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# 17-inch Compact Soundbar 24W Class D Amplifier 12-Level AccuVoice Boost AccuVoice AV157

**Brand:** zvox
**Price:** € 492.00
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your TV sound—hear every word, miss nothing!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AccuVoice AV157 by zvox
- **How much does it cost?** € 492.00 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- zvox enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted zvox brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Includes all cables for instant setup with Toslink optical or analog TV outputs—no tech headaches, just premium sound.
- • **Smart Power Management:** Automatically powers off with your TV for seamless convenience and less clutter.
- • **Immersive Room-Filling Audio:** Three full-range speakers deliver rich, distortion-free sound powered by a 24W Class D amplifier.
- • **Crystal-Clear Dialogue Every Time:** Patented AccuVoice tech with 12 voice boost levels cuts through background noise for unmatched speech clarity.
- • **Cinematic Surround Sound Experience:** Dolby Digital decoding transforms your living room into a theater with balanced voices and immersive effects.

## Overview

The ZVOX AV157 Dialogue Clarifying Sound Bar is a sleek 17-inch home theater speaker designed for smart TVs with Toslink or analog outputs. Featuring patented AccuVoice technology with 12 adjustable voice boost levels and SuperVoice mode, it enhances dialogue clarity by reducing background noise. Powered by a 24-watt Class D amplifier and equipped with Dolby Digital decoding, it delivers rich, distortion-free, room-filling sound. Easy to set up with included cables and a minimalist remote, it automatically powers off with your TV, making it the perfect upgrade for professionals seeking premium audio clarity and effortless control.

