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Many companies all around the world are engaged in manufacturing a wide range of powerful bass speaker system. Some of the biggest companies include Samsung Electronics, Sony, Yamaha and JBL. These devices are manufactured using cutting edge technology that ensures amazing quality sound for a number of years to come. These are available in various designs, sizes and colours as well. Most of them are pretty compact and can be easily stored and transported. Additionally installing the powerful bass speakers is pretty easy as well and even a layman can easily install it by reading the instruction manual.

The Heco Victa 700 is a very powerful bass speaker system which provides an effective output of 280 Watt. The speakers come with a power rating of 160.0 Watt. It provides an impedance of around 4 - 8 Ohm. The cross over frequency of the device is around 400 and 3.500 Hz. The dimensions of the device are around 105 x 23 x 30.5 cm. The KEF iQ1 is another very efficient product which has a 100 Watt power rating. It is basically a 2 way system and also has a bass reflex. The dimensions of the device are 30.1 x 17.5 x 26.1 cm.

It can be easily carried and stored as it just weighs around 4.5 kg. It also provides a cross over frequency of 2500 Hz. Additionally this device provides a noise level of 88 DB. For best results you must carefully read the user manual provided with the whole kit of powerful bass speaker system.

Hunting for some additional bass for your music player than look no other than Audioengine S8, the powered subwoofer known for its exceptional bass reproductions and mind blowing sound clarity. The unit is recommended to use with variety of audio systems while listening to music, watching movies and playing games. The S8 is a must have accessory that can bolster the performance of any existing sound system.

Audioengine S8 is an 11 inch square shaped box that packs an eight inch super power woofer. It’s not only good but also portable enough to carry along at any place. The overall looks and finish is awesome and it’s easy to connect the S8 with your existing sound system. If you want to place it away from the main sound unit then you can also do that as the S8 is wireless ready. For best results it’s recommended to pair the S8 with Audioengine W1 wireless audio adapter or Apple’s Airport Express. The S8 features an auto-sleep power saving mode and supports dual line-level inputs. It comes with all the cables required for connection and power supply.

This subwoofer works with all surround sound receivers, powered speakers, desktops, laptops, notebooks, Apple universal dock, flat panel televisions, iPods, Internet radio and even with networked music systems. It is best used to complement speakers like Audioengine A5, as it adds that much needed bass to the overall sound. You can also use S8 to add thump to your gaming. It can be used with all popular video game consoles like Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360 or Nintendo Wii.

Intempo has just launched its new InConcert iPod speaker dock to bolster the performance of Apple iPods. Although loads of iPod docks are available in the market now a days the InConcert’s unique capabilities earns few extra points. Unlike other iPod Docks the InConcert delivers bass rich, room filling sound. This dock adds a punch to the music and enhances the functionality of all the Apple iPods. You can use it with Nano, Classic, Shuffle and Touch. However, it is not compatible with the iPod Shuffle.

It leaves no party unrocked. The InConcert is an all-in-one digital music system and delivers audiophile quality sound anywhere you want. With Intempo InConcert iPod dock you don’t need any external speakers or subwoofers. This portable music solution is sufficient for achieving great sound reproductions and is suitable to use in small to medium scale parties. The iPod speaker dock has got 35 watts speakers and a dedicated sub-woofer for extended bass and accuracy. Its custom EQ function can be used to adjust the sound settings. With the base dock you will also get a fully functional remote control.

According to Intempo product manager, “InConcert’s single speaker-grill conceals 35watt stereo speakers which deliver a punch when it comes to audio performance. The twin midrange speakers and integrated subwoofer mean it’s equally suited to all styles of music. The crisp, clear midrange picks out ambient atmospherics from the likes of Lemon Jelly and Aphex Twin as easily as it can punch out bass and breaks from Dizzee Rascal, while keeping the lyrics sharp.”

You have never experienced the true 3D surround acoustics. This is what the Psyko 5.1 Gaming Headphones prove. As the extreme opposite to ordinary headphones, the Psyko 5.1 Gaming Headphones are simply marvellous and show a quantum leap in headphone technology. Currently being introduced at the CES 2009, these headphones sport an entire 5.1 surround sound system that produces sound effects just like your home theatre used to generate.

Psyko 5.1 Gaming Headphone bridge has got five audio drivers, with a subwoofer in each ear cup. These five audio drivers play an important part in generating true surround sound effects. The listener can clearly identify the origination point of each and every acoustic wave and he can also clearly follow that sound to its terminating point. There is also a sweet audio spot which overall enhances the sound mix so that you hear better, play better. In short, these gaming headphones are superior to almost everything you would find on the market, even the semi-professional Sennheiser PXC 450 headphones, for example. Due to the absence of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) the sound is not altered and there is no latency. To experience the miracles that this gaming headphone does all you have to do is plug it into the 3.5mm jacks, set your PC to 5.1 speakers and put the headphone on. The five audio drivers located beneath the headphone bridge are strategically positioned and sense each the location of the sounds precisely. It also makes sure that the different sounds are delivered with correct timing and volume differences.

