable operating...

I am probably not be the average "sound bar customer." I've owned and am comfortable operating...

Item # 729SB450

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About the ZVOX SoundBase 450

James Ralston

A "no brainer" TV upgrade

I am probably not be the average "sound bar customer." I've owned and am comfortable operating full-fledged multi-channel home theater systems. I work at Crutchfield, so I have access to, well, just about any audio gear I might want. But there's this 46" TV in our living room that's just dying for better sound. I think it may just have "ZVOX SoundBase 450" written all over it. You see, that room isn't really laid out well for a traditional surround sound system. ZVOX SoundBases have a great track record with our customers and our employees alike, and their pedestal design is super-convenient — you just place the one-piece system right under your TV.

A "no brainer" TV upgrade

ZVOX SoundBase 350 powered home theater system

The ZVOX SoundBase 450 sits directly underneath your TV for great sound minus the room clutter.

I am probably not be the average "sound bar customer." I've owned and am comfortable operating full-fledged multi-channel home theater systems. I work at Crutchfield, so I have access to, well, just about any audio gear I might want. But there's this 46" TV in our living room that's just dying for better sound. I think it may just have "ZVOX SoundBase 450" written all over it. You see, that room isn't really laid out well for a traditional surround sound system. ZVOX SoundBases have a great track record with our customers and our employees alike, and their pedestal design is super-convenient — you just place the one-piece system right under your TV.

Get more from movies, TV shows...and music

The SoundBase 450 delivers clear sound with an internal speaker system consisting of five 2" full-range drivers plus a 5-1/4" subwoofer, all driven by a total of 50 watts of amplification. ZVOX systems have always been great at making dialogue easier to understand. Hit a button on the included remote to engage AccuVoice® dialogue emphasis mode, and you'll be able to pick up on the details whispered between characters during quiet scenes. The SoundBase 450 works with TVs measuring from 32" to 50" in screen size. Just like many other sound bar systems, this one connects to your TV using a single cable. Bluetooth wireless streaming lets you pair up your tablet or smartphone and enjoy rich, full sound with your favorite tunes.

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Product highlights:

  • sound system doubles as a platform for 32"-50" TVs
  • recommended for TVs with pedestals measuring 26"W x 14"D or smaller
  • supports up to 70 lbs.
  • Dolby® Digital decoding
  • PhaseCue II virtual surround sound creates spacious effects
  • AccuVoice® dialogue emphasis mode uses circuitry similar to a hearing aid to enhance vocal clarity
  • Output Leveling mode helps tame loud commercials
  • built-in Bluetooth lets you stream music wirelessly from your tablet or smartphone
  • aptX® audio coding for better Bluetooth sound quality with compatible devices
  • bi-amplified system with 50 watts total power
  • five 2" full-range drivers
  • 5-1/4" woofer
  • frequency response 45-20,000 Hz
  • supports 1 digital audio input (optical or coaxial)
  • 2 stereo RCA analog audio inputs
  • 1 front-panel minijack input for portable music players
  • learns commands from your TV remote
  • remote control also included
  • rigid MDF (medium density fiberboard) cabinet improves audio performance and is built sturdy
  • 27-5/8"W x 3-1/2"H x 14-1/2"D
  • weight: 14 lbs.
  • warranty: 1 year
  • MFR # 4004501

No A/V receiver required.

What's in the box:

  • Soundbar speaker base
  • AC power supply (w/ attached 5' DC cord)
  • 59" AC power cord
  • Remote control
  • 2 "AAA" batteries
  • 6.5' Stereo RCA cable
  • 58" Stereo minijack-to-RCA cable
  • 6' Optical digital cable
  • Setup/Operation Manual
  • Quick Setup Guide
  • "Using Bluetooth" instructions
  • "Adjustment Options" guide
  • Remote Control Instructions
  • "Alternative Adjustment Guide For Remote Control" booklet
  • Warranty Sheet

