Here is another single speaker surround. Following the fully integrated design style of the Yamaha YSP and
Phillips Ambisound systems, the Marantz houses the drivers and amp all in one unit. No bulky separate amplifier to deal with, which is especially useful when you are trying to maintain a minimal aesthetic. The advantage of the Marantz over the other two virtual surround systems? Number of inputs. With 2 HDMI and 3 digital optical inputs you should have no trouble accomodating your gear.
Slated for release in June for just over $1000.
-via Engadget
I've got the Yamaha YSP-800 and it successfully reproduces the surround effect to an acceptable degree. I'm sure this Marantz has the same limitations as other single speaker solutions, but for small space dwellers and aesthetes who are looking to improve stock display speakers, this is a great solution. Now if they could only make these speakers flatter too!
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