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ZVOX Dialogue Clarifying Sound Bar with Patented Hearing Technology - AccuVoice TV Sound Bar with Twelve Levels of Voice Boost - Home Theater Audio TV Speakers Soundbar - AV157 Black
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Brand | ZVOX |
Model Name | AV157 |
Speaker Type | Soundbar |
Connectivity Technology | Optical |
Special Feature | Speakers for TV, Home Audio Sound Bars, TV Speakers for Hard of Hearing, Sound bars For TV, Home Audio Speakers See more |
About this item
- SMALL SOUNDBAR FOR TV: At just seventeen (17) inches wide and ultra lightweight, our small sound bar can fit virtually anywhere! Our speaker bar takes up less space and is effortlessly moveable, making it an ideal TV speakers sound bar! This sound bar for TV uses proprietary digital algorithms that separate the voices from the rest of the soundtrack. Voices simply "jump out" of the soundtrack so you can hear them clearly.
- SUPER EASY INSTALLATION: Our sounds bar seamlessly connects to your TV with just one (1) wire for ultra fast, super easy, and supremely convenient installation. Rest easy knowing all accessories needed for the setup of this TV soundbar are included. It’s so easy to use that it has a single-sheet owner’s manual!
- GREAT FOR EVERYONE: Great for all users but especially the elderly or those with hearing problems, our TV sound bars feature our patented AccuVoice hearing aid technology with six (6) levels of voice boost that effectively separates the voices from the background noise to make them clear and easy to understand. An additional six (6) stages of ZVOX's SuperVoice technology that takes dialogue clarity to another level by dramatically reducing non-vocal background sounds is also included!
- THE ULTIMATE SPEAKER BAR FOR TV: Say hello to the ultimate sound system for TV - Featuring three (3) 2" x 3" full-range speakers with neodymium magnets, upgrade your TV speaker with unmatched sound quality with our premium TV sound bar. With unique and advanced virtual subwoofer technology for great bass, you're sure to love our TV sound system.
- SMART SOUND BARS FOR TV: Our Output Leveling (OL) feature is a sophisticated processor that automatically makes 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. Plus, we include a brand new remote control that uses large buttons with easy-to-read labels.
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How did we get our start?
ZVOX was started in 2003 to design simple, affordable sound systems. Using virtual surround sound technology combined with a built-in subwoofer, ZVOX create the first commercially successful soundbar system.
What makes our products unique?
ZVOX’s patented AccuVoice hearing aid technology eliminates the need to use closed captioning.
Why do we love what we do?
ZVOX innovations, soundbar home theaters and AccuVoice have had a huge impact on the audio industry and how people listen to music, movies, TV shows, and sporting events. It is fun to change the world for the better.
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Value for money | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Volume control | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Remote Control | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
Sound quality | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Easy to install | 4.7 | — | 4.7 | — | 4.7 | — |
Sold By | ZVOX Audio | ZVOX Audio | ZVOX Audio | ZVOX Audio | ZVOX Audio | Amazon.com |
speaker size | 17 inches | — | 5.25 inches | — | — | 7 centimeters |
power source | Corded Electric | AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | — | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical | Bluetooth, Auxiliary, HDMI, Optical |
speaker type | Soundbar | 3D, Surround Sound | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar | Subwoofer |
mounting type | Bar Mount | Bar Mount,Sound | Bar Mount | Tabletop | Bar Mount | Wall Mount |
weight | 3 pounds | 4.1 pounds | — | — | — | 7.1 pounds |
Product Description
12 Levels of Dialogue Boost Let You Tailor the Sound to Your Needs
The AccuVoice AV157 offers 12 levels of dialogue boost – 6 stages of AccuVoice boost plus 6 stages of ZVOX's SuperVoice technology. SuperVoice takes dialogue clarity to another level by dramatically reducing non-vocal background sounds. This technology sets a new standard for the audio industry. The results are simply amazing. No other product offers so much flexibility and voice clarity enhancement.
It's Not About Loudness. It's About Clarity
If you can't understand voices on TV, what do you do? Turn it up! The problem is that when you turn it up, you turn EVERYTHING up - not just the voices. So background sounds, music and sound effects all get louder, and prevent you from understanding dialogue. But the AV157 uses proprietary digital algorithms that separate the voices from the rest of the soundtrack - and then manipulate them much like a hearing aid does. The result is uncanny. Voices simply "jump out" of the soundtrack so you can hear them clearly.
