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At eFocus, Pyramat introduced the S2000 Video Game Sound Rocker. This takes the concept of a comfortable video game rocker chair and takes it to the next level by building in an audio system and designing it so that it can fold away for easy storage.
The S2000 is very comfortable, seeming to be quite structurally sound and sporting a comfortable padded breathable poly-stretch fabric. A nice bass thump is provided by the 5.5" Subwoofer that is built into the back of the S2000. Stereo sound puts your left and right channels right where they belong - in the back of the chair, just a few inches or so below your ears, via a pair of 3 inch full-range speakers featuring Audio Response Technology to deliver hi-fi audio.
You can use the S2000 with any game console or audio visual devices, such as TV, VCR, DVD or MP3 players. So, if you get tired of playing your game, you can relax to some tunes or recline while enjoying your favorite audio book. This aspect is catered to by the built-in iPod / MP3 docking station and holster which allows you to store and connect your personal audio and play it through the S2000.
Like the original Pyramat, the S2000 is designed with scale in mind. If you want to go big and loud, you can connect up to eight units together to create a virtual in-home "Arcade" or "home-theater", with all of the units sharing the same audio source. This may not provide the best audio experience for multiplayer games, as the audio is not individual for each player, but should create a pretty sweet home-theater experience, with each person getting their own "sweet spot", putting each and every person in the "best seat in the house" - at least in regard to the audio.
Scale works in both directions, however. It is quite possible that that loud gaming session could last beyond the hour that high volume levels will be tolerated (by your parents... or spouse... or neighbors... or the authorities...). No problem - when the first person complains, simply whip out the headphones of your choice and plug into the built-in headphone jack. This is referred to by Pyramat as "Private Mode" and it allows you to still enjoy the comfort of the S2000 without blaring audio that will disturb others. And, when you finally end your gaming session, you don't have to dedicate part of the room to your S2000; you can simply fold it over to make it more compact and easier to store away for next time.
The S2000 is aimed at the teen market and bears a suggested retail price of $129.99 USD. If that's a bit more than you wanted to pay, you might be interested in the S1000; it has the same features as the S2000, but without the inclusion of the subwoofer and retails for just under $100 USD.
If, on the other hand, you don't mind the price and would prefer a bit more luxury, then you should check out the PM440 Sound Rocker. The PM440 has all of the features of the S2000 but adds an accessory storage pocket, a larger frame and more ergonomic design, with a two point adjustable headrest. The PM440 weighs in at only $20 dollars more, at a suggested retail price of $149.99 USD. Truthfully, If you're going to buy any of the above chairs, it seems to me that it would be a worthwhile investment to spring for the PM440. The only way I see the difference in price as really being a large factor is if you're planning to buy eight for the home-theater idea. In this case, the difference between going with a fleet of S1000s or a fleet of PM440s would be $407.92. That would be enough of a difference to make you contemplate your decision a bit. |