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Features & specs

General
Design Platform
Amplification Self-powered
Separate Subwoofer No
Wireless Surrounds ---
Number Of Channels 2.1
Surround Formats
Dolby Digital Yes
DTS No
Dolby Atmos No
DTS:X No
Audio Enhancements
Dialogue Enhancement Yes
Auto Volume Yes
Night Mode ---
Virtual Surround PhaseCue II
Room Correction No
Audio Connections
Optical Digital Inputs 1
Coaxial Digital Inputs 1
HDMI ARC Input No
HDMI eARC Input No
3.5mm Stereo Analog Inputs None
RCA Stereo Analog Inputs 2
USB Type-A Input No
Subwoofer Output Yes
Audio Specs
Tweeter None
Midrange 2" Full-range (5)
Woofer 5.25" Sub
Subwoofer Driver None
Enclosure Bass Reflex
System Frequency Response 45-20k Hz
Sound Bar RMS Power 50
Subwoofer RMS Power N/A
Video Connections
HDMI Inputs None
HDMI Outputs None
Video Specs
HDMI Version N/A
HDMI Video Pass-through Resolution N/A
HDR Video Compatible ---
Control
Includes Remote Yes
Voice Control No
Control by App No
HDMI CEC No
Remote IR Passthrough No
Learns TV Remote Yes
Audio Streaming
Bluetooth Connectivity Built-in
Bluetooth Audio Playback Yes
Bluetooth Transmitter Mode No
Online Music Sources ---
Apple AirPlay No
Chromecast built-in No
Amazon Music ---
Apple Music ---
Pandora ---
SiriusXM ---
Spotify ---
TIDAL ---
TuneIn ---
YouTube Music ---
Files on Your Network No
Wi-Fi Networking
Built-in Wi-Fi Version None
Bands N/A
Other Info
Wall-mountable No
Mounting Bracket Included No
Sound Bar Size (inches) 3-1/2H x 27-9/16W x 14-1/2D
Sound Bar Weight 15.625 lbs
Subwoofer Size (inches) No Subwoofer
Subwoofer Weight N/A
Speaker Parts Warranty 1 Year
Speaker Labor Warranty 1 Year
Amplifier Parts Warranty 1 Year
Amplifier Labor Warranty 1 Year

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Features

SoundBase 450: The ZVOX SoundBase 450 speaker system is designed to sit beneath your flat-panel TV so you can have surround sound without adding a lot of clutter to your room. It requires no additional speakers, subwoofer, or speaker wires. The SoundBase 450 reproduces TV shows, music, and movie soundtracks with lifelike accuracy, including crystal-clear vocals and big bass. The ZVOX SoundBase 450 is the perfect solution for people who want great sound from their flat-panel TV without the clutter and complexity of a conventional home theater system.

Note: You can place the ZVOX SoundBase 450 directly beneath most 32"-55" flat-panel TVs weighing up to 70 lbs with a pedestal base which does not exceed 26" in width or 14" in depth. The SoundBase 450 has a height of only 3.5". You can also place the SoundBase 450 on a shelf under most table-top or wall-mount flat-panel televisions.

Advanced Speaker Design: The ZVOX SoundBase 450 speaker system incorporates high-quality speakers, built-in sub, a highly efficient amplifier, and digital signal processing for high-fidelity sound. And its all packed inside one slim, compact enclosure.

  • 5 Speaker Array w/ Built-in Subwoofer: The ZVOX SoundBase 450 speaker system includes five front-firing 2" full-range drivers and one down-firing 5.25" subwoofer. The 2" full-range drivers use a long-throw design to create a remarkably wide range, accurate sound. The 5.25" subwoofer uses a high-mass long-throw design and is coupled with a rear-firing port for deep, accurate bass.
  • Class D Amplifier w/ DSP:  The ZVOX SoundBase 450 employs a highly efficient 50W Class D amplifier that includes digital signal processing (DSP) for superb frequency response. The result is a very warm, natural, smooth, and accurate sound.
  • MDF Cabinet: The 450 features a hand-built cabinet of heavy MDF. The speaker cabinet is robustly constructed using fully-braced MDF (medium density fiberboard), not molded plastic that is found any many lesser expensive soundbar speaker systems. MDF is the preferred construction material for high-performance speaker systems.

