Employing Yamaha's proprietary technology, both models deliver true surround sound from a single speaker by employing dozens of separate audio beam drivers that deliver
center channel sound directly, while sounds from other channels are heard reflecting off the walls around the listener.
Not exact matches
you know, the
center channel is an audio
channel that is commonly found with surround
sound systems.
The stereo effects are fine, but the bulk of the
sound is reserved for the
center channel.
But in other sequences, where we are plunged into the mind of Captain Willard (Martin Sheen), Murch shrunk the
sound space down to one
channel (the
center channel) to literally «focus» the audience's attention on one or two distinct
sounds.
The dialog takes place front and
center most of the time, with ambient
sounds echoing in the rear
channels on a regular basis.
The issue isn't it being merely broad mono (which it is, with a majority of
sounds emanating from the front
center channel).
The track
sounds incredible, with a great balance between the surrounds and
center channel, ensuring you'll be able to hear the dialogue among some of the more intense scenes.
The simple and sleek style
sound bar is packed with an internal amplifier that pumps 30 watts to each the left, right, and
center channels.
As a comedy, the majority of the
sound comes from the front and
center, but there are ambient effects and musical tracks that make their way to the rear
channels.
The
center channel does a fine job with clear
sound, though, so as long as you don't expect too much from the promised 5.1 treatment, the
sound quality won't too much disappoint.
The
center channel features a dialed - up dialogue track (you can still hear some of the
sound and music underneath), while the front
channels aggressively display several aspects of the soundfield.
As far as I could tell, though, the rear
channels are never used and most of the
sound emanated from the
center speaker.
The 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround track is disappointing, as almost all of the
sound comes from the front speakers, the
center channel in particular.
Levels are well balanced, with the majority of the
sound coming from the
center channel.
The track
sounds great here, with a good balance between the surrounds and
center channel.
The Synergy Series C - 2
center channel offers phenomenal
sound and stylish flair at an affordable price point.
A bit too much emphasis is placed on the
center channel at times, but for the most part, the
sound is crisp, clean, and well - mixed.
The
sound still stuck pretty closely to the
center channel for the most part.
Dialogue is anchored in the
center channel while music and effects are spread out in the
sound field appropriately.
The 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround track is more
center channel - intensive than one would have hoped, with the majority of the dialogue and
sound effects emanating from the middle speaker.
Of course most of the
sound still emanates from the
center speaker, but there is some
channel separation and there's usually some
sound, minor it may be, coming from every direction.
For the most part, the
sound comes from the
center and front
channels.
The front and
center channel do press out the same trio of
sounds (dialogue, effects, and music), but it's clear that dialogue takes
center stage.
For the most part, being mostly character driven, the majority of the
sound will be coming out of the
center channel in the form of dialogue.
As with any Mono track, all of the audio comes from the
center channel, and the mix of dialogue, mostly - present»70s score, and a few active
sound effects is satisfactory and never difficult to distinguish.
The
center channel utilizes most of the use with the dialogue, but you will get a range of weather effects or other ambient
sounds coming from the surrounds.
The three front
channels (Left,
Center, and Right) provide crisp, clean dialogue and accurate placement of onscreen
sounds.
For the new DVD, MGM has fashioned a 5.1 mix that places the dialogue in the
center channel, music and panned
sound effects in the front surrounds, and a discreet, reverberating mono
sound effects track.
A 19 - speaker premium Mark Levinson
sound system can replace the standard 10 - speaker system as a stand - alone option, but I found it to be oddly biased toward the
center channel speakers in all modes.
