ZVOX AccuVoice AV200 Sound Bar TV Speaker

One of the questions we get the most often on this site is ‘what products are available that will help hear voices or dialogue on TV better?’.

This issue is the cause of a lot of frustration for people with different levels of hearing loss, as well as for people who live with them. When you can’t hear your TV very well most people will turn the  TV volume to full blast, this usually doesn’t help much with hearing dialogue; it just makes everything louder.

Luckily there is technology that can help to clarify voices even when there is a high level of background noise in the program that you are watching.

A relatively new and very popular device to boost the sound of voices on TV is the Zvox AccuVoice AV200 TV Speaker. It is designed specifically to lift voices out of background noises in the same way a hearing aid does, by isolating voice frequencies.

It is a great little sound bar because it is compact, easy to set up, and works well for most people, with or without additional hearing aids or amplifiers.

 

Front View of ZVOX AccuVoice AV200 Sound Bar

Sound Quality

The purpose of this speaker system is to clarify voices on TV and help to make your TV watching experience more pleasant. A lot of people have difficulties hearing TV shows these days, not just those who have hearing loss.

It stems partly from the type of speakers that are being used on flat-screen TVs and partly because of the way TV shows are made these days.

What is excellent about this soundbar is that it uses digital algorithms to lift voices out of the soundtrack. It then modifies the voices to make them more understandable to the viewer.

It works well for all different kinds of hearing levels, whether you wear hearing aids or not. Many people who wear hearing aids or amplifiers still have trouble hearing the TV well.

The remote control has an option to adjust the bass and the treble, so you get even better sound quality. Overall it works well because it lets you keep the volume low, while still being able to understand each word being said.

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Ease of Use

For the most part, the AccuVoice AV200 Sound Bar TV Speaker is easy to set up and use. However, if you have a home theatre or a complex TV set up, you may have some trouble integrating it into your system.

Sound bars are generally intended to replace or be used instead of a home theatre system, rather than be used along with another speaker system. If you do run into trouble with your setup, the employees who do the support at ZVOX have an excellent reputation for helping to overcome any setup difficulties.

For those who have a straightforward TV system, all of the cables that you need are included in the package, so all you need to do is follow the simple instructions. Most people can get the speaker up and running with very little effort and time.

The AV200 is easy to use and can be easily adjusted with the remote that is included with the speaker. If you have any trouble, it also comes with an excellent user guide for troubleshooting.

Back of TV setup

Design

The AV200 is a soundbar, so it is an all-in-one system that is created to give high-quality sound without having to set up a big home theatre type system.

The design itself is long and sleek and made to fit into a relatively small space. All of ZVOX soundbars have Accuvoice technology, but the AV200 offers pure vocal enhancement.

If you are looking for home theatre sound as well a dialogue boost, you may want to check out some of the other models. It comes with a remote that lets you customize your sound a little bit.

ZVOX remoteIf you have severe hearing loss, ZVOX has a more advanced model The AccuVoice AV205. The AV205 is equipped with a unique remote control that allows an audiologist to tailor the sound of the speaker to an individual’s ears.

It is a little bit more expensive and more of an effort to use than the AV200 since you have to get an audiologist or hearing aid professional involved who can give you a hearing test and then can program the speaker. 

AV200 Remote

The Warranty

When the speaker is bought from an authorized dealer or re-seller, it comes with a One Year Limited Parts and Labor Warranty. You will need to ensure that you keep your sales receipt or invoice unless you purchase directly from the company. At the time of writing this post, ZVOX Audio doesn’t provide any service or support outside of the U.S. Click here for more info on where to buy ZVOX products.

Product Support

You can get support for your ZVOX products by going to their support page. They offer email support or phone support. If you are having trouble with your product, they also list all of their manuals on their site.

The Bottom Line

The ZVOX AccuVoice AV200 Sound Bar TV Speaker is an excellent investment for those who may have hearing loss or have trouble hearing dialog when watching TV. It is compact, easy to use, and does an incredible job at enhancing voices on TV while really making them stand out from background noise.

 

Frances Martin
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