Sentences with phrase «sib evo»

But we're happy to report this couldn't be further from the truth with the Sib Evo system, which further reveals how much more fidelity you can squeeze out of a fully discrete surround setup.

The Horizon scene, which offers a litany of cuts from a space shot to a rock show with a guided narration at the center, is a challenging one which the Sib Evo takes on with gusto.

Though offered without Atmos accents in 5.1, the Sib Evo swept us away, placing us in the middle of earth's most beautiful landscapes, from the deep rushing waters of Madagascar to high mountain peaks where Snow Leopards tangle for supremacy, always immersing us in a sonic sphere of buzzing insects, rippling waves, and rushing wind.

Focal's Sib Evo Atmos speakers provide the best of both worlds, offering thrilling sound for movies and music in a footprint that barely registers.

Turning to our favorite new - jazz playlist (shout out to DT's own Parker Hall), we sweetened to the Sib Evo system even further as freshly cut brushes swept over snare drum with clean precision, matched by glistening guitar and lively golden brass.

On the other end, you can get a much more minimalist footprint and easier system setup from one of the aforementioned Atmos soundbars like Samsung's HW - K950 or Yamaha's YSP - 5600, but each comes with its own drawbacks (the Samsung won't decode DTS: X), and neither offers overall performance on par with the Sib Evo.

One of the Sib Evo's best features is the system's penchant for moderation in all things, from design, to price, to performance.

Each of the Sib Evo's five speakers also comes with its own rubber - padded base stand.

Warranty for the Sib Evo Atmos system varies by country and info is hard to track down, but Focal PR told us the systems get a two - year warranty in the U.S. and Canada, with Focal offering full replacement of faulty speakers.

When it comes to object - based applications (Atmos, DTS: X, etc.), we had a fun time with Dolby's test disk, where standbys like the famous Leaf scene not only showed off the Sib Evo's prowess at handing off swirling effects between channels, but also helped us lock in the right balance between the speakers.

Other than an Atmos - ready A / V receiver (which you can grab for $ 500 or less) and speaker wire, the Sib Evo setup comes with everything you need to juice up your home theater, at a total price point that sits impressively close to Atmos soundbars.

To test the Sib Evo system, we used a Yamaha RX - V683 receiver, a Roku Premiere +, a PlayStation 4, and a Samsung UBD - K8500 UHD Blu - ray disc player.

At just under $ 1,300 for the speakers, $ 500 or less for an intro Atmos receiver (we used a $ 600 Yamaha RX - V683), and about $ 15 - 30 in speaker wire, you can get into the Sib Evo Atmos system for well below $ 2,000.

That's the promise of Focal's Sib Evo 5.1.2 speaker system.

Carting the Sib Evo home is no small task, so an Amazon delivery might be your best solution (assuming the neighbors can be trusted, of course).

Specs: 5.1.2 sub / sat Dolby Atmos loudspeakers; wireless compact subwoofer with 200W amplifier Dimensions (Sib Evo): 252 x 162 x 162 mm (h / w / d), subwoofer 305 x 282 x 299 mm (h / w / d)

Focal's Sib Evo speakers tout real, multi-channel Dolby Atmos sound in a package that's as affordable as some soundbars, and almost as discrete.