Cables To Go 40971 Impact Acoustics TV to PC Converter

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Cables To Go 40971 Impact Acoustics TV to PC Converter


Pros: Hook up was easy enough - came with the standard cables (though, I needed an S-video cable - it usually produces better video output than composite). Supports a lot of the standard VGA resolutions up to 1050. Also acts as a switch box (switch between PC and TV with the press of a button - pretty cool). It works for my needs.

Cons: No remote. No reset button (though it does automatically switch back to a working resolution if you, by chance, choose a res. not suitable for your display/monitor's capabilities - just let it sit for 10 seconds or so).

Conclusion: Video a bit blurry up close, but at a distance, can't tell the difference - I currently have an LCD wide-screen and the converter actually makes the video full-screen (has small artifacts on the side of the image, but overall not a problem). Will play with the settings a bit more to adjust, but overall, it does what I need it to do :)

Hint to manufacturer: adding a "video resizing" feature would help clear the picture more (option to change from 100% to 85% zoom - yes, it wouldn't fill the whole screen, but it would produce better overall images)

I haven't tried the others out there yet (not many available to choose from), but so far so good.



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Brand: Cables To Go
Color: Black
Model: 40971

Product Description:
Convert s-video or composite video signals to high-resolution VGA computer images

Features:
  • Our TV to PC converter accepts s-video or composite video signals and converts them to VGA HD15 for high-resolution image display on a PC monitor. By using this converter, you can display videos, cable or satellite TV or your video game console
  • TV to PC converter
  • Power supply
  • One 3ft 3.5mm stereo audio cable
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD 55.99
Lowest Used Price: USD 39.99
Lowest New Price: USD 52.41
Customer Reviews


Works as advertised, UNTIL.......
Pros: Out of the box worked fine, although with a blurry image. The manual recommends adjusting the display settings to get a clearer image, but BEWARE!!!!! (see below)

Cons: Aside from the menu button also functioning as the power switch, the unit's light weight puts it at the mercy of it's connecting cables. The menu is graphically driven: IF you change the setting and it's incompatible with your display, YOU ARE OUT OF LUCK! Your display will say "out of range", and since the options menu needs a working monitor to display itself, NO MENU. There is no way to reset factory settings.

Summary: It does what it says. The image quality wasn't the best, (but I wasn't using S-video input) and as stated above DO NOT change the Display menu until you are SURE your monitor is compatible. Impact Acoustics techs say there is NO WAY to reset the unit to factory specs, and without a monitor, you are flying blind in Menu-ville. You have been warned! I have to ship mine back and swap it for a new unit.


Tv to PC Converter
Excelent product.Key feature is that computer need not be on to convert video to vga mode.Compact works well.

Boston Acoustics SoundWareXS5.1B 5.1 Speaker System (Black)

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Boston Acoustics SoundWareXS5.1B 5.1 Speaker System (Black)


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Brand: Boston Acoustics
Model: SoundWareXS5.1B

Product Description:
The SoundWare XS 5.1 speaker system is an ultra-compact 5.1 package bringing a new level of style and substance to lifestyle surround sound systems. It delivers rich, balanced and articulate sound without visually dominating a room. So compact as to virtually disappear, yet subtly stylish complementing any décor. The system’s five ultra-compact satellites are real two-way speakers (unlike many competitors). Each features a high-performance 2½-inch (64mm) mid-bass driver and a ½-inch (13mm) soft dome tweeter delivering smooth high frequencies and surprising mid bass impact. The color matched powered subwoofer features radiused edges that mimic the satellite design. It's 100-watt (250 watts peak) amplifier and 8-inch Deep Channel Design (203mm) woofer use Boston's patented BassTraccircuitry for tight, distortion-free bass at all output levels. Omni directional wall mounting brackets are included for easy installation of all five satellite speakers. Boston Acoustics has been exceeding the expectations of serious listeners for more than thirty years. See how the SoundWare XS 5.1 System will exceed yours...

