Denon And Dolby Laboratories Announce First Audio Product With Dolby Virtual Speaker

15-Jul-03

Denon Electronics and Dolby Laboratories have announced the U.S. debut of Denon's D-M71DVXP, a DVD receiver system that is the first audio/video product to incorporate DolbyÆ Virtual Speaker surround sound technology. Comprised of an integrated DVD/receiver unit, two satellite speakers, and a subwoofer, the compact system provides a realistic 5.1-channel surround listening experience.Key to the D-M71DVXP's picture and sound reproduction quality is the inclusion of advanced video D/A converters and digital video processing, as well as the same advanced Analog DevicesÆ Hammerhead SHARCÆ 32-bit DSP audio processors used in Denon's acclaimed AVR-5803 and AVR-3803 audio/video receivers.Stephen Baker, Denon Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, pointed out, ""Denon's philosophy has always been to utilize the most advanced audio and video technologies to deliver the best home entertainment experience to our customers. Being the first consumer electronics company to offer Dolby Virtual Speaker technology in a product exemplifies this commitment once again. Thanks to Dolby Virtual Speaker, our D-M71DVXP delivers a level of sonic performance that would simply not be possible otherwise.""Craig Eggers, Director, Consumer Technology Marketing, Dolby Laboratories, noted, ""The Denon D-M71DVXP is the perfect component to showcase the benefits of Dolby Virtual Speaker--it's exactly the type of compact, performance-oriented system that the technology was designed to enhance. The technology gives a significant number of consumers whose lifestyles simply cannot accommodate a 5.1-channel speaker system the ability to enjoy true high-quality surround sound home theatre. The D-M71DVXP is the perfect solution for smaller home listening rooms, apartments, dorm rooms, or anywhere great multichannel home entertainment is desired from a compact system.""Dolby Virtual Speaker technology is a practical alternative to multi-speaker systems, and utilizes digital audio processing techniques to yield natural virtualized surround sound. Using a proprietary process, it delivers a realistic 5.1-channel surround sound experience using two stereo speakers, and with the addition of Dolby Pro Logic II decoding--included in the D-M71DVXP--the process can enhance the playback of any program material, from stereo music CDs and MP3 files to 5.1-channel DVDs and broadcast content encoded in Dolby Digital.Dolby Virtual Speaker utilizes a proprietary technique that recreates, in their entirety, the multiple, complex sonic signatures that the listener would ordinarily hear from a properly positioned 5.1-channel speaker setup. Dolby Virtual Speaker reproduces the entire sonic signature of the 5.1 soundfield, and its multiple reflection tails, which often can vary significantly in level and spectral balance from the direct sound. The further addition of crosstalk cancellation maintains the integrity of each processed signal.The Denon D-M71DVXP's single-chassis DVD player/receiver features a progressive scan DVD player that can play back DVD-Video, CD, CD-R/RW, and VCD, as well as MP3s. In addition to Dolby Virtual Speaker, the D-M71DVXP also incorporates Dolby Headphone signal processing. Dolby Headphone delivers a natural-sounding surround sound listening experience from a set of connected headphones.The D-M71DVXP includes a 20-watt-per-channel stereo amplifier, along with an FM/AM tuner with 40-station preset memory tuning. The D-M71DVXP provides a host of additional performance and convenience features, such as a clock with sleep timer, bass and treble tone controls, and more. The system offers a full complement of digital and analog video and audio inputs and outputs, including component video outputs.The D-M71DVXP is supplied with two satellite two-way speakers, each featuring dual 2-inch mid-bass drivers and a 1/2-inch dome tweeter, and a 100-watt powered subwoofer.The Denon D-M71DVXP DVD/receiver unit features a metallic silver chassis with an aluminum faceplate. The satellite speakers are housed in real aluminum with wood-finish end caps and light gray grille cloths, while the subwoofer has a wood finish.The Denon D-M71DVXP DVD Receiver System will be available September 2003 at a suggested retail price of $999. In addition, a two-channel version without the subwoofer will be available for $699 suggested retail.Dolby Virtual Speaker technology and Dolby Headphone technology are both based on core algorithms developed by Lake Technology, Ltd., of Australia.For more information, visit www.usa.denon.com.

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