
Add France’s Focal to the growing number of speaker companies entering the headphone biz. The Spirit One uses a sealed back to minimize intrusion of external noise; there’s no active noise reduction. The detachable cord is wrapped in a shoelace-like material to minimize handling noise, and it has iPhone-compatible controls and a microphone on the cord. The U.K. price is £199, so figure $300 to $350.
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Brent,
I've been reading the various soundbar reviews on this site trying to decide between a few different soundbars. I'm at a loss though on and need some expert advice.
I was debating between the ZVOX 580 and the BA TVee 30. Then I found comments for the upcoming PowerBar 235.
I'm no audiophile, and cost is a factor. However, I'm willing to spend a bit more on to get quality and a good user experience. That being said, I don't know which of these 3 is my best option. I'm using mainly for movies and tv, though will likely listen to some audio CDs (or my wife will).
The ZVOX cost is half that of the PowerBar, though the PowerBar is "higher end". The BA is a bit more than the ZVOX, but I've read poor reviews regarding customer service. Any recommendations or guidance?
Much appreciated.
Thanks,
--Hummad