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Orb Audio Booster for outstanding cinematic experience

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Orb Audio, the organization that espouses the cause of affordability with quality in audio systems, has now released the Orb Audio Booster set to enable people to experience excellence in speaker quality at a surprisingly low price. The speakers can also be used with computers. These are undoubtedly better than the standard speakers used on computer systems. The Orb Audio Booster package comprises of a set of speakers and an amplifier. The clarity in sound even at high volumes, made possible by the amplifier, allow for an enjoyable movie watching experience at home.

Features

The amplifier for the booster set is quite small in size. The square shaped amplifier is 6 inches in length and width while the height stands at 1 3/4 inches. The cabinet for the amplifier is made of aluminum. The back side of the amplifier carries the jacks for attaching various devices while the front side carries the power, volume and mute buttons for controlling the system. A remote control has also been provided for to manage the same. The amplifier allows for 4 stereo inputs. Two RCA inputs receive audio signals while the rest two are mini-headphone inputs. The connectors for the speakers are in the form of a separate green structure at the back of the amplifier. This is expected of good quality audio systems. A selector for size of the speakers, large or small, caters to the scenario when a number of Orb speakers are mounted atop each other. An optional sub-woofer jack ensures that those craving for bass in the output are not disappointed. The power rating for the amplifier stands at 20 watts per channel.

Specifications

The efficiency of the amplifier is 88 percent. This is indeed excellent. The 20 watts per channel power works well for the Orb speakers. The AC power input range for the amplifier should be in the 100 Volts to 240 Volts range with a frequency of 50 to 60 Hz. The dynamic range for the amplifiers is 100 decibels. Total harmonic distortion and noise value of 0.09 percent ensures excellent sound quality that mirrors the input and is not a distorted version of the same.

Installation

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Use the mounts to connect the speakers. Plug the speakers into the amplifier. Plug in a subwoofer if required. Send audio signals to the amplifier through RCA cable plug ins. Use microphone jacks if required. The Mod2 configuration of Orb speakers refers to the attachment of two Orb speakers to a binding post and then enabling a connection between the speakers. Use the small/large size speakers option to operate as per the configuration of the Orb speakers.

High points

The amplifier gets a thumbs up for the quality of sound reproduction. Each distinct sound in the original signal is replicated in the amplified signal. The separate signals are not clubbed to give way to loud volume at the cost of clarity in sound. The distortion and noise percentage is extremely low. This ensures the music or the audio output does not get distorted even at high volumes. This makes it an ideal choice for use while viewing a movie at home. Addition of sub-woofer to the package takes care of the bass in the output. This leaves no room for complaints.

The Orb audio booster scores over the conventional home theater systems owing to its small size and the ease of installation. The complicated wiring for a home theater system can put off people despite the promise of good sound quality. In addition, the bulky pieces that need to be installed along with the intricate wiring systems make it a hassle. Orb audio booster does not require all that. The installation process for this system is a breeze.

Low points

The basic audio booster set does not have a sub-woofer. The choice is left to the listener. Anyone who is a stickler for sound quality will surely see this as an aberration. Orb Super Eight Sub-woofer costs another $299 over and above the cost of the audio booster set. The speaker set may lose out on the price factor then. In addition, cheaper replicas of the amplifier may soon be available. In case people are willing to spare the money for the sub-woofer, tuning it may become a hassle for the uninitiated. The user guide comes to the rescue though.

Price

The Orb Audio Booster comes with a price tag of $356. This is the basic price. The charges increase in case you opt for a finish other than the pearl white or the metallic black. The RCA cables and Mod2 configuration for the speakers also add to the price.

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