justin_tx_16 Posted July 17, 2002 Share Posted July 17, 2002 Samsung and Klipsch Progressive scan by Samsung, 5.1 by Klipsch; giants team up for sophisticated HTIB solution. July 11, 2002 - Samsung and Klipsch have recently joined forces to introduce a high-end Home Theater in a Box (HTIB) system, the HT-SK6. The HT-SK6 combines Samsung DVD and Klipsch loudspeaker technologies with simple, compact design. The HT-SK features a Samsung single-disc DVD progressive scan player, with a built-in 5.1 channel amplifier boasting 725 Watts of total audio power, and Klipsch's Quintet Microsystem, the world's smallest horn-loaded 5.1 surround sound system at just 7.5-inches tall. Offered in a silver finish, the HT-SK is easy to set up via the on-screen menu and offers the benefit of extremely simple operation, yet high-end performance. The HT-SK6's DVD player is capable of DVD, CD, VCD, MP3 CD and CD-R/CD-RW playback. Samsung's progressive scan system has been included for the pristine, flicker-free images videophiles have come to expect. Two auxiliary inputs allow consumers the option of adding additional video sources. The HT-SK6 is enhanced with Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic II decoders. A DTS decoder is also included with the HT-SK6 system. The amplifier of the HT-SK6 provides 100 watts of power per channel, making it one of the more powerful HTIB systems on the market. The two-way Quintet satellite speakers include exclusive Klipsch MicroTractrix Horn tweeters and 3.5-inch fiber-composite drivers. The elliptically shaped cabinets are molded out of a dense polypropylene material that reduces vibration and distortion. The ported bass reflex design maximizes bass response, allowing ultra-dynamic performance and a seamless blend with the Quintet center channel and KSW-10 subwoofer. Each video-shielded satellite speakers is designed with a swiveling pedestal foot for convenient wall mounting or bookshelf placement. The two-way, video-shielded, bass reflex design center channel uses the same Klipsch MicroTractrix Horn tweeter and two of the 3.5-inch fiber-composite drivers found in the satellites to ensure an ideal sonic match and proper driver transition across the listening area. The high-impact, downward firing 10-inch woofer of the KSW-10 is powered by a 225-watt amplifier that provides deep bass response. "Klipsch's fifty-six year history of producing premium quality speaker products," said Claude Frank, Director of Digital/Audio products for Samsung Electronics America, "as well as the cult status they have created with their customers, presented Samsung with a golden opportunity to match two top brands to offer consumers an upgraded HTIB solution. Coupling the expertise of Samsung's DVD with the power and clarity of Klipsch speakers, the HT-SK6 creates hi-end, concert-quality sound matched with the simplicity of a HTIB." "Samsung could have chosen from dozens of eager OEM suppliers for this new technology partnership," said Fred S. Klipsch, CEO and chairman of Klipsch Audio Technologies. "Samsung chose Klipsch because they understand the value of doing business with a best-of-class brand. Our passion for the powerful, detailed reproduction of music and film sound is the perfect complement to their highly advanced new DVD receiver." The HT-SK6 will be available in the fall of 2002 for $1,199 (MSRP) at select retailers. ------------------ -justin SoundWise Support A technical help site created by me and my fellow Klipschers promediatech@Klipsch.com /1-888-554-5665 - RA# 800-554-7724 ext 5 s> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skonopa Posted July 17, 2002 Share Posted July 17, 2002 This will be nice to recommend to those that are dead-set on getting Bose lifestyle systems that cost upwards of 3 times the amount simply because they want the small sized speakers. Those quintet speakers appear to be about the same size and shape was the speakers that came with my ProMedia set. They are really not much bigger than Bose cubes, but sound much, much better (Plus, they include the mounting stand whereas, you had to buy seperate stands for the Bose cubes). That KSW-10 subwoofer will easily blow away the "bass module" that comes with Bose lifestyle systems. Seems like the system will be sleek and easy to use as well with the full complement of Dolby Digital and DTS features and a nice progressive scan capable DVD player. Also, seems it will have much more power than any Bose setup. Definitly a "Bose Killer". ------------------ Steven Konopa Fredericksburg, VA Denon AVR3802 (Receiver) RF-7 (Fronts) RC-7 (Center) RC-7 (Rear) RS-7 (A Surrounds) Infinity RS2000.5 (B Surrounds - recycled) REL Storm III (Subwoofer 1) Yamaha YST-SW40 (Subwoofer 2 - Recycled) JVC XV-S65GD (DVD) Sharp DX-200 (CD - ancient) RCA DWD490RE (DirecTV/Ultimate TV receiver) Sharp 32 inch (TV) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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