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VAF Octavio 1z Speaker System for Zune Media Player | 
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| Brand: VAF
Category: CE
This item is no longer available
Rating:  18 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 29
Dimensions (in): 28.3 x 14.4 x 8.8
MPN: 87-2120-001
Model: 87-2120-001
UPC: 879622000015
EAN: 0879622000015
ASIN: B000KGN5KQ
Release Date: November 30, 2006
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| Features:
| • | Powerful integrated speaker system designed for Microsoft's Zune media player | | • | Built-in top cradle holds and charges Zune; 100 watts of real amplification | | • | Video output for connecting to a TV, DVD player, video game console, or more | | • | 8-inch bass driver, pair of 5.25-inch woofers, and 2 fluid-damped fabric dome tweeters | | • | Includes 3 acoustic skins; measures 23.6 x 10.2 x 4.3 inches (W x H x D) |
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Product Description
The VAF Research Octavio 1z is designed to play music and videos directly from a Zune MP3 player while charging it at the same time. Connect any brand of MP3 player through the rear inputs or use a Zune player in the inbuilt cradle. Video output from the Zune cradle can also connect to a TV so that videos and pictures may be viewed on a big screen.
Amazon.com Product Description
Timed to coincide with the release of Microsoft's Zune media player, the Octavio 1 speaker system fills your home or office with pure, powerful music and movie sound. The Octavio's central feature is the built-in Zune cradle along the top, which both charges the media player and sends its audio and video signals to the amplifier for audible playback. The Octavio 1's video output, meanwhile, connects directly to a TV, so you can enjoy your Zune photos and videos on the big screen without running additional cables across the floor. And when you're not listening to or watching your Zune, you can connect the Octavio 1 to a DVD player, video game console, or other video source. In short, the Octavio 1 serves as an integrated, high-end entertainment system that makes everything from music to movies to games sound rich and robust. 
The Octavio's built-in cradle holds and charges the Zune media player. | Audio-wise, the Octavio 1 sports 100 real watts of amplification, along with a large 8- inch bass driver, two 5.25-inch-long linear travel woofers with high-damping synthetic rubber roll surrounds, and two fluid-damped fabric dome tweeters. The woofers and tweeters also boast powerful magnetic motors and high-power voice coils, contributing to the elegant, crisp highs and powerful lows. And thanks to the electronic response equalization, listeners will enjoy a naturally accurate sound response from just under 40 Hz all the way up to 20 kHz. Other construction details include a first-grade medium- density fiberboard enclosure and a beautiful leather-style finish that damps unwanted cabinet resonance. 
The Octavio owes its powerful sound to an 8-inch bass driver, two 5.25-inch linear travel woofers, and two fluid-damped fabric dome tweeters. | Controlling the Octavio 1 is also simple, with straightforward one-button operation. The button lets you switch elegantly between all your audio and video sources or adjust the volume in a snap (a remote control is also included). And just like the Zune itself--which initially comes in black, brown, and white--the Octavio 1 isn't restricted to one color only, with three patented acoustic skins providing a variety of looks. The powerful leather-style skin adds a touch of sleek sophistication to your decor, while the colorful skin will turn heads. VAF also included a seamless white skin that's perfect for sparse, modern designs. 
Three patented acoustic skins provide a variety of looks for different decor schemes. | The Octavio 1 measures 23.6 by 10.2 by 4.3 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 23 pounds. What's in the Box
Octavio 1 speaker system, remote control, power cord, user's manual.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 13 more reviews...
 VAF Octavio Speaker System August 21, 2008
Great product. A little expensive. I do wish it had a portable or battery option. Great sound.
Awesome July 29, 2008
Great speakers, recieved them as a gradution present and have used them for the past 13 months with 0 problems to date, i use them beside the pool, beside the deck and sometimes on my computer, very versitile.
A++ Speakers
FANTASTIC!!! April 16, 2008
I originally purchased a Polk I-Sonic. The sound sucked and the unit lasted one month. Being as I am living in St. Maarten in the Caribbean I didn't bother to return it to the States for warranty (it costs to much to ship) so I canned it. Then I did some research and found the VAF Octavio unit. Purchased it from Amazon (with free shipping) and it arrived today (my birthday). It is more than I expected! The sound is fabulous for the units size. The construction of the speakers and the unit are excellent. But, most importantly the SOUND is the best. I highly recommend this product as the best portable unit on the market today.
Great Customer Service April 11, 2008
There are very few speaker options for the Zune and this is the best speaker system that I have been able to find for the Zune. It was a Christmas present for my wife and we have been very pleased with it.
We did encounter an issue with it however. We noticed that when we left it on the dock, the battery was dead whenever we went back to listen to it. Clearly the Octavio was not charging the Zune. We had to plug it into the computer to charge the Zune before we could plug it into the Octavio.
I contacted VAF's customer support by email and they always responded to me quickly. They did ask me to check a number of things which I tried to no avail. Once they agreed that there was not much else we could do, they sent me a new unit in ONE day. Wow! I was very surprised to get a replacement so quickly. Even better was the fact that they also sent a prepaid UPS return label so I could send back the defective unit.
I setup the new one and viola, it works! The charging symbol appears when the Zune is plugged into the dock. Now this system is perfect and thank you VAF for your great customer support!
Easy to use, but lousy documentation March 29, 2008
This is a great box for Zune. Powerful, and elegant. But the manual is bad, specifically referring to parts of the system without explaining where they are.
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