Tag archive: THX

While Pioneer isn't announcing anything new specifically for the CEDIA Expo this year, we did get a chance to take a closer look at some of the new technologies the company recently announced. Among the more interesting of them is Pioneer's recent advances in Class-D digital amplification.  Reserved for the two models in the Elite SC line (the $2,000 SC-57 and $1,600 SC-55) Pioneer's “D3″ version of Class-D digital… Read More

LG chose the first day of CEDIA 2011 to announce the release of its new top-of-the-line display, the 55LW9800. The 55-inch LED backlit, passive 3D TV retails for a fairly hefty $3,799 and is available now. LG is quick to point out that this new model is the first passive 3D TV to earn THX certification, proving it passed crucial gamma, luminance and color temperature benchmarks. In total, over 400 individual tests were administered and passed… Read More

While it might not be quite as impressive as passing a bar exam, GRE, or whatever astronauts pass to become astronauts, LG’s new PX950 plasma has passed THX certification – and it’s the very first 3D plasma to do so.

Currently, Monster offers approximately 60 THX Certified A/V cables with 60 additional cables planned for the new release. THX will also work closely with Monster to develop programs to educate retail sales staff and to create marketing promotions to drive product through the channel. Monster's THX Certified cables have a unique color-coding system that THX developed in conjunction with Monster. The new system was designed to… Read More

From the D2 Audio press release: This compact yet extremely powerful amplifier module meets the performance levels of today's best audio amplifiers. This achievement was accomplished in combination with the new D2Audio CXT350 “Audio-Grade” switch mode power supply. This distinction underscores the outstanding audio performance and superior sound achieved by D2Audio's digital amplifiers and technology. Across the… Read More

The receiver also includes high-resolution, 24-bit/96kHz digital-to-analog audio conversion, HD component video switching, digital inputs and outputs, and THX Surround EX and DTS-ES® audiodecoding. The VR-8070 also has Dolby® Pro Logic IIx surround sound processing with 7.1-channel capability. The VR-8070 provides auto sensing of the surround sound format (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) and selectsthe proper decoding. The receiver is rated to… Read More

The similarities end here, however. What ultimately separates the two is sonic performance. According to Anthem, the D1 is more revealing and displays a greater degree of musical. The D1 features all of the available Dolby and DTS surround-sound modes, as well as the company's own AnthemLogic-Music and AnthemLogic-Cinema modes. The D1 also includes all THX modes: THX Cinemaand Ultra2 Cinema; THX MusicMode; THX Surround EX; and THX for DTS… Read More