http://cranehometheater.com/CES%202008/Whats-New%20CES4.html January 2008
CES and “THE SHOW” 2008 STANDOUTS FINAL SOUND Final’s 1000i and 600i. The 1000i is my choice for the best real world loudspeaker. It is fast, clean, coherent, and extremely detailed with no hint of offense. Plus they are relative sensitive for electrostatic panels at 86db and have a wider than expected sweet spot - enough for a couple sitting on the couch. These were drive by a 100watts/channel tube amp. One show goer commented that they were a lot more efficient than my MartinLogans.
Final system with FVSS 201 DVD receiver has 75 watts/channel driving a pair of 400i.
Final 400i
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080123/NEWS05/801230368/1007/NEWS05 January 23, 2008
Five things about finals BY VINCENT BARNES JR./FREE PRESS SPECIAL WRITER Finality can be fearful, tremendous, hard to watch, good to hear or just done. FINAL EXAMS At the end of each school term, students worldwide have to prepare for final exams. Of course, the teacher says you should’ve been preparing all along. Exams can be true/false, multiple choice, essay, even oral. No matter what the structure is, they generally evoke terror. IN SPORTS The NBA Finals, the Super Bowl, the Stanley Cup finals, the World Series or the state finals. Whatever level you play at -- for the athletes, these mean a lot. It’s especially personal in professional basketball. Compared with other pro sports, basketball teams have the fewest members, and they’re highly visible. The Pistons have won the NBA Finals three times, giving Detroit bragging rights, and this season’s team is capable of capturing another one. ON THE SCREEN For years, people have cringed while watching a movie from the “Final Destination” series. The central theme of this trilogy is the actions after premonitions of freak accidents, which always allow a group of people to escape death. As the movies progress, clues are revealed about how these escapees will die. One person tries to prevent these accidents, and the audience is left to watch the bone-chilling events. FINE LISTENING Final Sound is a company that manufactures electromagnetic speaker systems, including subwoofers. Based in the Netherlands, the company was founded in 1991 on an idea about hybrid speaker design. It is known for very light and thin high-definition speakers for home theaters and other uses. FINALLY ... Besides being the name of a song and an album, the word “finally” can be very useful. It can express relief after a difficulty, such as finding a lost item.
It also can mean you’re at the end of something, whether it be a statement, process, final exam or -- hey, a Five Things.
http://www.electronichouse.com/article/final_sound_hd_receiver_201_drives_electrostatic_sound_system/C157 January 14, 2008
Product News: Final Sound HD Receiver 201 Drives Electrostatic Sound System
by Arlen Schweiger Virtual surround sound, including a Final Sound S95 Subwoofer, comes blaring through the company's electrostatic speakers with its HD System 8 and Receiver 201. A Final Sound virtual surround system, complete with electrostatic speakers If you’ve seen electrostatic loudspeakers, you know they appeal to audiophile enthusiasts who value performance and elegance. In an effort to complement their electrostatic beauties, Final Sound has debuted the Final Sound HD System 8 for a seamless virtual surround-sound solution. The anchor of the System 8 is Final Sound’s HD Receiver 201, which combines a DVD/CD player, a quality 1080p video scaler, 75-watt receiver, and can create a virtual surround sound experience, the company says, when you match it with a pair of full-range electrostatic speakers. The Final Sound HD System 8 also includes matching Final Sound Subwoofer (Final S95 subwoofer), but can also use two other Final Sound subs.
Your electric bill might appreciate the HD System 8 too, since it caters to the electrostatic speakers’ energyefficient technology, as you can drive the company’s powerful F1000i speakers with just the 75-watt amplifier while getting the dynamic highs and lows the electrostatic loudspeakers serve up. Plus they just look cool—no hiding these speakers in cabinets or behind a screen.
Final Sound Hd Receiver 201 Begins Shipping
January, 2008
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before. Since Final Sound panels are line array dipole speakers, the sound reaches deeper into a room with virtually no reflections from the audio signal bouncing off the wall, floor, or the ceiling. In addition, the panels successfully separate high tones from medium low tones on the diaphragm of a speaker, resulting in a broader stereo image. Specification FINAL SOUND HD RECEIVER System CD-DA, CVC VIDEO, VCD 2.0, S-VCD, CD-MP3, Mpeg4 Video Inputs S-Video (Y/C) 3x, Composite 2x, Component 1x Video Output S-Video (Y/C) 1x, Composite 1x, Component 1x Video + Audio Connector SCART with RGB and Composite for European Version HDMI input, HDMI output, DCDI Video Upscaling to 1080p Progressive Scan, Digital Zoom TV Type Setting PAL, NTSC, Auto, Multi-region solution Audio Power Output 2 x 75W Audio Input Analog input 3x RCA, Digital Audio Input 2x RCA, Optical 1x Audio Output Subwoofer out 1x, speakers out Decoding MPEG-2 Multi-ch, MP3, MP3 USB, Dolby Digital, 2Ch down mix, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Virtual DTS support, DTS 2, 1ch out Tuner Section FM, AM, RDS Remote Control Universal RC Filtering Specific Filtering, High pass, shelving filtering, Acoustical controls and base management are built in for Final Sound speakers 90i, 150i, 300i, and 400i Dimension (cm) 42x33x6 Color Brushed aluminium or brushed black Pricing and Availability The Final Sound HD Receiver 201 bundled with the S95, S110 and S220 is now available. Suggested retail price for the HD Receiver with the S95 begins at $999.00 (USD). Panels are priced separately, depending on selection. Please visit www.finalsound.com to find a dealer near you. About Inverter™ Technology With its exclusive Inverter Technology, Final re-engineered the way sound and power move across the face of the speaker. Traditional electrostat designs move the audio signal across the stator plates on each side of