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Xitel Soundaround
Created: 05/31/2006
Video description: The Xitel Soundaround processor doesn't convincingly simulate surround sound, but it enhances the clarity of DVD dialogue and boosts the bass output of small speakers.

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Xitel Soundaround Review

The good: Enhances clarity of dialogue; boosts small speakers' bass output; affordable.

The bad: Unconvincing surround-sound simulation; only one audio input; remote not backlit.

The bottom line: The Xitel Soundaround processor doesn't convincingly simulate surround sound, but it enhances the clarity of DVD dialogue and boosts the bass output of small speakers.

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Xitel Soundaround Specs

Manufacturer: Xitel Pty. Ltd.
Part number: SA-X1-US

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