VISTA, Calif., Aug. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sound United,
a company that supports a diverse portfolio of high performance
audio brands, today announced that Polk Audio Omni and
Definitive Technology Wireless Collection DTS Play-Fi® lines will
support wireless surround sound. The firmware update will be
available October 25th for
compatible products within both wireless music systems. As the
first DTS partner brands to leverage DTS Play-Fi's wireless
surround technology, Polk Audio's Omni SB1 Plus and Definitive
Technology's W Studio Micro sound bars will have the capability to
pair with an array of Play-Fi enabled all-in-one speakers. These
include the Polk Omni S2, S2R and S6 and Definitive Technology's W7
and W9 options, to provide an even more immersive and streamlined
home theater environment with discrete 5.1 surround sound.
"While Polk Audio and Definitive Technology have always been
laser focused on providing the absolute best audio for home
theater, we have invested heavily in meeting users' demands to
provide true surround sound without the clutter of wired, rear
speakers," said Kevin Duffy, CEO and
president of Sound United. "With DTS' commitment to continuously
updating its Play-Fi technology, we're able to provide consumers
with sound bar and wireless all-in-one speaker ecosystems that are
simple to set up, easy to use and great sounding."
The Polk Audio Omni SB1 Plus ($699), shipping now, is a re-engineered version
of the original Omni Collection SB1 sound bar— enabling it to now
support Bluetooth connectivity and with the upcoming firmware
update, wireless surround sound. Using the Polk Omni Utility
app to update the firmware in the SB1 Plus, and the Polk Omni app
to control the system, consumers can easily configure two Omni S2,
S2R or Omni S6 speakers as wireless surrounds for an elevated home
theater arrangement. Additionally, the completely wireless Omni S2R
features an eight-hour battery life and indoor or outdoor
compatibility, giving users the ultimate freedom in placement as it
is not restricted by location of power outlets.
Definitive Technology's latest ultra-low profile sound bar, the
W Studio Micro ($899), also supports
wireless rear surround with the upcoming firmware update. With its
slim stature, at just 1.75 inches tall, the sound bar seamlessly
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 update the W Studio Micro Bar with the
Definitive Technology Utility App and then use the Definitive
Technology app to configure the system, which allows the Wireless
Collection W7 and W9 speakers to pair with the sound bar and act as
left and right rear channels within the W Studio Micro Bar,
providing exhilarating surround sound without wires.
"We are excited to be launching DTS Play-Fi's wireless surround
technology with Polk and Definitive Technology," said
Dannie Lau, general manager, Play-Fi
Division, DTS, Inc. "Cutting the cord will give people even more
flexibility to create immersive audio experiences in their home.
This enhanced functionality adds to Play-Fi's industry-leading
support for hi-res audio, A/V synchronization and leading music
services from around the globe."
Enhancing the sound quality even further, the Polk Omni wireless
speakers, including the Omni S2, S2R and S6 receive a Dolby decoded
rear channel signal from the Omni SB1 Plus sound bar, which
delivers discrete home theater surround sound. Additionally,
Definitive Technology wireless speakers, including the W7 and W9,
receive both DTS and Dolby decoding, enabling consumers with a wide
range of high definition rear channel signals for a premium
surround sound environment.
The Polk Omni Collection and Definitive Technology Wireless
Collection are currently available for purchase on PolkAudio.com
and DefinitiveTech.com, as well as in major retailers nationwide
like Best Buy, Amazon.com and Crutchfield. To learn more about DTS
Play-Fi's wireless surround sound technology, please visit
www.play-fi.com.
About DTS, Inc.
Since 1993, DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI)
has been dedicated to making the world sound better. Through its
pioneering audio solutions for mobile devices, home theater
systems, cinema, automotive and beyond, DTS provides
incredibly high-quality, immersive and engaging audio experiences
to listeners everywhere. DTS technology is integrated in more than
two billion devices globally, and the world's leading video and
music streaming services are increasingly choosing DTS to deliver
premium sound to their listeners' network-connected devices. For
more information, please visit www.dts.com.
About Sound United
Sound United, a division of DEI
Holdings, curates a diverse portfolio of audio brands
including Polk Audio, an audio brand with more than 40 years
of experience pioneering high-quality personal
audio; Definitive Technology, a 25-year veteran in the
high-end home audio space; and Polk BOOM, a portable audio
brand targeting the youthful action-sports oriented consumer. To
learn more about Sound United and its brands,
visit www.soundunited.com.
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