About the ZVOX SoundBase 220
With the SoundBase 220, ZVOX delivers their powerful platform speaker technology in a version sized for smaller TVs. Flexible connection capabilities include analog and digital audio inputs, for both newer and older TVs and components. Best of all, you'll enjoy clean sound that's surprisingly robust.
Dialogue reclaimed, commercials tamed
If you can't hear what the actors are saying, it's nearly impossible to follow the story. That's why ZVOX created a dialogue enhancement feature that gives voices new clarity and prominence. What's more, ZVOX knows how sponsors love to blast us out of our seats when they go to a commercial break. Thanks to the output leveling feature, the SoundBase 220 keeps commercials on a short leash so you can just relax.
Solid performance, sturdy support
This one-piece system houses three full-range speakers, a high-output woofer, and built-in amplification — there's no need to use a separate receiver or run wires to any external speakers. Plus, the 220 is designed to serve as a convenient base for smaller flat-panel TVs with screen sizes up to 32". Even older TVs sit perfectly atop this sturdy wooden cabinet that can support up to 120 lbs. Place the SoundBase directly underneath your TV and you won't have to worry about making extra room for it on your entertainment stand.
Loaded with convenient features
The SoundBase 220 is a great place to plug in your iPod® or portable player for terrific sound. It has a minijack input on the front panel for easy access. Its front-panel display lights up from behind the front cloth grille to show you volume and mode then disappears when not in use. The system also learns the commands of your TV remote, giving you one less clicker to keep track of. Signal-sensing circuitry powers the system on and off along with your TV.
Product highlights:
- serves as a platform for most flat-panel TVs up to 32"
- TV base should not exceed 16" wide or 13" deep, and TV weight should not exceed 70 lbs.
- PhaseCue II virtual surround sound
- output leveling feature automatically reduces volume of loud commercials
- frequency response 55-20,000 Hz
- built-in 35-watt amplifier (peak power)
- three 2" full-range speakers
- 5-1/4" woofer
- 1 optical digital and 1 coaxial digital audio input (accepts 2-channel PCM only)
- 2 stereo RCA analog inputs
- 1 front-panel minijack input for portable music players
- auto on/off
- remote control
- also learns commands from your TV remote
- rigid MDF (medium density fiberboard) cabinet
- 16-15/16"W x 3-7/16"H x 14"D
- weight: 12 lbs.
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # 4002201
What's in the box:
ZVOX SoundBase 220 owner's manual
- ZVOX Single cabinet surround system
- AC adapter with attached 59" DC output cord (DC output: 15V/3A)
- 6' AC power cord (IEC 3-prong)
- Wireless remote control (requires 2 "AAA" batteries--not included)
- 43" Audio cable (Stereo 3.5mm mini-plugs on both ends)
- 6' Optical digital cable
- Setup & Operation guide
- Quick Setup sheet
- Remote Control instructions
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Features & specs
General | ||
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Design | Platform | |
Amplification | Self-powered | |
Separate Subwoofer | No | |
Wireless Surrounds | --- | |
Number Of Channels | 3.1 | |
Surround Formats | ||
Dolby Digital | No | |
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 | 1 | |
RCA Stereo Analog Inputs | 2 | |
USB Type-A Input | No | |
Subwoofer Output | No | |
Audio Specs | ||
Tweeter | None | |
Midrange | 2.0" Cone (x3) | |
Woofer | 5.25" Cone | |
Subwoofer Driver | None | |
Enclosure | Bass Reflex | |
System Frequency Response | 55-20k Hz | |
Sound Bar RMS Power | 35 Watts total | |
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 | No | |
Bluetooth Audio Playback | No | |
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) | 3-7/16H x 16-15/16W x 14D | |
Sound Bar Weight | 12 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
Overview: The ZVOX SoundBase 220 is a single-cabinet audio system for your flat-panel television. It combines high-quality speakers, a built-in amplifier, a built-in subwoofer, and ZVOX PhaseCue II Virtual Surround Sound processing to give you an easy surround sound solution. Since there are no speaker wires to deal with, you just need to connect the power and audio cables to get started.
TV Compatibility: Most 19"-27" flat-panel TVs (and some 32" TVs) can be placed directly on top the SoundBase 220. The television should weigh 70 pounds or less. The TV's pedestal base should not exceed 16" width or 13" depth. You can also place the unit on a shelf directly below the TV, if desired.
Class D Amplifier: The ZVOX SoundBase 220 is bi-amplified, using a specially designed, highly-efficient 35 watt Class D amplifier that includes electronic contouring for superb frequency response.
Three 2" Drivers: The ZVOX SoundBase 220 uses three 2" main speaker drivers that use a long-throw design to create a remarkable wide range, and accurate sound.
5-1/4" Subwoofer: In addition to the three main speakers, the SoundBase 220 has a built-in down firing high-mass, long-throw 5-1/4" subwoofer in a ported enclosure.
PhaseCue II Virtual Surround Sound: The SoundBase 220 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, literally 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: While the virtual surround experience isn't the same as a high-quality 5.1-channel system, the performance is much better than the speakers built-in to most TV's.
Wood (MDF) Cabinet: The SoundBase 220 features a cabinet made of MDF (medium density fiberboard), the same material used in most high-end loudspeakers. Its low-profile design blends perfectly with most flat-panel TVs.
Disappearing Display: The SoundBase 220 features a four-digit display located behind the speaker grille that shows the current setting for volume, bass/treble, and PhaseCue II (virtual surround). It also 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.
Controls
Dialogue Emphasis (DE): Dialogue Emphasis (DE) provides an easy-to-use and effective method for improving the intelligibility of television dialogue. By pressing the Dialogue Emphasis (DE) function button on the remote control, the system engages 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 (OL): The Output Leveling (OL) function prevents large changes in volume levels. Simply press the Output Leveling (OL) button on the remote control 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. This system also helps by boosting the audio levels from a DVD or Blu-ray player that are not loud enough.
Surround Settings: 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).
Tone Control: The SoundBase 220 has independent bass and treble controls. Each has a range from -4 to 4, and can be adjusted using the remote control only.
Remote Control: The included wireless remote has controls for power, input select, mute, volume, PhaseCue II effect level, bass and treble level. and DE/OL functions.
Programmable: The new SoundBase 220 can be programmed to respond to your current remote control. The illuminated display walks you through a less-than-a-minute programming cycle. Then your TV remote, cable box remote, or satellite receiver remote can control volume up, volume down, mute, and power on the ZVOX system.
Auto Standby: The SoundBase 220 will enter a low-power Standby mode after approximately 5 minutes of no audio signal.
Connections
One Cable Connection: The SoundBase 220 requires only one connection cable. You can use either analog or digital connection options to your television.
Audio Inputs: The ZVOX SoundBase 220 offers analog and digital audio inputs:
- Digital Inputs: The SoundBase 220 is equipped with a coaxial digital (single RCA) and an optical digital (Toslink) input. The digital inputs will accept 2-channel PCM only (not compatible with Dolby Digital bitstream signals).
- Analog Inputs: The SoundBase 220 has two rear-panel stereo RCA analog inputs and a front-panel 3.5mm analog audio input. The front panel input is handy for connecting an iPod or other portable audio device.
The ZVOX SoundBase 220 replaces these items
ZVOX Mini
- houses three 2-1/2" full-range speakers and a 4" x 6" woofer
- virtual surround sound
- built-in amplifier
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I am a Crutchfield believer. I have a bigger ZVOX hooked to my 50" set. I had bought a 32" Samsung from Crutchfield and really like the set but not the sound. The ZVOX makes all the difference. Crisp sound without having to blast the volume.
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