Features:
  • SoundWare XS satellite speakers are incredibly small yet provide big high performance sound
  • Satellites feature 1/2" soft dome tweeter and 2-1/2" mid-bass driver
  • Polyhedron shaped satellites speakers sit or mount at any angle providing amazing placement flexibility. Omni-directional wall mounting brackets are included.
  • 8-inch Graphite injected polymer woofer utilizes Deep ChannelDesign (DCD) for more bass from less amplifier power
  • 100-watt (250 watts Peak) sobwoofer amplifier with BassTraccircuitry delivers powerful, distortion-free bass
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD 499.99
Lowest New Price: USD 497.76
Customer Reviews


Everything I wanted and more
I purchased this Boston Acoustics 5.1 system to go in my new projector room. I was looking for a smaller speaker package to get the most out of my projection wall without speakers sticking out. The speaker system comes with really nice speaker mounts that were really easy to install and the system doesn't stick out at all in the room but still manages to deliver excellent sound for movies and sporting events. I did purchase another boston center channel speaker to get 6.1 sound out of my system which I would recommend to others wanting the extra back speaker.

Cyber Acoustics CA2015 2.0 Computer Speakers(2-Speaker, White)

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I didn't want to spend a lot of money on speakers, but needed some pretty badly. These were fantastically cheap at the time (we're talking $[...]), and I didn't expect they'd last very long at all. It's been over two years now since I bought them, and they've never given me a problem. They work fine and the only crap they ever give me is making funny noises when my roommate's t-mobile razor phone is nearby.

Paying $[...]for shipping on a $[...]item was pretty ridiculous though.

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Cyber Acoustics CA2015 2.0 Computer Speakers(2-Speaker, White)

Product Description:
The Cyber Acoustics CA-2015 is a 2-piece desktop speaker system. Extremely good clarity of sound and greater dynamic range is provided thanks to high excursion and efficient drivers. Enjoy quality sound while gaming, listening to music, surfing the net or working at your computer!

Features:
  • Cyber Acoustics CA 2015ww - PC multimedia speakers
  • CYBER ACOUSTICS
  • USB
  • OEM
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD 14.99
Lowest Used Price: USD 9.95

Cyber Acoustics CA-2012rb Amplified Computer Speaker

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Cyber Acoustics CA-2012RB CA-2012 2PC 2W SPEAKERS W/ CLOTH GRILL & HEADPHONE JACK BLACK



Brand: Cyber Acoustics

Product Description:
This two piece system is designed for those who are price conscious, have limited desktop space, want good fidelity and demand elegance. It is a work horse speaker that offers solid audio performance, built-in headphone jack for privacy (when needed), cloth grills and finger tip controls. It is a great speaker solution for corporate, government and educational needs.

Features:
  • 2.0 Multimedia Speaker System
  • Black
  • Cyber Acoustics CA 2012ww - PC multimedia speakers
  • Built-in headphone jack for privacy
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD 13.99
Lowest Used Price: USD 12.00
Lowest New Price: USD 11.86

Cyber Acoustics AC-400 MVC Stereo Mic/Headset

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Cyber Acoustics AC-400 MVC Stereo Mic/Headset


I use a headset with a online flight sim. I fly every day anywhere from 1 - 6 hours. I spend most of that time with the AC-400 on my head. Its comfortable, has good sound quality both earphones and Microphone. In fact I get complements on how good I sound when talking to others.

I bought my first AC-400 over 2.5 years ago, and it served me well for all that time. It did develop a short in the wireing causing the right earphone to cut out. So when I went looking for a replacement I wanted the same headset. I am very happy with this product.

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Brand: Cyber Acoustics
Model: AC-400MVC

Product Description:
AC-400MV is a stereo headset/microphone with an in-line adjustable volume/mute control. This amplified microphone element can be used for speech recognition and VoIP applications.PRODUCT FEATURES:Voice recognition certified;Stereo headset;Adjustable headband and boom arm;180-degree microphone;7 foot shielded cord with 3.5mm gold-plated plugs;Leatherette ear pads;Ambidextrous design.

