Headphone Reviews

Connections
Inputs: Digital Optical (1), Digital Coaxial (1), Analog Stereo (1)
Outputs: Proprietary 5.1 (2)
Power Rating: 15 watts
Crossover Bypass: No
Frequency Response: 20Hz–20KHz
Available Finishes: Black/Silver
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 7.3 x 6.1 x 3.2 (headphones); 1.3 x 6.3 x 3.5 (amp)
Weight (pounds): 0.37 (headphones); 0.35 (amp)

Independent Speaker Chambers: Front
Driver (size in inches, type): 1.6 (2), neodymium magnet
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 32

Independent Speaker Chambers: Center
Driver (size in inches, type): 0.6 (2), neodymium magnet
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 16

Independent Speaker Chambers: Surround
Driver (size in inches, type): 0.6 (2), neodymium magnet
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8

Ratings: LTB Audio LTB-AC3 5.1 Surround Sound Headphone System

Build Quality: 85
• Comfortably lightweight, with generous padding
• Mostly molded-plastic construction

Value: 91
• Outstanding complement of accessories: everything needed for digital surround

Features: 89
• True Dolby Digital decoding
• Ample digital and analog inputs plus a handy remote control

Performance: 83
• Provides a full, spacious surround effect with excellent detail
• Bass is distractingly lacking due to SafeBass implementation

Ergonomics: 90
• Simple to connect
• Only a few necessary buttons for system control

Overall Rating: 87
LTB delivers a complete Dolby Digital headphone kit at a reasonable price. While bass reproduction is problematic, the experience is otherwise quite convincing and is a cut above others' faux-surround approach.

General Information
LTB-AC3 5.1 Surround Sound Headphone System, $119
LTB Audio Systems
(201) 883-1869
www.listentobelieve.com