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ZVOX 325 Puts Surround Sound in a Box

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ZVOX 325 Puts Surround Sound in a Box

ZVOX Audio has added its new Model 325 single-cabinet surround sound system to its well-reviewed product line of deliberately straightforward audio systems, featuring high-performance speakers, powered subwoofer, an integrated amplifier, and PhaseCue virtual surround technology. And here’s the kicker: it’s all in a box that’s only 17 inches wide, 16 inches deep, 5 inches tall.

“Millions of people are buying cool new flat-panel TVs-only to discoverthat their sound is as flat as their pictures,” says ZVOX founder TomHannaher. “But the appeal of flat-panel sets lies in their sleek,minimalist design. Nobody wants to mess that up with a bunch of speakersand wires. Our new ZVOX 325 delivers performance on par with expensivemulti-speaker systems

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