Features:
  • Amplified noise-canceling microphone element
  • Comfortable neckband design
  • Stereo headset
  • Flexible microphone arm
  • Soft foam ear cushions
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD 24.99
Lowest Used Price: USD 5.99
Lowest New Price: USD 6.24
Customer Reviews


Great for the price
I bought a set of these a while back for Ventrilo with some buds and can honestly say that I have had zero problems with them. Sound is crisp and the mic picks up well and is clear to those on the other end. I doubt that these would suit an audiophile but they do the job for me. If I were to complain about something, I'd have to say that they are a little uncomfortable after a couple hours of having them on... but I kind of expect that with any headphones such as these.

Cyber Acoustics Monaural Headset/Microphone AC-101

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Cyber Acoustics Monaural Headset/Microphone AC-101


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Brand: Cyber Acoustics
Model: AC-101
Languages:
Original Language: English

Product Description:
Enjoy the ease of gaming, working and talking to loved ones with the help of the AC-101 headset by Cyber Acoustics. This monaural headset has an ambidextrous design with the 180-degree adjustable boom microphone. The adjustable headband and leatherette ear pad sit comfortably on your head so you can enjoy extend hours of use. The Direct Noise Canceling Microphone Technology (DNCT4) allows for reliable voice recognition so you will be clear and easy to understand.

Features:
  • Voice recognition certified monaural headset
  • DNCT4: Direct Noise Canceling Microphone Technology
  • 180 degree microphone, Adjustable boom arm
  • Adjustable headband, Leatherette ear pad
  • Ambidextrous design (wear on right or left side)
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD 14.99
Lowest New Price: USD 6.04
Customer Reviews


Cyber Acoustics AC 101 Head Set - Ok For The Price But Not Great
The Cyber Acoustics AC-101 Monaural Headset & Boom Mic is the base model in their line-up, but has some representative features of low end headsets. While this unit isn't terrible, it's definitely a case of "you get what you pay for." You may want to look at some of their higher end models or check out the Creative HS-600 Headset with Noise Cancelling Microphone.

Pros
- Good Price for basic headset
- Earphone is decent quality for a basic headset
- "Voice Recognition" certified for those using that feature
- Microphone easily swivels for left or right ear use

Cons
- The monaural headset won't meet all your gaming and multimedia needs
- The list price of may be correct, but these sell for in my local brick and mortar. So you still get a better deal at Amazon, but you are saving about B0002KK620 or 7% as opposed to 28%.
- The microphone sensitivity seems somewhat low
- Durability is questionable; the wires and connectors are your basic cheap grade and won't last heavy abuse
- The head rest arm is somewhat sharp and could have used more padding; put it on with care

For my money, I prefer the Creative HS-600. They are more expensive at about to , but they give you stereo headphones and more comfortable cushion ear-pads. The microphone also seems like an improvement over the Cyber Acoustics. If you don't want to pay that much you can always look into the Cyber Acoustics AC-201 Stereo Headset/microphone, Logitech Premium Stereo Headset with Noise-Canceling Microphone, or even the Cyber Acoustics AC-850 Silver USB Stereo Headset/Microphone with In-line Volume Control.

If you need an inexpensive set for infrequent use and don't mind the wired connection, this set is worth a look. If you plan on using your headset often and don't mind spending a little more, look into the Creative set or other alternatives.

Enjoy!

Cyber Acoustics ACM-1b Monitor/Lapel MicrophoneLapel - 100Hz to 16kHz - Cable - OEM

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Cyber Acoustics ACM-1b Monitor/Lapel MicrophoneLapel - 100Hz to 16kHz - Cable - OEM


I bought several of these as gifts. Although I didn't give out these gifts yet, I will rate them since I owned one for years. I've put mine on the monitor and use regular headphones (no microphone) which gives me a lot of options. I don't have to get a headphone with built-in microphone that is bulkier and prone to damage. In addition, being on the monitor, there is less chance of being damaged. My family and friends keep changing headphones because their microphones keep breaking (the ear pieces are still functioning and they still can hear me but I can't hear them). So I decided to buy them all these microphones as gifts and save them money on headphones. Also, you can't go wrong with the excellent price.

