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Gallant Computer's AudioStorm PST |
Haven't you always wanted a surround sound system
for your console system? I remember back in the day when the Super
Nintendo came with stereo RCA jacks, I wanted to hook them up to get
Stereo sound (which by today's standard is garbage), but I didn't have a
TV or Receiver to hook it up to, so I was stuck with monaural. Now that game consoles are becoming
more sophisticated and audio is just as important to the game as
graphics and gameplay, having a good sound system is essential.
Gallant Computer is a
prominent company for their digital
audio hardware for the PC and consumer game industries.
Their mission is to provide innovative, practical, affordable and
top-quality products that enhance the computing and electronic
entertainment experience for consumers.
Game and
movie enthusiasts who yearn for both Dolby Digital 5.1 and revolutionary
multi-channel audio for their gaming consoles such as the Playstation 2
or Nintendo 64, or even their home theatre systems may now have a viable
single solution. That
system we’re talking about is the Gallant Computer AudioStorm PST.
The
AudioStorm PST consists of a high output powered subwoofer, five
satellite speakers, infrared remote control, and a master station which
includes a massive 100Watt Power Amplifier, Dolby Digital Decoder and
many inputs. The satellites are small enough and stylish enough to not
interfere with the decor of your living room or bedroom, but still have
enough power to deliver loud and clear audio. If this can’t deliver
the complete audio solution for gamers, then nothing will.
Once we
get our hands on this system, we’ll put them to the test and see if
they are worthy of the Hardware Pros editor’s choice.
Here is a
complete list of specifications taken from Gallant
Computer's Web Site.
|
Master
Station |
| Power
Amplifier |
| Output
Power (RMS) |
55
watt |
| Frequency
Response |
20
Hz to 20 kHz |
| Total
Harmonic Distortion |
0.3%
kHz, 1W |
| Digital
Decoder |
|
| Audio
Mode Support |
Dolby
Digital, Dolby Pro logic, Stereo |
| Input
Connections |
| Digital
Audio In |
S/PDIF
Fiber Optic and Coax |
| Analog
Video In for Digital |
RCA
composite video |
| Analog
A/V1 & A/V2 In |
RCA
- Audio left/right & Video |
| Power
In |
3505B
AC Inlet Socket |
| Output
Connections |
| Speaker
Output |
RCA
- Front speaker left/right |
| |
RCA
- Subwoofer |
| |
RCA
- Center speaker |
| |
RCA
- Rear Surround left/right |
| Composite
Video Out |
RCA |
| Front
Control Buttons |
Power,
Test, Mute, Input Mode, Audio Mode, Clock, Volume Up/Down,
Adjust Up/Down |
| LCD
Display Panel |
| Functions |
Input
Mode (Digital In, Analog A/V1 In, Analog A/V2 In)Audio Mode
(Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro logic, Stereo)Clock, Volume |
| AC
Power Input |
100
- 240 VAC @ 50/60 Hz (switch selectable) |
|
Speakers |
| Subwoofer |
| Power
Handling (RMS) |
30
watt |
| Frequency
Range |
50-250
Hz |
| Driver
Dimensions |
5
1/4 inch Conical |
| Impedance |
4
Ohm |
| Connector
- Cable / Length |
RCA,
16 feet |
| Satellite
Speakers |
Front
L/R, Center, Rear Surround SL/SR |
| Power
Handling (RMS) |
10
watt |
| Frequency
Range |
250-20
kHz |
| Driver
Dimensions |
2
inch |
| Impedance |
4
Ohm |
| Connector
/ Cable Length |
RCA,
22 feet, plus 16 feet extension cables for rear surround
speakers |
|
Remote
Control |
| Buttons |
Power,
Test, Mute, Input Mode, Audio Mode, Clock, Balance, Volume
Up/Down, Adjust Up/Down |
What
good is a preview if it doesn’t include pictures?
Here are some shots of the system, courtesy of Gallant Computer:
Sub-woofer |
Remote Control |
1 of 5 Satellite speakers |
| Click
on the thumbnails for a large picture |
Master Control Station/Decoder Front |
Master Control Station/Decoder Front |
Entire Set |
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