Acoustic Research TDS202 TDS Sound Enhancement Sound System (1-Speaker, Silver)

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Features: Reveals greater aural detail, creates wider soundfield Amplifies low-level ambient information Works with all two-channel sources Stereo analog RCA inputs and outputs 20 to 20,000 Hz frequency range Includes: The Enahncer Unit Two 3 foot AR Performance Series audio interconnects Dimensions: 8" wide 1 13/16" tall 5 1/2" deep Detail Descripton: The Sound Enhancer TDS202 from Acoustic Research (AR) is the first consumer product to feature True Dimensional Sound (TDS) technology. Originally introduced to the professional audio market in 1997, TDS unlocks hidden elements, such as background instruments and vocals, unintentionally buried in the mix. Patented circuitry provides an increase in voltage that, when coupled with the "spectral decay" effect, enhances the signal with a wider, more detailed soundfield. Sound Enhancer--which has been a key component in the production of soundtracks for such popular films as U-571, The Mummy, and Jerry Maguire--uses only passive circuitry, ensuring the greatest possible signal integrity and purity of sound. Its stylish, sleek design--measuring 7.875 inches wide by 5.125 inches deep and 2.25 inches high--fits most existing audio racks or home entertainment centers. AR's Sound Enhancer requires no adjustments. L/R inputs and outputs simplify setup: just plug in a two-channel feed from a CD player, DVD player, MP3 player, or other audio source. When processed by the Sound Enhancer, the least audible frequencies are increased in amplitude without reshaping the loudness contour, revealing subtle elements in the original recording while managing "dwell time" that is, the duration for which newly perceptible frequencies can be heard. Audio is then fed from the output jacks of the Sound Enhancer to your receiver, amplifier, or preamp. AR's Sound Enhancer is designed for all levels of music enthusiasts, from casual listeners to dedicated audiophiles. Given that the process of enhancing subtle nuances via an increase in voltage resu

Customer Reviews:

Sound Enhancer.......2007-08-12

I purchased this Acoustic Research TDS202 on ebay. I paid $39.00. This unit is passive(no AC is needed). It comes with 2 RCA cables(gold plated connectors). The cables have arrows on them to indicate which way the music should flow, which means the arrow of the cables should point away from the output of your device or component. The unit measures 8" wide, 1 13/16" high, 5 1/2" deep(very small). It is made in China. I placed this unit between my tube preamp(Ming Da MC7R) and tube monoblock amps(Dared DV-300B). I was very disappointed with the results. My speakers(Monitor Audio GS10) sounded like transistor radios with the AR TDS202 in my system. The bass completely disappeared. Acoustic Research does say to experiment by placing the TDS202 in different configurations within your system, I.E. in the tape loop, between preamp and amp, in the signal processing loop of the preamp/receiver, etc... But I have no tape loop or external processor loop in my preamp, so I could only set it up between preamp and amp. I am not sure why some users really like this, and why some don't, other than everyone hears different. I do not recommend this unit. I also don't like the BBE Sonic Maximizer 482 either(I hear a pumping effect through my speakers like someone is moving the microphone around during music playback). So far, I have not found any sonic enhancer device that has really improved the sound of my system. I have been experimenting for many years with different sonic enhancement devices.

The biggest con in the audio industry.......2007-08-03

First of all it is a passive device, no power.
Second it filters most of the Bass spectrum (low frequency)
Third the inside of the unit is just a passive filter network.

TUNER PROBLEMS.......2006-01-15

I RECENTLY BOUGHT A TDS202. THE SOUND IS GREAT. IN 1 WORD BRIGHTER. MY PROBLEM IS WHEN EVER I USE MY TUNER I GET A MUDDLED SOUND. MY TUNER IS A MARANTZ T6000. ANY ONE OUT THERE WITH A SOLUTION.