Audi
Sound System - inc: 10 speakers, front
center speaker and subwoofer in rear, 180 Watts, 6 -
channel amplifier and AM / FM radio
Radio: Audi MMI Navigation Plus w / AM / FM - inc: MMI system (MIB), 8» central display screen, control knob and buttons in
center console and music interface w / 2 USB slots, operates climate control, central locking, instrument cluster, vehicle diagnostics, cellular phone, navigation, CD and radio functions, Audi
sound system includes 10 speakers including front
center speaker and subwoofer in rear, 180 watts, 6 -
channel amplifier, SiriusXM satellite radio, 2 tweeters in the dashboard, 1
center - fill speaker in the dashboard, 2 speakers in the front doors, 2 speakers in the rear doors, 2 tweeters in the rear doors and 1 subwoofer under the rear shelf
Radio: Audi MMI Navigation Plus w / MMI System - inc: Audi connect (subscription required) w / Google Earth navigation, 8 - inch central display screen, control knob and buttons in
center console, Operates climate control, central locking, instrument cluster, vehicle diagnostics, cellular phone, navigation, CD and radio functions, Also includes 2 USB ports w / AMI functionality (no AMI cable), Bluetooth streaming audio, Bluetooth wireless technology preparation for mobile phone, HD Radio Technology, MMI touch and Jukebox, SD card slots w / 64 GB capacity (dual slots), SiriusXM Satellite Radio (subscription required), INRIX XD online traffic and voice control system (controls cellular phone, CD, radio and navigation), speech - to - text, Audi
Sound System, 10 speakers including front
center speaker and subwoofer in the rear, 180 watts and a 6 -
channel amplifier
Radio: Audi Concert w / AM / FM / CD / SAT - inc: MP3 capable, auxiliary input jack, 12 - station presets, speed - dependent volume control, Audi music interface, iPod integration including 1 cable for iPod connection, Audi
sound system w / 10 speakers including front
center speaker and subwoofer in rear, 180 watts, 6 -
channel amplifier, preparation for mobile phone (Bluetooth), Bluetooth audio streaming, monochrome driver information system, SD card single slot and SiriusXM satellite radio w / 90 - day trial subscription
With 16 speakers, including
center channel and subwoofer, and a nine
channel amp putting out 825 watts of peak power, the music playing from our iPhone should
sound very good.
Radio: Audi Concert AM / FM / SiriusXM w / CD Player - inc: MP3 capability, auxiliary input jack, 12 - station presets, speed - dependent volume control, Audi
sound system w / 10 speakers including front
center speaker, subwoofer in rear, 180 watts, 6 -
channel amplifier, Bluetooth streaming audio, monochrome driver information system, HD Radio technology, SD card single slot and SiriusXM satellite radio (subscription required)
Radio: MMI Plus System w / 6.5» Color Screen - inc: Audi music interface w / iPod integration, 6 -
channel DSP extended
sound system w / 10 speakers including subwoofer, 180W
sound system, Bluetooth wireless technology preparation for mobile phone, driver information
center, SD card slot w / 32 GB capacity and SiriusXM satellite radio w / 90 - day trial subscription
Options: Premium package adaptive sport seats including wind deflector, two - zone automatic air conditioning, seat heating, automatically dimming mirrors, 18 - way adaptive sport seats plus, bi-xenon headlights with Porsche Dynamic Lighting System ($ 5,265); infotainment package with Bose surround
sound system including Porsche communication management, navigation, Bose surround
sound system with 10 speakers, active subwoofer,
center speaker, eight -
channel amplifier, Bose technolgies Centerpoint 2, SurroundStage, SiriusXM satellite radio receiver, HD radio receiver ($ 3,860), leather interior in yachting blue ($ 2,025); sport chrono package including dynamic transmission mounts, analogue and digital stopwatch, Sport Plus button, sport performance shift indicator ($ 1,850); PASM electronically controlled damper system with two manual selectable settings ($ 1,790); 20 - inch Carrera S wheels ($ 1,560), wheels painted in black ($ 1,425); Porsche torque vectoring ($ 1,320); front and rear ParkAssist ($ 860); seat ventilation ($ 730); platinum silver metallic exterior paint ($ 710), six - disc CD / DVD autochanger ($ 670); multi-function steering wheel ($ 615); light design package ($ 340); power steering plus ($ 270); steering wheel heating ($ 270)
Radio: Audi Concert AM / FM / SiriusXM w / CD Player - inc: MP3 capability, auxiliary input jack, 12 - station presets, speed - dependent volume control, Audi
sound system w / 10 speakers including front
center speaker, subwoofer in rear, 180 watts, 6 -
channel amplifier, Bluetooth streaming audio, monochrome driver information system, HD Radio technology, SD card single slot and SiriusXM satellite radio w / 90 - day trial subscription
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, REAR SEAT includes 9» screen DVD player (Blu - Ray capable) with remote control, two 2 -
channel wireless infrared headphones, auxiliary audio / video jacks on rear of
center console,
sound compression, CD - R and CR - R / W capability, LED backlighting display, MP3 capable -LRB-(TG5) single - slot CD / MP3 player deleted when (U42) rear seat entertainment system is ordered.