Apart from the performance and unique technology the Psyko 5.1 Gaming Headphone’s looks are also great. It has got a sporty look and is 100 percent comfortable to wear. You can use them continuously for long hours without experience any pain, irritation or itching. A highly sensitive microphone is also attached to the headphone that is equally good in quality and performance.

This is the new entrant to the JBL family of the ES800 and ES1000 series in its home theatre surround sound department. The JBL ES900 Cinepack speakers consist of a Total of Five speakers and one Subwoofer, all packed in Five big boxes and weighing over 83 k.g.

The set of the five speakers consists of one Centre Speaker, Two Bookshelf Speakers and Two Floor Standing Speakers. The whole package is quite huge and is very imposing. The look is also very impressive and decent and comes in black ash veneer. The main speakers are the two floor standing speakers, whilst the bookshelf speakers, very much resembling the JBL ES 20 set, provide the backup. One is the right hand side speaker while the other is the front left side speaker. These speakers also come as separate set of speakers under the JBL’s ES900. The special aspect of these is that every range like the Mid-range, treble and the bass are controlled by separate elements in the speaker which results in a more balanced reproduction of the sound. The two surround bookshelf speakers including the Centre Speakers take the back seat. In fact the centre speaker specializes in movie sound tracks to bring clarity to vocal aspect or the dialogue with emphasis on the mid-range. Similarly the surround speakers add to the separation to the positional studio.

Similarly the Subwoofer which has a 10 in driver really compliments the five speakers with its massive power. It has its own amplifier and can be adjusted according to the requirement. The bass had the punch and died off pretty quickly. Similarly the tweeter in floor standing Speakers reproduces an excellent clarity and sharpness even at high volumes. Overall they are a great choice for quality music, whether it is a stereo music or the surround sound system.

If you’re looking for a set of compact Channel Home Cinema Speakers that are really big eye catchers in terms of design and finish, plus are equally outstanding as far as price is concerned, then the KEF KHT 2005.3 channel home cinema speakers could be for you. It offers a total of 3 channels of audio excitement, as opposed to only two offered by the KEF KHT2005.2. This KHT 2005.3 home cinema set consists of the new Kube-2 subwoofer, one HTC 2001.3 centre speaker and four HTS2001.3 satellites. The satellites have eye catchy design and a glossy finish both in a matt silver and black colour. These egg shaped satellites have a multi directional platform capable of being placed at any angle. Moreover, the satellites are also fitted with neodymium magnets, drivers, and metal dome tweeters, which make them capable of powerful sound dispersion over a wider area.

Further on the back of the satellite are the binding posts which are of very superior quality. The subwoofer is also very elegant and compact and has a shiny black panel on the top and the rear side has very neatly arranged switches and knobs including an EQ switch to improve Bass response, a 180 degree phase control switch and volume and crossover dials. The sound quality is comparable among the top quality channel home cinema speakers. It is very powerful and crisp and the blending of all the speakers with each other reproduced a pleasingly unified sound. The clarity and the detailing are also outstanding. The midrange is very smooth and there is tremendous depth in bass and it does not die abruptly.

To sum up KHT 2005.3 are the ideal choice at affordable speakers which do not compromise on performance quality.

The Harman Kardon HKTS is one of the best 5.1 speaker sets available in the market today. It offers outstanding definition levels and superior sound clarity, coupled with a highly powerful subwoofer, that make it an excellent choice in the 5.1 package segment. The size of the speakers is just right and brackets for wall mounting are included with the system. Similarly the black finishing gives the speakers a very decent look which will universally match most living room décors.

The treble effect has been handled very delicately to produce an outstandingly clarity even at the highest level of volume combined with the excellent surround sound effect gives the listener a life like experience in respect to all kinds of music whether it is a suspense movie or a classical music performance. Though the mid-range is quite forceful and strong it does not overpower the entire audio effect and just adds to the smoothness. The blending of the Vocal tones with the rest of the tunes is also perfect with no compromise on clarity of words. This can also be noticed especially with the tracks based on piano or the guitar.