Great sound processor, unique design!.......2004-07-03

I purchased this item earlier this year may 2004. I would like to say. It's an excellent product for creating a more live soundstage to conventional home theater set-up to more refined high home theater systems. There are plenty of audiophiles such as myself who TWEAK their system irregardless of the components used from low-fi to higher end. Even without the additional sound processors I have bridged with this enhancer, my PIONEER HIGH RECEIVER WITH MAGNEPAN, SRSLABS, THEATER RESEARCH SPEAKERS just bloom into a much wider and lively concerto soundstage.
I have been using various sound processors for 25 years and as a former high end home theater installer, this is basically an advancement of the original OMNISONIC IMAGER made by omnisonix back in 1979, no longer in existence. Carver sonic holography replaced that, which I also had along with DBX 3BX III expanders w/impact restoration...That made any analog recording sound somewhat digital and "LIVE" presentation. The TDS-202 is the refined version of the CARVER HOLOGRAPHY. I have all these processors including the APHEX AUREL EXCITER/BIG BOTTOM which has great reviews and SRSLABS SPATIAL ENHANCER and the CARVER HAV-9 SONIC HOLOGRAPHY...the later version of C-9 made in 1981. I must say, this is a MUST for conventional home theater applications and 2 channel systems creating a 3-dimensional soundstage with wider dynamics. For high end systems, this will improve the 3-dimensional spectrum and expand the acoustical dispersion of your speakers.
If you interconnect all the processors I have included above, the soundstage is short of AMAZING! The recordings from a CD OR DVD sounds as if the band or people are in front or back of you.
The acoustic research TDS-202 enhancer can make any system as they claim SOUND MUCH LIVELIER and with clarity...I AGREE with my technical knowledge and experience to back that up. Remember, all these sound processors are all different and can compliment each other if one has technical knowledge and experience. They are all different and highly recommended. What is great about the TDS-202 is that it doesn't require any voltage or direct current to amplify it. Amazing product for the price and a recommended piece of equipment for the novice to professional/audiophile. Check also the DAXIOM STABILIZERS R-103 OR H-103, the latest technology in sound enhancement, coupled with the ACOUSTIC RESEARCH TDS-202 would create HARMONY in the audioworld.
Remember, Don't compare any of these sound processors/enhancers, they are all patentedly different and COMPLIMENT one another and NOT an ALTERNATIVE.
From a former high end home theater installer with 25 yrs of audio experience,returning to the US ARMY for patriotic reasons, a true audiophile who have been using various processors and accessories since 1979. This product is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Excellent product for mid-fi systems.......2004-05-20

I've had the original TDS-II box that does the same thing as this one for five or six years. Unlike other little black effect boxes I've tried in the past, this one I've never taken out of the signal path and whenever I play music cd's, I always have the box turned on. When you first hook it up and turn it on, the most apparent thing you notice is the sound becomes louder and slightly brighter. The effect may seem subtle initially but give it a few days and you will definitely prefer the sound being processed by this box because if you go back to ordinary stereo, you'll swear something is missing. Recently, I've used this to enhance cd-r's and playing them back on the car stereo is just awesome-sounding. This unit brings a certain presence to cd's on mid-fi systems & car stereos, especially. I'd recommend this unit over any cable upgrade in a second - I can't understand why the product has not become more popular. Grab one if they're still available. BTW, the description of this product here is quite misleading: this unit has no speaker - it's an effects box.

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VESA compatible DVD, VCD, Audio CD, and MP3 compatible LCD TV/monitor with top-load DVD player Contrast ratio 500:1 181 channel cable ready Built-in stereo speakers and 2 headphone jacks 2 composite A/V inputs, 1 composite A/V output 17 1/5"W x 12 7/8"H x 7 2/5"D w/stand; 17 1/5"W x 12 7/8"H x 2 4/5"D w/out stand Includes stand and remote

Directed OHD1502 15.2" All-in-One Overhead DVD/LCD System with Removable DVD Player

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Directed OHD1502 15.2" All-in-One Overhead DVD/LCD System with Removable DVD Player

Manufacturer: Directed Electronics Inc.
ProductGroup: CE

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ASIN: B000GJBI60

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* Digital/High Definition TFT LCD display * Removable Pop-in DVD mechanism with built-in memory card readers * Last position memory * Two AV inputs * One AV output * Built in Dual Channel IR Transmitter for headphones * Two 2-channel IR headphones (HP200) * Remote controller * Built-In 4 Channel FM Transmitter * Resolution 1280 X 768 * Pixels 983,040 * Resolution Dots 2,949,120 * Picture in Picture Technology * Fully Rotational Screen * Split Screen Technology * Vehicle Specific Consoles

