High-Performance Laptops Equipped with 12th Gen Intel® Core Processors, Windows 11, and THX® Spatial Audio Meet Computing Demands of On-the-Go Lifestyles

LOS ANGELES, CA – June 22, 2022 – The VAIO^®, the premier Japanese computer brand known for exceptional quality notebooks equipped with the latest technology, expands its FE Series to offer new high-performance laptops with an impressively long battery life to work, create, game, and watch entertainment from anywhere, for longer. Equipped with 12th Gen Intel® Core processors, Windows 11, and THX® Spatial Audio, the new VAIO FE laptops deliver maximum performance and immersive entertainment experiences in a slim, portable design. With powerful computing capabilities and up to 10 hours of battery life, the VAIO FE Series laptops are perfect for on-the-go lifestyles. Priced affordably, VAIO is available at Walmart and Walmart.com and coming soon to Sam’s Club.

With a sleek, elegant design and new vibrant colors, VAIO FE laptops have Full HD anti-glare screens, wider viewing angles, and a crisp, clear display for impeccable picture quality. VAIO FE notebooks come fully equipped with two built-in speakers, front-facing camera, fingerprint scanner for extra security, and a precision touchpad. This power packed feature set, along with the THX Spatial Audio technology brings a near-cinema quality experience to enjoying music, movies, streaming or gaming.

The new VAIO FE laptops deliver maximum performance and immersive entertainment experiences in a slim, portable design.

The new VAIO FE laptops with 12th Gen Intel® Core processors meet demanding computing needs with exceptional computing power, stunning visuals, and use up to 46% less energy for up to 10 hours of use before needing to charge. 12th Gen Intel® Core processors provide powerful connections, lightning-fast responsiveness, and multitasking capabilities, with better power efficiency to deliver outstanding performance with a longer battery life.

“Intel is pleased to power the newest VAIO product line with 12th Intel® Core processors, enabling a lightweight computer to deliver unbelievable performance,” said Greg Cnossen, General Manager, Global Consumer Sales at Intel. “12th Gen Intel® Core processors offer a unique combination of incredible performance and power efficiency to meet any computing need.”

Outfitted with Windows 11 Home for easy start up and smooth connections, the VAIO FE Series has added security, password-free unlocking with Windows 11, and Focus Assist to block notifications. Windows 11 Home also includes Microsoft Photos, as well as the new Snap layouts to better organize apps and windows. Gamers will love Windows 11 Home integration with the Xbox Game Bar to instantly chat with friends, monitor performance, and take screen recordings.      

“The new VAIO FE series notebooks with fingerprint scanners, front-facing cameras, 360-

degree sound experience and all-day battery life, will bring to life Windows 11 for our customers,” said Linda Rendleman, VP of NA Device Partner Solutions Sales, Microsoft Corp. “It’s exciting to see the expansion of these VAIO high performance devices in North America.”

VAIO FE Series notebooks are outfitted with THX Spatial Audio to bring entertainment to life with an unparalleled 360-degree immersive audio experience that puts users in the center of the action. THX Spatial Audio enables this immersive sound experience on the VAIO when listening over the stereo loudspeakers, or over any wired earbuds or headphones.

“The immersive audio on the VAIO lineup adds dimension, realism and an intensified soundscape that is key to enjoying entertainment. THX continues its commitment to providing world class technologies and we’re excited to extend THX Spatial Audio to these superb new laptops,” said Jason Fiber, chief executive officer, THX Ltd.

The new VAIO FE Series notebooks include:

VAIO FE 14.1” (MSRP $699) features 12th Gen Intel® Core i5-1235U processor, Windows 11 Home, 512 GB Solid State Drive, 8 GB Memory (RAM), THX® Spatial Audio, Precision Touchpad, Fingerprint Scanner, Front-Facing Camera with Privacy Shutter, and up to 10 hours of battery life. Available in Black, Blue, Silver and Rose Gold. 

VAIO FE 14.1” (MSRP $799) features 12th Gen Intel® Core i5-1235U processor, Windows 11 Home, 1 TB Solid State Drive, 16 GB Memory (RAM), THX® Spatial Audio, Precision Touchpad, Fingerprint Scanner, Front-Facing Camera with Privacy Shutter, and up to 10 hours of battery life. Available in Black, Blue, Silver and Rose Gold. 

VAIO FE 14.1” (MSRP $949) features 12th Gen Intel® Core i7-1255U processor, Windows 11 Home, 1 TB Solid State Drive, 16 GB Memory (RAM), THX® Spatial Audio, Precision Touchpad, Fingerprint Scanner, Front-Facing Camera with Privacy Shutter, and up to 10 hours of battery life. Available in Black, Blue, Silver and Rose Gold. 

VAIO FE products are sold and distributed by the VPU division of E&S International Enterprises, Inc. a Los Angeles based company who has worked with VAIO Corporation to license and distribute the products in the USA.

Related Websites:

For VAIO FE details: usa.vaio.com

VAIO Official Site: us.vaio.com

THX Spatial Audio: thx.com/vaio

About VAIO

VAIO Corporation was established on July 1, 2014, spinning off from Sony’s PC business. With management, development and manufacturing operations headquartered in Azumino City, Nagano, Japan (the birthplace of Sony VAIO models), VAIO Corporation embraces the past while innovating for the future. Building upon VAIO’s rich history and “VAIO DNA”, VAIO Corporation continues the storied tradition of building superior products which emphasize craftsmanship with beautiful styling. A deep understanding of its customer base has proven key VAIO Corporation’s success. This approach is why VAIO Corporation is a leader in bringing technological innovation and design to its users everywhere.     “VAIO” and “VAIO logo” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. The use of the “VAIO” trademark is by the permission of and subject to license with VAIO Corporation.

