Harman Multimedia delivers JBL Encounter.Harman Multimedia, a provider of audio products for the computer industry, has announced the introduction of JBL JBL James Bullough Lansing (audio/speaker engineer) JBL Journal of Biblical Literature JBL John Bradshaw Leyfield (wrestler) JBL Jonathan Bell Lovelace (investment research) Encounter 5.1, the company's first 5.1 surround sound speaker system for the home computer. JBL Encounter 5.1 leverages proven JBL industrial design and the latest in desktop surround technology for an unparalleled consumer experience. This 5.1 multichannel Using two or more paths for transmission or processing. It can refer to a variety of architectures including (1) multiple I/O channels between the CPU and peripheral devices, (2) multiple wires in a cable, (3) multiple "logical" channels within a single wire or fiber or (4) multiple audio system comprises 4 self-powered satellites, a clip-on or freestanding center channel and a tremendously powerful subwoofer A speaker that reproduces the lower end of the audio spectrum. A subwoofer system may include a crossover circuit which switches frequencies at approximately 100Hz and under to the subwoofer, while passing the rest of the signal to the main speakers. for performance to match the needs of today's gamers and movie buffs. JBL Encounter is also available in a 2.1 system for music enthusiasts. "With JBL Encounter 5.1 and JBL Encounter 2.1, Harman Multimedia has married cutting-edge technologies and design for a rich consumer experience," said Brendon Stead, Harman Multimedia's Vice President of Engineering. "With 450 watts of total system power, custom-designed port geometry to minimize 'unwanted noise,' and proprietary transducer transducer, device that accepts an input of energy in one form and produces an output of energy in some other form, with a known, fixed relationship between the input and output. technology, JBL Encounter defines the latest in multimedia audio for gaming, music and movies." Harman Multimedia's JBL Encounter employs a powerful amplified subwoofer, self-powered satellite speakers and an innovative center channel clip-on speaker for a truly astounding a·stound tr.v. a·stound·ed, a·stound·ing, a·stounds To astonish and bewilder. See Synonyms at surprise. [From Middle English astoned, past participle of astonen, audio experience. The subwoofer delivers 200 watts of power through Harman Multimedia's own APG APG Assists Per Game (basketball) APG Assists Per Game (hockey statistic) APG Aberdeen Proving Ground APG Automated Password Generator APG Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering Slipstream To fix a bug or add enhancements to software without identifying such inclusions by creating a new version number. port design, and leverages a proprietary Emperor transducer for full, window-rattling bass. JBL Encounter 5.1's optimized 50-watt Quad Odyssey I center channel and Dual Warrior satellites deliver uncolored mids, highs and center channel dialogue for consummate sound quality. Further, the JBL Encounter audio system utilizes a special interconnect technology for effortless user control over volume, treble and subwoofer levels with a minimum of desktop clutter. JBL Encounter 5.1 and JBL Encounter 2.1 are compatible with all analog stereo and multichannel sound cards in desktop and laptop computers, as well as with game consoles, and digital music and personal CD players. They will be available in November 2003 and December 2003, respectively, online at www.harman-multimedia.com and through national retailers for a suggested retail price of $399.95 for the JBL Encounter 5.1 system, and $299.95 for the JBL Encounter 2.1 system. |
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