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Being on a computer and communicating with someone via screen. A very pixely resolution will be there and it will be very hard to see the other person!
Chatting with screens and not being able to see the other persons face! Pixelmania occurs when the person you are speaking to online has a pixel face (a lot of squares)
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DefCON 17 will run from July 30 - Aug 2nd this year at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas. Although rooms are being advertised at $89/night, at this time a call to hotel reservation line shows that the Riviera is nearly full-up and that there are very few rooms left at that price.
Proposals for DefCON meetup. The Toxic BBQ is Thursday night, and might be a good meetup place. We might also consider meeting up somewhere where all of us can hack/play/decompress/etc.
general pinging of each other at random for food, wandering, drinking, and relaxing is encouraged. mingle freely.
We'll probably be using #nbdc for noisebridge-specific ramblings and "hey anyone else want to go to peppermill for food?" on twitter.
(Feel free to not list yourself if you don't want your name on a public page but then we can't find you can we?)
Who is going?
Martyn: Flying in on the 29th, staying at the Riv, checked in (6322) : Google Voice# (954) 633-2372
ceren: driving out, arrival thursday. Riviera room 1804, Monte Carlo Tower, aim : cereaphic 650-283-3379 @cerephic
ieatlint - room 5633, Monaco towers @ieatlint
Al B: staying at Caeser's.
Micah - room 5633, Monaco towers
inklesspen - Riviera, monte carlo towers @inklesspen
verbal - monaco towers @verbiee
Events that are known so far:
Thursday July 30th
- Morning : DefCON Shootout ( starts as early as we can rally, open the range around 08:00, outta there absolutely by 12:00. (preferably back at hotel by then) )
- DefCON 101 : ( 13:00 - 15:00 ) HighWiz, The Dark Tangent, Russr, DJ Jackalope, Deviant Ollam, Thorn, ThePrez98, LosT, Siviak
- Pre-Con Introduction to Lock Picking : Alek Amrani
- DEFCON 1 - A Personal Account : Dead Addict
- Con Kung-Fu: Defending Yourself @ DEFCON : Rob "Padre" DeGulielmo
- Hardware Black Magic - Building devices with FPGAs : Dr. Fouad Kiamilev
- DCFluX in: The Man with the Soldering Gun : Matt Krick "DCFluX"
- Effective Information Security Career Planning : Lee Kushner and Mike Murray
- DC Network Session : Lockheed
- So You Got Arrested in Vegas... : Jim Rennie ( USEFUL INFORMATION! )
- Hacking with GNURadio : Videoman
- Toxic BBQ : ( 15:00 - 17:30 Titanium Chef contest -- open grills 17:30 - 20:00 )
- DefCON Forums Meet-up in Room #111 : 7:30pm to whenever (BYoB -- or more beer than that)
- THE SUMMIT is Hosting in efforts as a fund raiser for the EFF and Make a Wish Foundation! THURSDAY NIGHT (July 30th) - TOP OF THE RIV (3 DJ's / Early party)
Friday July 31st
- Pool Party : ( ??->23:00 w/ DJ, then -> 02:00 quiet )
- Penthouse Party : Monaco Tower, room 6407 (the corner penthouse as featured in the movie Casino) 9-midnight
Saturday Aug 1st
- Penthouse Party : Monaco Tower, room 6407 (the corner penthouse as featured in the movie Casino) midnight->3am (assuming hotel allows)
- Email firstname.lastname@example.com to get on the list for the hackerpimps defcon party.
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Slightly off-topic, I'm planning to buy a Nexus 7 once they are back in stock here in Sweden. I want to use it to read and watch video while on the move, anyone here with first-hand experience on this device?
Thanks guys for your input, although it wasn't exactly exhaustive
Yeah it's hard to argue with the price (even with the price jacking here in Sweden), it actually seems almost too good to be true which is why I wanted some objective views rather than the 'paid to review product X as either awesome or awful' which seems to be what you get whenever someone with a monetary incentive reviews something.
I guess now I'll just have to wait until a new batch arrives to Sweden, I was perhaps stupid not to book one but I didn't think they would be selling out in single a day upon arrival. Que sera...
In case some one want a Google Nexus 7 16GB in time for UDS the place i work should be able to get a new supply before then:
Price is 349,34$. Currently we have 8 pre-orderes, if we do not get them in store at time you can always cancle.
We have a store in Copenhagen where you can pick it up, or if it's of any help I could also bring you the tablet at UDS since I am going my self.
It's a great device but I would hold off for a bit as it looks like Google are bringing out an 32G version at the same price point for the 16G ones. Release is rumoured to be around the 29th October.
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Impressive sound--defective unit Written By ArtVandalay, Richlands VA on Thursday, October 30, 2014 Wanting to downsize my home theater rig from an Onkyo 5.1-channel receiver, five Polk Speakers and a sub (my wife is very grateful), I chose the ZVOX 555. I've heard about them for years; considering this with the relatively low price, I decided to take the plunge. Although no mere single-box unit can give the enveloping sound of a full surround system, I was impressed by the audio, particularly the bass--which is very rich. I initially plugged my sub into the ZVOX, but determined quickly that I really didn't need it.. Also, I have to say that placing one mbox under my 51" Sony flat screen, plugging it in, and making a few simple connections is far easier that spending hours dealing with with a full-size 5.1 system. Also, the black face of the unit seems to make it all but invisible. If you're looking for something that's simple to use and configure, barely making a dent in your decor but beefing up your tv sound dramatically, this will fill the bill. I did have an issue with the first unit I was sent, and I provide this mention as food for thought. It worked fine for about the first two weeks, but then something weird started happening. If I used the 555 continuously for 3 or 4 hours, a whistling sound like a boiling tea kettle started coming from it. It didn't come from the speakers because its level stayed the same regardless of whether I adjusted the volume level up or down. After an hour the sound quit completely. Crutchfield shipped another no prob, so we'll see. Pros: Good sound for its size, unobtrusive looks, reasonable price. Cons: Will not provide a big, enveloping sound experience. Concerned about how long the unit will function considering my initial problems.
ZVOX SoundBase 555 Written By MarkG, Henderson, NV. on Thursday, October 16, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) SoundBase 555 was able to emphasize the high-frequency sound that my aging ears were not able to normally pick up from the normal speaker system of the television. The controling of treble and base is a significant advantage to senior citizens. Dialogue is clearer and cleaner to listen to. Set up was easy and it adapted to my existing remote control for the television. I wife and I are far less frequently, asking ourselves, "what did they say?" I am very happy I made this purchase.
ZVOX Z-BASE 555 Written By WEBBman, WATERLOO,IOWA on Sunday, September 21, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This sound stand impresses me more every day.The rich sound and dialogue enhancement has brought so much joy to my wife,I no longer ask"what did thet say".The bass is more than I can believe from its size and its so nice not to overdrive the volume on the tvs small speakers.I wondered about the subwoofer output and if I would need to utilize this feature,not so far but nice to have the option.I think the commercial volume reduction circuit is a great idea and it is nice not to play with the remote turning the volume down every time they blast you with the annoying volume jump.
