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Videologic ZXR-550

Just received info from Julia about the Videologic ZXR-550 Surround Speaker System for which a press release is available.

"The perfect partner for any 6-channel soundcard, ZXR-550 is a powerful 5.1
channel speaker system, directly descended from the outstanding ZXR-500,
favoured by audio enthusiasts and system builders worldwide. The ZXR-550
provides improved usability and enhanced surround sound audio, whether
bringing DVD movies to life, blasting out the latest games or immersing the
listener in music. Using years of professional audio experience, gained
through the development of PURE's award winning DigiTheatre, Sirocco and
LiFE 4/10 ranges, this compact powerhouse has been engineered to outperform
systems costing twice as much."

Click for the press release... :)

VIDEOLOGIC ZXR-550 SURROUND SOUND SPEAKER SYSTEM
High Quality System Delivers 65W RMS Power for Surround Sound Games and
Movies

London, UK, 18th February 2003: PURE Digital - a division of Imagination
Technologies - announces its ZXR-550 5.1 channel surround sound speaker
system. The stylish silver ZXR-550 provides outstanding quality audio for
surround sound games and movies for just £79.99 (inc. VAT UK).

The perfect partner for any 6-channel soundcard, ZXR-550 is a powerful 5.1
channel speaker system, directly descended from the outstanding ZXR-500,
favoured by audio enthusiasts and system builders worldwide. The ZXR-550
provides improved usability and enhanced surround sound audio, whether
bringing DVD movies to life, blasting out the latest games or immersing the
listener in music. Using years of professional audio experience, gained
through the development of PURE's award winning DigiTheatre, Sirocco and
LiFE 4/10 ranges, this compact powerhouse has been engineered to outperform
systems costing twice as much.

ZXR-550 features dual flared subwoofer bass ports, improved amplifier
electronics and tuned satellite speakers, giving it a flatter, more accurate
response for class-leading musical fidelity. A master volume control
together with individual controls for centre, rear and sub ensure that its
impressive 65W of power is delivered where and how you want it. With five
powerful discrete satellite speakers and a 25W RMS subwoofer, ZXR-550 pumps
out some serious sound.

The comprehensive package includes everything you need to get up and running
quickly with connecting cables, detachable speaker stands for all
satellites, optional wall-mounting brackets for rear satellites and a clear,
concise user guide. Just connect up to your 6-channel soundcard or DVD
player and immerse yourself in sound.

From the same stable as the acclaimed DigiTheatre, Sirocco and LiFE 4/10
systems, ZXR-550 is based on the multi award-winning ZXR-500 - winner of
PCW's Highly Commended Award and PC Format's Buy It! Award. Like its
predecessor it offers a mixture of compact style and class-leading audio
performance, further enhanced by improved amplifier electronics and tuned
satellites for a flatter, more accurate response.

Says Kevin Dale, president, PURE Digital: "This 5.1 channel speaker system
with its powerful dual-ported subwoofer provides high quality at a price
that makes outstanding six-channel game and movie audio accessible to
everyone. ZXR-500 has taken this market segment by storm simply because it
is the best the money can buy. ZXR-550 is set to continue that success."

ZXR-550's powerful 25W RMS subwoofer features two tuned bass ports ensuring
distortion-free bass. Its integrated amplifier has individual front panel
volume controls and a built-in low-noise power supply.

ZXR-550's professional styling provides a stunning mix of form and function
with a stylish matt silver finish chosen to complement PC, video or hi-fi
kit and looks good in any room. As well as a master volume control
individual volume controls are provided for the Centre, Rear and Sub
channels, enabling fine-tuning of the system to suit the user's environment
and preferences.

The system is Dolby Digital, DTS and Pro Logic compatible with six separate
phono inputs and a carefully tuned amplifier to take full advantage of the
sound from a 5.1 enabled sound card or decoder. Increasing numbers of games,
DVD movies and music are recorded using these surround sound audio
technologies.

Five satellite speaker stands are included to provide stable speaker
positioning. The ZXR-550 retail kit also includes three dual phono to 3.5 mm
cables for easy PC connection and two wall-mounting brackets for rear
speakers. Plug-and-play speaker wiring (3m front and centre, 8m rear),
clearly labelled connectors and clear, concise instructions enable quick,
easy connection of all system components.

The system is fully Dolby Digital, DTS and Pro Logic compatible with the
huge library of
DVD movies and music that have been recorded using these surround sound
audio technologies. ZXR-550 provides six separate phono inputs and a
carefully tuned amplifier to take full advantage of the sound from your
Dolby Digital, DTS or Pro Logic capable 5.1 sound card, decoder or DVD
player. A separate decoder is required for multi-channel output.

ZXR-550 is supplied with an excellent support package including a two year
warranty backed up by a technical hotline and website support.

About Imagination Technologies
Imagination Technologies Group plc is an international IP licensing company
that develops, licenses and supplies market-leading graphics/video cores,
real-time DSP-enabled multithreaded processors, communication and broadcast
technologies for the consumer entertainment and PC markets. It supplies both
licensable IP (Intellectual Property) and related advanced development tools
to leading semiconductor and consumer electronics companies worldwide.
Imagination Technologies Group plc has its corporate headquarters in the
United Kingdom and is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange
(FTSE:IMG). See: www.imgtec.com .

About PURE Digital
PURE Digital - a division of Imagination Technologies - produces a range of
innovative, award-winning products in the consumer entertainment and PC
markets. The product range today addresses areas including digital radio;
digital home audio; PC graphics / video and audio; and in the future will
extend to digital video for TV / DVD and wireless LAN for effective digital
media distribution in the home. PURE Digital also designs and licenses
advanced production-ready systems for consumer electronics, arcade, gaming
and hi-fi companies.
See: www.pure-digital.com .

Contact:
David Harold/Julia Horne tel +44 (0)1923 260 511
PURE Digital fax +44 (0)1923 270 188
Home Park Estate email: david.harold@pure-digital.com
Kings Langley
Herts WD4 8LZ

Posted by ParaKnowYa at February 18, 2003 02:38 PM