- AccuVoice hearing aid technology with 12 levels of voice boost
- SuperVoice technology reduces distracting background sounds
- Three 2" x 3" full-range speakers with neodymium magnets
- Molded composite cabinet
- 24-watt Class D digital amplifier
- PhaseCue virtual surround delivers room-filling 3D sound from one small cabinet
- Remote control uses large buttons with easy to read labels
Easy to Install. One-Page Owner's Manual
The AV157 is so small (17" wide) you can put it anywhere. It works well above or below your TV, to the left or right. Hookup is simple - just one connecting wire to your TV. Plug it in the wall, turn down the sound on your TV speakers, and get high quality sound and clear voices on every program.
Taming Loud Commercials
If you've ever been blasted out of your chair by a too-loud commercial - you'll love the ZVOX Output Leveling (OL) feature. It's incorporated in the AccuVoice Modes OR you can turn it on by using the "Other Settings” button. 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.
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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) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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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Product information
Product Dimensions | 7.75 x 19.75 x 4 inches |
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Item Weight | 3 pounds |
ASIN | B088X4TTVD |
Item model number | AV157 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #16,733 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #106 in Home Audio Sound Bars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 28, 2020 |
Manufacturer | ZVOX Audio |
Speakers Maximum Output Power | 24 Watts |
Item Weight | 3 Pounds |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Customers like the sound quality, quality and ease of use of the speakers. For example, they mention that it helps with clarity and sound, and is made with great quality. That said, some say it's fairly easy to set up and understand. That being said, they say it is well worth the price. That's not to say that they're happy with clarity.
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Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They mention that it has better overall sound, voices are much clearer, and it helps with clarity and sound. The sound bar has been helpful, and reduces muffledness. It also helps to hear with hearing aids, and is terrific for high-frequency hearing. It makes commercials quieter, which is a nice bonus.
"...This feature is surprisingly good, and I am incredulous at the quality of sound that come out of a little 17" piece of technology...." Read more
"...This works really good. The dialogue is very clear. I can hear sound better also. It stops all the what did the say question...." Read more
"...is no way to understand the dialogue - this speaker cuts through excess background noise...." Read more
"...With this sound bar, the volume is back down, words are crisp and clear! Its fantastic!!! Can't say enough good about it. Winner!!!" Read more
Customers like the clarity of the speakers. They say it provides really good clarity of speech, making it easier to understand the voices. They are impressed with being able to understand dialogue that previously they had trouble with. They also say it makes it much easier to hear audio dialog without having to turn up the volume. Customers also mention that the sound bar does a decent job of bringing the voices out and making it easy to understand. They appreciate the fact that the clarity is adjustable between 1 and 10.
"...sided piece of paper instead of a booklet, but they are written in good English and are easy to follow. The soundbar is essentially "plug and play."..." Read more
"...My husband is hard of hearing. This works really good. The dialogue is very clear. I can hear sound better also...." Read more
"...With this sound bar, the volume is back down, words are crisp and clear! Its fantastic!!! Can't say enough good about it. Winner!!!" Read more
"Lowers annoying background music..can hear the people talk..lessens muffledness...highly recommend for the price!" Read more
Customers find the speaker easy to set up and use. They say the 6 voice enhancements work well, the remote is simple, and easy to connect. Customers also say the TV voices are 100% easier to understand, and the on/off and volume functions are easy to operate.
"...It stops all the what did the say question. Very easy to set up and lots of accuvoice choices to choose from. Very happy." Read more
"This speaker was extraordinarily easy to set up. The 6 voice enhancements work very well. I haven't tried the other 6...." Read more
"...I am very satisfied with the whole system! The installation is very simple. Two plugs, one for the sound bar, one for the TV. That's it...." Read more
"Got rid of all my speakers. This is all I need. Easy to set up" Read more
Customers like the quality of the speakers. For example, they say it's a great piece of equipment, and is made with great quality. Some mention that the packaging was sturdy, and the product is simple to hold up.