ZVOX SoundBase 555 Written By rdh, NC on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) this is 100 times better than a sound bar. We had a Vizo sound bar and it didn't even last 6 months and sound was no were near as good as this. All I can say if u are look for great sound buy this . Pros: fits under tv without having to wall mount
ZVOX Z-Base 555 Review Written By Jake, Kirkland, WA on Monday, September 15, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Replacing an old Bose Companion CS6 system that went kaput, i am pleasantly surprised on the quality of sound and build by the ZVOX 555. The best part was cleaning up the rat's nest behind the TV. Running all accessories to the TV's HDMI hub, only one optical cable is needed to feed to the ZVOX. We chose not to have the TV sit on the unit and it fit perfectly on the shelf below the TV. The sound is clean and rich to our ears. The digital display that lights up is a plus as well. Lastly, the pairing to the DirecTV remote is a blessing as the ZVOX remote can be put away. Pros: - aesthetically pleasing yet unassuming when placed on shelf under TV - dynamic sound from small package - simple setup - Digital display is surprisingly useful
hearing impaired Written By The Silverthorns, South Lancaster, MA on Thursday, August 21, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) My wife and I are in out early 60s. Stuff like your ears just don't work like it used to. We have been looking for some sort of TV stere, or sound bar for years. We have looked at all the competitors and when told we mostly were interested in hearing the dialog, we were told their units had no special features to enable that to happen. Well thank God that Zvox has the technology. We set it up, easy enough, and turned on the TV. Even without using dialog enhancement WOW. I could hear, my wife could understand even quiet conversations without looking at their lips (she's been hearing impaired for years and wears digital hearing aids). Movies, I swear it is as good as my large panasonic stereo components. BOOM BANG CRASH they all sound live, PLUS you can hear them talk. I only pray this system lasts many years as we are sure enjoying it now. Pros: great dialog enhancement feature. Attractive, expensive looking. PRICE lowered just after purchase. Crutchfield returned the difference. seriously... can't beat that. Shuts off if not in use for several minutes( no TV signal). Cons: should come with a digital cable. ONLY ISSUE: The front metal panel wanted to fall off, especially on the right side. A drop of adhesive held it in place.
Great Sounding TV Sound System! Written By GeorgeM, Rhode Island on Monday, August 18, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This unit was very easy to install and produces exceptional sound quality. It works seamlessly with the cable box remote and the visual functions on the front of the unit are a big help. Pros: Highly recommended as a TV sound system. Cons: Non
Crystal Clear Written By IZZI R60, Philadelphia, PA. on Saturday, August 09, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The ZVOX 555 Sound Base is an excellent unit if you have limited space, as in my case, to incorporate a true surround sound speaker set up. I chose the sound base over a sound bar because it doubled as a pedestal for my HDTV and it eliminated any clutter of additional wires or separate subwoofer. A nice feature on the ZVOX 555 is a separate subwoofer connection if you want bigger base, but honestly, once you start playing your favorite Blu-rays or cd's you will not believe your ears. The base is output is very impressive and clean even at its neutral setting, give the Blu-ray "Gravity" an audition and listen for yourself. The dialogue is crystal clear without the annoying brightness that is sometimes audible with separate tweeters. The ZVOX has 5 full midrange speakers and 1 subwoofer, no tweeters. Cosmetically speaking, the ZVOX 555 is not a very attractive unit, square boxed, no rounded corners or fancy grill, but truth be told, your ears won't care. I find the unit inconspicuous. it blends with the base of my TV. The ZVOX 555 is solid and a sturdy unit, not light and flimsy. So, if good sound is what you're after, exceptional to what you are listening to at the moment from your HDTV, and you can't spare the expense or the room for an elaborate system, then the ZVOX 555 Sound Base will be a small investment for an abundance of listening pleasure. You won't be disappointed. I'm not. Pros: Excellent clean base output Crystal clear dialogue L.E.D. Indicator Display Light that appears and disappears when adjusting sound levels Inconspicuous - blends well with your HDTV's base. User friendly unit Easy setup instructions Optical cable connection for best sound Front panel jack for external audio device hook up Strong and solid construction Descent sized remote control - larger than most other units I've seen. Cons: Priced a bit high unattractive unit
Zvox review Written By eglass, Columbus, OH on Sunday, June 08, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I was very surprised with the quality of the Zvox 555. It has great sound quality for the price and is easy to set up and use. I use this to watch tv, movies, and I also listen to music on it. The aux port on the front makes it easy to play music. Couldn't be happier with the sound quality. Pros: Easy to set up, incredible sound, volume display shuts off after adjusting so it is not always on. Cons: None so far
Big, big improvement! Written By RodC, Sacramento, CA on Tuesday, April 08, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Huge improvement over the TV speakers! Very happy with my purchase. Pros: Great sound, compact fits well under TV, not a bunch of wires everywhere. Cons: None so far.
ZVOX 555 Written By Bob G., Sumter SC on Sunday, March 23, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very pleased with this unit, I own two. I initially bought a Bose Solo and it was adequate. But it lacked the punch I wanted for a larger room with a vaulted ceiling. So I put the Bose in my wife's office and purchased two 555's on the reviews. I have not been disappointed; they sound clear and have much more adjustability than the Bose. I feel they also have more punch than the Bose, with clearer sound. Pros: Bass and treble adjustments, volume, and settings indicator that disappears on time delay. Robust unit with deep clear sound. Easy setup and install, I'm using a fiber optic input and it sounds great and decreases clutter. Cons: A little pricy for what it is, compared to other units
Great speaker for the price Written By RickB, Los Angeles, CA. on Thursday, March 13, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I was looking for a speaker that would enhance dialogue, which is a problem on many broadcasts. This speaker does a great job in that regard. Setup is a snap; it takes just a few minutes to connect. Sound quality is very good. Pros: Easy setup, great for enhancing dialogue Cons: Only comes with RCA cables
Superb sound and design. Don't buy ZVOX. Written By ef, Boston, MA on Saturday, March 08, 2014 Fabulous sound, crisp & clear at low and high volumes. The design is equally impressive like the disappearing display, learning remote and enhanced dialog. Sadly, it failed after 5 months. Just quit producing sound. Turning it off & on got me another 20 seconds of sound and then nothing. foolishly, I ignored the many people who posted the same experience. Don't you be fooled, too. There is clearly a quality control problem at ZVOX and they are unable or unwilling to fix it. Pros: great sound. cool features. Cons: dead as a doorknob after 5 months of light use. Really don't want to do the warranty dance.