## Description

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Review: It Does What It Claims to Do Exceptionally Well - About 3 years ago I experienced auditory damage as a result of an MRI procedure, during which I was not given adequate ear protection. Since then, my hearing has been declining, and I found TV watching frustrating, because I missed so much, particularly during movies on Netflix. I bought a Bose Solo 5 soundbar, which has a simple on/off feature that enhances dialogue, and for a while, it helped. Then, that, too, lost its usefulness as my hearing worsened. Sometimes I'd have to back up several times on my DVR to catch a key word or phrase, and if that failed, I'd have to turn the volume up really high. It made me feel old, which I am not. Recently I saw the ZVOX soundbars advertised, read reviews of them on desertcart and also by independent review sites, and was greatly encouraged. The AV157 seemed to be the best suited for my needs, and $179 seemed like a fair price--certainly less expensive than hearing aids. I took down the Bose and set up the ZVOX last night. Out of the box, I was a bit skeptical, because the unit is so small-- about 2/3 the size of the Bose soundbar. But already, I can say without qualification that the ZVOX ties for first place, along with my Dyson Absolute stick vacuum cleaner, as the most useful and life-enhancing purchase I have made in a long time. I am a moderately technically savvy female, and had no difficulty setting it up, though it takes no particular skill. The directions are annoyingly on one huge, double sided piece of paper instead of a booklet, but they are written in good English and are easy to follow. The soundbar is essentially "plug and play." First, I attached the power cord and plugged it into an outlet. The Bose soundbar also had connected to the TV with an optical digital toslink, so initially, I didn't use the one provided by ZVOX. But I wasn't happy with the sound quality, and noticed that the cable on the ZVOX was about twice the thickness of the Bose cable. So I switched to the new one, and the improvement was amazing. When I disconnected the Bose cable, the sound reverted to the TV sound, and it sounded like a it was coming from the crystal radio I built with my dad as a 6th-grade science project. What a difference! (So if you have a non-ZVOX optical connector, don't use it.) I am pleased with the remote. It's simple and small, so there's less clutter. (The Bose came with a monstrous remote that controlled everything but the refrigerator, and I disliked it immensely.) As described, it has a few simple controls--for volume, mute, Accuvoice, Surround Sound, and Other (which is for adjusting treble and bass). Accuvoice has 6 levels of what I'll call "clarity of dialogue." To get the additional 6, you hold down the Accuvoice button for several seconds, and it switches over to "Super." I didn't find much difference between the first and second sets of functions, though, and settled on one (Accuvoice 5) that worked for me without being unpleasantly shrill. The crispness of dialogue seems to vary with the TV show or movie, and interestingly, did not degrade the quality of sound on the Music Choice stations. I am able to turn the volume down to "normal" volume, and can still understand every spoken word. The background sounds (and sometimes background music) are toned down, but is still there; it's just no longer distracting. I haven't tried the treble/bass adjustments, and frankly, don't have a need to do so, because I'm so happy with the current sound quality. So, although the description says there are 12 settings, when you add the three options for virtual Surround Sound, there really are 36 options! This feature is surprisingly good, and I am incredulous at the quality of sound that come out of a little 17" piece of technology. One other feature that I like is that the preset, default setting is that the soundbar turns off when the TV is turned off. (This can be changed, so that it can be turned off and on manually.) I like this better than the Bose, for which I had to turn the sound on and off separately. The thing I don't like, however, is that there's no indicator light on the unit that shows whether it's on or off. A package insert boldly states that if you're having difficulty with the unit, don't send it back, call ZVOX. But I have had no problems, so I cannot rate the quality of Tech Support. Overall, I could not be happier with this purchase. It makes me wish, though, that the ZVOX 157 had been available while my mother was still alive. She was severely hearing impaired, even wearing high-tech hearing aids, and it would have made her evenings of TV watching so much more enjoyable. One final note. I bought this soundbar 4 days ago (6/21/21). Tonight I recommended it to a neighbor, whose husband (in his late 70's) has such difficulty hearing that he watches all TV with subtitles on. When I looked on desertcart, the price had gone from $179 to $249, from the same seller and for no apparent reason. This is not OK, and I'm going to phone desertcart for an explanation.
Review: Simple installation, great customer service, ease of use, and it works! - This sound bar is exactly what every hearing impaired person needs, to hear and understand dialogue while watching TV. I had wanted to buy a ZVOX for over a year after seeing an advertisement, but wondered if it really would help. I originally only wanted the ZVOX to block out the loud background sounds that blares over the voices, which is very annoying. This works great as promised. However, I recently started watching some Netflix British shows, and found I couldn't catch a lot of what they were saying, so had to use the CC (closed caption) feature to hear British accents dialogue better. So, I finally gave in and bought the Acuvoice AV157, which has an extra feature, "SuperVoice", when extra clarity of voice is needed for those hearing impaired, which gives "Extreme Voice Clarity". This feature has 6 levels to choose from, which gives individual richness to the voices, and allows for different levels of background sounds, fine tuned to your individual needs. I am very satisfied with the whole system! The installation is very simple. Two plugs, one for the sound bar, one for the TV. That's it. (Analog and digital cables included). I have to admit, the first unit I received would not connect. I called Customer Service, a person answered right away, walked me through different checks to see what the issue might be. He determined it might be a defective unit. He sent a return label via email within minutes, and stated it would be returned free of charge and a new unit sent as soon as they received notice the defective unit was being shipped. They wouldn't wait until they had the defective unit, it would quickly be sent out. I received the new unit quickly, hooked up the unit to the tv, and it worked immediately. The different features are readily understandable and simple to navigate, included on the pamphlet. There is also an opportunity to link your "normal" remote so you can still use it to turn, regular up and down volume, without having to use the ZVOX remote. Therefore, you only need to use the ZVOX remote when changing features as need be. I highly recommend this particular AV157 due to it's extra features the other models don't have. But if you don't have hearing issues, one of the other models may be fine. I am so pleased with this sound bar, I am going to order a second one for the bedroom TV.

## Features

- TV COMPATIBILITY NOTE: Not compatible with TVs that lack audio outputs. Some Samsung and Glass smart TVs with only HDMI ARC/eARC ports require an HDMI ARC Audio Extractor (sold separately) to convert the HDMI signal to Toslink optical (recommended) or analog.
- EASY SETUP + INCLUDED CABLES: Compatible with TVs featuring Toslink optical or analog outputs (3.5mm or RCA). All necessary cables are included for quick, hassle-free setup.
- CRYSTAL CLEAR DIALOGUE: AccuVoice with 12 levels of voice boost makes every word easier to understand—perfect for enhancing speech clarity in shows, movies, and news.
- DISTRACTION-FREE LISTENING: Supervoice mode reduces background noise so voices stand out, delivering focused, clear dialogue for a more enjoyable viewing experience.
- POWERFUL ROOM-FILLING SOUND: Three 2"x3" full-range speakers produce rich, immersive audio that fills the room—ideal for clear, full-bodied TV sound.
- AMPLIFIED CLARITY & POWER: A 24-watt Class D digital amplifier provides distortion-free sound with crisp dialogue and deep audio, enhancing every scene.
- CINEMATIC AUDIO PRECISION: Dolby Digital decoding delivers theater-quality sound, balancing voices with immersive effects for a surround-like experience.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B088X4TTVD |
| Audio Driver Size | 17 Inches |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #17,185 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #92 in Home Audio Sound Bars |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Television |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (2,247) |
| Date First Available | May 28, 2020 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00882360015715 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Waterproof | TRUE |
| Item Weight | 3 pounds |
| Item model number | AV157 |
| Manufacturer | ZVOX Audio |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | AV157 |
| Mounting Type | Bar Mount |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 7.75"D x 19.75"W x 4"H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | For Televisions |
| Series Number | 157 |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Speaker Size | 17 Inches |
| Speaker Type | Soundbar |
| Special Feature | Home Audio Sound Bars, Home Audio Speakers, Sound bars For TV, Speakers for TV, TV Speakers for Hard of Hearing |
| Specific Uses For Product | TV viewing, home entertainment |
| Style | Minimalist |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 3 Inches |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 2.1 or 3.1 |
| UPC | 882360015715 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Infrared |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Surround
- **Brand:** ZVOX
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wired
- **Frequency Response:** 62 Hz
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 24 Watts

