THX

[gus4emo]

I don't have a THX system, but when the sequence of the THX introduction comes on, it sounds incredible, I do give the volume a decibel or two during the movie, how does it sound for you guys?

[MusicHead]

Neither do I, but it still sounds good. Since you have to pay to get a THX certification, not all manufacturers see it as a good return on investment. A lot of non-THX certified hardware is still perfectly capable of performing as well as what is certified.

My son was scared to death by it when he was a little boy :-) Now that he is 14 we get a kick out of it blasting it at full volume.

In case you do not know, the story of how that distinctive sound came to be is fascinating:

www.fastcodesign.com/3027361/the-story-behind-the-thx-deep-note

[gus4emo]

Jun 18, 2017 14:36:25 GMT -5 MusicHead said:

Neither do I, but it still sounds good. Since you have to pay to get a THX certification, not all manufacturers see it as a good return on investment. A lot of non-THX certified hardware is still perfectly capable of performing as well as what is certified.

My son was scared to death by it when he was a little boy :-) Now that he is 14 we get a kick out of it blasting it at full volume.

In case you do not know, the story of how that distinctive sound came to be is fascinating:

www.fastcodesign.com/3027361/the-story-behind-the-thx-deep-note

I guess it is what it is, I understand manufacturers don't want to pay for the certification, although some people do want THX, I think the Emotiva amps in my system are making a big difference. .....

[dcg44s]

THX is a scam that can not be trusted.THX is supposed to be certification that the component meets certain standards.In real life it has been proven that the THX logo can simply be bought without actually meeting those standards.

[novisnick]

The Hoax   

[Soup]

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat you talkin about Willis??/

[Axis]

Jun 18, 2017 17:58:48 GMT -5 Soup said:

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat you talkin about Willis??/

I agree with dcg44s and novisnick.

[Boomzilla]

At the time it came out, the THX standard was used mostly in theaters. As I understand it, the THX standard allowed movie producers to control how their films would sound on the big screen. Of course, home theater aficionados jumped on the bandwagon & wanted their home theaters to sound like that too.

Although the licensing was expensive, the standard itself pretty much sunk into the zeitgeist, and I'd wager that most "high end home theater" gear these days would meet or exceed the THX standard if tested. As pointed out, the THX certification itself is the biggest financial impediment to manufacturers using the actual advertising point, but the standardization has been beneficial to both the commercial and home theater markets.

Remember that back when THX came out, there basically WERE no standards as to what a theater sound system should sound like. Many theaters still used Altec A7 "Voice of the Theater" speakers with tube amplification.

So although nothing I own is "THX-certified," I think that the standard, itself, was a boon to the audio industry.

[gus4emo]

Jun 18, 2017 18:14:59 GMT -5 Boomzilla said:

At the time it came out, the THX standard was used mostly in theaters. As I understand it, the THX standard allowed movie producers to control how their films would sound on the big screen. Of course, home theater aficionados jumped on the bandwagon & wanted their home theaters to sound like that too.

Although the licensing was expensive, the standard itself pretty much sunk into the zeitgeist, and I'd wager that most "high end home theater" gear these days would meet or exceed the THX standard if tested. As pointed out, the THX certification itself is the biggest financial impediment to manufacturers using the actual advertising point, but the standardization has been beneficial to both the commercial and home theater markets.

Remember that back when THX came out, there basically WERE no standards as to what a theater sound system should sound like. Many theaters still used Altec A7 "Voice of the Theater" speakers with tube amplification.

So although nothing I own is "THX-certified," I think that the standard, itself, was a boon to the audio industry.

Right on, but we're missing my original question, how does anyone's system sound when the THX introduction comes on, not trying to go with or against THX.....

[dcg44s]

Jun 18, 2017 17:58:48 GMT -5 Soup said:

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat you talkin about Willis??/

A few years back there was a stink over Lexicon Blu-ray players.They took a standard Oppo BD-83 and stuffed it into a Lexicon case,chassis and all,then added $3000 to the price.The Lexicons were THX certified.

They got caught.At first Lexicon claimed that the Oppo was simply the starting point and that their units were modified and upgraded. Examinations proved the two were physically identical and testing proved that they were functionally identical.That same testing proved that neither complied with THX specifications.Fine on the Oppo since it carried no THX certification but the Lexicon was THX certified.Thus proving that you can buy THX certification without meeting the standards.Once a liar,always a liar.

[dcg44s]

Keep in mind that even on the up and up THX certification only meant that certain standards set out by THX had been met.It did not guarantee better performance than non certified components even if some people took it that way.

Lack of certification also did not mean that the component did not meet or exceed those standards,it only meant that licensing fees had not been paid and official certification testing had not been performed. Since said testing seems to have not been actually performed in some (any?) cases it doesn't have much meaning anyway.

