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ZVOX AccuVoice AV200 Sound Bar Review Roundup

ZVOX’s recent price drop makes AV200 a compelling bargain to instantly improve TV voices. Potential buyers should also be aware of two pricier models of the same size. The ZVOX AV203 adds six levels of AccuVoice boost along with four new colors. ZVOX AV205 allows customized fine tuning by an audiologist.

ZVOX AccuVoice AV200 Sound Bar TV Speaker

Consensus

Every reviewer basically said there is no denying this mini sound bar will make TV dialogue sound clearer. Even though it’s especially designed for older people with hearing problems, anyone would notice its improved voice clarity.

3.93 out of 5

Average Overall Rating

★★★★★★★★★★

3.93 out of 5 stars (3 reviews)

Critics Reviews (Around the Web)

★★★★★★★★★★

3.5 out of 5 stars
The ZVOX AccuVoice AV200 is a solid speaker that delivers on its promise to make TV voices easier to understand. It’s attractively designed, surprisingly powerful for its size, and it comes with a very good remote control. Read full review →
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This compact soundbar is specially designed to lift the dialogue out of television soundtracks, making it much easier for everyone to hear and understand. Read full review →
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★★★★★★★★★★

4.5 out of 5 stars
The ZVOX AccuVoice TV Speaker definitely delivers what it promises - Clear voice reproduction is a godsend not only for those that may have varying degrees of hearing impairment, but those that are just simply bugged by TV, DVD, and Blu-ray discs that have vocal tracks that are just too subdued. Read full review →
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A great investment for those may have hearing loss or just 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. Read full review →
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I noticed a difference in a majority of what I watched. There was an increase in clarity in the audio. It doesn't just make everything louder (it does have better sound than the television alone), but sharpens the vocals. Read full review →
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Overall, if you or someone you know are complaining to anyone in the room that you can't hear what 'they are saying' on television, then the Accuvoice speaker is the perfect addition to your home entertainment system. Read full review →
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★★★★★★★★★★

3.8 out of 5 stars
The Accuvoice tries to separate itself by targeting people with hearing loss. The result is sound that's less well-rounded than its competitors, especially for music listening. The Accuvoice focuses primarily on the human voice, and does it well. Read full review →
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Even with the Accuvoice technology turned off, the sound is markedly better with the sound bar than direct from my TV. Overall, the ZVOX Accuvoice AV200 TV Speaker clearly lived up to its claim of more understandable dialogue. Read full review →
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I would definitely recommend the ZVOX AccuVoice TV Speaker to anyone who has a hearing loss, or has normal hearing but still has difficulty understanding their TV. Even if you “think” you have no hearing issues, the improved clarity will prevent you from habitually turning the volume up louder. Read full review →
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ZVOX AccuVoice AV200 Sound Bar TV Speaker
ZVOX AccuVoice AV200 Sound Bar TV Speaker

Pros

  • Effectively boosts TV voices above soundtracks and background sounds
  • Quite powerful for its size and price
  • Attractive industrial design and construction
  • Compact and easy to install and set up - Excellent User Guide
  • The AccuVoice feature provides excellent vocal and dialog presence
  • Very good overall sound quality for form factor and price
  • Wider soundstage when PhaseCue surround processing is engaged
  • Large, easy-to-read front panel status display
  • Accepts Dolby Digital encoded audio signals
  • Analog audio input enables connection to Chromecast Audio for music streaming
  • Output available for subwoofer
  • Compact in size (17-inch sound bar)
  • Makes dialogue definitely louder and more intelligible than standard TV speakers
  • The metal cabinet feels sturdy

Cons

  • No support for Wi-Fi or even Bluetooth
  • Lacks HDMI
  • Those without hearing issues might find the vocal enhancement grating for long listening sessions
  • Activating Phase Cue virtual surround sound deactivates the AccuVoice feature
  • Narrow form factor limits effectiveness of Phase Cue surround sound feature
  • Does not accept DTS-encoded audio signals
  • Headphone jack on back harder to access
  • Not recommended for music replay
ZVOX AccuVoice AV200 Sound Bar Under TV Speaker
ZVOX AccuVoice AV200 Sound Bar Under TV Speaker

Our Final Conclusion

ZVOX's recent price drop makes AV200 a compelling bargain to instantly improve TV voices. Potential buyers should also be aware of two pricier models of the same size. The ZVOX AV203 adds six levels of AccuVoice boost along with four new colors. ZVOX AV205 allows customized fine tuning by an audiologist.

ZVOX AccuVoice AV200 Rear Input Panel
ZVOX AccuVoice AV200 Rear Input Panel

Product Overview

July 26, 2016 - The ZVOX AccuVoice AV200 TV Speaker is a compact 17-inch wide sound bar that uses a high-speed computer processor that mimics the functionality of a hearing aid. It applies an advanced compression/equalization algorithm that lifts voices out of background sounds to create the clearest dialogue reproduction ever. This proprietary (patent-pending) technology is activated only when voices are detected in a soundtrack. The AccuVoice TV speaker is enclosed in an elegant aluminum cabinet and uses three...

MSRP:
$179
Type:
Sound Bars & Speaker Systems
Released:
Sep 1, 2016
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