James Loudspeaker Expands Mavericks Home Theater Lineup with MQ84/MQ84A

James Loudspeaker announced the addition of the MQ84/MQ84A mid/high frequency modules to their Mavericks home theater lineup. This highly efficient 4-way loudspeaker was designed to enhance immersive experiences for all surround formats in combination with the M152 dual 15-inch subwoofer, creating a stackable no-compromise full range solution.

The AES138 Technical Program brings together the world’s leading experts on a diverse array of audio topics through lectures, papers, workshops and tutorials over the course of four information-filled days.

Just prior to the opening of the 2015 NAB Show in Las Vegas, where demonstrations of the upcoming ATSC 3.0 digital television standard are being promoted, DTS has unveiled further details about DTS:X, its own object-based, immersive audio technology, competing directly with Dolby Atmos and the MPEG-H formats under evaluation.

Dolby Laboratories announced Dolby Cinema, a branded premium cinema offering for exhibitors that intends to combine the latest image and sound technologies with the best acoustics and design to improve the cinema experience. Dolby has confirmed that Christie will supply new 4K HDR projection technologies and the first installation in The Netherlands also features Dolby Atmos with Christie Vive audio speakers and Class D amplifiers.

Answering the demand for high-output subwoofers with extended frequency response in new large-format cinema auditoriums, JBL Professional designed the new 5628 dual 18-inch cinema subwoofer. The new 5628 is a high power, lightweight front-loaded vented subwoofer enclosure housing two of JBL’s exclusive 2269H Ultra Long Excursion 18” Differential Drive woofers and is is now shipping.