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[IFA]Sennheiser, the world's first compact 7.1.4 channel "AMBEO Soundbar Plus" - PHILE WEB

[IFA]Sennheiser, the world’s first compact 7.1.4 channel “AMBEO Soundbar Plus” – PHILE WEB

Sennheiser announces the world’s first 7.1.4-channel ‘AMBEO Soundbar Plus’ integrated amplifier and ‘AMBEO Sub’ wireless subwoofer. Scheduled to be released on September 22 in the home country, it is priced at 1,499 euros (about 201,000 yen at the moment) for the AMBEO Soundbar Plus and 699 euros (about 98,000 yen at the moment) for the AMBEO Sub. In addition, the spread in Japan is undecided.


「AMBEO Soundbar Plus

It was announced in conjunction with the consumer electronics trade fair “IFA 2022” that took place from September 2-6 in Berlin, Germany. AMBEO Soundbar Plus is a 5.1.4-channel compatible model.AMBEO amplifier(now renamed “AMBEO Soundbar MAX”), but it’s a model that achieves only 7.1.4 channels with the same amplifier.

Equipped with AMBEO, a unique 3D sound technology jointly developed with Europe’s largest research institute, Fraunhofer. The Self-Calibration Function reads the acoustic characteristics of the room in which it is installed and places seven virtual tweeters around the listener and four virtual tweeters above the listener to adjust the volume. However, it is said that you can experience depth and effect like cinema, and a wide perimeter.

A total of nine speaker units were installed, with seven full-size 2-inch conical aluminum drivers for the full assembly and two 4-inch conical cellulose drivers for the woofers. It also has 9 built-in Class D amplifiers with a maximum output of 400W. Surround sound formats include Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, 360 Reality Audio, and MPEG-H. It also has the function of mixing stereo and 5.1 channel content and converting it into 3D surround.


The “AMBEO Soundbar Plus” was announced this time (top image) and the traditional “AMBEO Soundbar”

Sound quality “Ideal for listening to audio-grade songs”. In addition, you can use the function to automatically adjust the sound to suit the content being played, customizable presets, and an equalizer function via the dedicated Smart Control app.

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Using the AMBEO platform | OS, it is possible to use multiple music streaming services such as AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect. In addition, seamless collaboration with Google Assistant-compatible devices with built-in Chromecast, Amazon Alexa and Siri is said to have been achieved.

The operating frequency range is 38 Hz – 20 kHz. An eARC-compatible HDMI 2.1 port is provided for HDMI output, and two HDMI 2.0a devices are provided for input. In addition, it is equipped with a single system each of the S/PDIF inputs, the AUX input, and a USB Type-A terminal that supports up to 192kHz. It supports Bluetooth 5.0 Classic and Wi-Fi as wireless functions, and the corresponding Bluetooth codec is SBC/AAC. External dimensions (with legs) are 105.1 x 7.7 x 12.1 cm, and weight is about 6.3 kg.

AMBEO Sub is a wireless subwoofer with advanced 8-inch subwoofer and Class D tweeter. The housing design is based on a closed housing, and operation up to 27Hz is said to be possible.


「Both subs

Using Multi-subarray technology, up to four AMBEO Sub units can be connected into a single home theater system, making it possible to raise the bar for bass performance without cables. In addition, it is equipped with an advanced self-calibration function using a built-in long-distance microphone, which accurately learns the acoustic characteristics of the room and shows the proper performance of the installed room. Even when multiple units are connected, it is possible to calibrate them individually and tune them to the optimal sound.