"I think the quality is fine but my spouse thinks our old Sony bar was better...." Read more
"...issues and I'll tell you it was a simple install and the QUALITY was 10 stars not just 5 "Superior" to even my expectations, right out of the box...." Read more
"This unit is unbelievable! The available sound enhancement choices are beyond belief!..." Read more
"...Well, every one of the 12 sound like they are cheap speakers in an empty bucket...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the speakers. They say it's well worth the price, has great quality, and is everything they expected.
"...seemed to be the best suited for my needs, and $179 seemed like a fair price--certainly less expensive than hearing aids...." Read more
"...music..can hear the people talk..lessens muffledness...highly recommend for the price!" Read more
"...I found the ZVOX AccuVoice on Amazon. The price was right and the reviews sounded to be exactly what I needed. It is!..." Read more
"...Thankfully I'm not saying, "What??" anymore. And it was reasonably priced (unlike other recommended options)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the speakers. Some mention that it works well for them, while others say that it just doesn't work. The remote only seems to intermittently work, and the speakers are not compatible and will not work together.
"Great product. My husband is hard of hearing. This works really good. The dialogue is very clear. I can hear sound better also...." Read more
"...Have come up with more problems since then. It became unresponsive to the cable remote AND the remote that came with the speaker...." Read more
"...the new unit quickly, hooked up the unit to the tv, and it worked immediately...." Read more
"...Don't buy other models, only the T6. It works the best for this application...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the remote. Some say they're pleased with the remote, saying it's simple and small. They like that it works with any remote, and that it replaces the TV remote. However, others say that they do seem to need to use the provided remote, which is annoying and difficult to master. They also mention that it'd be a little arduous to link the TV Remote to the sound bar.
"...but I do seem to need to use the provided remote. Not a huge deal for me but it's remote does turn my multi-colored) LED light strip on and off." Read more
"...I am pleased with the remote. It's simple and small, so there's less clutter...." Read more
"A little arduous linking TV remote to the sound bar but there is a customer service number to walk you through the process...." Read more
"...LG concluded that this ZVOX and the LG Magic remote are not compatible and will not work together...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the ability of the speakers to turn on. They mention that the automatic shutoff keeps working even after it was disabled, the unit turns off about every 25-30 minutes by itself, and it cuts out or shuts down in the middle of programs. Some say that the speaker keeps turning off by itself and that the auto-power off is twitchy sometimes.
"...A problem that just happened... the speaker spontaneously turned off...." Read more
"...The sound was great, but it would turn off after only a few seconds. We contacted the company and they sent directions on doing a master reset...." Read more
"When this unit works, it works ok. However, it often turns off on it's own...." Read more
"...Had a problem with the unit turning off after about 20 minutes. Figured it had a built in timer...." Read more
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Recently I saw the ZVOX soundbars advertised, read reviews of them on Amazon and also by independent review sites, and was greatly encouraged. The AV157 seemed to be the best suited for my needs, and $179 seemed like a fair price--certainly less expensive than hearing aids.
I took down the Bose and set up the ZVOX last night. Out of the box, I was a bit skeptical, because the unit is so small-- about 2/3 the size of the Bose soundbar. But already, I can say without qualification that the ZVOX ties for first place, along with my Dyson Absolute stick vacuum cleaner, as the most useful and life-enhancing purchase I have made in a long time.
I am a moderately technically savvy female, and had no difficulty setting it up, though it takes no particular skill. The directions are annoyingly on one huge, double sided piece of paper instead of a booklet, but they are written in good English and are easy to follow. The soundbar is essentially "plug and play." First, I attached the power cord and plugged it into an outlet. The Bose soundbar also had connected to the TV with an optical digital toslink, so initially, I didn't use the one provided by ZVOX. But I wasn't happy with the sound quality, and noticed that the cable on the ZVOX was about twice the thickness of the Bose cable. So I switched to the new one, and the improvement was amazing. When I disconnected the Bose cable, the sound reverted to the TV sound, and it sounded like a it was coming from the crystal radio I built with my dad as a 6th-grade science project. What a difference! (So if you have a non-ZVOX optical connector, don't use it.)
I am pleased with the remote. It's simple and small, so there's less clutter. (The Bose came with a monstrous remote that controlled everything but the refrigerator, and I disliked it immensely.) As described, it has a few simple controls--for volume, mute, Accuvoice, Surround Sound, and Other (which is for adjusting treble and bass).