The
center channel speakers for its 5.1 surround -
sound audio system are located in the roof just in front of the second row.
Blade Silver Metallic, Custom Sill Plates With Stingray Logo, Preferred Equipment Group ($ 8,005 — includes standard equipment; Bose advanced 10 - speaker system with bass box; HD Radio with additional 9 months of Sirius / XM Satellite Radio service (1 year total); Memory Package with recall for 2 driver «presets» for 8 - way power seat, outside mirrors and tilt - and - telescoping steering column; frameless, auto - dimming inside rearview mirror; Universal Home Remote with garage door opener and three programmable
channels (located on driver visor); heated and ventilated driver and passenger seats with power bolster and lumbar; head - up display with color readouts for street mode, track mode with g - meter, vehicle speed, engine rpm; cargo net and luggage shade; theft - deterrent system for body content security and unauthorized electrical entry; body - color, heated, power - adjustable outside mirrors with driver - side auto - dimming; navigation with 3D maps; premium leather - wrapped leather instrument panel,
center console and door panels; perforated napa leather seating surfaces), Visible Carbon - Fiber Roof Panel ($ 1,995 — includes removable, visible carbon - fiber roof panel with body - color surround), Magnetic Selective Ride Control ($ 1,795 — includes Magnetic Selective Ride Control; Performance Traction Management), Dual - Mode Performance Exhaust ($ 1,195 — includes dual - mode performance exhaust with additional horsepower, aggressive exhaust
sound and 4 - inch polished stainless - steel tips), Carbon - Fiber Interior Appearance Package ($ 995 — includes carbon - fiber instrument panel trim), 19» x 8.5» Front and 20» x 10.0» Rear Black Aluminum Wheels ($ 495), Carbon Flash - Painted Rear Spoiler and Outside Mirrors ($ 100)
Sunroof, NAV, Heated Leather Seats, 3rd Row Seat, Power Liftgate, All Wheel Drive, iPod / MP3 Input, PRESTIGE PACKAGE, Diesel AND MORE!KEY FEATURES INCLUDELeather Seats, Third Row Seat, Navigation, All Wheel Drive, Power Liftgate, Diesel, iPod / MP3 Input, Bluetooth, Heated Leather Seats Rear Spoiler, MP3 Player, Keyless Entry, Privacy Glass, Remote Trunk Release.OPTION PACKAGESPRESTIGE PACKAGE Auto - Dimming Power - Folding Exterior Mirrors, Bose Surround
Sound System, 14 speakers, 270W, 10 -
channel DSP w / Centerpoint surround technology and Audio Pilot noise compensation, Front & Rear Acoustic Parking Sensors, HD Radio, Rearview Parking Camera, Ventilated Front Seats, Memory for Driver's Seat & Mirror Adjustments 2 - position, Located on driver's door, 4 - Zone Climate Control, rear controls in the
center console, additional vents for third seating row and additional cooling capacity, Deep Tint 3 - Panel Panorama Sunroof, electrical main sunshade and manual rear sunshade, First panel retracts / tilts; third panel tilts, controls in overhead console front and rear and pinch protection, Manual Window Shades For Rear Doors & Tailgate, S LINE PACKAGE black headliner, modified front grille, lower bumper and door trim in body color paint and 1 - 12V front accessory power outlet in front
center console, Retractable High - Pressure Headlight Washers Concealed in front bumper, S Line 3 - Spoke Multifunction Steering Wheel Perforated leather sport steering wheel w / shift paddles, S Line Side - Badging w / S Line Door Sills, Brushed Aluminum Decorative Inlays On door panel, interior beltline,
center console and passenger side dashboard, S Line Front & Rear Bumpers w / Side Valences, 21» 5 - SEGMENT - SPOKE - DESIGN WHEELS Tires: P295 / 35R21 Summer Performance, Wheels: 10.0 J x 21» 5 - Segment - Spoke - Design.
