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INDIANAPOLIS (January 8, 2007) — Listening to action-packed flicks
and gripping movie performances through a flat-panel television’s tiny
built-in speakers often yields a lackluster entertainment experience.
The latest CS-300 system from Klipsch easily solves this dilemma by
adding virtual surround sound to an existing video display without
bulky equipment or complex wiring.
“What most people don’t realize is that a great picture with mediocre
sound won’t deliver the cinematic effect they crave,” said Jim Garrett,
director of product planning. “Our new add-on sound solution allows
consumers to quickly recreate the enveloping theater experience at
home. As the leader in professional cinema sound, we know firsthand
that major movie theaters don’t skimp on sound because that’s what
delivers the emotional impact.”
The CS-300 system is a 2.1 setup that consists of two compact
satellites, an unobtrusive, yet powerful subwoofer, an IR receiver/
input box and a universal system remote. The entire system connects
with only one power cord, two speaker wires, and one interconnect
(audio from TV). A single analog input accepts audio output from the
television as well as all external sources that connect through the
video display, including DVDs and VCRs.
The unobtrusive IR receiver/input box features Dolby® Virtual Speaker
technology, allowing the CS-300 to simulate a highly realistic 5.1
surround sound listening environment. Additionally, the input box
allows the system to operate in three different modes: stereo, Dolby
virtual surround Reference and Dolby virtual surround Wide.
Available in a black gloss finish, each satellite is a true two-way
design that employs dual 2.5-inch fiber composite woofers, premium
crossovers and a 0.75-inch aluminum dome compression driver mated
to an exclusive MicroTractrix™ Horn. Klipsch is the only company in this
category to utilize horn technology, a design that delivers lifelike sound
as well as produces more output using less energy.
The down-firing subwoofer, available in matte black, utilizes a 6.5-inch
woofer and a built-in Class D amplifier that distributes 35 watts of
power to each satellite and 100 watts of power to the subwoofer. Due
to its compact size, this subwoofer can easily be hidden away while
still delivering dramatic low-end effects.
The easy-to-operate universal IR remote control directs all of the CS-300
functions as well as those of the TV and other entertainment devices.
The CS-300 system will become commercially available in April and
carry a U.S. MSRP of $499.
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CS-300
Klipsch Amplifies TV Sound With Add-On Audio Solution
New 2.1 virtual surround sound system easily enhances viewing experience