Sonance Cinema.5, The Latest Addition In Line Of THXÆ Certified Home Theatre Loudspeaker Systems

New Model Perfect For Bringing Movie Theatre Sound Quality To A More Intimate Setting

3-Apr-00

Sonance, the Leader in Architectural Audioô, announces the addition of the Sonance Cinema.5 to its THXÆ-certified line of home theatre in-wall loudspeaker systems. The Sonance Cinema.5 (dot five) allows listeners to enjoy the same unparalleled movie theatre sound quality as the revered Sonance Cinema line (THX UltraÆ certified), but in a smaller room environment. The Cinema.5 system is compatible with a broad range of home theatres, including the popular AV receiver based systems.The Sonance Cinema.5 is the first THX SelectÆ in-wall speaker to receive this honor. Select loudspeaker designs offer the same cinema audio quality as the well-respected THX Ultra systems, but are intended for smaller listening rooms of approximately 2,000 cubic feet. The latest in driver/crossover technology provides for a sonic signature optimized for critical listening. In addition, Sonance Cinema.5 offers a smaller footprint allowing for increased placement options, while comparable in sound to the best THX-approved theatres.The receipt of THX Select certification for the Cinema.5 solidifies the Sonance legacy of architectural audio ""firsts."" Sonance Cinema was the first-ever line of in-wall loudspeaker systems to receive THX Ultra certification. The certification enhances the Sonance positioning statement - ""first in the world and best in class"" - and its ëhigh-touchí dedication to providing customers with the finest high-fidelity loudspeakers on the market.""Todayís audiophile expects only the best home theatre system available,"" said Chip Brown, Chief Operating Officer, Sonance. ""Since our exceptional speaker systems - including our new Cinema.5 series - are built into and designed around the home, they offer the perfect space-saving and decorating solution while providing consumers with outstanding performance and enhanced value.""The Sonance Cinema.5.LCR magnetically shielded Left/Center/Right components utilize two-way driver technology for superior performance. The Cinema.5.LCR speakers are comprised of a 6 1/2-inch woofer incorporating a woven glass composite cone and a rubber surround. It also features a 1-inch cloth dome tweeter for improved sonic dispersion. The .5.LCR has a frequency response of 80Hz-20kHz (+/-3dB) and a sensitivity of 90dB. Its power handling is 5-100 watts and its impedance is 6 ohms nominal and 4 ohms minimum.The Sonance Cinema.5.SUR surround system provides consumers with the illusion of multiple side and rear channel speakers - just like in a movie theatre. The 6 1/2-inch woofer has a woven glass composite cone with a rubber surround and dual 2-inch tweeters with polypropylene cones. The Cinema.5.SUR has a frequency response of 55Hz-20kHz (+/-3dB) and handles 5-75 watts of power. Its sensitivity is 89dB and its impedance is 8 ohms nominal and 7 ohms minimum.Both the Sonance Cinema.5.LCR and .5.SUR mount flush on the wall, providing an aesthetically pleasing look with no back boxes required. The Cinema.5.LCR is available at a suggested retail price of $500 per speaker. The Cinema .5.SUR is priced at $1,000 per pair.Sonance, headquartered in San Clemente, California, was the first high-fidelity architectural audio brand in the world. As the Leader in Architectural Audioô, Sonance positions itself as First in the World and Best in Class and continues to offer the worldís most complete line of premium, high-fidelity in-wall loudspeakers, home theatre speakers, subwoofers, controls and amplifiers, cable and other architectural audio products. With a state-of-the-art research and development facility, Sonance continues its quest to bring to market innovative audio products for contemporary architectural installation. For more information, visit Sonance on the World Wide Web at www.sonance.com.

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