But speaker systems to date have annoyed everyone, employees especially, with their constant, ubiquitous noise pollution.

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The left and right speaker systems are in their own internal enclosures.

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That real estate is usually claimed by Bauman Rare Books or Bose, the maker of pricey headphones and speaker systems.

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This promises to be a much more audible leap relative to traditional no-feedback speaker systems, and you should be able to spot the difference for yourself after the break.

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Maybe it's time to upgrade these speaker systems.

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If you want one of Virgin's now-discontinued Pringles can-esque Boomtube portable speaker systems, you have two choices: you can pick one up at bargain basement prices from shops that still have them in stock.

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Sound Platform 2 features DSS (Dual System Streaming), allowing two systems to be paired together, working as one speaker system with left and right audio.

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Dual System Streaming (DSS)- Allows for two Sound Platform 2 systems to be paired together to play as one speaker system with left and right audio split between each for true stereo separation and powerful sound.

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The new Z-Base systems use premium quality speakers and amplifiers and were designed by the ZVOX team of speaker designers.

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