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Brand: Cyber Acoustics
Model: ACM-1

Product Description:
Cyber Acoustics is the technology leader in affordable computer audio and speech recognition/voice interactive microphones and headsets. Its goal is to provide the consumer products that offer the most features, superior design, and performance for their money.PRODUCT FEATURES:PCvoiceLINK technology;Omni-directional microphone;Lapel clip;Monitor holster.

Features: Sold Individually
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD 10.24
Lowest Used Price: USD 2.99
Lowest New Price: USD 1.22
Customer Reviews


Perfect mike
The only cons: just a tiny bit tinny sound and a little bckgr noise. All the rest are great qualities: sensitivity, omnidirectional (definitely more versatile than unidirectional), real 300-16000HZ spectrum, small, clip-on, cheap. Good for voice recorder, great for Skype (only don't put incoming sound through comp speakers), did I mention cheap?


Great little microphone
I am a court reporter and I use this microphone to record proceedings on my computer as I'm writing. I love this microphone. I also train reporters on the software that I use, and I give them one of these with their training. It picks up audio very well. I did a side-by-side test with a 0 Sony mic, and this one was just as good.


Microphone
The microphone worked great. We used it with a webcam to be able to talk and see our relatives in New England while living in Washington state.


Good Cost-Benefit purchase
It is not the best I ever used, but is a good cost-benefit purchase.

Cyber Acoustics CA-2012 Speakers with Cloth Grill & Headphone Jack (2-Piece)

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Cyber Acoustics CA-2012 Speakers with Cloth Grill & Headphone Jack (2-Piece)


These little speakers do the job better than any speakers I have ever owned, ready to go when you get them and the sound is perfect!

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Brand: Cyber Acoustics
Model: CA-2012
Languages:
Original Language: English

Product Description:
This two-piece system is designed for those who are price conscious, have limited desktop space, want good fidelity and demand elegance. It is a workhorse speaker that offers solid audio performance, built-in headphone jack for privacy (when needed), cloth grills and finger tip controls. It is a great speaker solution for corporate, government and educational needs.

Features: Sold Individually
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD 11.99
Lowest New Price: USD 10.00
Customer Reviews


Cheap Speakers
I get a lot of radio interference a buzzing sometimes, but otherwise good for your money.

Cyber Acoustics AC-200 3.5MM Plug Stereo Speech Headset Boom Mic

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Cyber Acoustics AC-200 3.5MM Plug Stereo Speech Headset Boom Mic


The audio speaker range isn't what I would call spectacular and the construction couldn't accurately be described as "stout," but this little gem gets the job done nonetheless. I use it with an older version of Dragon Naturally Speaking voice dictation software and it works quite well. I dictate lots of documents containing legal terminology, and between the CA-200 and my Dragon Naturally Speaking software, the results are very impressive. I primarily use this mic with a desktop computer that has an AMD Athlon 1.7ghz processor and 512 MB RAM and a Compaq Evo N800C Laptop Computer that has a 2.2ghz Intel P4M processor and 512 MB RAM. Not state of the art equipment by any means, yet I still get exellent results. I'm pretty happy with this purchase. And you simply can't beat the price. Do yourself a big favor though and buy it for the mic and not the speaker headphones.

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Brand: Cyber Acoustics
Model: AC-200

Product Description:
The PCvoiceLINK AC-200/200R is a stereo headset microphone. It uses Cyber Acoustics' special noise canceling technology. This amplified microphone element can be used for speech recognition and telephony applications. It features amplified noise canceling microphone element, stereo headset, adjustable headband and flexible mic arm.

