Samsung And Klipsch Team Up For Home Theatre-In-A-Box

19-Jul-02

Samsung Electronics America and Klipsch Audio Technologies have joined forces to introduce a new DVD home theatre-in-a-box (HTIB) system, the HT-SK6. The HT-SK6 combines Samsung DVD and Klipsch loudspeaker technology with space-saving convenience, simple set-up, and ease of operation.The HT-SK features a Samsung single-disc DVD progressive scan player with a built-in 5.1-channel amplifier boasting 725 watts of total audio power, and Klipsch's Quintet Microsystem, the smallest horn-loaded 5.1 surround sound system at 7.5 inches tall. Offered in a silver-finished, compact design, the HT-SK can be set up via the on-screen menu, and offers the benefit of a single manual and remote.The HT-SK6's DVD player is capable of DVD, CD, VCD, MP3, and CD-R/CD-RW playback. Two auxiliary inputs allow consumers the option of adding additional video sources. The HT-SK6 is equipped with a DolbyÆ Digital and Dolby Pro Logic II decoder. A DTSÆ Digital Surroundô decoder is also included with the HT-SK6. The HT-SK also offers a digital tuning system with 30 presets. The amplifier of the HT-SK6 provides 100 watts of power per channel.The two-way Quintet satellite speakers include exclusive Klipsch MicroTractrixô Horn tweeters, and a 3.5-inch fiber composite woofer. The elliptically shaped cabinet is molded out of a thick, dense polypropylene material. The cabinet is a ported bass reflex design. Each video-shielded satellite speaker is designed with a swiveling pedestal foot for wall mounting or bookshelf placement. The two-way, video-shielded, bass reflex design center channel uses the same Klipsch MicroTractrixô Horn tweeter and two of the 3.5-inch fiber composite woofers found in the satellites. The high-impact, down-firing 10-inch woofer of the KSW-10 is powered by a 225-watt amplifier.""Klipsch's fifty-six year history of producing premium quality speaker products,"" said Claude Frank, Director of Digital/Audio products for Samsung Electronics America, ""as well as the cult status they have created with their customers, presented Samsung with a golden opportunity to match two top brands to offer consumers an upgraded HTIB solution. Coupling the expertise of Samsung's DVD with the power and clarity of Klipsch speakers, the HT-SK6 creates high-end, concert-quality sound matched with the simplicity of a HTIB.""""Samsung could have chosen from dozens of eager OEM suppliers for this new technology partnership,"" said Fred S. Klipsch, CEO and Chairman of Klipsch Audio Technologies. ""Samsung chose Klipsch because they understand the value of doing business with a best-of-class brand. Our passion for the powerful, detailed reproduction of music and film sound is the perfect complement to their highly advanced new DVD receiver."" The HT-SK6 will be available in the fall of 2002 for $1,199 (MSRP) at select retailers, including Tweeter, Ultimate Electronics, Magnolia HiFi, Now A/V, American TV, Nebraska Furniture Mart, The Wiz, Good Guys, and Vann's.

For more information about Klipsch Audio Technologies, visit www.klipsch.com. For more information about Samsung Electronics America, Inc., visit www.samsungusa.com.

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