Purchased a like-new refurbished unit from ZVOX through Amazon. Speaker arrived in new packaging with all new accessories and looks like it is brand new. This is an outstanding sound bar for the price. I've been looking at and listening to high end sound bars from Bowers and Wilkins and Paradigm, While they sound great they simply aren't worth five times the price of this bar in my view. If you value audiophile level sound but don't want to overpay I suggest you check this sound bar out. Additionally, built in Bluetooth and numerous sound settings allow a great deal of placement flexibiiity.
Installation and setup were easy. Unpack the sound bar, set it on a table, plug the digital optical cable into it from your source device, plug in the sound bar power cord and use the remote control to power it up. That's it. Ten minutes max. I'm using this with an LG PF1500 HD Projector which projects 110 inch picture on my living room wall. I found a short stand to place the soundbar on and it sits out of the way below the wall. Quite a compact setup which plays music and movies with amazing dynamic range on a very large screen.
The dynamic range, highs, mid range, and low end are finely balanced. I don't see the need for a subwoofer but an output is available. Music sounds very good and movies sound fantastic considering this is not a full 5.1 surround system. Trust me on this. In my basement I have an expensive 7.1 component sound system connected to a 65inch TV. That system is state-of-the-art but requires a lot of real estate and wiring. The SB500 can't compare in terms of surround capabilities but sonically it gets the job done with little wiring and lots less work.
As you may know, ZVOX has several features which help refine and tune the sound output and they all work as expected. I tend to leave the settings neutral but with a slight bass level boost because of my large room. Surround settings 1 or 2 work best in my room. This soundbar turns itself on when a signal comes through the optical cable and turns off after about 15 minutes with no signal. A very useful feature. Would I like to have a $1500 B&W or Paradigm sound bar? Sure. I simply can't justify it knowing this sound bar comes close at one-fourth the price.
Highly recommended.
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This Item  ZVOX 43.9" Soundbar For TV in 50-80" Sizes, w/ Accuvoice & Built-In Subwoofers, SB500 w/ Hearing Aid Technology, Six Levels of Voice Boost, Home Theater Audio TV Speakers Black Aluminum Soundbar |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | Currently unavailable. | -16% $209.99 List: $249.99 | $199.99 | $199.99 | -17% $189.99 Typical: $229.99 | -14% $189.99 List: $219.99 |
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| Sold By | — | ZVOX Audio | ZVOX Audio | ZVOX Audio | ZVOX Audio | ZVOX Audio |
| power source | AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | — | AC | Corded Electric |
| connectivity tech | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical |
| speaker type | Subwoofer, 3D, Surround Sound | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar | 3D, Surround Sound | Soundbar |
| mounting type | Bar Mount,Wall Mount | Bar Mount | Bar Mount | Bar Mount | Bar Mount,Sound | Tabletop |
| weight | 12.6 pounds | 3 pounds | — | — | 4.1 pounds | — |
| control method | remote | voice | — | — | voice | — |
From the manufacturer
ZVOX SB500 Aluminum Sound Bar with Built-In Subwoofers, Bluetooth, AccuVoice
- Audiophile quality sound
- Built-in subwoofers
- aptX Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
- Output Leveling tames loud commercials
- Anodized aluminum cabinet--not plastic
- Works well with TVs from 50" - 90"
What's in the Box?
ZVOX SB500, optical digital cable, RCA cable, RCA to 3.5mm cable, multifunction remote and cable/satellite programming guide, power cord, safety instructions, manual, Quick Start Guide.
Rich, room-filling home theater sound without the clutter of traditional surround sound systems
The SB500 is 3.3-inch deep, 5.7-inch high, and fits gracefully under your TV--whether wall mounted or placed on furniture. Simple one-wire connection and fantastic sound with super-clear vocals and strong bass from two built-in MegaBass powered subwoofers.
Great sound and great features from a super-thin anodized aluminum cabinet
Stream audio from your phone or tablet via aptX Bluetooth connectivity. Push the AccuVoice button on the remote and vocals become crystal clear automatically. Push the OL (Output Leveling) button on the remote and the ZVOX will tame loud commercials.
'The ZVOX SB500 is a force to be reckoned with great sound quality. ..among the best for the money, period a performance-first bar that will trounce most of the competition.' – CNET.
'Amazingly box-less, spacious and resolved. This is no mid-fi soundbar.' - The Absolute Sound.
Big Sound From Small Cabinet
The ZVOX PhaseCue virtual surround system creates theater-style three-dimensional sound without the need for speakers throughout the room.
