A review of the NAD VISO 1 wireless digital music system
Earlier this year we introduced to you the VISO 1 wireless digital music system and now we’re back to you a hands-on up close and personal review of the unit. The NAD VISO 1 wireless digital music system is beautifully designed and compliments the contemporary living space very nicely. It utilizes Bluetooth aptX to allow any BT enabled device to hook up to the VISO 1. We had the opportunity to review the NAD VISO 1 wireless digital music system, it’s more than just an iPod speaker dock.
PSB Speakers, led by chief engineer and founder Paul Barton have created an innovative wireless digital music system called the VISO 1 that performs as nicely as it looks. Coupling their efforts and quality with Sister company NAD Electronics, known for their out-of-the-box thinking and designs for over 35 years in the high-performance home theater and Hi-Fi industry, PSB and NAD make a great technical pairing.
The NAD VISO 1 wireless digital music system encased in a somewhat cylindrical shape, layed on it’s side with rounded edges. The elegant design holds an 80-watt amp that powers the 5.75″ woofer with two 15-watt 2.5″ mid-range tweeters up-firing at 20 degrees giving you robust, room-filling audiophile quality sound that will make you look twice. The Class D amplifiers offer 35-bit resolution with a switching frequency of 844kHz, with 0.005% THD.
NAD Direct Digital amplifier technology as used in their top-of-the-line M2 Direct Digital Amplifier is used in the VISO 1. The VISO 1’s system will allow you to bypass the mobile device’s limited audio circuits and directly access the music files and giving you an enhanced Hi-Fidelity audio output instead of just making your iPod, iPhone or music player louder. This compact design design, relative to the enormous and balanced sound you get from it, allows for some fairly decent placement options, though I cannot picture myself sitting in front of this watching a movie from 3 feet away. The NAD VISO 1 is an excellent choice for a contemporary and innovative wireless digital speaker system that pumps out impressive well-rounded sound.
Key Features of the NAD VISO 1:
· VISO 1 is the first in a new series of high performance, wireless music systems from NAD
· Smart docking compatibility with iPhone, iPod and virtually all portable music devices
· Latest aptX high fidelity Bluetooth wireless capability
· Direct Digital technology from NAD’s highly-acclaimed Masters Series
· Acoustic design refined and tweaked by Paul Barton of PSB for high-end sound
· Striking industrial design from world-renowned designer David Farrage of DF-ID
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