Binaura announced the new Binaura Sound Environment, a unique surround sound system - with only one speaker! It's input is a 5.1 channel surround source. The complete system is made of one solid-wood speaker and one subwoofer. The key lies in Binaura's patented design that combines signal delay processing and the physical configuration of the speaker enclosure.

Yes, folks, it all boils down to how your brain interprets sound: as any source of sound moves around you, the delay from one ear to the other changes. It is this delay that the brain uses to map the source of sound. While today's surround sound systems rely on a particular speaker arrangement, the Binaura user need not worry over such issues. Audio is reproduced with the same original sound that comes with the recorded environment.

Installation is exceedingly simple: a single wire connection takes care of setting up the Binaura Sound Environment. It's not confined to 5.1 channel sources; normal stereo sound from a 2-channel source is also supported, so you can connect it to your TV as well. The system comes in three stylish colors as well.

Priced at US $499, the Binaura Sound Environment is available online at firstSTREETonline.com. More information about how Binaura works is available from Binaura's website.