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MODEL- HD100GE2U-TM VENDOR- TOTAL MICRO FEATURES- External Slim 2.5" HDD- 100GB This small form-factor external hard drive is designed to provide portable computer users with a fast easy way to add storage instantly. Utilizing the USB 2.0 interface and a unique case the Total Micro family of External Mobile Hard Drives provides the perfect option for backing up important data or extending the storage capabilities of virtually any portable system. * Small light-weight external case. * Utilizes USB 2.0 interface providing 480Mbits/sec. data transfer rate (backward compatible with USB 1.1). * Bus-powered - does not require an AC adapter. * Supports Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP. -- SPECIFICATIONs ------------------------------------ CONNECTOR - USB 2.0 port DATA BUFFER - 2048 Kb ROTATE SPEED - 4200 RPM TRANSFER RATE- up to 480Mbits/sec. SEEK TIME - 12 ms DIMENSIONS - 5.5" x 3.0" x 0.75" WT.- 0.5 lbs. MANUFACTURER WARRANTY:andnbsp;andnbsp;3 YEAR

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Bus-powered - does not require an AC adapter.
Supports Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP.

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MODEL- HD100GE2U-TM VENDOR- TOTAL MICRO FEATURES- External Slim 2.5" HDD- 100GB This small form-factor external hard drive is designed to provide portable computer users with a fast easy way to add storage instantly. Utilizing the USB 2.0 interface and a unique case the Total Micro family of External Mobile Hard Drives provides the perfect option for backing up important data or extending the storage capabilities of virtually any portable system.* Small light-weight external case.* Utilizes USB 2.0 interface providing 480Mbits/sec. data transfer rate (backward compatible with USB 1.1).* Bus-powered - does not require an AC adapter.* Supports Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP. -- SPECIFICATIONs ------------------------------------CONNECTOR - USB 2.0 portDATA BUFFER - 2048 KbROTATE SPEED - 4200 RPMTRANSFER RATE- up to 480Mbits/sec.SEEK TIME - 12 msDIMENSIONS - 5.5" x 3.0" x 0.75" WT.- 0.5 lbs.MANUFACTURER WARRANTY:  3 YEAR

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Key Tronic offers competitive pricing and product flexibility like no other manufacturer in the market. Discover the difference with the E03601 keyboards. This keyboard is designed with Key Tronic's most popular key layout that features the Microsoft left and right Windows keys and application key, as well as a large L shape Enter key. Now in a USB version, you will also get the expertise behind Key Tronic Corporation, one of the world's leading manufacturers of computer products.This product also features the patent Ergo Technology. Most keyboards use a standard 55 grams of force required to register every key, Ergo Technology has 5 different levels of force. From 35 grams to 80 grams - that correspond to the strength of the finger that touches the keys. The result is more comfort for your hands.

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100 Foot Speaker Cable 14 gauge Speakon-Quarter Inch

Manufacturer: Rapco
ProductGroup: Musical Instruments

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Rapco International is one of the leading cable manufacturers in the United States
Their products can be found in leading recording studios and on the road with major touring acts across the world
Their cable line is guaranteed for five years

ASIN: B0002CZZ24

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Great little kitchen TV

Axion AXN-7080 perfect for my needs

Enjoying the Axion 8" LCD TV/DVD Player

Had to return

NO ANTENNEA FOR THE TV!

