Zvox Turns to Kickstarter to Help Fund Speaker Designed to Boost TV Sound

Zvox is turning to crowdfunding for its AccuVoice TV speaker (see 1605120014), which is designed to mimic the function of a hearing aid and improve dialogue for those who have trouble discerning speech from TV speakers. The 17-inch wide speaker uses a compression/equalization algorithm that “lifts voices out of background sounds” to deliver clear dialogue using patent-pending technology that’s activated only when voices are detected in a soundtrack, said the company. The Kickstarter campaign had 110 backers Tuesday and had raised $16,565 toward a $30,000 goal. Delivery is slated for September. The speaker will be available at Zvoxaudio.com and online from Amazon, Best Buy and Crutchfield, said Zvox.