About THX Ltd. 

Founded in 1983 by filmmaker George Lucas, THX Ltd. today continues to excel at empowering great entertainment experiences. The company provides innovative modern technologies and the assurance of superior audio and visual fidelity that truthfully delivers the artist’s vision. THX offerings go beyond studios and cinemas to consumer electronics, content, automotive systems, and live entertainment. Its THX® Spatial Audio and patent-rich THX AAA audio technologies, and world-class THX® Certification standards, help THX partners bring premium entertainment enjoyment to market in the cinema, home, and mobile lifestyle electronics. For more information, visit THX.com, find us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and follow us on Twitter. 

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New THX® Certified Monolith in-wall speakers deliver an ideal home theater listening experience with the highest level of accuracy

BREA, Calif., July 12, 2022 — Monolith, the high-end audio brand from Monoprice, today announced the addition of two new in-wall home theater speaker solutions that have been THX® Certified to ensure listeners experience sound that is incredibly dynamic, detailed and immersive.

“Whether it’s for a full-featured home theater room, or an apartment living room, we have Monolith speakers that are sure to provide an optimal home cinema listening experience in rooms of all sizes,” said Hobie Sechrest, Monolith Business Unit Manager, Monoprice. “Engineered to the highest quality standards, these new THX Certified in-wall speakers, as with all Monolith products, deliver uncompromising performance without sacrificing on the value Monoprice products are known for.”

THX® Certified Select In-Wall Speakers – Available immediately

When it comes to building the ultimate home theater, speakers are one of the most important investments to ensure sound is reproduced exactly as the audio engineers intended. Monolith’s new THX® Certified Select and THX® Certified Ultra in-wall speakers were meticulously engineered to ensure every seat in the room receives the best possible audio experience.

Monolith THX–275IW THX Certified Select In–Wall Speakers ($349.99 MSRP) feature a premium, high-excursion 6.5-inch woofer, 50mm silk dome midrange driver and 25mm silk dome tweeter that combined deliver precise detail and the absolute best home theater dynamics. The 6.5″ high excursion woofer features a long fiber pulp cone, NBR surround, and is designed with a shorting ring to minimize distortion, while the midrange driver operates in the 550Hz to 3.1kHz range to improve overall power handling, lower distortion and improve polar response.

For larger rooms, Monolith THX-465IW THX Certified Ultra 3-Way In-Wall Speakers ($699.99 MSRP) upsize the THX-275IW by adding three more premium, high-excursion 6.5-inch woofers to the mix (for a total of four). Combined with a 50mm silk dome midrange driver and 25mm silk dome tweeter, these speakers deliver massive full-range sound that’s accurate and perfectly balanced. Since these speakers feature more woofers, the midrange driver of this speaker operates in the 750Hz to 3.4kHz range to ensure a perfectly flat response, minimal distortion, and a higher SPL.

These new Monolith THX Certified in-wall speaker options are further refined by carefully selected fourth order Linkwitz-Riley crossover network acoustic filters. These sophisticated crossovers minimize sonic frequency overlap, reduce distortion, and are an excellent choice to minimize off axis response errors near the crossover frequency. The heavy–duty dog ear mounting system makes installation a breeze, while the magnetically detachable, powder coated grille can be painted to match any room’s decor. Monoprice backs these Monolith in-wall speakers with a three-year warranty and 30-day no questions asked money back guarantee.

“When a speaker earns THX Certification, you can be sure that it will deliver an ideal home theater listening experience,” said Steve Martz, global head of THX Certification, THX Ltd. “The Monolith line of premium audio products from Monoprice is robust with THX Certified options. These new Monolith in-wall speakers follow suit and meet the strict THX performance and listening standards, giving customers even more excellent speaker options to consider for their living rooms and home theaters.”

All Monolith THX® Certified in–wall and in–room speakers utilize the same drivers and crossover components, allowing speakers to be mixed and matched to suit any room. Mixing Monolith in–wall and in-room speakers for the left, center, right and rear channels will remain timbre matched across the Monolith THX family. For the ultimate listening experience, Monolith THX Certified speakers should be paired with a powerful Monolith THX Certified subwoofer.

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About Monoprice, Inc. (DBA Monoprice.com)

Located in Brea, Calif., Monoprice, Inc. is an e-commerce leader specializing in providing more than 7,500 high-quality yet affordable electronics and tech products. As an industry innovator, Monoprice fills a void in the consumer technology market by delivering exceptional products that are on par with the best-known national brands at prices far below the retail average with incomparable speed and service. Maintaining a business philosophy that focuses on the needs of its customers, the company strives to bring simplicity, fairness and confidence to consumers and businesses shopping for big-ticket electronics and tech accessories. For more information about Monoprice, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, YouTube, and the Monoprice Blog.

About THX

Founded in 1983 by filmmaker George Lucas, THX Ltd. today continues to excel at empowering great entertainment experiences. The company provides innovative new technologies and the assurance of superior audio and visual fidelity that truthfully delivers the artist’s vision. THX offerings go beyond studios and cinemas to consumer electronics, content, automotive systems, and live entertainment. Its THX® Spatial Audio and patent-rich THX AAA audio technologies, and world-class THX® Certification standards, help THX partners bring premium entertainment enjoyment to market in the cinema, home, and mobile lifestyle electronics. THX Ltd. is an independent subsidiary of Razer. For more information, visit THX.com, find us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and follow us on Twitter.

