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VAF Octavio 1z Speaker System for Zune Media Player | 
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| Brand: VAF
Category: CE
This item is no longer available
Avg. Customer Rating:  20 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 29
Dimensions (in): 28.3 x 14.4 x 8.8
MPN: 87-2120-001
Model: 87-2120-001
UPC: 879622000015
EAN: 0879622000015
Release Date: November 30, 2006
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| Features:
| • | Powerful integrated speaker system designed for Microsoft's Zune media player | | • | Built-in top cradle holds and charges Zune; 100 watts of real amplification | | • | Video output for connecting to a TV, DVD player, video game console, or more | | • | 8-inch bass driver, pair of 5.25-inch woofers, and 2 fluid-damped fabric dome tweeters | | • | Includes 3 acoustic skins; measures 23.6 x 10.2 x 4.3 inches (W x H x D) |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Timed to coincide with the release of Microsoft's Zune media player, the Octavio 1 speaker system fills your home or office with pure, powerful music and movie sound. The Octavio's central feature is the built-in Zune cradle along the top, which both charges the media player and sends its audio and video signals to the amplifier for audible playback. The Octavio 1's video output, meanwhile, connects directly to a TV, so you can enjoy your Zune photos and videos on the big screen without running additional cables across the floor. And when you're not listening to or watching your Zune, you can connect the Octavio 1 to a DVD player, video game console, or other video source. In short, the Octavio 1 serves as an integrated, high-end entertainment system that makes everything from music to movies to games sound rich and robust. 
The Octavio's built-in cradle holds and charges the Zune media player. | Audio-wise, the Octavio 1 sports 100 real watts of amplification, along with a large 8- inch bass driver, two 5.25-inch-long linear travel woofers with high-damping synthetic rubber roll surrounds, and two fluid-damped fabric dome tweeters. The woofers and tweeters also boast powerful magnetic motors and high-power voice coils, contributing to the elegant, crisp highs and powerful lows. And thanks to the electronic response equalization, listeners will enjoy a naturally accurate sound response from just under 40 Hz all the way up to 20 kHz. Other construction details include a first-grade medium- density fiberboard enclosure and a beautiful leather-style finish that damps unwanted cabinet resonance. 
The Octavio owes its powerful sound to an 8-inch bass driver, two 5.25-inch linear travel woofers, and two fluid-damped fabric dome tweeters. | Controlling the Octavio 1 is also simple, with straightforward one-button operation. The button lets you switch elegantly between all your audio and video sources or adjust the volume in a snap (a remote control is also included). And just like the Zune itself--which initially comes in black, brown, and white--the Octavio 1 isn't restricted to one color only, with three patented acoustic skins providing a variety of looks. The powerful leather-style skin adds a touch of sleek sophistication to your decor, while the colorful skin will turn heads. VAF also included a seamless white skin that's perfect for sparse, modern designs. 
Three patented acoustic skins provide a variety of looks for different decor schemes. | The Octavio 1 measures 23.6 by 10.2 by 4.3 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 23 pounds. What's in the Box
Octavio 1 speaker system, remote control, power cord, user's manual.
Product Description
The VAF Research Octavio 1z is designed to play music and videos directly from a Zune MP3 player while charging it at the same time. Connect any brand of MP3 player through the rear inputs or use a Zune player in the inbuilt cradle. Video output from the Zune cradle can also connect to a TV so that videos and pictures may be viewed on a big screen.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 15 more reviews...
 Bad Luck or Bad Production Quality September 21, 2007
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
I really wanted this project to work for me. It had all the major features I was looking for (especially the line out for hooking to other systems). The sound was great, but after two weeks it shorted or otherwise stopped working (no sound, just clicks). I returned for an exchange with Amazon (which was easier than most store returns) and received the second one pretty quickly. However, that one arrived with a broken volume control. The volume control worked for the first few minutes, but then I suspect as the unit warmed up, it began to set the volume at random levels (high then low, then high again) as the knob was turned. The remote control volume still worked fine.
I figured that two tries were enough, especially given the price. Both of my units were in the first 500 shipped (based on serial number), so it might have been an early production problem, or maybe I just didn't have great luck.
 Not pretty, but sounds awesome! March 7, 2007
13 out of 15 found this review helpful
I bought this as a surprise gift for my wife. I had it all set up in her office when I got the phone call from her. She told me that this was the worst gift that she ever received. She said it was hideous and she wanted to know where I intended on putting it. I asked her if she tried it yet and she said "no". I replied, "turn it on and try it out". A few minutes later I received a call from her and she was elated. She could not believe the sound quality nor the amplification of the music. She said that she went outside of the house and could feel the bass by the pool! This is truly and unbelievable product for anyone serious about listening to music. Both my wife and I would highly recommend it.
Great Sound--Great Size November 19, 2007
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I am a pro music producer. For years, I have been frustrated. Why?
First I get something to sound great in the studio. Then I take it home and it sounds completely different. Then I take my track out to the car. It sounds different again. And NEVER EVER has anything sounded as wonderful as in the recording studio. Until now, that is.
I absolutely LOVE my Octavio! EVERYTHING sounds great on it; true and real and wonderful. Every track is just the way we put it together. I am astonished!!!
I also like the way it looks; neat and elegant, it makes sense to my eyes. No big, clunky speakers take over my home studio. No tiny little boxes look funny hung way up high. I love the black leather look. The grill covers are nice but I prefer it "au natural".
Being female, I do care about these things, I must admit. To me, size does matter. And the Octavio is a perfect size. But more importantly, the sound is awesome. I'm a very happy pro.
Octavio 1 is worth the $ May 7, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have had this speaker a month and I love it. No need for any other home entertainment sound device. This does it all with great clear sound
Ear Candy November 15, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
The Octavio unit rocks! Incredible sound out of a relatively small unit. I played this unit at a party and noone knew that the music was not coming from my home entertainment system - this thing has serious volume!! Also, It has three colored covers to choose from but the raw leather speaker look is my favorite (No cover).
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