Accuvoice has 6 levels of what I'll call "clarity of dialogue." To get the additional 6, you hold down the Accuvoice button for several seconds, and it switches over to "Super." I didn't find much difference between the first and second sets of functions, though, and settled on one (Accuvoice 5) that worked for me without being unpleasantly shrill. The crispness of dialogue seems to vary with the TV show or movie, and interestingly, did not degrade the quality of sound on the Music Choice stations. I am able to turn the volume down to "normal" volume, and can still understand every spoken word. The background sounds (and sometimes background music) are toned down, but is still there; it's just no longer distracting. I haven't tried the treble/bass adjustments, and frankly, don't have a need to do so, because I'm so happy with the current sound quality.
So, although the description says there are 12 settings, when you add the three options for virtual Surround Sound, there really are 36 options! This feature is surprisingly good, and I am incredulous at the quality of sound that come out of a little 17" piece of technology.
One other feature that I like is that the preset, default setting is that the soundbar turns off when the TV is turned off. (This can be changed, so that it can be turned off and on manually.) I like this better than the Bose, for which I had to turn the sound on and off separately. The thing I don't like, however, is that there's no indicator light on the unit that shows whether it's on or off.
A package insert boldly states that if you're having difficulty with the unit, don't send it back, call ZVOX. But I have had no problems, so I cannot rate the quality of Tech Support.
Overall, I could not be happier with this purchase. It makes me wish, though, that the ZVOX 157 had been available while my mother was still alive. She was severely hearing impaired, even wearing high-tech hearing aids, and it would have made her evenings of TV watching so much more enjoyable.
One final note. I bought this soundbar 4 days ago (6/21/21). Tonight I recommended it to a neighbor, whose husband (in his late 70's) has such difficulty hearing that he watches all TV with subtitles on. When I looked on Amazon, the price had gone from $179 to $249, from the same seller and for no apparent reason. This is not OK, and I'm going to phone Amazon for an explanation.
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I would have been quite happy with it, if it hadn't died. I bought one in March, and we had a power surge in December that killed it. Zvox sent me a new one quite quickly. This one I plugged into a surge-protecting powerbar. This past month, 7 months later, I was moving the new one from one TV to a newer one, and this second one died, and I don't know why. I contacted customer service at Zvox directly a week ago and they haven't got back to me. When I got the replacement in December they told me that it was covered by Amazon under the original 1-year warranty. So because it is 16 months after I bought the original, I am assuming there is no warranty coverage. Time to try a different brand. My recommendation is that if you buy one of these, plug the unit into a surge protecting powerbar, and then leave it hooked up to one TV. Or if you have to move it, turn it off and unplug it from power before you do anything else. And for sure, get the extended warranty.
EDIT: There was some confusion about my messages getting through to support, but once it did, ZVOX sent me a replacement right away. They also told me to make sure the AV-157 is turned off before turning the power off, and protect it from surges. In the meantime I had tried a different TV speaker (from well-known brand B) and found that it wasn't nearly as good. The AV-157 has much better highs and lows, great bass adjustment (no extra subwoofer required) and the Accuvoice really does a good job. The other TV speaker wasn't much better than the TV's speaker, but the ZVox sure is.
Par curiosité, j'ai essayé l'Accuvoice AV157. Miracle, après réglages, j'entends très bien les conversations et j'ai même baissé le son de 2 niveaux.
Mon téléviseur a une sortie optique brouillée, aussi je me suis rabattu sur la liaison classique, qui fonctionne très bien. L'affichage des réglages est parfait et discret car caché par la grille.
A great product Zvox worth every penny and so easy to handle after set up lots of serious brownie points here 👏🙏
Schön wäre eine Lautstärkeregelung über die TV-Fernbedienung.
Es ist mir unerklärlich, dass im Zeitalter der Inklusion die Nebengeräusche nicht einfach in einem Tonkanal im TV abgestellt werden können, Hintergrundgedudel und Originalton auf Chinesisch ist in einer Dokumentation nicht zielführend. Die Film"komponisten" einfach entlassen, das senkt die GEZ-Gebühren.