Features: HEADSET BOOM MIC. 3.5MM PLUG
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD 25.99
Lowest New Price: USD 4.28
Customer Reviews


Good sound, but uncomfortable.
I am using this to video message through Skype. We were having really bad sound interference. These really helped cut that down. The sound quality is pretty good & the mic works very well. I do have 2 complaints. I am a girl & ordered these partially because I liked the white color, but when they arrived I got a black pair. I think that picture is misleading! The other complaint is that they are really uncomfortable. I wear glasses & it hurt my ears after just a short time. I didn't say anything because glasses can cause that issue, but then my 3 year old used them to talk. He also complained that they hurt his ears. The sound quality is pretty good & works for what I need, but I have already replaced them with the same kind that I bought for my husband.


Headset Boom Mic
Works well and great price. A little flimsy.... wonder how long it will hold up.


Not horrible
The mic itself is actually quite decent, however, the headset is damned uncomfortable after more than, say, 10 minutes.


Headset / Microphone
The headset / microphone is easy to use and the price is reasonable. I am happy with the product and the headset feels comfortable to wear. I believe that I will have years of use with this purchase.

Cyber Acoustics CA-3550WB Black 2.1 Speaker System

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Cyber Acoustics CA-3550WB Black 2.1 Speaker System


this is the best system that i ever had and at a very good price. i received it about 4 days and after i received i hook it up the sound is a very high quality not as high as a surround sound system like bose or other top quality stuff but i am very impress on this sound system and at a very affordable price. i even got a complain from the neighbors that my music is too loud that they can hear it 3 house down. the sound system is very powerful and a very good quality for just 40.99 bucks. i will definitely recommend this products to anyone that want to go cheap but a good quality at the same time.

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Brand: Cyber Acoustics
Color: Black
Model: CA-3550WB

Product Description:
Cyber Acoustics is the technology leader in affordable computer audio and speech recognition/voice interactive microphones and headsets. Its goal is to provide the consumer products that offer the most features, superior design, and performance for their money.PRODUCT FEATURES:3 Piece, 68-watt speaker system;Bass reflex cabinet with 8" active woofer;Flat panel satellite speakers;Ergonomic space saving design;Convenient desktop volume control, on/off switch;Cloth grill cover;Floor style tower subwoofer;Bass reflex, dual cannon ported subwoofer enclosure;Satellites: 2.5" high efficiency 4-ohm radiators;15 volt AC/DC power adapter included;Y cable video game adapter included.

Features:
  • Convenient desktop controls
  • 3 Piece, 68-watt speaker system
  • Magnetically shielded satellite speakers
  • Acoustic balanced wood cabinet subwoofer
  • Video game adapter cable included
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD 40.99
Lowest New Price: USD 33.98
Customer Reviews


An excellent value
For the price, you can't beat this system. It does exactly what I needed it to do, which is providing sound when my laptop is on the desk. The speakers are good-looking and let you control the bass boost from the desktop speaker. The including gaming patch cord was nice (although I don't need it) and these speakers also provide a headphone jack. Amazon/[...] beat the price offered by [...] and shipping was prompt. Very glad I made this purchase.


Boom! Cradlerock Style!
Not much to say here. With a 68 Watt (max) amp, 8" subwoofer, and nice big cabinet, this little 2.1 system is worth more than ! Lots of bass! Maybe a little boomy, but for the price, it's a steal! Get one!


Hard to beat for price
Granted, these aren't THE BEST speakers I've heard, but at they are definitely the best sub-0 speakers I've ever heard. I've tried some big names like Altec Lansing/Boston Accoustics and these still sound overwhelmingly better. The highs are nice and crisp and the lows are deep thanks to the pounding 8" subwoofer. Don't turn it up much higher than 70% with the bass up more than 50% or it'll start to distort. Honestly, that's the only downfall to the system...deep, clean bass at higher volumes just isn't there. At lower to medium levels, these sound awesome!