When we think of buying a sound bar to connect to our television, quality, price and brand come to mind.
This time we will talk about a low-cost option that will bring a surround sound experience to your home: Zaffire from the KlipXtreme brand.
This sound system is the perfect complement for your entertainment center since you can connect it to your TV or any Bluetooth compatible device, it incorporates FM radio and you can also connect it via optical cable to have high fidelity audio.
KlipXtreme Zaffire Design
This sound system is divided into four components: the sound bar, two satellite speakers and a subwoofer with RGB lights that works as a power source.
The speakers are intended for medium ranges and the distribution is classic like that of any other system of the same type.
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The construction materials are plastic, with matte finishes and covered with metal grids that feel somewhat fragile, although they are not.
They just don't have the robustness of hi-res sound systems that are heavier or have more acoustically based designs.
The subwoofer's lights change color and have different patterns to turn on to the beat of music or whatever's playing on your TV, but you also have the option to turn them off to avoid being distracting.
This box has four buttons to change the sound source, control playback or modify the volume.
As I mentioned, this device also has an optical cable connection (which is nicely integrated) and RCA inputs, as well as a Bluetooth connection.
During my usage experience I tried to connect my TCL TV to the sound system via the optical cable, but I couldn't do it.
It just didn't detect the device and when I chose the subwoofer to play the audio from the optical channel, a white noise came out that increased in volume and hurt my ears, so I chose to connect it via Bluetooth and the result was quite good.
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The connections are stable and varied.
There are two split RCA inputs, one for a channel-split system, and one for just stereo, as well as an antenna for radio.
The controller is small, simple, made of plastic and is powered by an AA battery that is already included in the box.
The buttons feel durable and are just the right size to serve their purpose.
The only observation I would make is that I am afraid to throw it away and it will break, because it feels somewhat fragile.
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user experience
You should know that I have a playlist dedicated to testing headphones and sound systems.
So I was dying to test the ability to use Dolby Atmos technology in this bar from KlipXtreme.
Something that I liked is that when it comes to music playback, it is converted to 5.1 channels with Dolby Atmos technology, which gives it much more body and is enjoyable.
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When the sounds of the guitars from Gorillaz's 'Empire Ants' started and spread across the room I really experienced the quality of the Zaffire sound system.
I was able to exploit the high sounds in '911' by Lady Gaga, while the basses sounded powerful in 'Oxytocin' by Billie Eilish, where I realized that when listening to music they are very dominant and even make the subwoofer vibrate.
When I started to watch movies and series with 5.1 channel outputs, I noticed the perfectly balanced sound.
In the satellite speakers there was a mid-range bulge from which vocals came out clear and didn't lag behind the audio coming from the front bar or subwoofer.
Conclution
The good: I would definitely highlight the stability of the audio, especially in the sound quality it offers when playing series or movies.
It is easy to install and operate.
Without a doubt, another point to highlight is its price.
The Bad: In my experience it was impossible to connect the TV and subwoofer via the optical cable built into the box.
I highlight the definition and channel separation of the KlipXtreme Zaffire since it meets the objective.
Obviously, changing the construction materials could give it a more striking touch, especially in the satellite speakers, but it is a point that would make the price of the device rise considerably.
One thing I like about this sound system is that it's not boring and the integration of the lights definitely jumps out at you.
This is a device that can serve as an entrance for many to this world of audiophile without having to spend a lot of money or simply be a great tool to enjoy content in a better way.
Where to buy the KlipXtreme Zaffire?
Depending on the country you are in, you can find KlipXtreme products in various stores.
On its official page you can select the country and check its availability.
In the case of Mexico, you can buy this sound bar at Linio, Sams Club and Gictronics and its price is MX$4,000.
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