This is simple to understand... Girls enjoy buying purses and shoes and audioholics enjoy buying audio stuff.... Am I right?
It seems that we, audioholics, are always looking for new ways and excuses to make some noise, don't you think? Last week, I told my dad that a soundbar system could be what he is looking for since it's easy to operate, doesn't require much space and uses only a few cables - which is always a plus when you care about the wife's opinion (WAF Factor). So, after several days surfing the web, we found some candidates and one of them is Polk Audio's SurroundBar 9500BT.
The 9500BT features Polk's electronic SDA® Surround and Polk's Digital Logic® to help create an enveloping movie/musical experience. Accordingto Polk, the new Wavefront Reconstruction Center (WRC) creates a more realistic center channel experience for greater intelligibility of vocals and midrange clarity. The SurroundBar also features 8-channels of discrete amplification, supports Dolby® Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, and Dolby ProLogic II. Another nice feature in this system is its wireless subwoofer which can be placed up to 50 feet from the main device. For more details, take a look at the following features and specifications. What do you say, do you like it?
FEATURES:
- The SurroundBar's extremely shallow depth and sleek design blends seamlessly with today's contemporary TV designs.
- SmartBar™ programming enables you to program the SurroundBar to your TV's original IR remote control (Backup remote control included).
- Enjoy a Rich, Enveloping Listening Experience, better than any built-in TV speakers, thanks to Polk Digital Logic with SDA applied to Front and Surround channels.
- Discrete Amplification of All 8 Channels with electronic crossovers means each driver is tailored for better efficiency, lower distortion and better dynamics, closely matching that of a full-range system.
- OCA—Optimized Center Array creates a more realistic center channel experience for greater intelligibility of vocals and mid-range clarity. OCA also creates greater SPL, dynamic range and better off-axis response.
- Play All Your Digital-Encoded Source Material: Dolby® Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, Dolby ProLogic II.
- Energy Star® certified.
- Powerful wireless subwoofer can be placed anywhere in the room within 50' of the SurroundBar.
- Bluetooth® wireless technology aptX® and AAC delivers high quality sound from your smartphone, tablet, computer or other compatible device.
- 6' Optical Cable included for the quickest, easiest hookup from your TV to the SurroundBar 9500BT.
- Built-in keyhole slots for wall-mounting ensure a wide range of placement options.
- Simple, touch-sensitive keypad controls on the bar include programming function for your existing remote control.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Subwoofer Dimensions: (Depth) 13-1/2" x (Height) 13-1/2" x (Width) 12"
- Subwoofer Diameter: 8"
- Subwoofer Type: Dynamic Balance long-throw woofer
- Subwoofer Enclosure Type: Downward firing J-port
- Subwoofer Weight: 18.2 lbs.
- Surroundbar Dimensions: (Depth) 2-1/4" x (Height) 3-3/4" x (Width) 44-5/8"
- SurroundBar Weight: 8.0 lbs.
- SurroundBar Midrange: 5 x 2-1/2"
- SurroundBar Midrange Type: Dynamic Balance Convex dome
- SurroundBar Tweeter: 3 x 1/2"
- SurroundBar Tweeter Type: Dynamic Balance Silk/polymer dome
- Total Frequency Response: 40Hz - 22kHz
- Total System Power: 510 W (45 W x 8 channels; 150 W subwoofer watts
- Wired Connectivity: Optical; 1/8 (3.5mm) analog cable
- Bluetooth wireless technology with apt-X
- Shipping Included Accessories: remote control; subwoofer power cord; 24V power supply; 1/8 to RCA adapter; 6' optical cable; 1/8" to 1/8" analog cable
- System Warranty: 1 year electronics, 3 years speakers parts and labor (original purchaser only)
PRICE: $799.95
