You may have read about the iPod speakers that come built into a backpack or you’re familiar with the wireless rechargeable circular speakers that Brookstone sells. Let me assure you that Orb speakers are nothing like those! If you’re serious about setting up a complete home theater system with proper audio equipment, then you should consider Orb. Orb is a line of hand-made, affordable and décor-friendly audio products by Orb Audio.
In the realm of home audio, finding speakers that look and sound great is rare. Even CitynetMagazine mentioned to me that although he loves his Brookstone speakers and he thinks they work well as extra speakers for his TV, he doesn’t consider them as the best option for watching HD movies on a Saturday night where you want the sound to be loud and crisp (especially if you’re trying to impress your friends or a date!).
Hand-made Speakers
Each of these spherical speakers is about the size of a baseball and handmade by metalwork artisans in Orb’s California facility. They’re manufactured from thin high-carbon steel with advanced technology to produce deep, crisp sound in a tiny package that won’t clutter your living room.
The speakers are available in several finishes (including metallic black, pearl white, hand polished steel, hand antiqued copper and hand antiqued bronze) which means they can fit into many different home and office environments. If you love modern-looking products, this is a great buy. It won’t go out of style any time soon and it’s an eye-catcher when guests come over.
Orb also produces two ultra-compact high performance subwoofers, the 200-watt Super Eight and the 300-watt Uber Ten.
Upgradeable
The Orb Audio speaker system is modular and upgradable, which is a strong plus in favor of getting them. This unique feature means that each Orb speaker in an audio system can actually be made from one, two or four individual Orbs (Mod1, Mod2 and Mod4). If you start with the Mod1 system, you can upgrade to Mod2 or Mod4 at any time in the future, going from the entry level Orb system to the top of the line, as your individual needs or budget requires.
Round Speaker Prices
Few people realize just how much the price of speakers get marked up. There are some specialty brands that can justify their cost due to the extensive research and engineering that went their audio equipment development, but those are few and far between. For example, Bose speakers are an option but they’re considered to be very expensive for what you’re getting.
The majority of high-end companies jacks up their prices and then kick most of your extra money back into their elaborate marketing schemes rather than product development. Orb Audio is attempting to break that mold with their line of custom speakers. They employ a direct-to-consumer business model, so they don’t rely on external advertisers, wholesalers and retailers to push up their costs.
The starter system for any guy on a budget should seek out the MOD1 home theater speaker system. This is the ideal unit and most compact system featuring five single orbs and comes with the Super Eight subwoofer for only $798.
You may upgrade any of your Mod1 satellites to Mod2 satellites for increased output and performance. Mod2 upgrades are available in two packages. The first package is designed to upgrade your front center channel to a horizontal Mod2 speaker.
There’s also a package available to upgrade all three of your front left, center and right channels. Both of these packages are extremely popular and allow you to customize your Mod1 system. All colors are always in stock and ship within one business day.
Stores
If you live in LA or NYC, you can stop in for a listen at their studios. If not, no worries. Each purchase is backed by 30-day home trial with a no questions asked return policy.
To see the full line of Orb HT units, check out www.orbaudio.com.
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