James Loudspeaker launches the LR-S format series of 2.1 soundbars, producing left and right channel audio as well as bass energy from a centre-mounted built-in subwoofer.
The soundbars are customisable to match nearly any flat-panel display, and are ideal for bringing clarity and full-range sound to applications where an external subwoofer is impractical. The company initially engineered the LR-S soundbar solution to cater for commercial applications such as lobbies, showrooms and nightclubs, but the residential market has also adopted the format for bedrooms and other zones where surround sound is not required.
To be specific, the first output handles all UHD 4K features, including 60Hz refresh rate, 4:4:4 color, 18.2 Gbps bandwidth and support for current audio formats such as Dolby True HD and DTS Master. The second HDMI output presents full audio formats from the selected input, but with muted video (720p sync only).
Formed by dARTS, Ineva Designs and DT Screens, Cinema Partners will use precision-calibrated dARTS speakers, the DT Screens Frontier Fixed Frame projector screen with AT Ref image surface and high-end Ineva Designs seating, together with a StormAudio 3D.16 ELITE preamp/processor and a Barco projector.
The wireless access point and extender rabge covers a variety of environments, and is programmable via onboard software designed for use with a laptop, smartphone or tablet. Meanwhile the HDMI range offers more HDCP 2.2-compatible products, including a compact HDBaseT 4x4 matrix for up to 70m and a variety of HDCP 2.2 splitters (available in 2-, 4- and 8-way models).
On the LED side, the 6503 entry-level 4K series features in 43-, 50-, 55- and 65-inch models. All carry HDR support, Ambilight technology, a "Pixel Precise Ultra" processing engine and the Philips Saphi UI. Following on these models are the 7303 TVs, coming in the same sizes but adding DTS-HD Premium audio processing and the "P5 Perfect Picture" processing engine. The TVs run on Android, and as should feature Google Assistant voice control.
The Bryston Active Loudspeaker system leverages decades of research into acoustics and audio component design, and promise to recreate each recording with realism. Each system is optimised using an anechoic chamber, generating over 300 measurements residing within the system's software.