[MusicHead]

Jun 18, 2017 19:52:42 GMT -5 gus4emo said:

Jun 18, 2017 18:14:59 GMT -5 Boomzilla said:

At the time it came out, the THX standard was used mostly in theaters. As I understand it, the THX standard allowed movie producers to control how their films would sound on the big screen. Of course, home theater aficionados jumped on the bandwagon & wanted their home theaters to sound like that too.

Although the licensing was expensive, the standard itself pretty much sunk into the zeitgeist, and I'd wager that most "high end home theater" gear these days would meet or exceed the THX standard if tested. As pointed out, the THX certification itself is the biggest financial impediment to manufacturers using the actual advertising point, but the standardization has been beneficial to both the commercial and home theater markets.

Remember that back when THX came out, there basically WERE no standards as to what a theater sound system should sound like. Many theaters still used Altec A7 "Voice of the Theater" speakers with tube amplification.

So although nothing I own is "THX-certified," I think that the standard, itself, was a boon to the audio industry.

Right on, but we're missing my original question, how does anyone's system sound when the THX introduction comes on, not trying to go with or against THX.....

Like I said, mine sounds pretty good. I am sure other systems, with larger or multiple subs and more power, sound even better.

[adaboy]

Jun 18, 2017 19:52:42 GMT -5 gus4emo said:

Jun 18, 2017 18:14:59 GMT -5 Boomzilla said:

At the time it came out, the THX standard was used mostly in theaters. As I understand it, the THX standard allowed movie producers to control how their films would sound on the big screen. Of course, home theater aficionados jumped on the bandwagon & wanted their home theaters to sound like that too.

Although the licensing was expensive, the standard itself pretty much sunk into the zeitgeist, and I'd wager that most "high end home theater" gear these days would meet or exceed the THX standard if tested. As pointed out, the THX certification itself is the biggest financial impediment to manufacturers using the actual advertising point, but the standardization has been beneficial to both the commercial and home theater markets.

Remember that back when THX came out, there basically WERE no standards as to what a theater sound system should sound like. Many theaters still used Altec A7 "Voice of the Theater" speakers with tube amplification.

So although nothing I own is "THX-certified," I think that the standard, itself, was a boon to the audio industry.

Right on, but we're missing my original question, how does anyone's system sound when the THX introduction comes on, not trying to go with or against THX.....

Short answer is great! I love repeating it as loud as I can stand!

[Axis]

If you get a XMC-1 or RMC-1 with a good amplifier that Emotiva makes with some good speakers you will go beyond what THX says is the norm.

THX is something that lives in a world of Audio sound that the normal consumer will never reach. You are not the normal consumer if you have not figured that out by now.

Your a nerd folks. You want better than normal. You hang out here because you want better. Just do it and don't worry about what the industry says !

[garbulky]

I kid you not. I had a THX certified sound system. It was this one

Cambridge Soundworks megaworks 550d
8 inch subwoofer. 3.5 inch satellite speakers. "500 watt amplifier"
No joke!
Other than the sub, the satellites when connected to a good amp actually sounded better than you would think.

[mgbpuff]

My opinion only, but I think the THX certification (in a/v components) was useful to purchasers not versed in the technology. The label would guarantee that the components they bought were at least competent. That said, I paid no attention to the THX certification feeling that I was technologically adept enough to go straight to the specs and reviews and that saved me from wasteful expense for what amounted to just a marketing label.

[Boomzilla]

Yes, the THX intro on my discs DOES sound cool.

[405x5]

Jun 18, 2017 13:34:53 GMT -5 gus4emo said:

I don't have a THX system, but when the sequence of the THX introduction comes on, it sounds incredible, I do give the volume a decibel or two during the movie, how does it sound for you guys?

Nor do you "need" one.
Plenty of systems out there meet and exceed that old certification without being "certified".

That being said those THX introductions (and there have been numerous ones with subtle (and not so) differences, are an impressive test for a potent HT setup indeed.

I get the high to low transition, smooth as a babies behind,
Right down to the sub. Dropping out of the audiable range and into the window and door jamb rattle.

Bill

[creimes]

Talk about a thread going off topic hahaha, and yes it does sound really good cranking it up


3:50 into this clip on Oblivion which I have on Blu-ray I always crank the S%*t out of it haha

[Bonzo]

Jun 18, 2017 14:36:25 GMT -5 MusicHead said:

Neither do I, but it still sounds good. Since you have to pay to get a THX certification, not all manufacturers see it as a good return on investment. A lot of non-THX certified hardware is still perfectly capable of performing as well as what is certified.

My son was scared to death by it when he was a little boy :-) Now that he is 14 we get a kick out of it blasting it at full volume.

In case you do not know, the story of how that distinctive sound came to be is fascinating:

www.fastcodesign.com/3027361/the-story-behind-the-thx-deep-note

We did an entire thread on it back here......

emotivalounge.proboards.com/thread/43860/deep-story-infamous-sonic-swell