These days, A 5.1 surround-sound setup is as common as a DVD player. In fact, the
market is saturated by 5.1 speaker systems ranging in price – from the ridiculously
cheap to the most expensive KEF reference units.
The Nova set, despite being marketed as an audiophile’s speaker system, is more for the average to above average user who appreciates low bass notes and a relatively loud but solid sound.
Do not be put off by the above, however. Although most sets in this category aren’t great, the Nova SN-51 is a good offering. You can customise the sound to your preference, because each satellite can be adjusted independently, which should give those who don’t have uniform or symmetrical speaker distribution better control over the sound.
All the satellites, as in many similar units, plug into the rear of the 10-inch subwoofer, which features a built in 500W (peak power) amplifier, making it an ideal unit to use with just about any device that can output an audio signal.
This set performs best when playing back rock, hip-hop or any other bass-heavy music, and this is where the SN-51’s ported 10-inch subwoofer really stands out. The subwoofer delivers an impressive low grunt that is accurate even at the highest volume settings.
When watching video on a suitable source, the surround effect is good, with the subwoofer delivering window-rattling bass without any obvious distortion. Aesthetically, the unit doesn’t really impress. In black, the unit would have looked better, but the metallic silver the unit is finished in is probably better suited
to more environments than a black finish is.
Overall, the Earthquake Sound Nova SN-51 is exactly what you would expect. It does a little more than enough to impress you, but at no point does it blow you away with its finesse or how it handles the intricate
sounds of various music types.
If you will be using this unit for the abovementioned music types and anything similar, playing games or watching action movies, the SN-51 will not disappoint you at all.
Technical Specifications
Amplifier: 500W
Subwoofer: 10-inch (ported)
Satellites: 4
Centre: 2x drivers + 1 Silk Dome tweeter
Rating: 4/5
Price: R3000
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