Great Sound system replacement Written By Scott, Elk Grove, Ca on Saturday, March 01, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great sound for the money. Removed five speakers and sub and this system sounds just as good if not better. Great shelf for tv to sit on as well. Very clean solid look. Easy to program DTV remote as well. Cons: None
Huge improvement with ZVOX Z-Base 555 Written By David, Lafayette, CO on Sunday, February 16, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) We just bought a new 39" flat-panel LED TV to upgrade from our 17-year old tube TV. The flat-panel TVs have terrible built-in speakers - at maximum volume, I still couldn't hear some of the dialogue. I wanted a sound bar to improve things but most models would have blocked not only the remote control sensor but also part of the screen itself. The ZVOX Z-Base 555 solves this problem by serving as a base for the TV itself. Sound quality is outstanding and now I can hear dialogue better with the dialogue emphasis feature. I've never turned the volume all the way up because it would probably blow out my eardrums and shatter the windows in our small TV room, but at my preferred normal listening volume level everything sounds great, from the lows to the highs. This is everything I was looking for in one affordable package and a much cleaner solution than multiple speakers, subwoofers, etc. of a true surround-sound stereo system. Pros: Great bass, output leveling and dialogue emphasis features work great, very attractive appearance, easy to set up, works with the TV remote, does not block screen or remote sensor. Cons: None
z555 Written By Bill, United States on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very pleased with the sound bar. Voices are very clear and i can clearly hear talking with music being played in background. Would highly recommend this sound bar. Pros: Easy setup do not notice on the tv stand. Excellent sound talking and music. Cons: No problem with anything.
Nice, simple audio upgrade! Written By Oaknell, Tappan, NY on Sunday, January 26, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Good sound from a simple upgrade. Pros: I am no audiophile, but to me this upgrade was a great way to vastly improve the sound from my Samsung TV. Hookup could not have been easier using the optical audio jack. It also blends in with the TV in an inauspicious manner. Cons: None.
ZVOX Z-Base 555 Written By Frank C., Ridgway, Co. on Friday, January 24, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very well built with Great sound! Easily supports our 32" screen T V. Instructions were very clear and a snap to hook up. Several adjustments make listening a pleasure. Pros: Quality, great sound, several adjustments, and easy to install. Cons: None to date
Like part of the TV Written By David R, Manassas, VA on Monday, January 20, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy setup, just as they said. Used optical cable. Even more sturdy than expected. Sounds great -- voices are clarified, tonal quality settings cover what is needed, plenty of inputs, volume is enough for a large room, no hissing, and so on... I don't like a lot of bass I didn't connect a subwoofer. It is not surround sound but it fits the purpose I had in mind. I like the sound projected toward me just like the video, not all over me. Hooked a table-top HD radio (RCA/phono cable) to it and have rich sound from my local stations, just like I did from my old analog receiver. This thing looks like it is part of the TV. FIOS remote control works with the volume. I think the Wii sounds better too. Pros: Easy setup Easy remote control Great sound and control Voice clarification feature Cons: Some settings revert to default between uses
ZVOX 555 Written By DougH, Afton, MN on Sunday, January 19, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Unit offers a definite improvement over speakers in my 40" Samsung. Setup was easy and directions were very clear. Was able to sync ZVOX remote to TV in less than a minute. Purchased a digital optical cable separately based on other reviews and was surprised to see one included in the box along with standard analog cables, requiring a unplanned return trip to the store. Dialog enhancement feature works well. Pros: Unit looks good, install was easy, directions were clear, and sound is clearly an improvement over TV speakers. Cons: Output leveling does little to consistently level the output either within a channel or when flipping between channels. Occasionally hear a "tinny" resonating sound for certain voices... one newscaster's voice is particularly bad. Have tried adjusting bass and treble settings to minimize it, but still am not able to totally eliminate it.
Quality product that works well Written By Steve O, San Francisco, CA on Monday, January 06, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The ZVOX was easy to set up and connect to the TV. Had to buy a digital audio cable though as the product only came with an RCA audio cable. The sound is much improved. I would buy this product again and definitely recommend it to anyone looking for an easy way to get better sound. The dialogue enhancement feature works great. Pros: Easy to install. Cons: none
555 review Written By BobbyfH, Keysville, VA on Sunday, January 05, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The sound is very impressive. I replaced a 3 JBL speaker/ Onkyo amplifier system with the 555. The sound is crisp and clean with no noticeable distortion but I don't really crank the sound up anymore; I'm 61 years old! I was able to connect an older Vizio TV/DVD/CD player using a coax and HDMI cable. Unfortunately, my CD player has no coax capability so had to use the red/white analog connection. Pros: the sound, capacity to connect various audio/video devices Cons: the instructions very basic. could have used more indepth instruction.
ZVOX Z-Base 555 Written By 57vdub, Honolulu, HI on Thursday, January 02, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Super easy to set up! I had it up and running in less than 10 minutes. The sound didn't blow me away but it fits my needs perfectly. Looks like it is well built even if it was made in China. I would gladly pay a little more for it to be MADE in the USA! Pros: Super easy set up. Crutchfield's tech support and free shipping! Cons: Sound is 6/10 for music but a 8.5/10 for TV dialog
Good Product Written By MikeS, Green Valley, AZ on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) My 47" LG TV had decent, but not great sound. However, I wanted a little better. I didn't have room for a sound bar (and subwoofer), so did some research on on sound bases. The ZVOX 555 satisfies my need. It doesn't sound as good as when I run the audio thru my all-separate-components stereo system, but also doesn't take all the time that turning on the whole system and resetting switches does every time I turn on the TV. In short, I'm a reasonably "happy camper". Pros: Reasonably good sound (better than the TV speakers); easy to use. Cons: Nothing worth mentioning.
zvox 550 Written By John R, Seneca, SC on Sunday, December 22, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Adds just enough base and treble to give you some quality sound. Love the speech enhancement button for certain tv shows. Pros: good sound enhancement. Cons: could use a larger sub woofer
Experience True Sound Written By DennisR, Winchester, VA on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I purchase model 550 a couple of years ago for the bedroom and the sound is super. This new one the model 555 for the living room, and the new improved features will blow your mind. It's the best one box sound system. Pros: This one box system with the Monster Cable 400dfo will give you sound as good or better then other multi-speaker systems. The price is great also. Easy to set up. Cons: none
ZVOX Z-Base 555 Written By Rich F, Summerfielf, Fl on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very easy set-up and does everything as promised. The voice enhancer really works well and the movies sound very good. Pros: easy setup, good sound and looks nice under the TV, Remote learn Function. Cons: None right now
ZVOX SoundBase 555 Written By Bill S, Muskego,WI on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Nice sound and easy to setup with the Sony TV. Also very easy to setup with my Time Warner Cable remote. Ordered the 555 and 3 days later it was hooked up to the TV. The TV speakers would hurt my ears when the wife had it turned up so she could hear it. Now it's a nice rich sound and no complaints. Pros: great sound and easy setup Cons: none
ZVOX SoundBase 555 Written By terry, angola,in. on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) replaced a polk surround bar with this,can hear voices much better and really like the clean look, hook up was easy and programming remote super easy.