THX and all THX logos are registered trademarks of THX Ltd. THX Certified Compact is a registered trademark of THX Ltd. All other product names, logos, brands, trademarks, and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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New THX Certified Monolith 5.1 home theater speaker system combines unrelenting combo of excellent home theater performance and value 

Brea, Calif., August 9, 2022 – Monolith, the high-end audio brand from Monoprice, announced today it has released the new M518HT THX® Certified 5.1 Home Theater System – an affordable, small footprint home theater speaker system designed for smaller rooms and gaming systems. Featuring five premium on-wall satellite speakers and an 8-inch powered subwoofer, this system has been THX® Certified Compact to ensure that listeners experience sound that is incredibly dynamic, detailed, and crystal clear to play back audio the way the creator intended it to be enjoyed. 

“When it comes to watching movies or playing video games at home, nothing beats having a powerful, great-sounding multi-channel surround sound system. The M518HT 5.1 home theater speaker system expands upon our lineup of previously announced THX Certified speakers and subwoofers designed for home theater rooms and larger living rooms, and serves as an ideal solution for smaller rooms like bedrooms, game rooms and dens, without compromising the excellence for which our THX Certified Monolith products are known,” said Hobie Sechrest, Monolith business unit manager, Monoprice.  

Compatible with other quality home theater receivers and amplifiers, the M518HT is a compact system that fills rooms with massive, full-range audio that’s dynamic and immersive. The system includes five full-range satellite speakers, each featuring a high-excursion 4.5-inch concentric driver with an inset 20mm silk dome tweeter and optimized waveguide. Though small sized, these MDF-encased, precision-tuned cube-shaped speakers deliver a flat frequency response down to 80Hz. They are an ideal fit for many of the home theater systems around the globe due to their minimal footprint and uncompromised performance. Adding to the appeal of this system, each speaker features a keyhole mounting slot and spring-loaded wire terminals, rendering them easy to install. 

The MH18HT system also brings big bass to the party, with a compact but powerful 8-inch, down firing, ported, powered subwoofer. Driven by a strong DSP-tuned 150-watt amplifier, this subwoofer maintains a flat and seamless frequency response down to 30 Hz (-10dB) and was tuned to perfectly balance the satellite speakers. To ensure ideal performance in rooms of all sizes, the subwoofer features three adjustment options for crossover, phase and level, allowing customers to dial in their bass experience. The subwoofer also features three EQ settings for ensuring the best bass response for different room types, with the THX® EQ setting having the lowest distortion and cleanest sound for listeners who want to ensure they take advantage of the THX audiophile prowess.  

Backed by a five-year warranty, a 30-day money-back guarantee, Monolith’s proven reputation for excellence, and the THX gold seal of approval, the Monolith M518HT THX Certified 5.1 home theater speaker system delivers a powerful, cinematic listening experience that is expected to impress and inspire movie buffs and gamers alike. 

“Maintaining the Monolith brand’s track record for bringing quality audio products to the masses, our engineers rigorously tested and validated new Monolith M518HT 5.1 system for its ability to deliver a truly excellent cinematic listening experience. Having earned THX Certification, customers can be assured this compact system will deliver spectacular performance.,” said Steven P. Martz, vice president, global technology, THX Ltd.  

For further information about THX Certification, please visit thx.com. For information about pricing and availability of Monolith THX Certified 5.1 Home Theater Speaker System, please visit https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=41287.  

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About Monoprice, Inc. (DBA Monoprice.com) 
Located in Brea, Calif., Monoprice, Inc. is an e-commerce leader providing thousands of high-quality and affordable electronics and tech products. Maintaining a business philosophy that focuses on the needs of its customers, the company strives to bring simplicity, fairness, and confidence to consumers and businesses shopping for big-ticket electronics and tech accessories. As a one-stop-shop for most consumer electronics needs, Monoprice oversees a variety of house brands that deliver lasting quality, premium specs, and industry-leading performance, including Dark Matter, Monolith, Pure Outdoor, and Indio. For more information about Monoprice, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and the Monoprice Blog. 

About THX Ltd. 

Founded in 1983 by filmmaker George Lucas, THX Ltd. today continues to excel at empowering great entertainment experiences. The company provides innovative new technologies and the assurance of superior audio and visual fidelity that truthfully delivers the artist’s vision. THX offerings go beyond studios and cinemas to consumer electronics, content, automotive systems, and live entertainment. Its THX® Spatial Audio and patent-rich THX AAA audio technologies, and world-class THX® Certification standards, help THX partners bring premium entertainment enjoyment to market in the cinema, home, and mobile lifestyle electronics. THX Ltd. is an independent subsidiary of Razer. For more information, visit THX.com, find us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and follow us on Twitter. 

THX and all THX logos are registered trademarks of THX Ltd. THX Certified Compact is a registered trademark of 

THX Ltd. All other product names, logos, brands, trademarks, and registered trademarks are property 

of their respective owners. 

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Tracks to be released exclusively on Qobuz  

August 11, 2022 — Circuit Des Yeux, Anat Cohen, and Dinosaur Jr. have teamed up with Qobuz, the Hi-Res streaming and download platform, to today release new, exclusive-to-Qobuz, 24-bit tracks mixed in THX® Spatial Audio. Available to anyone listening from a device of their choice over any headphones, THX Spatial Audio uses advanced signal processing to place sounds “out of the head” and transform conventional audio with realistic acoustics ensuring a unique listening experience, whether simulating a recording studio or an authentic virtual environment. 