## Images

![AccuVoice AV157 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81RkIEDZdtL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: will this allow me to block or lower the insane music noise in the background of most of the tv dialogue?**
A: Yes! This speaker and the other AV models were designed specifically to fix TV dialogue and lower background noise and music!

**Q: how different is the sound between this and the 203. is it worth upgrading?**
A: The 6 added levels makes the voice clarity better, if you feel like you need to get more clarity I would.

**Q: what are the dimensions?**
A: 17" x 3.38" x 2.88"

**Q: Does unit come with optical cable to connect to tv. specify tcl series 5. work with roku?**
A: Yes

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It Does What It Claims to Do Exceptionally Well
*by H***O on June 26, 2021*

About 3 years ago I experienced auditory damage as a result of an MRI procedure, during which I was not given adequate ear protection. Since then, my hearing has been declining, and I found TV watching frustrating, because I missed so much, particularly during movies on Netflix. I bought a Bose Solo 5 soundbar, which has a simple on/off feature that enhances dialogue, and for a while, it helped. Then, that, too, lost its usefulness as my hearing worsened. Sometimes I'd have to back up several times on my DVR to catch a key word or phrase, and if that failed, I'd have to turn the volume up really high. It made me feel old, which I am not. Recently I saw the ZVOX soundbars advertised, read reviews of them on Amazon and also by independent review sites, and was greatly encouraged. The AV157 seemed to be the best suited for my needs, and $179 seemed like a fair price--certainly less expensive than hearing aids. I took down the Bose and set up the ZVOX last night. Out of the box, I was a bit skeptical, because the unit is so small-- about 2/3 the size of the Bose soundbar. But already, I can say without qualification that the ZVOX ties for first place, along with my Dyson Absolute stick vacuum cleaner, as the most useful and life-enhancing purchase I have made in a long time. I am a moderately technically savvy female, and had no difficulty setting it up, though it takes no particular skill. The directions are annoyingly on one huge, double sided piece of paper instead of a booklet, but they are written in good English and are easy to follow. The soundbar is essentially "plug and play." First, I attached the power cord and plugged it into an outlet. The Bose soundbar also had connected to the TV with an optical digital toslink, so initially, I didn't use the one provided by ZVOX. But I wasn't happy with the sound quality, and noticed that the cable on the ZVOX was about twice the thickness of the Bose cable. So I switched to the new one, and the improvement was amazing. When I disconnected the Bose cable, the sound reverted to the TV sound, and it sounded like a it was coming from the crystal radio I built with my dad as a 6th-grade science project. What a difference! (So if you have a non-ZVOX optical connector, don't use it.) I am pleased with the remote. It's simple and small, so there's less clutter. (The Bose came with a monstrous remote that controlled everything but the refrigerator, and I disliked it immensely.) As described, it has a few simple controls--for volume, mute, Accuvoice, Surround Sound, and Other (which is for adjusting treble and bass). Accuvoice has 6 levels of what I'll call "clarity of dialogue." To get the additional 6, you hold down the Accuvoice button for several seconds, and it switches over to "Super." I didn't find much difference between the first and second sets of functions, though, and settled on one (Accuvoice 5) that worked for me without being unpleasantly shrill. The crispness of dialogue seems to vary with the TV show or movie, and interestingly, did not degrade the quality of sound on the Music Choice stations. I am able to turn the volume down to "normal" volume, and can still understand every spoken word. The background sounds (and sometimes background music) are toned down, but is still there; it's just no longer distracting. I haven't tried the treble/bass adjustments, and frankly, don't have a need to do so, because I'm so happy with the current sound quality. So, although the description says there are 12 settings, when you add the three options for virtual Surround Sound, there really are 36 options! This feature is surprisingly good, and I am incredulous at the quality of sound that come out of a little 17" piece of technology. One other feature that I like is that the preset, default setting is that the soundbar turns off when the TV is turned off. (This can be changed, so that it can be turned off and on manually.) I like this better than the Bose, for which I had to turn the sound on and off separately. The thing I don't like, however, is that there's no indicator light on the unit that shows whether it's on or off. A package insert boldly states that if you're having difficulty with the unit, don't send it back, call ZVOX. But I have had no problems, so I cannot rate the quality of Tech Support. Overall, I could not be happier with this purchase. It makes me wish, though, that the ZVOX 157 had been available while my mother was still alive. She was severely hearing impaired, even wearing high-tech hearing aids, and it would have made her evenings of TV watching so much more enjoyable. One final note. I bought this soundbar 4 days ago (6/21/21). Tonight I recommended it to a neighbor, whose husband (in his late 70's) has such difficulty hearing that he watches all TV with subtitles on. When I looked on Amazon, the price had gone from $179 to $249, from the same seller and for no apparent reason. This is not OK, and I'm going to phone Amazon for an explanation.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple installation, great customer service, ease of use, and it works!
*by N***S on February 1, 2021*

