It does that well, though it can also sound a little unnatural.
Zvox AV157 Soundbar: Two-minute review
The Zvox AV157 soundbar is a tough little sucker to review.
People who are experiencing hearing loss will appreciate this small soundbar the most.
The Zvox AV157’s alphanumeric LED display provides visual feedback to remote commands.
The Zvox AV157s design is about as unobtrusive as it gets.
As far as the soundbars performance goes, different people are going to feel differently about it.
Again, that 24 watts offers more than enough power for smaller setups.
The Zvox AV157’s remote contains a full set of control buttons.
The Zvox AV157 does a good job doing what it advertises.
However, the more accentuated that mid-range gets, the more unnatural the audio sounds.
In fact, voices end up sounding boxy.
Both optical digital and analog audio inputs are provided, but no HDMI.
If you have issues hearing dialogue, the AV157 can improve your TV viewing experience.
But at least the Zvox also comes with virtual spatial audio to spice things up.
It also can frequently be found on sale for less than $249.
Should I buy the Zvox AV157 soundbar?
You wont have issues adjusting the various features to your liking.
You want something compactThe Zvox AV157 is petite.
If youre tight on space, you wont have to worry about fitting it into your setup.
More important for this comparison, it has a dedicated center-channel driver and good dialogue clarity.
If youre hard of hearing, this is a good but slightly pricey option.
First reviewed August 2024
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