Each track – “Double Dare” by Circuit des Yeux (originally performed by Bauhaus), “Calling Vic Juris” by Anat Cohen, and “Whenever You’re Ready” (originally performed by The Zombies), by Dinosaur Jr., was created with an immersive audio experience in mind. Combining the Qobuz standard of 24-bit audio clarity with ​​the “live” feeling of THX Spatial Audio, each original song was recorded to give listeners the feeling of literally being in a space with the performers. 

• Listen to “Double Dare” by Circuit des Yeux to experience the all-enveloping, concert-hall-like immersive drama that she evokes with THX Spatial Audio – HERE

• Listen to “Calling Vic Juris” by Anat Cohen to hear another dimension of THX Spatial Audio–that creates an extreme sense of intimacy and approachability – HERE

• Listen to “Whenever You’re Ready” by Dinosaur Jr. in THX Spatial Audio and you’ll hear crunchy overdriven guitars and unique movement within the song for a satisfying, dynamic, immersive listening experience – HERE

Haley Fohr of Circuit des Yeux said of recording “Double Dare: 

“Double Dare” is a song filled with immense power. Listening to it helps decimate my fear. My favorite part about the CdY interpretation of “Double Dare” is the way Whitney (Johnson) represents the screeching guitar part with a viola and overdrive pedal. The way the harmonics and feedback bounces and resonates around in THX Spatial Audio feels like being in the eye of a tornado. If “Double Dare” is an anecdote to fear, this cover of “Double Dare” in THX Spatial Audio ups the dosage.” 

And Anat Cohen said of recording “Calling Vic Juris:  

”I recorded “Calling Vic Juris” with Gilad Hekselman, a song that he wrote in honor of the great jazz guitarist Vic Juris who passed away in 2019. Vic was a wonderful musician and person who inspired many listeners, students and colleagues including myself and Gilad. We recorded the song as an acoustic duo and then added layers of clarinet and guitar. The THX Spatial Audio format amplifies the building momentum heard as the track progresses, especially ~3.5 minutes in when the clarinet tracks soar with and above the multiple layers of guitars. With this audio format I could express the influences of both the acoustic and electric worlds we breathe. I was grateful to work on this project alongside THX and Qobuz, two companies committed to providing a high quality music listening experience, allowing us to bring our intimate studio experience directly to the ears of listeners. I would like to thank Oded Lev-Ari for his expert ears and wisdom. And of course – Gilad Hekselman, a musician I love collaborating with on any occasion.” 

The THX Spatial Audio tracks follow previous Qobuz exclusive releases with Christian McBride, Zappa Records, Mercury KX, Tower of Power, and more, to solidify Qobuz’s reputation as the destination for true music lovers who want their streaming service to care about the same artists, details, and quality that they value. The new tracks join other Qobuz offerings, such as digital liner notes, exclusive deep-dive essays, and artist-curated playlists, to give it an immersive, boutique-in-a-superstore-world feel that’s unique in the field. Rolling Stone said, “…finding new music on Qobuz is a bit like visiting a record shop, hearing from the owner and just listening to albums.” 

The new THX Spatial Audio relationship marks the second partnership between Qobuz and THX Ltd. Previously, the two companies worked to increase consumer access to 24-bit Hi-Res quality by creating a promotional offer with THX’s first consumer DAC/Amp (digital-to-analog amplifier dongle), the THX Onyx. This offer is still available and includes three months of Qobuz with the purchase of the THX Onyx bringing seamless, plug-and-play Hi-Res listening to more music lovers than ever before. Get your THX Onyx and Qobuz three-month trial subscription here. 

“The ease with which Qobuz users can experience the THX Spatial Audio music tracks, and the fact that it is lossless, even Hi-Res, make the format a natural fit for our platform,” said Dan Mackta, managing director, Qobuz USA. “The artists providing these THX Spatial Audio mixes on Qobuz are eclectic and acclaimed, and are a great fit for our audience of true music aficionados.” 

”THX is pleased to work with these talented Qobuz musicians to bring the artists’ vision of deep and true audio immersion to fans,” said Kasson Crooker, THX Spatial Audio engineer, and musician in his own right. “As an artist and an engineer, I am always interested in deepening the experiences music can evoke. THX Spatial Audio is a phenomenal immersive technology that we are thrilled to bring to these creative musicians. to support them in heightening their creativity and connection to their audiences.” 

For more about THX Spatial Audio, please visit: https://www.thx.com/thx-spatial-audio-content/ 

About Qobuz 

Founded in 2007, a pioneer of high-quality sound, Qobuz is the French music streaming and download service that meets the needs of demanding music lovers and audiophiles. Available in 25 countries around the world, in Europe, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America and Japan (Hi-Res download service only). Qobuz offers an exceptional range of exclusive editorial content written by a team of experts. With its catalog of more than 80 million tracks, Qobuz also has the richest choice of high-resolution (Hi-Res) references on the market. Qobuz is licensed for Hi-Res audio by the Japan Audio Society (JAS). For more information, visit qobuz.com 

About THX Ltd. 

Founded in 1983 by filmmaker George Lucas, THX Ltd. today continues to excel at empowering great entertainment experiences. The company provides innovative modern technologies and the assurance of superior audio and visual fidelity that truthfully delivers the artist’s vision. THX offerings go beyond studios and cinemas to consumer electronics, content, automotive systems, and live entertainment. Its THX^® Spatial Audio and patent-rich THX AAA audio technologies, and world-class THX^® Certification standards, help THX partners bring premium entertainment enjoyment to market in the cinema, home, and mobile lifestyle electronics. For more information, visit THX.com, find us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and follow us on Twitter. 

For more information on THX Ltd. and THX Spatial Audio, please contact Jody Privette Young (jody@thx.com). 