This sound bar is exactly what every hearing impaired person needs, to hear and understand dialogue while watching TV. I had wanted to buy a ZVOX for over a year after seeing an advertisement, but wondered if it really would help. I originally only wanted the ZVOX to block out the loud background sounds that blares over the voices, which is very annoying. This works great as promised. However, I recently started watching some Netflix British shows, and found I couldn't catch a lot of what they were saying, so had to use the CC (closed caption) feature to hear British accents dialogue better. So, I finally gave in and bought the Acuvoice AV157, which has an extra feature, "SuperVoice", when extra clarity of voice is needed for those hearing impaired, which gives "Extreme Voice Clarity". This feature has 6 levels to choose from, which gives individual richness to the voices, and allows for different levels of background sounds, fine tuned to your individual needs. I am very satisfied with the whole system! The installation is very simple. Two plugs, one for the sound bar, one for the TV. That's it. (Analog and digital cables included). I have to admit, the first unit I received would not connect. I called Customer Service, a person answered right away, walked me through different checks to see what the issue might be. He determined it might be a defective unit. He sent a return label via email within minutes, and stated it would be returned free of charge and a new unit sent as soon as they received notice the defective unit was being shipped. They wouldn't wait until they had the defective unit, it would quickly be sent out. I received the new unit quickly, hooked up the unit to the tv, and it worked immediately. The different features are readily understandable and simple to navigate, included on the pamphlet. There is also an opportunity to link your "normal" remote so you can still use it to turn, regular up and down volume, without having to use the ZVOX remote. Therefore, you only need to use the ZVOX remote when changing features as need be. I highly recommend this particular AV157 due to it's extra features the other models don't have. But if you don't have hearing issues, one of the other models may be fine. I am so pleased with this sound bar, I am going to order a second one for the bedroom TV.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I’m not old but I really appreciate this speaker
*by S***H on May 31, 2025*

Ok so I’m not old. Early 40s. I have no hearing loss but I can be pretty sensitive to sound. I got so mad with our tv/soundbar when we are watching movies. The sound effects are so freaking loud and the dialogue is always so quiet (we don’t have a surround sound set up, and don’t really have the room for it either). Anyway, we were forever scrambling to turn the tv down when something happened in a show, like an explosion/gunshots/car chase or whatever. It was driving me up the wall. Not to mention when ads come on and they are so much louder too. Anyway, this speaker is pretty great. The dialogue is forward in the sound, so it means we don’t have to constantly be changing the volume. I will say movies are slightly less ‘immersive feeling’ initially, but I stopped noticing the lowered bass after about 15min. This speaker truly is great for making the tv less annoying. It was simple to connect to Bluetooth and get everything started. It’s pretty small and unobtrusive and worth every penny.

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