OPTION PACKAGESENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, REAR SEAT includes 9 screen DVD player (Blu - Ray capable) with remote control, two 2 -
channel wireless digital headphones, auxiliary audio / video jacks on rear of
center console,
sound compression, CD - R and CR - R / W capability, LED backlighting display, MP3 capable, HDMI / HML input, 2nd USB port with 2.1 amp charging and Wi - Fi capability via Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA), CADILLAC CUE INFORMATION AND MEDIA CONTROL SYSTEM WITH EMBEDDED NAVIGATION 8 diagonal color information display featuring touch response, haptic feedback, gesture recognition, Natural Voice Recognition, Phone Integration for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability for compatible phone, Collection and Teen Driver.
The TL SH - AWD allows fine - tuning of the
sound, as well, with separate controls for sub - and
center channel levels, making it easy to bring more bass into the mix, or setting the system for better acoustic playback.
ROOF RACK CROSS BARS, OPTION GROUP 04 - inc: Ultimate Package 04, Rear Parking Assistance System, Ultimate Liftgate Badging, 115 - Volt Power Outlet, Panoramic Sunroof, Heated Steering Wheel, HID Xenon Headlights, Ventilated Front Seats, Radio: AM / FM / MP3 / CD / HD Radio w / Navigation System, Infinity Logic 7 surround
sound audio system, 11 -
channel amplifier, 12 - speakers, SiriusXM Radio w / free activation and 3 - month trial subscription, iPod / USB / aux jac in front
center console, 8 - inch touchscreen w / rearview camera output and Blue Link Telematics (Gen 1), Driver's Integrated Memory Seat, LED Taillights, Premium Door Sill Plates, GRAY, LEATHER SEATING SURFACES.
TOW HITCH, OPTION GROUP 04 - inc: Ultimate Package 04, Rear Parking Assistance System, Ultimate Liftgate Badging, 115 - Volt Power Outlet, Panoramic Sunroof, Heated Steering Wheel, HID Xenon Headlights, Ventilated Front Seats, Radio: AM / FM / MP3 / CD / HD Radio w / Navigation System, Infinity Logic 7 surround
sound audio system, 11 -
channel amplifier, 12 - speakers, SiriusXM Radio w / free activation and 3 - month trial subscription, iPod / USB / aux jac in front
center console, 8 - inch touchscreen w / rearview camera output and Blue Link Telematics (Gen 1), Driver's Integrated Memory Seat, LED Taillights, Premium Door Sill Plates, NIGHT SKY PEARL.
Technology Package - inc: Audi Parking System Plus w / Rearview Camera, USB Audi Music Interface, 2 USB's w / AMI functionality (no AMI cable), Audi
Sound System, 10 speakers including front
center speaker and subwoofer in the rear, 180 watts and a 6 -
channel amplifier, Driver Information System, 8 - inch color display, and trip computer, Audi Connect w / Online Services
Radio: Audi Concert System w / AM / FM Radio - inc: CD player (MP3 capable), auxiliary input jack, 12 - station presets, speed - dependent volume control, Audi music interface w / Lightning adapter cable, Audi
sound system w / 10 speakers including front
center speaker and subwoofer in rear, 180 watts, 6 -
channel amplifier, 2 tweeters in the dashboard, 1
center fill speaker in the dashboard, 2 speakers in the front doors, 2 speakers in the rear doors, 2 tweeters in the rear doors, 1 subwoofer in spare wheel well, Bluetooth wireless technology preparation for compatible mobile phones and streaming audio for compatible devices, SiriusXM Satellite Radio all access service w / 3 - month trial subscription, USB charging port and voice control system
7.1 Surround
Sound System An available 10 - speaker, Infinity audio system features front - and second - row
center -
channel speakers.
9
channel sound installation of pure Solfeggio frequencies, William's Gallery, Beard Arts
Center, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2015