THX, THX Onyx, THX Spatial Audio, and the THX Logo are the property of THX Ltd., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. 

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Hey, THX Fan!   

Ready to join a brand new Deep Note Challenge sweepstakes?   

Great, and best of luck! Below are a couple of rules  to follow:   

• Use the sound from this TikTok post (https://bit.ly/DeepNoteChallenge)
• To enter, content must be published on TikTok using #DeepNoteChallenge and should tag the official THX TikTok account (username: thxltd.).    
• Content must be new and original; content from past Deep Note Challenge sweepstakes will not be eligible.    
• One entry per social media account    

• Do not include overt sexual or violent imagery or inappropriate language (keep your entries PG-13)   
• Entries that defame, misrepresent or disparage THX Ltd. will not be accepted. 
• Entry must be 60 seconds or less.               
•  Participants must be 18 years or older.    
• Participants must have a United States shipping address to receive prizes. 

• Each entry TikTok account must be public, so your entry can be viewed.         
• THX Ltd. reserves the right to monitor and will screen entries prior to approval for submission. THX Ltd. shall have full ownership and power to copy, publish, broadcast, display, distribute, use, edit, translate, alter, combine with other material, reuse and adapt any or all portions of the submissions and/or entries in any way and for any purpose whatsoever, at any time, now or in the future, in any media now known or hereafter devised throughout the world in any manner whatsoever and for any purpose.   

For more information on THX® Sweepstakes rules and regulations, check this page.  

Have your homemade Deep Note trailer posted and tagged with #DeepNoteChallenge2022 by Monday, Sept 5, 2022, on TikTok, where we’ll select and contact the winners, so have your DMs open.   

And if you need some inspiration, check out our past Deep Note Challenge sweepstakes.  

For prizes, THX will offer various items from our THX® Certification, THX® Spatial Audio, and THX AAA partners. For this go round, we’ll be giving out three sets of the following exciting products:   

• VAIO laptop, featuring THX Spatial Audio  
• THX Onyx DAC/AMP, featuring THX AAA Technology   
• Pair of THX Certified 1MORE earbuds

If you notice, this is a product from each of our major categories, and we’re excited to get these sweet-as-hell prizes in your hands as quickly as possible so you can hear the hype.   

THX will host Deep Note Challenges more often going forward, so make sure you check back often, keep an eye on our TikTok page, and we’ll let you know when there’s another one. Also, follow us on our social media accounts to get the latest updates.  

Good luck, and thanks for participating! We can’t wait to see what you come up with! 

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San Francisco, September 2, 2022 – THX is pleased to announce the incredible feat of Perlisten’s unprecedented win in two EISA product categories for its 2022-2023 awards. The PERLISTEN THX® Certified Dominus S-Series was crowned EISA Loudspeaker Best Product, and the PERLISTEN THX® Certified Dominus D215s subwoofer has been named EISA Home Theatre Subwoofer Best Product winner.

THX® Certification is a globally recognized assurance of uncompromising quality, consistency, and performance for audiovisual technologies. The THX Certification process ensures the viewing and listening experiences meet the highest global standards of excellence. THX Certified Dominus is the newest THX Certification class for the largest home theater spaces.

It is for products of excellence serving home theater owners with rooms up to 184 cubic meters of space and up to a 6-meter viewing distance (or up to 6500 cubic feet and up to 20 feet, respectively). PERLISTEN, the first to launch products in the THX Certified Dominus class, has been rightly acknowledged for their achievement of these top-tier quality audio products with the honor of these two impressive EISA Awards.

 “The EISA Awards are the culmination of extraordinary achievements by our company. The industry has unanimously awarded all of our products countless superior reviews at a level not seen in recent history. Our team has demonstrated superior design and engineering expertise. Kudos to them all,” said Lars Johnson, chief sales officer, Perlisten Audio.

“It has been a pleasure to collaborate with the extraordinary audio design talent at Perlisten Audio on numerous products, including the first ever to achieve THX Certified Dominus status, the Perlisten S-Series,” said Steven P. Martz, vice president of global technology, THX Ltd. “Achieving THX Certification status in any classification is an exemplary feat and Perlisten worked diligently to bring their customers multiple products for home theater audio that are THX Certified Dominus, which is highly commendable. They are absolutely deserving of this EISA acknowledgment.”

EISA selects only a single model as Loudspeaker of the Year, but this year for the very first time, they decided to redefine the prize in acknowledgment of the radical achievement, innovation, and creativity of PERLISTEN THX Certified Dominus lineup with the patent pending DPC (Directivity Pattern Control) array found at the heart of every model in both the PERLISTEN S (and it is also within the Perlisten R Series). The DPC array’s delicate handling and positioning of the most minute of sonic cues is executed with an effortless naturalness that takes resolution to a new level.

The award for the PERLISTEN D215s subwoofer with THX Certified Dominus is a recognition of the superiority of the dual-drive Push Pull concept when executed in an uncompromising sealed enclosure.

The EISA Awards are presented by the Expert Imaging and Sound Association, a collaboration formed by Hi-Fi News, Home Cinema Choice, Hi-Fi Choice, Stereophile, Sound & Vision, Shutterbug, and AnalogPlanet,

About THX Ltd. 

Founded in 1983 by filmmaker George Lucas, THX Ltd. today continues to excel at empowering great entertainment experiences. The company provides innovative modern technologies and the assurance of superior audio and visual fidelity that truthfully delivers the artist’s vision. THX offerings go beyond studios and cinemas to consumer electronics, content, automotive systems, and live entertainment. Its THX^® Spatial Audio and patent-rich THX AAA audio technologies, and world-class THX^® Certification standards, help THX partners bring premium entertainment enjoyment to market in the cinema, home, and mobile lifestyle electronics. For more information, visit THX.com, find us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and follow us on Twitter. 

