Major Developments in the AV and Hi-Fi Sector: Yamaha, LG, and Onkyo Leading the Pack with Notable Announcements This Month
New Yamaha True X Surround 90A Dolby Atmos Soundbar System Offers Immersive Home Theater Experience
Yamaha has unveiled its flagship 5.1.2 channel home theater system, the True X Surround 90A. This soundbar system is designed to deliver immersive, cinema-quality 3D sound with advanced technologies and flexible placement options.
Key features and specifications of the Yamaha True X Surround 90A include:
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and AURO-3D support for rich, immersive surround sound and realistic height effects.
- Yamaha Surround:AI technology powered by Qualcomm QCS407 64-bit processor, analyzing audio 5 times per second to optimize dialogue, music, and effects in real time for smart spatial sound enhancement.
- Twelve ultra-precise DSP-controlled beam speakers (6 per side) in the soundbar, utilizing Yamaha’s YSP beam speaker technology and eye-shaped front drivers to produce distortion-free immersive surround sound and superior height channel performance.
- Wireless subwoofer with Symmetrical Flare Port™ technology for exceptionally clear, dynamic, and deeply resonant bass with up to 20 dB less port noise compared to conventional designs.
- Two True X Speaker 3A wireless surround speakers that are portable with built-in rechargeable batteries and charging cradles. They can switch from surround mode to Solo mode, working as standalone Bluetooth speakers anywhere at home or on the go.
- Elegant and durable design: A slim soundbar only 71mm (approx. 2.8 inches) tall wrapped in a high-rigidity metal enclosure with vibration-dampening feet for acoustic precision and sleek aesthetics that do not block the TV.
- Wireless connectivity and streaming features: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, and Yamaha’s MusicCast multi-room audio system integration for versatile streaming and control options.
- Advanced build quality including custom eye-shaped oval speaker drivers optimizing cone strength and magnetic circuitry to minimize distortion and deliver rich midrange tones.
- Comprehensive surround setup: The system includes a main soundbar, subwoofer, and two wireless surround speakers for a full 5.1.2 immersive audio experience, enhancing movies, music, and games with dynamic height and surround effects.
In addition, the Yamaha True X Surround 90A also includes support for wireless music streaming over Bluetooth and wi-fi, and Yamaha’s Surround:AI system.
Meanwhile, Cambridge Audio has released a revised version of its P100 wireless noise-cancelling headphones, the Melomania P100 SE. The new version claims to have weightier low end and more refined dynamics. The Melomania P100 SE headphones support Qualcomm’s aptX Lossless wireless audio codec and are available now.
Onkyo has also released a new CD player, the C-30, featuring the company's VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuit) technology for a cleaner analogue output. The pricing and availability of the Onkyo C-30 are yet to be confirmed.
Pro-Ject's new headphone amp, Head Box E, promises punchy amplification for headphones despite its pocketable form factor and affordable price. The Head Box E weighs less than 1000g and is easily pocketable. The Head Box E has a 665 milliwatts (0.665 watts) into 32 ohms for driving a variety of wired headphones and is priced at £89 (around $120 / AU$180).
Finally, LG has launched a new super compact ultra-short-throw projector featuring a 4K image and Dolby Atmos audio. The LG CineBeam S can project images up to 100 inches from just 39cm away.
These new audio and video products offer exciting options for consumers looking to upgrade their home entertainment systems.
- The Yamaha True X Surround 90A soundbar system, with its support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and AURO-3D, provides a rich, immersive audio experience.
- The Yamaha True X Surround 90A's Twelve ultra-precise DSP-controlled beam speakers deliver distortion-free immersive surround sound.
- For dynamic, resonant bass, the Yamaha True X Surround 90A comes with a wireless subwoofer using Symmetrical Flare Port™ technology.
- The Melomania P100 SE headphones from Cambridge Audio, an updated version of the P100, offer weightier low end and more refined dynamics.
- Onkyo's new CD player, the C-30, utilizes the company's VLSC technology for a cleaner analogue output.
- Pro-Ject's Head Box E headphone amp offers punchy amplification for headphones, despite its compact size and budget-friendly price.
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- The LG CineBeam S is a 4K projector that projects images up to 100 inches from just 39cm away, offering a convenient home theater solution.
- If you're interested in buying audio equipment, check out the Yamaha True X Surround 90A, Melomania P100 SE headphones, Onkyo C-30 CD player, Pro-Ject Head Box E, or the LG CineBeam S.
- For those seeking a better home theater experience, the new Yamaha True X Surround 90A soundbar system, along with other innovative audio and video products, offers exciting upgrades to their home entertainment systems.