Reviews for the ZVOX Z-Base 555 Written By VinceC, Ashland, OR on Friday, November 22, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I can finally hear dialog by just using my hearing aids. (My wife doesn't like the volume as loud as I do.) The audio from my HDTV was so bad, I had to use 'TV Ears' Now they are unnecessary. Pros: Great voice clarity. This sound bar is a must for all those thin HDTV's with poor audio. Cons: Does not come with an instruction manual. I wanted to get rid of the base reverberating in other parts of the room, but am not sure how to do it. I don't know how to use "Input" or what those signals on the 555 mean.
ZVOX 555 Written By rich, Central PA on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Love it. Does exactly what we wanted it to do. It helps enhance the TV dialogue. Only things missing - I wish it had Bluetooth and cheap that they do not include a digital optical cable. Pros: Good sound. Simple hookup. Dialogue enhancement feature. Cons: No blue tooth and no digital cable
Excellent Product Written By MLC, Sullivan NH on Thursday, November 14, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I recently moved and could not use my Sound Bar. After talking with my Crutchfield Advisor, I decided to give this a try. What great advice. The sound is excellent. It was very simple to install - one cable and one power cord! The hardest part was lifting the TV. The 555 is pretty good size and you might want to double check the dimensions for placement but a really great product. I am still working on all the possible setups, including speech enhancement, but very pleased. Pros: Great sound Easy to assemble Easy to use Cons: None that I have found
Zvoxx Base 555 Written By Kevin, 21219 on Thursday, November 07, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) An amazing sound now reverberates my family room. I am so pleased with this. Easy to hook up. Theater sound in 5 minutes. Worth the expense. Pros: Sound quality and easy install. Cons: None
Great Product Written By JanG, Dyersburg, TN on Wednesday, November 06, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) My husband had almost stopped watching TV because he could not hear or understand the dialogue clearly even with hearing aids, so I went on the great search for something that would help him enjoy TV more. I considered a Bose and started reading reviews. The ZVOX Z-Base 555 was mentioned in several reviews as a better product, so I researched that and decided to buy it. I was really surprised at how easy it was to set up and program my ATT Uverse remote to operate the volume . I am 65 and my husband is 76 so we are not really tech smart. We have been very pleased with this product especially the dialogue enhancement and I love that our 42" Vizio sits neatly on top of the box. It looks like they were purchased together. Pros: Very good instructions for easy set up. Great sound Cons: None
ZVOX Z-Base 555 Written By JimR, Alpharetta, GA on Sunday, October 20, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great for dialogue enhancement, even in a large room. GREAT for Senior citizens and those who have difficulty listening to dialogue from their existing audio speakers... Pros: Dialogue enhancement Cons: Not the best setup for surround sound.
Great Sound! Written By JanB, Mesa, AZ on Thursday, October 17, 2013 This is a great product. It is easy to set up, the sound is great, the dialog is much easier to understand. Looks good under the TV-better than a sound bar. Pros: Easy to set up Cons: Should have been suggested to buy the optical cable that I needed to set it up.
ZVOX SoundBase 555 Written By Marion s, Dedham, MMa on Monday, August 19, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Good sound. Simple to install and operate.
WoofWoof! Written By Howler, Big Bear CA on Friday, July 19, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) BIG SOUND! Echo throughout the mountain! Paired with 55" Panasonic Viera, The sound is awesome Pros: Heavy duty, nice piece of furniture! This box blows the competition away Cons: The ZVox555 is US integrity that has been outsourced to China BUT with a hefty price tag. We need to demand that our ideas and thier manufacturing be brought back to the United States!
Great Soundbar Written By Bad Ankle Bill, Cazenovia, NY on Tuesday, July 09, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Looking for something to facilitate my wife's difficulty in hearing tv dialogue. Complicated as an axe. Did a lot of shopping around, reading of reviews. Tipping point was simplicity/quality/ease of use of remote. The sound is gre"Scratch and Dentat. We usually listen at level 12 out of 30. Dialogue Emphasis feature works well. Output Leveling works well. We usually leave Surround Settings on 1, as other settings seem to decrease ability to understand dialogue. Played iPhone/Pandora flawlessly with reasonable sound. Bass is acceptable for our needs. Great deal as I bought Scratch and Dent and arrived good as new-so saved $60! Great sound bar! Pros: Good sound, ease of use, nice features, grew remote, ease of using cable remote for sound level Cons: Surround sound not great for dialogue
Dynamic sound...reasonable price. Written By RWJ, South Amboy, NJ on Friday, July 05, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I recently purchased and hooked up a new ZVOX Z-Base 555 to my SHARP Quattron 46" LCD. I was replacing a twelve year old Bose 321 that had lost it's 5.1 surround mode, output was reduced to only 2.0 stereo, it had lost that full rich dynamic sound I so enjoyed. I wanted to replace the tired old Bose unit and de-clutter the mass of wires behind, around, and under my TV stand at the same time. Did a lot of research online and in stores then decided to give the ZVOX Z-Base 555 a shot. After tweeking the modes and functions of the ZVOX unit I was able to attain almost the same quality dynamic room filling sound that the 321 had provided so well for so many years. Keep in mind the ZVOX is only a simulated surround sound unit not a 5.1 but with adjustments comes very close effects wise and basically matches the quality of sound. A pleasant surprise I must admit. All around very happy with the purchase, this is a quality product. Pros: Full range dynamic room filling simulated surround sound. Voice enhancement modes come in very handy when needed. Fits nicely under TV. Well made and nice looking. Cons: Remote has no channel change function so one must use a separate remote for that. No Digital Optical cable included.
Compact Home Theater Sound Written By Charlesk, Laurel Springs, NJ on Monday, July 01, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Since traditional sound bars were too tall to fit under my Panasonic 50 inch TV, the Zvox was the best solution. Its design is really the best feature, as the actual sound produced is good but some other home theater systems but better than one would expect from a single box. A good Pros: Design, overall appearance Cons: Sound is good but not great
Incredible Sound and Value!! Written By Fred, California on Saturday, June 22, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This device should be a must have for every recent flat screen TV, with small built-in speakers, sitting on a stand. I am using mine in a guest bedroom with a 40" Samsung LED. I listened to this and Bose One in the showroom, there is NO comparison, even without a sub-woofer Zvox 555 is meaningfully superior, in my opinion. Center channel speech is very clear in Surround 1, but if some source really needs help Dialog Emphasis should make any listener happy. It is hard to know how Zvox put so much sound and technology into this product at only $399. In my opinion, this unit is competitive with much higher priced sound bars. Pros: Excellent spacious sound; Flexibility to control sound; 3 surround modes, dialog emphasis, treble, and base; digital display Cons: No optical digital cable included
Love my new ZVOX Z-Base 555! Written By JerryB, Boca Raton, FL on Thursday, May 16, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I am delighted with the ZVOX Z-Base 555. For the past year, my wife and have relied on the speakers in our 55" Samsung flat screen TV while listening to the dialogue on many of our favorite shows and it has been a struggle, especially conversations with various dialects. I sought advice from Buddy, one of the terrific members of Crutchfield's teach support team, and after telling him my budget, he immediately recommended the ZVOX. I placed my order, two days later it arrived, and I had it installed and operating in 30 minutes. The sound is light years better than what I was listening to before and dialogue is now crystal clear. I highly recommend the ZVOX 555. Pros: Crystal clear sound and very easy installation Cons: Does not come with an optical cable. I found this out when I read many of the reviews, so I purchased the optical cable before the ZVOX arrived and was ready for the quick connection.
