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By: Richard Del Cazzo
Web site: http://www.hdtv-hdtv.com
More and more consumers are integrating stylish flat-panel
televisions into the home. To provide users with a surround-sound
audio solution that matches the design and quality of these
TVs, Sharp Electronics is launching the first vertical 1-Bit
audio home theater systems that can easily be mounted on a
wall or placed on a narrow shelf. Sharp’s patented 1-Bit
digital amplification technology is paired with a multi-format
progressive scan CD/DVD/SACD/DVD-audio player in these luxurious
new home theater systems. These models are designed for audio
enthusiasts who prefer to choose their own speakers, or already
own a high-quality surround sound speaker system.
Retailers have told us that home theater decisions today
are as much about fashion as they are about function,”
said Mark Knox, Director, Digital Media Devices, Sharp. “Speaker
makers have begun to recognize the trend as well, and will
soon be offering sleek speaker systems that complement flat-panel
displays like our AQUOS Liquid Crystal Televisions. The wall-mountable
1-Bit systems now complete the picture, offering flat, friendly
form factors and multi-format compatibility in elegant chassis’
that will complement any interior decor.”
The SD-HX500 and SD-HX600 feature a powerful 100-watt per
channel amplifier section with a unique vertical design that
hides the DVD/CD player behind a brushed silver front panel.
The vertical orientation of the amplifier section and disc
unit means these products are ideal to be placed on a shelf,
or wall mounted with the included brackets. The SD-HX600 integrates
sophisticated video switching capabilities into the design
of the SD-HX500 by adding an audio/video selector system,
which houses the inputs away from the main unit for a clean,
clutter-free appearance.
The stylish amplifier and disc units are made of luxurious
anodized aluminum and polished, transparent Plexiglas, while
strategically-placed blue LEDs illuminate the sleek side controls.
A smooth silver rotary-volume control on the disc unit rounds
out the extraordinary design. On both models, bottom-mounted
speaker terminals are hidden in any installation, featuring
sturdy binding posts that easily connect the latest high performance
speaker cables.
The new SD-PX2 is a compact home theater system that integrates
five 35-watt 1-Bit amplifiers and the SACD/DVD-A playback
into a single unit. The DVD/CD disc mechanism uses a polished
door that slides to the right to expose the disc bay, then
returns to seal the mechanism against dust. A Plexiglas side
panel and blue LED complement the anodized frame and identifies
the burnished side-mounted controls. A large rotary volume
control rounds out this unique design.
1-Bit produces flawless, high-resolution sound, enabling the
SD-HX500 and SD-HX600 systems to sample audio signals at an
ultra-high speed rate of 5.6 MHz--128 times faster than a
CD. The faster sampling rate ensures that the SD-HX600 and
SD-HX500 will produce excellent transient response, providing
accurate reproduction of fast, percussive sounds and complex
multi-instrumental timbres. The SD-PX2 utilizes a high-speed
sampling rate of 2.8MHz. All units include Dolby Digital™
and DTS decoders along with a full set of controls that optimize
sound balance and bass management.
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