PhaseCue II Virtual Surround Sound: The SoundBase 450 uses ZVOX's proprietary PhaseCue II virtual surround processing to give you rich, three-dimensional sound with movies or music. PhaseCue II, 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 II 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, virtually surrounding the listener.

  • Music: With music, PhaseCue II creates a very wide soundstage - it literally sounds like you are listening to speakers eight feet apart from each other.
  • Movies: When listening to a good movie, the soundtrack will envelop you - putting you in the middle of the action.
Note: You can adjust the level of PhaseCue II virtual surround processing effect. You can select from Surround One (low effect), Surround Two (moderate effect), Surround Three (strong effect).

Audio Enhancement: The ZVOX SoundBase 450 offers a variety of audio adjustment to enhance your listening experience.

  • AccuVoice: The SoundBase 450 includes the ZVOX AccuVoice feature, which uses hearing aid technology to create super-clear voice reproduction. When you push the "ACCU" button on the remote control you engage a circuit that mimics the functions of a hearing aid. The frequencies used by human voices are dynamically emphasized, while other frequencies are minimized.
  • Output Leveling: The SoundBase 450's Output Leveling feature automatically turns down loud commercials, while boosting audio levels from DVD and Blu-ray movies that are not loud enough. Simply press the "OL" button on the included remote and a sophisticated processor takes over, making soft sounds louder and loud sounds softer, so there are fewer jarring moments when switching channels or when commercials come on.
  • Tone Control: The SoundBase 450 has independent bass and treble controls. Each has a range from -4 to 4, and can be adjusted using the remote control only.

Wired & Wireless Connectivity: The ZVOX SoundBase 450 offers wired and wireless connectivity; including digital and analog inputs, plus Bluetooth audio streaming.

  • Digital & Analog Inputs: The SoundBase 450 has one optical (toslink) digital input and one coaxial digital input, plus two analog stereo RCA audio inputs on the rear-panel. The two digital inputs will support both 2ch PCM and Dolby Digital 5.1ch audio. The analog inputs only support 2ch PCM.
  • Bluetooth Wireless Audio + aptX: The  ZVOX SoundBase 450 supports Bluetooth A2DP which allows you to wirelessly stream audio from your Bluetooth-enabled Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Blackberry, laptop/computer, etc.. You'll be able to stream stored music or music apps from your Bluetooth-enabled device to the SoundBase speaker system. The SoundBase 450 even employs AptX audio coding technology for lossless, CD-quality streaming with compatible AptX-compatible phones (like some Androids OS 4.0+). You will continue to use your Bluetooth-enable mobile device for music navigation and to view song/artist information.

Hidden Display: The ZVOX SoundBase 450 features a four-digit display located behind the speaker grille that shows the current setting for volume, bass, treble, and PhaseCue II (virtual surround); plus shows when you have engaged the Mute, Output Leveling (OL) or Dialog Emphasis (DE) features. A few seconds after you stop using your remote (or front panel) controls, the display disappears completely.

Remote Control: The ZVOX SoundBase 450 comes with an IR remote control for wireless operation of the system. The included wireless remote has controls for power, input select, mute, volume, PhaseCue II effect level, bass & treble level, and DE/OL functions. The SoundBase 450 can also be programmed to respond to your TV or satellite/cable remote control. Once programmed, you can control volume, mute, input, and power with your TV or satellite/cable remote.

Auto On/Off: The ZVOX SoundBase 450 will automatically turn on if it senses a volume adjustment or power command from your programmed remote control or the included remote control. The SoundBase 450 will also automatically turn off if the selected input is silent for longer than approximately 30 minutes.

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