Features

Overview: The ZVOX 325 is a single-cabinet audio system for use with TVs, iPods and other MP3 players, and PCs. It combines high-quality speakers, a built-in amplifier, a built-in subwoofer, and ZVOX PhaseCue 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. The unit is the same width as typical DVD players and cable boxes and can easily fit on a shelf above or below your TV.

PhaseCue: The proprietary PhaseCue virtual surround sound system 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. A front-panel rotary dial lets you control the size of the sound stage and the amount of virtual surround effect. Dynamic soundtracks from movies and live recorded music programs provide a rich, 3-dimensional sound, while the surround effect is somewhat less with TV programs and newscasts. Note: While the surround experience isn't the same as high-quality 5.1-channel system, the performance is much more pleasing than simply using the TV's built-in speakers.

Speaker Configuration: The ZVOX 325 uses three ferrofluid cooled 3-1/4" main speaker drivers with neodymium magnets. The drivers use the Infinite Compliance system, which connects the outer two speakers with an acoustic tube, to create a big sound from a small cabinet. The speakers are magnetically shielded, allowing the unit to be placed near a CRT TV or monitor.

Subwoofer: In addition to the three main speakers, the 325 has a high-mass, long-throw 5-1/4" subwoofer in a bandpass enclosure. You can adjust the bass output using the rotary Subwoofer Level control on the rear panel. An optional powered subwoofer can be connected via the rear-panel 3.5mm mini-jack output.

Power Output: The ZVOX 325 has a built in amplifier that drives all of the speakers. This amplifier is rated at 60 watts, however, due to the limitations of the power supply, the amplifier outputs a total of 24.3 watts.

Cabinet: The ZVOX 325 has an MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard) wood cabinet.

Auto Power: The 325 has an auto-on/auto-off power circuit. When the unit's power switch is set to Standby mode, the power automatically turns on when an audio signal is sensed. (The power LED changes from red to green.) When you turn off the audio source, the 325's power will automatically turn off after approximately three minutes with no signal. You can bypass the Auto Power circuit by switching the unit to On or Off.

Inputs/Outputs: The ZVOX 325 has two 3.5mm mini-jacks on the rear panel and another mini-jack input on the front panel. Input 1 on the rear panel is for connecting your TV, PC, or other audio source. The other rear-panel mini-jack, labeled Output (Input 2), allows you to connect an optional powered subwoofer, but also acts as a second mixing input. It will only act as an input when another device is connected to Input 1. When a cable is plugged into the front panel input, the rear panel input is automatically disengaged.

Connecting To Your TV: It is recommended that you connect the 325 to the audio output of your TV. If your TV's audio outputs can be set to Variable, you can use your TV's remote control to adjust the volume. If not, use the 325's front-panel volume control or the supplied remote control.