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Marlboro, NJ, September 28, 2022 – KEF is announcing that they’ve extended their comprehensive range of architectural speakers with two new THX® Certified models; the ultra-high-performance three-way coaxial speaker Ci250RRM-THX and the high-output architectural subwoofer Ci250RRb-THX. As part of the KEF Extreme Home Theatre line-up, both models deliver the drama and emotional intensity of true theatre sound quality in large home theatres and living rooms, making them an excellent choice for the most discerning music and movie lovers.

KEF’s First Architectural Speaker with MAT

A revolutionary architectural speaker in the KEF Extreme Home Theatre line-up, Ci250RRM-THX is KEF’s first three-way coaxial architectural speaker model with innovative technologies where the KEF engineering team in Maidstone, UK, has pushed the technological boundaries to create the best possible sound.

The patent-pending technology ‘Cavity Radiation Control’ has solved the midrange issues found in typical three-way coaxial loudspeakers. Its unique open-backed midrange with acoustically absorptive foam design eliminates midrange distortion, up to 30dB midrange dip which is equivalent to 99.9% of reduced SPL. With Cavity Radiation Control, Ci250RRM-THX can deliver the highest mid-range acoustic realism in the market to date.

Another innovation is the implementation of the ‘Low Diffraction LF Aperture’ in Ci250RRM-THX. It is a carefully profiled, smoothed housing design for the Uni-Q driver array with an outer acoustically absorptive foam ring that reduces resonance and diffraction. The result is exceptional MF/HF performance while preserving a tremendous bass output.

Ci250RRM-THX is also the first KEF architectural speaker with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT). MAT is a highly complex maze-like structure that absorbs 99% of the unwanted sound from the rear of the tweeter, delivering a more crisp, natural treble performance. Additionally, the 100mm (4 in.) Uni-Q driver array in Ci250RRM-THX is the latest 12^th generation, sharing many of the technologies found in the latest KEF Blade loudspeaker and the recently launched LS60 Wireless high-fidelity speaker system.

Featuring a 250mm (10 in.) bass driver, Ci250RRM-THX delivers deep, room-filling bass. As a THX^® Certified Ultra architectural speaker, Ci250RRM-THX is engineered to create the immersive, high-fidelity audio experience even in large rooms and home theatres.

The Extreme Architectural Subwoofer

Engineered to deliver incredibly accurate and powerful bass while remaining visually discreet, Ci250RRb-THX is the perfect addition to any music or home theatre system. As part of the KEF Extreme Home Theatre line-up, Ci250RRb-THX delivers ultra-high performance with true theatre sound quality for large theatres and living rooms.

To create the greatest possible music and movie experience, a massive amount of power needs to be tempered with the finest of details. The extra-long-throw 250mm (10 in) bass driver with a massive 150oz magnet, when driven by the KEF’s DSP-equipped KASA500 amplifier, delivers both in spades.

Hide Your Speakers, Not Your Sound

‘Hide your speakers, not your sound’ is the concept behind every KEF architectural speaker. Like all other models in the category, these two new additions are designed to be discreet in appearance and engineered with best-in-class acoustic performance, delivering an immersive soundscape while the speakers blend into the interior.

The combination of innovative engineering and sophisticated acoustic design ensures KEF architectural speakers offer the same compelling performance as its HiFi speakers.

For more information, please visit www.kef.com. For further information about THX Certification, please visit THX.com.

ABOUT KEF

Since 1961, KEF has firmly established itself at the forefront of audio excellence. From the early adoption of synthetic materials to the pioneering Reference Series that now determines industry standard, a foundation of technological innovation, design, and craftsmanship has led the brand to produce bar-setting products in speaker design.

Founded by BBC engineer Raymond Cooke, KEF is named after its original site, Kent Engineering and Foundry, and continues to manufacture and develop its signature pieces in Maidstone, Kent, UK.

Committed to bringing a superior listening experience to audiophiles, the brand’s revolutionary collection of speakers and subwoofers has evolved to include wireless speaker-systems, portable speakers, and headphones – allowing KEF to bring high-fidelity sound to more people in their homes and on the move.

ABOUT THX

Founded in 1983 by filmmaker George Lucas, THX Ltd. today continues to excel at empowering great entertainment experiences. The company provides innovative modern technologies and the assurance of superior audio and visual fidelity that truthfully delivers the artist’s vision. THX offerings go beyond studios and cinemas to consumer electronics, content, automotive systems, and live entertainment. Its THX^® Spatial Audio and patent-rich THX AAA audio technologies, and world-class THX^® Certification standards, help THX partners bring premium entertainment enjoyment to market in the cinema, home, and mobile lifestyle electronics. For more information, visit THX.com, find us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and follow us on Twitter.

THX, THX Certification, and the THX Logo are the property of THX Ltd., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

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San Francisco, Calif., November 10, 2022 — THX Ltd., world-class high-fidelity audio and video tuning, certification, and technology company, and boAt, India’s leading audio earwear brand today announced they have reached a strategic agreement for boAt’s next generation earbuds and headphones to be Tuned by THX. The agreement includes boAt products to be Tuned by THX for stereo audio acoustics as well as 3D spatial audio acoustics. boAt aims to offer wide-ranging, high-quality, and lifestyle-focused consumer products, and the first set of boAt products under this partnership, namely Rockerz 378, Immortal 1300, and the Airdopes 458, are expected to be exclusively available in India in the first quarter of 2023. 

