Mitsubishi to Offer 16-Speaker HDTVs (It will deliver Home Theater-like sound)

tvpredictions.com ^ | July 1, 2008 | Phillip Swann

[Las Vegas Dave]

Mitsubishi this month will launch two flat-panel HDTVs that will include 16 integrated sound speakers.

The sets will be a 46-inch model (LT-46149) priced at $3,299 and a 52-inch model (LT-52149) priced at $3,699. Both sets are expected to ship this month.

Mitsubishi says the 'Ultra Thin Frame' sets will deliver a Home Theater sound experience without the need for additional speakers or extra wires.

"Mitsubishi's new Premium Flat Panel TV (creates) a new immersive audio experience with innovative sound technology that exceeds what is currently being offered on the market," says Frank DeMartin, vice president of Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America. (The sets are) ideal for consumers who have been craving a complete Home Theater TV solution without the complicated set-up and operation."

The Integrated Sound Projector (ISP) reproduces 5.1 Surround Sound from a single speaker cabinet attached below the TV screen. The speaker enclosure houses a 16-speaker array that creates a 5.1 channel sound field.

Using an advanced algorithm, the ISP delays the sounds intervals to each of the 16 speakers, which generates 5.1 distinct sound beams aimed at the listener.

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[scory]

Great. So now not only can you view the sewage that plays on so much of TV but you can hear it in minute detail too.

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[Orange1998]

Mitsub TV are the best, easy to operate remote and the split screen feature is A++, imho.

[sarasota]

Now I know why I’ve not purchased an HDTV until now.

[KoRn]

"The sets will be a 46-inch model (LT-46149) priced at $3,299 and a 52-inch model (LT-52149) priced at $3,699."

That's a bit pricey for the sake of paying for quality sound IMHO. Sure the out of the box sound is lacking on most all flat HDTVs, but you don't have to spend much more to get an adequate(for most people) sound system.

[I Drive Too Fast]

I like my Mitsubishi Diamond 55" tv purchased on Labor Day, 2000 which is "only" 1080i. Now, I love the Sony 40" 1080P tv purchased earlier this year for the bedroom. I have BluRay hooked up to that one.

Hmmm, 16 speakers in one cabinet. Right now I have 5.1 surround using 7 speakers. Both my left and right channel as well as my center channel speaker have powered subwoofers. Needless to say, I don't have a "lack" of bass problem.

[MrPiper]

Will this make my VCR tapes look and sound better? (Haven’t upgraded to a fancy dvd thing).........course I have to get a government box so my rabbit ears work next year.

[Phantom Lord]

You want bass? Check out my sub...

SVS PB12-NSD/2

From behind...

From underneath...

Its huge. Pictures don't do it justice.

Size: 19" wide, 26.5" tall and 28" deep. Weight: 125 pounds

[Orange1998]

The split screen feature is really good for watching two sport or news channels at the same time. I don’t know of any other TV that has the feature. Is the Sony remote easy to learn?

[bert]

Bose....it doesn’t get any better.

[shove_it]

Have fun but don’t come home broke.

[Las Vegas Dave]

Thanks for the advice...

(LVD is very very cheap, LAS will get very little from us!)

[I Drive Too Fast]

I have Polk Audio RT-5000 which consist of 2 RT3000p (left & right channel 2 subs on bottom and 2 regular speakers sit on top of the subs), 1 CS1000 (center), and 2 F/X1000's (left & right rear surrounds). My center channel speaker is 8 inches tall and 34 inches wide (has a powered subwoofer). I paid $4000 + tax back in 2001 for these. If I want; they will shake the walls, but I only am running 110 watts per channel.

Now if I wan't to add to my hearing loss I can go upstairs and listen to my Pioneer SX-1980 (bought in 1979 in Okinawa, Japan) which will put out 270 watts per channel.

[I Drive Too Fast]

I haven't "explored" all of the features on the remote yet, but it isn't too bad. The important buttons are the source. This tv upconverts everything to near 1080P too and the picture is stunning. The tv I have is the 40" XBR4 purchased from Amazon and the speakers that come with the tv are not bad.

My Mitsubishi's speakers sound very good since it is a rear projection tv which weighs 300 pounds. It sounds so good that I rarely use my surround system, especially if I am watching DVD's late at night although my receiver does have Night Mode.

[I Drive Too Fast]

I bought a pair of 901 series IV's (only paid $610) and got rid of them because with the equalizer there was too much hiss.

What kind of Bose speakers do you use?

[Orange1998]

My Mitsub is soon to be replaced. I saw a Sony at Sams Club on the end cap that was stunning. If the romote is easy to operate then I will consider the unit. Thanks for the heads up.

[Las Vegas Dave]

I prefer SONY, you can’t go wrong, IMO....!

[Phantom Lord]

Bose....it doesn’t get any better.

I hope you are joking. If you are actually serious I don't know what to tell you.

[moonhawk]

“Bose....it doesn’t get any better.”

Did you forget your sarcasm tags this morning?

[Nowhere Man]

Will this make my VCR tapes look and sound better? (Haven’t upgraded to a fancy dvd thing).........course I have to get a government box so my rabbit ears work next year.

B-) Well, I do have a DVD but the last time we bought a TV, I think Culture Club was new on the scene, "The A-Team" & "Knightrider" were the newest shows, and Michael Jackson came out with "Thriller" (we have a 1982 Zenith) Now we have "hexadeka-phonic" sound (16 speakers). B-D I do have three HD boxes for my TV's though so I'm ready for digital. Still, I like to keep abreast of the latest technologies even of my pocketbook can't. B-)