The most powerful and impressive feature is the Bass effect. Even at very low levels of volume you can feel the warmth of the bass and especially the manner with which it blends with the other elements of music is just superb. As you increase the volume, the driver, which is about 10 inches in size, powers the bass effect proportionately to give to the listener the real pleasure of watching action packed movies. Although not a 6.1 speaker system like its cousin the Harman-Kardon HKTS 8, it nonetheless delivers a tremendous amount of wattage. The good thing is that the bass at its maximum levels does not overshadow the other aspects of music, thus giving the overall music its natural impact. Further there were no noticeable distortions even at very high volumes

To sum it up, Harman Kardon’s HKTS 11 all the needs required from a good quality 5.1 Speaker set and will provide the satisfaction to the music lovers

If you are looking for a set of large size PC speakers, then Edifier’s S730 2.1 system will suit your needs, as it is one of the largest systems around. While the size of the satellite speakers resembles that of a mini bookshelf set of speakers, the subwoofer is a sizable 37 cm in width, 38 cm in length and 50 cm in height. The system’s volume control and other basic controls can be operated with a credit card sized wireless remote control and other settings like the power and inputs of the subwoofer can be controlled by the wired remote. The PC can be connected through Optical and coaxial connections available with the system, while a DVD player or MP3 player can be connected via the RCA inputs.

Normally one would expect that considering the size of the subwoofer, the sound quality would be really overbearing. However, pleasantly enough the produced sound quality is very natural and at the default settings it is neither overly heavy nor is it disturbingly sharp specially. The treble and the mid-range especially are effectively produced at the default setting itself. The satellite speakers have a 1.5 inch tweeter dedicated to the treble which is normally the weakest in all kinds of PC speakers as a result the output is very crisp and sweet which leaves a pleasant feeling to the ears.

The mid-range is also reasonable and in case of games, one could enjoy the dialogue and the musical notes without getting distracted. As already mentioned this model could easily double as a great pair of iPod speakers via the RCA connection, despite missing the dock. Moreover, the bass is also balanced where you could feel the play of subwoofer dominant specially in sounds of a powerful kicks etc.

To sum up, the Edifier S730 gives the musical satisfaction with sound clarity and decent bass for all music lovers.

If you are looking for a 2.1 Channel Speaker system to deliver super high performance and give you the feel of a live musical performance and real life action, then the Logitech Z Cinema Speaker System could be for you. The Z Cinema system is a combination of style and performance to suite anyone from PC Audiophiles to the hard-rockers of the world.

Logitech has provided one of the best hardware and included superior technologies known as the SRS Labs’ TruSurround HD algorithm which is paired with quality two way speakers and a huge subwoofer to produce good quality surround audio quality from the Logitech Z-Cinema 2.1 PC Speaker system. Technically speaking there is a production of a virtual sound field which creates an impact extending past the speakers reproducing the sound field by using DSP algorithm.

The Two Satellite Speakers are two-way configuration having a separate tweeter and a separate midwoofer which are combined in a very superior enclosure having black glossy plastic giving a very elegant look. This configuration not only extends high frequency levels but also reduces distortions at higher levels resulting in greater clarity. Further the rear end vent enhances the warmth in bass performance and richness in the lower midrange.

The subwoofers back panel holds the connection of the satellite speakers, the USB Port where you can connect the host PC and a heat sink for outlet for extra heat from the Z Cinema’s hybrid amplifier. Furthermore, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a 3.5mm stereo line input for portable music connection is provided on the right of satellite speaker.

In short the overall Audio quality is Crisp, balanced and clean with an extremely smooth midrange and consistent treble performance and even at maximum level there was no compromise on clarity and detailing.

Time to introduce another feature packed personal home cinema system from Panasonic, the SC-PT950, which comes with a 5-disc DVD/CD Changer, iPod dock for music, and playback for DVDs, MP3s, WMAs, JPEG Files, and XM radio. You can also connect the latest HD televisions with resolutions of up to 1080p, like Panasonic’s own Panasonic Viera TX-37LZD800F, via the system’s provided HDMI port. The Panasonic unit boasts of Front Tower Speakers, Wireless rear Speakers, a subwoofer module and a centre speaker to give you a real life like sound effects.

The sleek and slim main unit holds the DVD/CD changer and the amplifier hardware with the wireless transmitter as well. The front holds the input for the portable devices and in the rear end you have connections for the front speakers and subwoofer, along with a stereo input jacket.

The two-way Tower and Centre speakers, which are also supported by a midrange cone and separate tweeter for each, not to mention complimented by the subwoofer, will provide more than adequate sound for any home cinema. The good thing about the centre, front and subwoofer speakers is that they can be upgraded in future if required. The remote is also pretty handy and a setup microphone is a pleasant surprise. With an optional antenna, you can also use the XM radio provided with the system.

To summarise, this home theater with multiple options for playing DVD, Radio and other Portable audio devices, attractive tower speakers and wireless receivers, is a good bargain for home cinema lovers.