With boAt’s deep industry expertise and track record combined with a market leadership position, the new Tuned by THX boAt products aim to offer high quality and aspirational lifestyle-focused consumer products at accessible price points. The THX team has been working closely with ‘boAt Labs,’ the in-house research and development team at boAt, to customize and consult on product design specifically for the Indian consumer.  

Tuned by THX products are expertly calibrated by THX audio engineers to compliment the performance of the specific boAt devices. boAt products are Tuned by THX when “Beast mode” is activated. This provides consumers a quality out-of-the-box listening experience, tuned to audio standard targets used by professional content creators. THX provides custom fidelity improvements and balanced reproduction, tuning to the THX optimal frequency response curve which leads to optimized immersive listening. 

Sameer Mehta, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, Imagine Marketing Limited, boAt parent company, said, “boAt has always endeavoured to expand its community of boAtheads by offering high-quality aspirational lifestyle-focused products to deliver pristine sonic experiences every single time. This partnership will help us enhance entertainment experiences offered by boAt products. boAt products working in tandem with THX audio engineering will certainly elevate our boAtheads’ aural experience and bring us one step closer to offering studio quality output.” 

“We are in the business of providing the best listening experiences available today to consumers worldwide,” said Jason Fiber, chief executive officer, THX Ltd. “Joining forces with boAt to offer products that are Tuned by THX is an honor for us and is certainly aligned with our mission. India is an important global market, and boAt is the leading audio brand in the country providing superior entertainment experiences.” 

About THX Ltd.  

Founded in 1983 by filmmaker George Lucas, THX Ltd. today continues to excel at empowering great entertainment experiences. The company provides innovative modern technologies and the assurance of superior audio and visual fidelity that truthfully delivers the artist’s vision. THX offerings go beyond studios and cinemas to consumer electronics, content, automotive systems, and live entertainment. Its THX® Spatial Audio and patent-rich THX AAA audio technologies, and world-class THX® Certification standards, help THX partners bring premium entertainment enjoyment to market in the cinema, home, and mobile lifestyle electronics.  

For further information, visit THX.com, find us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and follow us on Twitter. 

About Imagine Marketing Limited (Parent company of boAt) 

Established in 2013 by Aman Gupta & Sameer Mehta, Imagine Marketing Ltd. offers a product portfolio ranging from audio gear, smart wearables, personal grooming, mobile accessories, and much more. Under the Imagine umbrella, boAt came to life and was able to disrupt the industry to become the #1 wearable brand in the country. boAt’s portfolio offers well-designed, innovative, and distinctive fashionable lifestyle-oriented products at attractive price points targeted at a young and widely addressable audience within India. Furthermore, with a massive cultural shift towards DIY post covid, Imagine Marketing Ltd. forayed into personal care appliances and introduced MISFIT, a self-care and grooming brand with the motto ‘Never Fit In’, the brand is aimed at addressing gender stigma through a colourful brand vision and bold conversations. In 2020, Imagine Marketing also acquired RedGear, a gaming accessory brand that deals in gaming keyboards, mice, gamepads, and headphones. RedGear aims to bring gaming to the masses and support the ones who wish to turn their passion into their profession. Imagine Marketing has associated itself with global names such as Qualcomm and Dolby to innovate their products and is backed by Warburg Pincus, a global private equity fund, Malabar Investments and Fireside Ventures. The company currently has offices across Delhi, Mumbai & Bengaluru. 

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For further information on this news, please contact Jody Privette Young at jody@thx.com. 

THX, the THX Logo, and Tuned by THX are the property of THX Ltd., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. 

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Prestigious Computer Brand Launches Laptops Equipped with 12th Gen Intel® Core Processors, Windows 11, and THX® Spatial Audio

MEXICO CITY– Dec. 22, 2022 – VAIO^®, the premier Japanese computer brand known for exceptional quality laptops equipped with the latest technology, brings its high-performance FE Series to Mexico. Available at Walmart locations throughout Mexico and online at Walmart.com.mx, VAIO® FE laptops are equipped with 12th Gen Intel® Core processors, Windows 11 Home, and THX® Spatial Audio to deliver maximum performance and immersive entertainment experiences. The VAIO FE Series offers a superior quality notebook with a remarkably long battery life of up to ten hours allowing users more time for collaboration, entertainment, and creating while on the go. At an affordable price than comparable laptops, the VAIO FE series offers the Walmart shopper a premium option for their computing needs at an incredible value.

“We are very pleased to once again introduce VAIO to more customers in Mexico. I hope our ingenious laptops will give exceptional performance and experience to Mexico customers,” said Masaki Yamano, President & CEO of VAIO Corporation. “Bringing the VAIO FE Series to Mexico makes premium notebooks more accessible to help meet the demand for high-performance laptops.”

The new VAIO FE laptops feature 12th Gen Intel® Core processors to deliver powerful computing capabilities and meet demanding computing needs. Users will experience better connections and lightning-fast responsiveness to make multitasking and switching between applications a breeze. Using up to 46% less energy, 12th Gen Intel® Core processors deliver outstanding performance with a longer battery life – up to ten hours before needing to charge.

“Intel is delighted to power the VAIO series of laptops now available in Mexico,” said Greg Cnossen, General Manager, Global Consumer Sales at Intel. The VAIO FE series is powered by 12th Gen Intel® Core processors to offer unbelievable performance along with an astonishing long battery life, which allows you to do more faster.”

