Standout Room - Hsu Research defined high-value home theater

[Ddavidson]

Hsu Research defined high-value home theater with the Ventriloquist system. The speaker setup consists of five 2 1/2" full-range satellites, a three-driver two-way center-channel speaker, and a 8" powered subwoofer. The center-channel is unique in that it augments the bass response of the main speakers, acting as a second subwoofer. The result was outstanding -- none of the hole-in-the-middle sound some sub/sat systems exhibit. With clear vocals, and a punchy, dynamic quality, the soundtracks played came alive. The best part is the cost of the full Hsu 6.1-channel system: only $499. When paired with an Onkyo TX-SR501 receiver, a KLH KD-1220 DVD player, and Home Depot wiring, the entire system's price tag was just shy of $800.
http://www.shows.soundstagelive.com/shows/ces2004/standout_hsu.shtml


Now what are those big black boxes?

Ddavidson

[BradJudy]

Considering the glossy finish, they must be the MkII subs.

[Michael Bain]

It appears that Dr. Hsu is laughing because they just finished watching the Robin Williams stand up comedy routine on the Stewart projector, with special low bass effects added for enhancement.

[Ddavidson]

Oh and here I was thinking that he was just laughing at being asked the question -
When will we actually be available to buy those MK2's?

-LOL-
I really bet he hated answering that question every 5 min's.


Ddavidson

[Ddavidson]

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_11_1/images/ces-2004-HsuVTFmkII.jpg

Hsu

Hsu Research brought their new VTF series subwoofers (VTF-2 and VTF-3) in cool glossy black piano finish and blue-lit logo
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_11_1/show-report-ces2004-page-3.html


Here are those mystery black boxes again! When where the ship dates?
- LOL -

Ddavidson

[Lwang]

Funky lighted logos.

Are those real subs or a empty box with a light bulb in it?

Also, will those lights turn red when the amp reaches clipping?

[Ddavidson]

I understand from reports that they come with a pair of fuzzy dice and a rear view mirror - just in case someone is sneaking up behind you?

Ddavidson

[cschang]

That sticker on the VTF-2MKII looks like it is meant for display purposes....like a showroom floor.

[Ddavidson]

So are you saying it will ship before the VTF-3 MK2? I do not think that anything about the VTF-2 MK2 schedule has officially been released by Hsu (besides what I have picked out of the CES reports)

Funny if the 2 beats the 3 out when the 3 has been announced since Aug/Sep last year.

Ddavidson

[cschang]

No No......I just think that a sticker like that affirms the VTF's are going to be in showrooms.

[Ddavidson]

They should look much nicer on the metal racking than the new line that CompUSA just picked up at CES. Bet this new line makes the top ten at CompUSA - LOL

http://www.shows.soundstagelive.com/shows/ces2004/jan09c/show-special-5.1-system.jpg
This show special ($29.99 for the entire 5.1 system!) would have been a ShowStopper had it been available outside CES. The company, Forgings Ltd., had this and other low-priced powered surround systems for sale at the show.
http://www.shows.soundstagelive.com/shows/ces2004/dly_jan10_3.shtml



Ddavidson

[Lwang]

Look out Audiosource!

[Ddavidson]

Makes Audiosource seem like robbery. - LOL

You really have to have a good giggle at the whole market direction when you see stuff like that for $30.

Do you think Dr Hsu is quaking in his boots over their new line of $45 dedicated subwoofers.

Ddavidson

[mitro]

Oooh...

I bet I could sell a ton of those out of my white van.


--john--

[Michael Bain]

The Hsu logo turns green when christmas time comes around.

[mitro]

Forgings Ltd. (http://www.forgings.com.tw)