Axion AXN-7080 Bravo Series 8" LCD TV/DVD Player Combo

Manufacturer: axion
ProductGroup: CE
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Portable 8-inch LCD TV/DVD player combo unit with convenient top-loading DVD slot and built-in stereo speakers

Vivid 300:1 contrast ratio and 300 cd/m2 brightness rating

Plays DVD-Video, VCD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 CD; includes DC vehicle power adapter and AC/DC home adapter

Stereo analog audio/composite-video input/output lets you monitor your camcorder or video game or integrate the player with your home system

Measures 11 x 2 x 7 inches (W x H x D) without table stand

ASIN: B00065HMAU

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8" 4:3 LCD TV/Monitor with Slot-in DVD PlayerPRODUCT FEATURES: Slot-in DVD/MP3/CD Player, occupying little room in car, as a must in home;Built-in Cable TV Tuner for home use;Stereo Audio and Video jacks with an In/Out switch for Game/Camcorder input or supporting external TV/Monitor;TV/AV switchable;Built-in stereo headphone output;Dual stereo speakers built in;Universal remote control for TV and DVD Player. (optional);Full OSD for convenient TV/Monitor/DVD operation;DC 12V power operation with Cig. Lighter adapter for in car use and AC/DC adapter for indoor use.

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Tote it to the office, take it in the car--the Axion AXN-7080 LCD television and DVD player combo unit puts a world of entertainment at your fingertips. The toaster-like top-loading DVD slot helps the set maintain its portrait-thin profile--just 2 inches thick without its table stand. A remote control simplifies operation from your desk or couch.

The AXN-7080's standard aspect ratio (4:3) matches most broadcast TV programs, and the set is cable-ready with a 181-channel NTSC tuner. (It's set up for VHF/UHF broadcast reception, too.) The set's picture is enhanced by its vivid (300:1) contrast ratio and luminous peak brightness of 300 candles per square meter.

LCD screens offer a number of benefits over CRT monitors and televisions, including general ease of use, freedom from eye strain (no screen flickering or radiation emissions), quiet operation (no high-pitch "flyback" noise, an issue with CRT TVs), accurate image geometry (no curvature distortion or susceptibility to magnetic interference from, say, speakers), long screen life (with no risk of image burn-in), space savings, and light weight/easy positioning.

Connections include a standard composite-video input (switchable to work as a composite-video output for home use) with accompanying stereo RCA analog audio jacks--ideal for plugging in a video-game console or a camcorder when you're on the road. A stereo earphone jack affords private listening, and the monitor also offers built-in stereo speakers for desktop enjoyment.

What's in the Box
TV/DVD combo, a removable table stand, a remote control, remote batteries, an AC/DC power adapter, a DC vehicle power adapter, a user's manual, and warranty/registration information.

Customer Reviews:

Great little kitchen TV.......2007-07-10

This is a great little kitchen TV at the right price. Powered right up and took off....great picture...ok audio...works for me. It arrived in three days.

Axion AXN-7080 perfect for my needs.......2007-01-18

I was looking for a small TV that had a cable tuner that I could fit in my roll-top desk. This one was the only small TV I could find with a cable tuner. The screen quality is not the greatest, but for the price "who cares". I have not tried the DVD player, which I understand from other reviews is problematic. I've only used it for a couple of weeks, but so far I'm ecstatic.

Enjoying the Axion 8" LCD TV/DVD Player.......2007-01-10

I received this product for Christmas and really enjoy using it. I wanted an under cabinet TV for my kitchen but the depth of my cabinets and the under cabinet lighting don't allow for the installation of that type of TV. This is a great alternative. It's small enough to use very little space but large enough for comfortable viewing. The DVD player is easy to access and the sound is quite good. If the sound quality were a bit better I would give it five stars.

Had to return.......2007-01-04

The TV was great but you need to use cable and I was putting it in the basement and it was going to be a hassle for the cable company to install a cable in that room. I bought the best antenna but it didn't work. The description should have included that cable was necessary. The remote didn't work either. Amazon was great about taking the return.

NO ANTENNEA FOR THE TV!.......2006-11-13

This portable TV sounds great except they made a few mistakes in the design. They don't tell you that there is NO ANTENNEA nor that the TV will not work without an antennea! The portable DVD player is great. THE TV IS HORRIBLE. When we did get an antennea the tv worked but we went to numerous stores and the all the antenneas we found were big and bulky plus had to be hooked then unhooked when we wanted to put the unit away without an antennea sticking out to get broken. DON'T BUY THIS FOR THE TV! We ended up purchasing a different product that had the antennea built in. This one was a total waste of money.

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