Outfitted with the latest Windows 11 Home, the VAIO FE Series helps to maximize productivity and maintain focus while working. With Windows 11 Focus Sessions, users can silence notifications and work without distractions. Snap Assist and Snap layouts help organize apps and windows on the screen to make it easier to get things done. Users can also curate the content they want with Windows 11 widgets, and Microsoft Photos makes viewing and sharing images easier than ever. Seamless redocking with Windows 11 means if users move, they can continue right where they left off after they plug back in.

“The new VAIO FE laptops are fully equipped with latest 12th Gen Intel® Core processors and THX® Spatial Audio to give users a premium Windows 11 experience at an affordable price” said Linda Rendleman, vice president device partner solution sales, Americas, Microsoft Corp.

THX Spatial Audio brings entertainment to life on VAIO FE Series notebooks providing listeners with an unparalleled 360-degree immersive audio experience that puts the user in the center of the action. THX Spatial Audio creates an immersive wide soundstage when enjoying any entertainment over the laptop’s stereo loudspeakers, or over wired earbuds or headphones.

“THX Spatial Audio on the VAIO laptops enhances enjoyment of games, movies and music,” said Jason Fiber, chief executive officer, THX Ltd. “Whether you want to level up your gaming audio with more authentic and detailed soundscapes, hear music truer to a live experience, or watch a movie enjoying a wide soundstage, THX Spatial Audio on your VAIO delivers more accurate audio to heighten your senses and experience.”

The new VAIO FE Series notebooks available at Walmart:

VAIO FE 14.1” (MSRP: $18,499.00 MXN) features 12th Gen Intel® Core i5-1235U processor, Windows 11 Home, 512 GB Solid State Drive, 8 GB Memory (RAM), THX® Spatial Audio, Precision Touchpad, Fingerprint Scanner, Front-Facing Camera with Privacy Shutter, and up to 10 hours of battery life. Available in Black and Blue. 

VAIO FE 14.1” (MSRP: $25,999.00 MXN) features 12th Gen Intel® Core i7-1255U processor, Windows 11 Home, 1 TB Solid State Drive, 16 GB Memory (RAM), THX® Spatial Audio, Precision Touchpad, Fingerprint Scanner, Front-Facing Camera with Privacy Shutter, and up to 10 hours of battery life. Available in Black and Silver. 

VAIO FE products are sold and distributed by the VPU division of E&S International Enterprises, Inc. a Los Angeles based company who has worked with VAIO Corporation to license and distribute the products in the USA and Mexico.

About VAIO

VAIO Corporation was established on July 1, 2014, spinning off from Sony’s PC business. With management, development and manufacturing operations headquartered in Azumino City, Nagano, Japan (the birthplace of Sony VAIO models), VAIO Corporation embraces the past while innovating for the future. Building upon VAIO’s rich history and “VAIO DNA”, VAIO Corporation continues the storied tradition of building superior products which emphasize craftsmanship with beautiful styling. A deep understanding of its customer base has proven key VAIO Corporation’s success. This approach is why VAIO Corporation is a leader in bringing technological innovation and design to its users everywhere.    

“VAIO” and “VAIO logo” are trademarks or registered trademarks of VAIO Corporation. The use of the “VAIO” trademark is by the permission of and subject to license with VAIO Corporation.

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World’s First Desktop Soundbar Unveiled with THX Spatial Audio Combined with Audioscenic’s Beamforming and Head-Tracking AI Technology

THX with Razer brings forth an innovative audio gaming experience. Gamers can now enjoy a truly personalized and immersive audio experience straight from their desktop. Welcome the Razer Leviathan V2 Pro. 

Razer’s new desktop soundbar delivers a widened soundstage ensuring that gamers are always in the expanded sweet spot for optimal listening enjoyment. The soundbar features immersive THX® Spatial Audio technology, and beamforming technology with head tracking AI from Audioscenic. 

“The Levithan V2 Pro provides superior audio quality for a desktop speaker system,” said Steven P. Martz, vice president of global technology, THX Ltd. “Whether used for gaming with head-tracking and THX Spatial Audio engaged, or in full-room mode when throwing an office party or watching a match, the Leviathan V2 Pro is a great choice for a soundbar offering quality audio fidelity for most any type of content playback.”   

The combination of immersive audio, along with beamforming with head-tracking AI technology, allows Razer Leviathan V2 Pro with its integrated IR camera to detect the user’s position. And in real-time, the soundbar can adapt the audio beams based on the listener’s position, ensuring that gamers can get a heightened experience. 

“We were pleased to work with Razer for the Leviathan V2 Pro. Not only does it offer the novelty of combining THX Spatial Audio along with Beamforming and Head-tracking technologies so that the immersive experience moves as the listener moves, it’s also a soundbar of superior audio output compared to many on the market today,” said David Dever, vice president of mobile technologies, THX Ltd. 

And for new and casual gamers alike who are looking to upgrade their gaming setup, look to the high-performing Razer Blade gaming laptop series. The Razer Blade 16 and Razer Blade 18 featuring THX Spatial Audio allows for all types of gamers to experience the immersive power and gaming force that Razer products bring. 
 
Gamers will experience an authentic, immersive surround sound experience as THX Spatial Audio delivers pinpoint positional accuracy so gamers can keep their focus on staying ahead of the competition.  

For a handheld gaming experience wherever you go, the Razer Edge brings to life the ultimate gaming experience. The WiFi version, comes equipped with THX Spatial Audio, both over the device loudspeakers, as well as headphones, and allows the gamers to be in the center of the action when using the gaming handheld tablet.  

So, whether you’re gaming at home or on the go, THX Spatial Audio immerses gamers in the world of their favorite games with these new THX-enabled Razer consumer electronics.  

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