Today at CES, taking place in Las Vegas from Jan. 5 – 8, Sound United, a company that develops and markets a diverse portfolio of audio brands, is showcasing a variety of new and recently announced products from its diverse portfolio of audio brands, including Polk Audio and Definitive Technology. Product demonstrations from each brand will support an array of audio technologies, including High Resolution-certified tower speakers, immersive Dolby Atmos 360-degree sound, Polk SDA, Google Home and wireless rear surround sound capabilities for our DTS PlayFi enabled sound bars. Additionally, Polk Audio will have two new lines of speakers for automobiles and marine vessels at CES to demonstrate new, advanced features.
“We’ve placed tremendous focus on designing and introducing speakers and technologies that emulate each brand’s unique identity. This includes Polk’s emphasis on real American Hi-Fi as well as Definitive Technology’s tech-forward and minimalist design approach,” said Kevin Duffy, CEO & president of Sound United. “Today’s audio market rewards brands who hone in and fulfill specific consumer needs, some of which include ease-of-use, stunning design and of course, incredible sound. From new tower and vehicle speakers that integrate the latest in material excellence and audio technology, to wireless rear capabilities for true 5.1 surround sound, Sound United has tuned in to the customer landscape to deliver where it matters most.”
Polk Audio Hones in on Home Theater
Harkening back to Polk Audio’s tradition of classic, great sound at unbeatable prices, the brand will be demonstrating its Hi-Res certified, Signature Series loudspeakers. With a new color available, Classic Brown Walnut, the collection of floor standing tower, center and bookshelf speakers incorporate premium audio technologies drawn from Polk’s top-of-the-line home entertainment speakers, including the Monitor, RTiA and LSiM series. As the first Polk Audio line to receive Hi-Res certification, coupled with Polk’s exclusive Power Port technology and a reimagined design for the modern home, the Signature series provides the ultimate movie and music listening experience.
Polk Audio will also be showcasing its new ultra-compact MagniFi Mini sound bar with a slim wireless subwoofer. Designed to fit anywhere but powerful enough to fill large spaces, the sound bar is capable of delivering fully immersive theater surround sound akin to sound bars more than twice its size leveraging Polk’s SDA speaker technology, 5.1 Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, and Polk’s patented Voice Adjust™ technology, which improves vocal clarity for crystal clear dialogue. The MagniFi Mini is also capable of wireless music streaming directly from a smartphone, tablet, or other compatible device leveraging Google Home or Bluetooth.
Defining its position as a leader in the home theater and wireless music space, the Polk Omni SB1 Plus sound bar with DTS PlayFi wireless rear technology will also be demonstrated. The Omni SB1 Plus supports Bluetooth connectivity and with the latest app update consumers can configure two Omni S2 or S2R speakers as wireless surrounds for an elevated home theater configuration to a true 5.1 surround sound experience.
Definitive Technology Defines the Future of Loudspeakers and Sound Bars
Continuing the brand’s focus on providing the ultimate in technology-forward and obsessively engineered audio solutions, Definitive Technology will be flexing the muscles of its 4th generation Bipolar tower speakers, the BP9000 series. With matching centers, surrounds and optional height speaker module, the BP9000 series are designed to offer true, full-range performance for listeners seeking the highest quality audio reproduction. The new series pays homage to Definitive Technology’s lineage of award-winning Bipolar speakers while also offering a completely modified design and user experience. Leveraging Dolby Atmos and DTS:X technologies, the BP9000 series’ A90 height module projects sound upward to envelope the listener in three-dimensional audio, and easily clicks into place atop the BP9020, BP9040 and BP9060 tower speakers.
Also featured in the booth, the 1.75 inch tall ultra-low profile W Studio Micro sound bar blends into any home theater environment, making it the perfect option for a sleek 5.1 wireless surround sound system that won’t block the TV. Users can now use the Definitive Technology DTS PlayFi app to configure a true 5.1 surround sound system leveraging the DTS PlayFi enabled Wireless Collection W7 and W9 speakers, which when paired with the sound bar and act as left and right rear channels, providing exhilarating surround sound without wires.
Polk Audio Refines Automotive and Marine Audio
As a leader in automotive and marine audio, Polk Audio will be demonstrating two new lines of speakers, including the recently revamped DB+ Series and DB+ subwoofer, and the newly announced Mobile Monitor One (MM1) series. Both lines offer reimagined speakers that are super-resilient, marine certified and updated to provide top-of-the-line audio capabilities for phenomenal sound in cars, boats and ATVs. By integrating the latest materials, like UV-tolerant titanium plated composite cones, IP56 rating with waterproof-inner and outer surrounds and non-corrosive fiberglass reinforced ABS baskets, users are guaranteed speakers that will withstand just about anything thrown at them. Additionally, the speaker lines feature new audio technologies like Dynamic Balance Driver technology, Glass fiber formers, oversized voice coils, and high-temp conex spiders to provide the a premium automotive and marine listening experience.