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Great SoundThe most important feature for any home theater is high quality sound. The SB500 uses three high-performance speakers, two built-in powered subwoofers, an acoustically stable aluminum cabinet and a 140-watt Class D digital amplifier to create warm, natural sound and surprisingly powerful bass. |
Clear Voice ReproductionDo you ever have trouble understanding voices while watching a TV show? Then you'll love the AccuVoice feature on the SB500. It uses hearing aid technology to tailor the sound so voices are crystal-clear. No other system matches the voice clarity of AccuVoice. |
Slim Aluminum CabinetThe SB500 features a stylish, slim cabinet constructed of anodized aluminum--not plastic. The metal design provides low-resonance audio characteristics, and allows the SB500 to produce room-filling sound while maintaining a slim cabinet depth of 3.3-inch. |
MegaBassThe new ZVOX MegaBass feature uses digital processing to tailor sound and control woofers to a degree never before achieved. The result is stunning bass--down to 42 Hz--without an external subwoofer. You won't believe it until you hear it. |
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Bluetooth Music StreamingThe system uses an aptX Bluetooth receiver to stream high quality music wirelessly from your phone, tablet or computer. Play iTunes, Pandora, Spotify or other music formats wirelessly through the ZVOX system. |
Uses your Remote ControlThe SB500 can be programmed to respond to your remote control. The illuminated display walks you through the process in less than a minute. Then your TV remote, cable box remote, satellite receiver remote, or any remote can control volume, mute, and power. |
Taming Loud CommercialsIf you've ever been blasted out of your chair by a too-loud commercial, you'll love Output Leveling (OL) on the ZVOX SB500. Just push the 'OL' button and a sophisticated compression system takes over, making soft sounds louder and loud sounds softer, so there are fewer jarring moments. |
Adapts To Multi-Zone WiFi AudioThe SB500 has multiple inputs so you can easily connect audio devices in addition to your TV. For example, connect a Chromecast Audio device (optional) and you can use the SB500 as part of a multi-zone WiFi audio system. Plus it has built-in Bluetooth wireless streaming from your phone or tablet. |
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| Why Should I Choose This Model? | Small size, powerful sound quality | Superior flexibility and voice clarity enhancement | Superior flexibility and voice clarity enhancement | Superior flexibility and voice clarity enhancement | Best value sound bar with audiophile quality sound, great style | ZVOX's best sound system ever. Style. Sound quality. Features. It has it all |
| Cabinet Width, Depth & Height | 10" x 2.75" x 2.5" | 17" x 3.38" x 2.88" | 17" x 3.38" x 2.88" | 24" width | 35.5" x 3.3" x 5.7" | 43.9" x 3.3" x 5.7" |
| Recommended TV Sizes | Any Size | Any Size | Any Size | Any Size | 37" - 65" | 50" - 80" |
| Placement Options | Place in front of TV or on shelf near TV, or wall-mount | Place in front of TV or on shelf near TV, or wall-mount | Place in front of TV or on shelf near TV, or wall-mount | Place in front of TV or on shelf near TV, or wall-mount | Place vertically or "on its back" in front of TV, on shelf, or wall mount | Place vertically or "on its back" in front of TV, on shelf, or wall mount |
| Number of AccuVoice Modes | 6 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Output Leveling (Tames Loud Commercials) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth Streaming | ✓ | |||||
| Amplifier Power Wattage | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 140 |
| What Speakers Does it Have? | Two high-output wide-range speakers | Three 3" x 2" full range speakers | Three 3" x 2" full range speakers | Three high-performance speakers | Three 2" full range speakers, one 4" subwoofer | Three 2" full range speakers, two 4" subwoofers |
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Great New Model (with sub out)
UPDATED 8.2017: Still going like a champ. I have uploaded a photo that shows the subwoofer out (note upper right of photo). For some reason, ZVOX makes this option unclear in their information materials, and I noticed several questions about the sub. Hopefully this helps folks with buying info.ORIGINAL REVIEW: I have the newest model of the SB500 (which now comes with a subwoofer out port for added bass response, if you want to connect an external sub). You'll see the single RCA port at the back of the unit (if your model has one). To my knowledge, ZVOX product information does not make this added feature clear, so look to see if your model features it as an option.Giant, rubberized buttons on the end of the SB500 are so rugged and simple, it'll feel a little bit like you're using Fisher-Price's "My First Sound Bar." But the streamlined design only underscores that the ZVOX is designed to do one thing, and one thing well: outstanding TV audio.To that end, this handles action movies like a champ, even without an added sub. Like most sound bars, the SB00 struggles a bit with music, as the PhaseCue circuitry that's designed to mimic surround sound isn't optimized for music. There are three surround modes (1, 2 and 3) but little to distinguish any of them. I set mine at 2. To me, the AccuVoice and Output Leveling features greatly reduce the fullness of the sound field, so I set them both to "off".By ZVOX's own admission, and similar to every sound bar out there, this can't duplicate the performance of a true home theater set-up. But if your primary purpose is audio for TV, movies, video games, you'll be very pleased.
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