Makes a difference Written By Louis, Rochester, NY on Tuesday, May 07, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Delivers as advertised. The speech enhancement feature "clears away" back ground noise. And, again, the service at Crutchfield is outstanding. The first unit was defective, but the replacement arrived 48 later. The service tech assisted with setup, and accepted return of the digital cable which my Sony Bravia audio output made unusable.
Great, but one missing feature Written By Anonymous, Pittsboro, NC on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) We chose this instead of a regular sound bar because of the limited space in front of the TV. Setup was super simple and fast. The sound is of course worlds better than the TV's speakers. The bass from the kids watching cartoons actually woke us up one morning. The auto power off is great. Now for the missing feature, auto power on. It would be nice if the power came back on when audio was detected. I guess it doesn't to reduce the amount of energy used. Pros: Easy setup Good sound Auto power off Cons: No auto power on
OK product, horrible documentation Written By GC, Hampstead, MD on Monday, April 22, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I need to begin by making clear that I am far from an expert. I just knew the sound on my new (Panasonic) TV was weak at best. The sound on this unit is, in my opinion, very good, enjoyable at least to my untrained ear and I guess that is what you buy this product for. However, it is supposed to have a sound leveling feature to level the volume between different inputs and channels which is very annoying and would be quite useful if it worked. Even on the same station there times when the sound between program and commercial is vastly different, let alone between different channels and inputs. This unit does NOTHING to even that out. There is also a setting that emphasizes speech, which again might be nice, but I can't tell if the function is on or off (ditto the sound leveling function) add to the confusion that some of these functions cancel one another out. With all this said you may think, just read the instructions-they are worthless. In fairness, the instructions are good at telling you how to set up the unit and correlating the unit with your TV's remote but as to using the various features on this unit, forget it. Pros: Very good sound quality Good coordination with your TVs remote Cons: Lacking documentation Sound leveling function is worthless Confusing as to whether the different functions are on or off Crutchfield response on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 We forwarded this review to our Technical Support team for follow-up. Lifetime tech support comes with every Crutchfield purchase.
ZVOX SoundBase 555 Written By RickS, Hollywood, FL on Monday, April 15, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) We were torn between the Bose and ZVOX product to improve our TV audio without lots of boxes and wires. The features and controls of the ZVOX is why we selected that product. Pros: Great sound, clear voices, easy to hookup, very easy to control from our Comcast remote, looks great under our 46" flat screen TV Cons: Volume control is too coarce, bass and treble settings make little difference, mute indicator does not stay on, no indicator light when the unit is on
audio music lover Written By Mario L, San Diego, california on Monday, April 15, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) easy to use,great sound, a cool appearance Pros: quality Cons: none
Great sound! Written By skifishvail, Vail, CO on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great sound and easy hook up.
ZVOX SoundBase 555 Written By Anonymous, Orange, ca on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent sound, the sound of this unit fills a large room very nicely. Pros: Simple, no additional sub needed, awesome sound quality, it is able to be programmed to function using universal remote. Cons: The unit is kind of large, with that said it fits perfectly for my application.
Z-Base 555 Written By JF, Columbus, OH on Monday, February 11, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Works as expected. The sound quality for speech is a big help for my "golden-age" ears. And turning on the dialogue enhancement makes it even clearer. (I am not the one to judge how good it sounds for music.) Setup was easy. As other reviews have noted, the cable is not included for the optical digital input. It easily learned the commands (Volume, Mute, Power) from our remote. It also has its own remote control, but you really only need that remote to turn on/off its special features such as dialogue enhancement. So it doesn't really add the confusion of an additional remote for your life. More than I wanted to spend, but it seems to be worth it. Pros: Dialogue is much clearer. Cons: It is a rectangular box designed to sit under a LCD. If you have one of the new very thin LED screens, the shape may not work for you. But, under our fluorescent LCD of a few years ago it is fine. There are a few control buttons on the front. They are very small and recessed below the speaker grill. That makes them impossible too see unless you are crouching on the floor. Fortunately you don't really need to use them. But, kids might poke them and change settings (e.g. mute or input).
Awesome Written By Ray, Hemet CA on Monday, February 04, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is an awesome sound system!!! We are delighted with its richness! Fifteen minutes to install and setup and a great price!
ZVOX SoundBase 555 Written By Jim, San Antonio, TX on Thursday, January 17, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Needed better sound on my new Sony HDTV and this sure filled the bill. Great sound. Pros: Real easy to setup and program Cons: none
ZVOX SoundBase 555 Written By Budarp, Shrewsbury, MA on Saturday, December 29, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The Z-Base 555 is my second purchase of a ZVOX speaker system, this time a smaller unit for my second 40" TV panel. I find the peak power output to be perfectly sufficient in my large office area, 310sqft, enjoy the very noticable Dialog Enhance feature and continue to enjoy the Surround (formerly Phase Que) feature. Starting with my purchase of the largest system two years ago I continue to much favor these one box systems. Judgeing from the appearance of such systems from high priced competitors I am not alone in preferring the simplicity yet high performance of the ZVOX systems. Pros: High performance, competitive pricing, simple yet stylish design, minimal standby power. Cons: Cannot think of any.
ZVOX SoundBase 555 Written By D, Logan, Oh on Friday, December 28, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Generally, very well pleased with this unit. Easy setup and use with the instructions and a little help from Crutchfield. I could tell more about the sound if the wife would let me turn the volume up. Pros: Nice looking base without a bunch of extra wires and speakers to deal with. Cons: While the surround sound is good I suspect addtitional speakers would make it sound even better.
ZVOX 555 Written By Ken B, Cincinnati, OH on Thursday, December 27, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Really helps the hard of hearing separate the increasingly louder background music from dialogue. I'm very happy with my decision. Pros: Dialogue enhancement button works Cons: too large a change on up/down volume changes
ZVOX 555 Soundbar Written By AndrewP, Orange, CT on Sunday, December 16, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Pleased after two-week's ownership. Sound output quality is an impressive improvement over built-in speakers of my flat-panel TV.
