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Cinénova Grande: A Power House That’s Built to Last

Hayward, CA – Earthquake Sound Corporation, a world renowned manufacturer of high-performance loudspeakers and entertainment products, delivers the Cinénova Grande line of amplifiers with more power, more input options and wider bandwidth than its predecessor.

On power, it is rated to produce 300 WRMS into 8-ohms, 500 WRMS into 4Ω and a whopping 1000 WRMS into 2Ω - 5 or 7 channels. While these power rating are incredibly high, actual measurements showed 360 WRMS into 8Ω, 660 WRMS into 4Ω, and a 1000WRMS into 2-ohms. While power rating is what makes this amplifier the one to go to for home theater and music, the newly designed MATDRIVE allows it to idle with a mere 0.6 ampere. This is ten times less current than any other amplifier on the market.

The Cinénova Grande’s ability to smack speakers around is partially attributed to its unbelievable damping factor. In 8-ohms, the damping factor was over 1600. 4-ohms over 800 and 2-ohms well over 400. A high damping factor is crucial to control the voice coil movement during operation. It is said that a damping factor of a100 is acceptable; well, how about 1600?

With seven monster-outputs sticking out of its 40-pound brain, the Cinénova Grande power supply has the honest but freaky look of Frankenstein. Bi-filer transformers insure the listener impeccable separation that delivers clean consent rated power that won't share with other channels. The Cinénova power supply is capable of delivering 3.6KVA while your home outlet has 1.5KVA into 110 Volts and 3KVA into 220 Volts.

The input stage of this amplifier has a crossover designed for bi-amplifier applications. The signal stage can use RCA input as well as XLR. A switch is used to toggle between the two inputs to ensure higher signal to noise ratio.

More Specifications:

 A WEIGHTED THD+ NOISESEPARATIONSIGNAL TO NOISEFREQUENCY RESPONSE
 Under 0.003% @ 1kHzOver 110 dB @ 1kHz  118 dB @ 1 kHz 5Hz up to 100 kHz

 

 

For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, contact Rani C. Sentana or visit www.earthquakesound.com. These products are available and shipping now. MSRP for each unit are as follows: Cinénova Grande 5-Channel, $4,499.00 | Cinénova Grande 7-Channel, $5,999.00

Earthquake Sound Will Launch IQ-52: iPod®/MP3 POWERED TWO CHANNELS AUDIO VIDEO SYSTEM

Hayward, CA – Earthquake Sound Corporation released a miniature size powered speaker system that sounds like an orchestra while occupying only inches of space. The newly released IQ-52 powered speaker system allows the user to dock an iPod®, iPhone®, or other MP3 player on top of the speaker to provide an input signal. Dressed to kill, the IQ-52 is finished with high gloss piano lacquer available in black and white.

Acoustically, the IQ-52B/IQ-52W are equipped with a 5” carbon fiber full range speaker system for accurate reproduction of the bandwidth. As for the high frequencies, the IQ-52 relies on a 1” silk NEO speaker for better accuracy. This two-speaker system is vented through the back for more bass reflex and is powered by an Earthquake 200-Watt amplifier. Also, the newly released iQuake system can be expanded for 2.1 applications by adding a MiniMe series subwoofer (P8 or P8W).

IQ-52 systems come with a wireless remote control for ease of operation through out the home or office. The remote control allows the user to switch between three audio input sources as well as processing the video output of an iPod®, iPhone® or an MP3 player.

The system accepts and charges iPod® and MP3 players. Most devices will easily doc on top and for those that do not, several connection devices are included to secure and dock assorted models. Other digital devices connect via the rear auxiliary input, while an S-Video out allows user to view videos from devices on external monitors. The iQuake system comes with an IR remote and is ready to rock as the device is docked.

“It is our first iPod® speaker system and quite affordable, the iQuake speakers give listeners immense bang for their buck,” said Joseph Sahyoun, President of Earthquake Sound. “and because they fuse premium components, carbon fiber speakers, high quality piano lacquer, a small footprint and the convenience of a remote control, this system design should be in a class of its own,” he added.

The iQuake line includes two models which are available in high gloss piano black or white lacquer. Models include: IQ-52W (white) and IQ-52B (black).

For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, contact Rani C. Sentana or visit www.earthquakesound.com. These products are now available. MSRP for both IQ-52W and IQ-52B is $475.00

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