ZXOX Z-Base 555 Written By Bob, Menomonie Wi on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The product is awesome. The sound is exceptional and the price comparitive to others such as Bose etc. I would buy again but would call with any questions beforehand. Pros: Great sound and easy to use remote. Display is nice on the front. Shuts itself off if not used which I felt is a nice feature. Cons: NO OPTICAL CABLE PROVIDED. Advertisment says "Just plug it in and go." Not so fast. No optical cord is provided! I had to run to WalMart in the dead of night to make the proper connections. Other than that the product was "as advertised". I think they could throw inthe stupid cable or at least say it's not provided.
Very Satisfied Written By JR, Baltimore MD on Sunday, December 09, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This Zvox 555 sound bar is great. We needed something to help the clarity of the dialogue on our television and this sound bar is perfect. There are three adjustments and changes are made easily with the remote. Set up was easy for us (we are sometimes challanged in that area and have to call in our son to help) and we were able to set it up and program our current remote to control the sound bar as well. I like the fact that it sits under the TV rather than in front of it, which makes it feel like part of the stand and less like another piece of equipment. Very satisfied with the sound bar and we continue to be satisfied with Crutchfield's advisors and products. Pros: Greatly improves the sound of our television. Easy set up. Cons: none that I can see
Zvox 555 Written By stanlsc1, Hampton, SC on Friday, November 30, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is a must with any of the new LED-LCD SUPER THIN televisions. You will need something that is an improvement over factory TV speakers. Instead of buying a sound bar and separate speakers consider the Zvox 555 it has all the sound you need in one convenient box. Commercials are no problem and low tones or voices are crystal clear! Almost bought the Bose, but there were too many bad reviews. Pros: Great sound! You can listen to the news, watch a movie or listen to music from your iPhone! This is a great system! Cons: None so far.
ZVOX Z-Base 555 & Crutchfield's Buying Experience Written By Garfield2012, San Jose, CA on Friday, November 30, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Purchasing my ZVOX 555 from Crutchfield was as perfect as it can get. Their great communication and fast shipping is second to none! I've had my unit for over a week now, and I can say without question that it improved the sound quality of my Panasonic plasma TV. It exceeded my expectations of what it could do, and I am very happy I chose the ZVOX over other type of sound bars that I had considered. The unit has plenty of sound setting options, and after trying several, I found the one that works best for my needs. Pros: The minute you pick up this unit, you can tell by the weight it is not cheaply constructed. The unique design and dimensions set it apart from sound bars. The built in sub woofer is fully adjustable, and you can fine tune it to your listening preference. Cons: If I had to give one, I would suggest the manufacturer ship it with an optical cable, as most new TVs all have this connection.
Improved "Voices" Written By don, Colchester, VT on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Fantatstically fast delivery from Crutchfield and really beautiful IMPROVED SOUND from this speaker box unit. The Panasonic TV speakers just could NOT delivery voice clarity over the background sounds in many of todays TV Series shows. Hooking up the ZVOX-555 was easy and quick. I used an optical cable rather than the RCA type connector cable that came with the delivered ZVOX and the optical cable worked out perfectly. Sound quality to our ears was improved the minute I turned the ZVOX "on". Loudness is there at low settings and you can get the voices to pop-out from the background sounds. It's easy to set-up and adjust bass and tenor if you so choose. Nice looking unit, though a little larger in length than I would have liked. I'm very pleased with the unit, and with Crutchfield. Pros: exceptional voice enhancement, good looking unit, powerful sound for/in a family room, easy set-up Cons: should come with a digital optical cable
ZVOX SoundBase 555 Written By John, Hawaii on Sunday, November 04, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very easy to set up. Sounds much better than the bar speakers on my Sony TV. Takes a while to get exactly what you need in the way of speech v surround, but so much neater and easier than my receiver and the six speakers that I used before. Pros: So simple and uncluttered, and easier to use than the rather complicated home theater stuff. Cons: The sound level button is very sensitive, and goes from soft to loud very easily, jumping numbers.
Easy Written By Stroud, New Bern, NC on Friday, September 21, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) It took longer to unpack this unit than it did to hook it up and get get it running. My DirecTV remote was programmed in less than 5 minutes. Sounds great for what I'm using it for. Much better than the TV speakers. It won't replace my 7.1 system but it sure make the bedroom TV sound great. Pros: Easy hookup and setup Cons: No digital cable included. Might be an issue for someone who does not have an extra one on hand.
Impressive! Written By RayM, Phoenix, AZ on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Sounds great and works perfectly for what I wanted. I've had several soundbars and this easily beats them all. The sound is great, you can control it with your regular remote, it's easy to hook up, and has just enough adjustments to get the sound the way you want it without overwhelming you. I like the complicated 5.1 or 7.1 systems as much as anyone, but the wife and kids never use them because they can't figure everything out. This unit solves all that without sacrificing the quality.
great voice quality, small footprint Written By Sandi, Sarasota, FL on Saturday, July 14, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) We downsized & gave away our 5.1 surround sound. We have a small tiled room off the kitchen and couldn't get discernible sound. Our Bravia's sound is horrible, my husband has hearing loss and we set the level to 50+ to hear what was being said. Even then it was difficult and the commercials were painfully loud. I called Crutchfield and the tech asked me some questions and recommended this product. It works! The sound is clear now with just an 11 vol level. We find ourselves not FFing through the commercials because the volume is normalized and they capture our interest. The hardest part was the audio cable connection. I called Sony and was told I needed to use an optical cable from the TV to the Zvox. We got one and it didn't work. Another 20 minutes with Sony helpline and they finally told me to try directly from TiVo to Zvox. That worked, (I already knew that but I wanted to go from the Sony TV because of the Zvox auto volume shut off.) The Bravio model has no Pass Through Setting and Sony Support didn't know that. Anyway, it works directly from the TiVo box and when TiVo is paused or stopped the volume also stops. I then need to hit the Tivo volume up/down to make the Zvox power up- it doesn't turn on automatically with a direct TiVo connection but that's not a problem for us. I then spent 1+ hrs searching for TiVo codes. Finally I went to the Zvox site and found a video. The video explained it well & within 2 minutes my TiVo remotes were in control of the Zvox Pros: Set up in minutes, clear conversation for TV programs, audio normalized in commercials, Zvox powers off even when connected to TiVo box instead of to TV. Cons: Instructions not clear as to how to program TiVo remote to control volume. Internet search on TiVo is misleading- you do not need to enter codes into a TiVo Premier remote- just pair it to the Zvox using IR. Go to Zvox website and watch the short video to get the correct information on how to do that.
Z-Base 555 Written By EricM, Escondido, CA on Saturday, June 16, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This unit is well made, looks good, and blends well with other dark-colored video equipment. Sound is good. Maybe not as good as I had hoped, but still good. Pros: Appearance; Excellent remote 'learning' process; Ability to fit under a TV Cons: Could use more treble boost.
Excellent! Written By John W, Grand Rapids, MI on Sunday, May 20, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Bought this for the living room HDTV which has to fit in an entertainment center. The sound is spectacular for our space and the best part.... My wife is no longer putting flower pots everywhere to hide my speakers. Pros: Great sound. No nest of wires. No holes to drill and nothing to hang. It was Chad, one of the Crutchfield guys, who convinced me that this was the right unit for my needs. He was right on! Cons: None
ZVOX Z-BASE 555 Written By John N, Ashaway RI on Thursday, May 03, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I just received My ZVOX Z BASE 555 Yesterday. Really fast delivery time. 2 days. Took exactly 10 min to unwrap and set up, under My Samsung LCD flat panel TV. My wife and I were both stunned with the sound, coming from the ZVOX Unit. We have a DVR from Our Cable provider, with HD Service. The Picture Quality was always great, but now the Sound makes it awesome. Pros: It's all that's advertised, Cons: None so far
Great center channel Written By Jerry, Roseburg Oregon on Sunday, April 29, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) We all know why your reading reviews as I was, the small ribbon speakers on LCD's is well, somewhat to be desired. I mostly purchased this for better sound watching TV only, but then wondered? I turn on my stereo system watching movies having two tower speakers and an amp that pumps out 250wpc. I never hooked up the surround (someday, haha) and decided to try the ZVOX as the center using my stereo. Ran a cable from my Oppo center to my Sunfire processor center to the analog imput #1 on the ZVOX. When I select this input I can use the volume to bring out the center vocals and it worked Great!! I did have to purchase the optical cable (not included) to hook up TV>ZVOK and also in TV setting's had to select "external speakers". If you don't do this you will still have the TV speaker wanting to play. Set-up was extremely easy, 5 min. programing and you ready to go. Pros: Easy set-up, worked great for center channel, the unit hides itself, don't even know it's there. Cons: The surround modes are a little muffled, but surround mode 1 works for me. After programming your remotes one more learning button for input would be nice. When I use the center channel > analog input #1 I have to use the ZVOX remote or panel on unit to select this. No biggie, just another remote I have to use.
Rich Sound! Written By FannD, Lima, OH on Monday, April 23, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Noticed some saying they were disappointed with the bass. I find it more than adequate for a small living room, and see no need for a subwoofer! This is, however, subjective, and adding a subwoofer would be a simple solution. Although my 2 year old Samsung, 42" LCD HD TV provides an awsome picture, it's audio was flat and tinny. The size of the room does not allow for external speakers, or for a sub woofer, and even a mounted soundbar would have presented location problems. The ZVOX was a perfect solution! I did not expect the quality of sound of a theater system, but was surprised by the full, rich sound of the ZVOX! The voice enhancer is a special plus for my partially deaf husband, who had the ZVOX installed in about 5 minutes! I'll be calling Crutchfield for help with getting my cable remote to work with my ZVOX. Pros: Quality of sound, easy installation, ongoing tech support, under the TV placement. Cons: A little pricey
ZVOX Z-Base 555 Written By Keith S., Phoenix, AZ on Saturday, April 21, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) From out of the box to up and running took about 5 minutes. My wife loves this unit. It is attached to her LG 42" TV. These devices are installed in our master bedroom. The LG TV speakers were so bad (tinny) that my wife had to crank up the volume (level 46) to try and hear the actors voices. I could hear her TV blasting throughout the house. Now, with the ZVOX Z-Base 555 she turns the volume down to almost the lowest setting (6) and the voices of the actors are clear and understandable. I set up our ZVOX output for enhanced voices versus the surround sound option. This is done very easily using the ZVOX remote control device included in the purchase price. Pros: LG TV sits nicely on top of the ZVOX Z-Base 555. Hook up was a breeze. I plugged in the power cord and used one digital optical cable to connect the TV to the ZVOX unit. We have a Direct TV satellite dish and receiver providing our television signal. Cons: Not really an issue, but I did call Crutchfield tech support and asked them to help me set up my Direct TV remote to control volume on the ZVOX. I had read other reviews and the reviewers suggested contacting Crutchfield for the tricks to an easy set up. The adviser emailed me the directions and then walked me through the process. It took about 2 minutes to program the remote.
Great Addition To My 50" Plasma Written By SDL, Memphis, TN on Sunday, April 01, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Made a HUGE improvement to the aweful sound from the tv stock speakers........Have used to aux port to play music from my ipod and the music sounds great! Easy to install (took maybe 3 minutes)......Hated the idea of purchasing a home theater system and having wires running everywhere.....I am completely satisfied with this sound "box"..........I was kinda shocked at how large this speaker box is. It is large but my 50" fits nice on top of it and it DOES blend in with the black tv......... Pros: Sound is amazing compared to the standard tv speakers. Cons: Size....Make sure this fits where you want it to go
Great Sound Written By MDR67, Pittsford, NY on Friday, March 30, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) After purchasing a 46" LED TV we were very unhappy with the sound quality of the internal speakers. The ZVOX Z-Base 555 solved our problems and looks great doing it. Very easy too install, classic styling blends in with our decor, and the sound produced is far superior to the internal TV speakers. The remote allows fine tuning to your specific preferences, the "surround" feature is not a "true" surround sound but it fills our 16' x 20' family quite well with thumping lows and crisp highs. Our children are always plugging their iPods into the Aux jack wheen doing things around the house. The ZVOX has become our main system for listening to music on the first floor of our home. The enhanced dialog is great when you really want to concentrate on conversations. We had a minor problem with our remote (4 months into ownership). An email to ZVOX customer service had a brand new remote shipped to me the very next day. I'm pleased with Crutchfield, I'm pleased our ZVOX unit, and I'm pleased with the customer service I've received. Pros: Looks great, sounds awesome. Cons: A more detailed control panel on the front of the unit itself would be my only suggestion
Z-Vox Z-Base 555 Loudsspeaker Written By GeneH, Silver Spring, MD on Monday, February 27, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Product is made in China. Had I realized that before purchase, I probably would have avoided it. That said, the unit sounds very good, a tremendous improvement to the TV's internal speakers (Samsung 42" class flat screen (LCD)). Simple to set up and use. Had a little trouble getting my cable company's remote to work with it, but a phone call to Crutchfield's tech department solved that problem in short order. Pros: Sounds very good; simple to set up and use. I am quite pleased with it. It was up and running within 2 days of placing the order. Cons: None except country of origin --- but that's just me.
Nice Soundbar for the money Written By Jack, Halifax, PA on Monday, February 13, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I purchased this soundbar from Crutchfield (received the unit in just 1-day after ordering) based on extensive internet research and after thoroughly reviewing a popular internet audio-video forum. I bought it after checking its ratings versus a Polk 6000 soundbar. Although I had no actual experience with either soundbar beforehand, I decided to buy the Zvox, which was just a bit cheaper than the Polk, and because it received rave reviews by some of the popular electronics stores and testing sites. I had no trouble hooking it up to my TV and satellite system, but I could not get the remote to completely "sync" with my satellite remote. A minor issue, but worthy of mentioning, I think. My first flick was Super-8 and the sound was amazing. I enjoyed the unit for about 2 weeks, but I noticed that although the unit put-out some amazing sounds (I attached a spare Mirage sub-woofer I had laying around - the Zvox doesn't come with a sub), it didn't seem to be able to give me the eardrum-splitting volume I craved. So, I decided to return the Zvox and exchange it for a more powerful solution to my druthers, mostly because I wanted more volume, and because I just received my income tax return. One other thing - the Zvox is revolutionary in its ability to "disappear" from your set-up as it's a nifty stand for my Sony TV. My wife is nit-picky about her home decor, and even she didn't notice the Zvox underneath the TV until I told her it was there Pros: Serves as a great TV stand; it virtually disappears beneath your TV. Great sounds. Sufficient base and treble controls; vocals very clear and even without a separate sub-woofer, the lows are thumping and great fun to listen to. Cons: Remote control is a bit finicky with my DirecTV satellite remote control unit. The soundbar didn't seem to put-out a huge amount of room-rattling volume.
ZVOX ZBASE555 Written By TLP, Kulpmont, Pa. on Saturday, February 11, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent sound from a relatively small package. Setup was easy. Works well with my DIRECTV remote. Great surround sound from a small package. Pros: Size and SOUND. Price is not bad either. As always Crutchfield came through. Cons: NONE
Great speakers. Met my needs. Written By TonyB, Horseheads, NY on Wednesday, February 08, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I was looking for a soundbar for my Sharp 40 inch HD LCD tv. I considered other makes, but based on the positive feed back I went with the ZVOX Z-Base 555. I've been using the ZVOX for about a month now and I am not disappointed. Set up was simple and it looks great under my TV. I love the fact that it learned the commands of my Tivo remote. I only rated it 4 stars because of the lack of more than one digital optical input and no HDMI pass through. I originally was going to hook this up using the digital optical out on my tv, but I was disappointed to find out that most TV's on the market today will not pass through Dolby 5.1 through the optical out for HDMI sources. So, the only way to get Dolby 5.1 from both my Tivo HD and PS3 would be to hook each directly to the ZVOX. But, there is only one digital optical in. I ended up buying an optical to coaxial converter so that I could use the coaxial input on the soundbar to connect my PS3. All in all, I am very happy with the speaker and I am glad I went with ZVOX. As a bonus I was able to get the speaker as a scratch and dent. It still looked brand new when I opened it and I saved $$$. Awesome! This speaker may not be for everyone, but I love it. Pros: Easy setup All self contained (no speakers or wires all over the living room) Learned my Tivo Premier remote commands my wife and kids find it super easy to use Cons: Only 1 digital optical input No HDMI Passthrough
Good Product Written By Jim, Crystal Lake, IL on Tuesday, February 07, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Recieved this product in a few days, thought I was going to set it up in minutes (per other reviews) however my Samsung ultra thin 3D TV had other ideas. I called Crutchfield for help and was told that I would have to go out and buy another cable to get this working. Day 2 purchased cable for $15, and within minutes had the speaker box hooked up and playing. Sound is ok, there is no surround sound effect that I hear, but I was not looking for that anyway. It does sound much better than the TV speakers and for the price that's good enough for me. I would reccomend this product as long as you have realistic expectations.
ZVOX SoundBase 555 Written By CDS, Pinckney, MI on Tuesday, February 07, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Nice upgrade to the TV's audio. Especially like the load commercial leveler, it works!! Great bass response. Cons: Just a bit overpriced.
Great Product Written By Boomer, Florida on Tuesday, February 07, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great product. We can hear again--the speakers on our flat screen TV are in the rear and despite being a top line model, the spreakers are not good. With this the voice are clear--thanks ZVOX Pros: It works well Cons: Should have bought it years ago


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The Tuohy Foundation Aquatic Center features an outdoor warm-water (92°) environment that is excellent for therapy and physical conditioning.
CRH's Aquatic Wellness and Exercise Programs are open to the public and instrumental in helping participants meet their personal fitness goals.
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Trained aquatic volunteers are available to assist participants for Independent Exercise and Swim and Youth Adapted Swim programs in the water only for an additional $2 per visit.
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The Supergoop products are powered by many nourishing ingredients. Vitamins E and B5 help your body to process nutrients, plus they stimulate cell renewal. Hydrovotin 24 encourages your skin to stay moisturized, creating a barrier to keep environmental stressors at bay. Uniprotect PT-3 supports your body's ability to repair itself at the cellular level. The natural oat peptide complex promotes the production of collagen, the protein that provides structure and firmness to your skin. Vitamin C helps to repair the damage caused by past sun exposure, and then brightens and evens your complexion. Shea butter deeply conditions your skin.
Supergoop is proud of what it doesn't contain, too. The line is free of parabens, petrochemicals, and fragrances. No animals are used when testing the products, so the brand is cruelty-free, too. And Supergoop never includes oxybenzone in its formulas. The chemical oxybenzone is an ultraviolet filter and is commonly used in sunscreens. Recent studies have indicated that the risks outweigh the UV-blocking benefits of oxybenzone. Some studies show that oxybenzone could interfere with hormone production. Another study suggests that by absorbing oxybenzone, skin may exhibit free radical damage. Thus, all of the products from Supergoop are oxybenzone-free.


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Recent West Tremont Reviews
Lovely home with beautiful views
Our trip to Maine was one of the best vacations we have taken, hands down. This rental property was a big reason why! We found the house perfect for our family (only three of us) and our dog. The views of the water are simply amazing. It never looked the same twice, the light or tides would change and we would be drawn to just be by the water. Our teenager and dog explored every nook and cranny of the rocky beach. There is so much to do and see, near the home and a short drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia.
Now the house itself is fantastic. It is comfortable and cozy. The pictures do not do it justice. The windows are wonderful, the kitchen has everything you need if you want to cook in, and there are so many little things that were a nice touch. The property was clean and we did have an issue with the hot water that was repaired immediately. The outside landscaping was lovely.
We loved the nearby community, Thurstons for lobster and we loved Beech Hill Farm, where we found a variety of local, organic and sustainable produce!
Bar Harbor is a drive but the quiet nature of the location of this house is worth it. And there are several trails and activities that are closer, just check out Acadia's trail maps. If your looking for that Maine experience that you think you only read about in books, check this home out! Loved it!