a Mylar diaphragm to “pull” the film and create the sound, the Final technology “inverts” that process by embedding the audio signal inside a sealed diaphragm. This creates sound energy that is stronger, clearer, far more responsive, and amazingly lifelike. The design of the new inverter enables speaker impedance to be substantially higher than traditional electrostats nominal 4 Ohm. This allows the use of smaller amplifiers - as low as 35 watts - to drive the speakers for the F90i and 75 watts for the F1000i. An important benefit of the Final Inverter technology is the separation of the high and medium-low tones, resulting in a far broader stereo image. About Final Sound Solutions Final Sound Solutions is a full-line manufacturer of the world’s lightest and flattest high-definition awardwinning surround sound systems and speakers for home theater enthusiasts and audiophiles. Final’s mission is to bring flat panel digital lifestyle sound solutions to the home entertainment market allowing consumers having a matching high definition sound quality with their high definition video. Based in the Netherlands, the company has been an innovator in the development of advanced electrostatic speaker technology for the high-end audiophile market for more than a decade. The company completed work on breakthrough technology that created the first modular electrostatic speakers and in 2004, introduced its unique inverter technology, which completely eliminated the crossover distortion common to traditional cone speakers, creating the most natural, lifelike audio speakers in the home entertainment market. The patent for this inverter technology was granted in 2006. The company received funding and now is concentrating on broadening its distribution worldwide. For more information please visit the website: www.finalsound.com.
http://ww w.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/final-sound-hd-receiver-201 January 4, 2008
By Tom Landry Summary Product Name: HD Receiver 201 Manufacturer: Final Sound Review Date: January 04, 2008 MSRP: $999 First Impression: Pretty Cool Final Sound Solutions has begun shipping the Final Sound HD Receiver 201, the first compact virtual surround sound system to integrate high-end electrostatic speakers and a subwoofer for seamless integration. The Final Sound HD Receiver 201, the corner stone of the Final Sound HD System 8 family, combines a 75-Watt Audio/Video receiver with two high-definition electrostatic speakers and a subwoofer. This unique receiver combines a DVD/CD player and a virtual surround sound DSP chip. The Final Sound HD System 8 also includes a matching subwoofer, the Final Sound S95 subwoofer, but can also use two other models of Final Sound subwoofers. The HD Receiver is a compact virtual surround sound system that reportedly creates a unique figure-eight-shaped sound wave that fills any size room without the sound reflections that plague other virtual surround designs, bringing the extraordinary sound quality and clarity of high-definition virtual surround to consumers— even in larger rooms! In addition, the HD Receiver easily scales any source to a quality 1080p in HDMI. The Final Sound HD Receiver features an integrated Tuner/CD/DVD/MP3 player and lets the consumer select from four different models of Final Sound’s ultra thin, electrostatic loudspeakers. Setting up the Final Sound 201 receiver is easy. After connecting the speakers, subwoofer, and television to the receiver, an intuitive on-screen
display navigates the user through the configuration process. By selecting from the list of speaker models, the system will automatically configure the crossover and filter settings, ensuring that the panels are perfectly matched with the subwoofer. Once the system is configured, the system can create the surround sound effects for that favorite DVD. An added benefit of the system is when you are done with that favorite movie, the system is able to create a very detailed and life-like musical experience that electrostatic speakers are famous for, using a standard two-channel recording from a CD. The HD Receiver, paired with Final Sound’s line of electrostatic speakers leverages Final’s patented Inverter Technology to deliver a room-filling surround sound effect – more powerful and lifelike than ever before. Since Final Sound panels are line array dipole speakers, the sound reaches deeper into a room with virtually no reflections from the audio signal bouncing off the wall, floor, or the ceiling. In addition, the panels successfully separate high tones from medium low tones on the diaphragm of a speaker, resulting in a broader stereo image. The Final Sound HD Receiver 201 bundled with the S95, S110 and S220 is now available. Suggested retail price for the HD Receiver with the S95 begins at $999.00 (USD). Panels are priced separately, depending on selection. For more information, please visit www.finalsound.com.
Final Sound Announces HD System 8 for Home Theater January 7, 2008 – Final Sound Solutions, a full-line developer and manufacturer of award-winning sound solutions for home theater enthusiasts and audiophiles, today announced the Final Sound HD System 8 family of audio solutions designed to meet the discriminating entertainment demands by consumers. The System 8 will initially include the Final Sound HD Receiver 201, the first compact virtual surround sound system to integrate high-end electrostatic speakers and a subwoofer for seamless integration. Final Sound will demonstrate System 8 as well as their complete line of award winning electrostatic speakers that use their exclusive Inverter Technology at CES, held from January 7 - 10 at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, NV (The Venetian Tower, Venetian 29 - 133; 29-135). “With the growth of the home entertainment industry, consumers are demanding audio solutions that complement their flat panel digital lifestyle,” said Marc Mombourquette, general manager, Final Sound USA. “We are committed to providing audiophiles with light weight, flat, high-definition award-winning speakers. The HD System 8 family leverages our existing audio solutions with the latest developments in the home theater industry to create an entire range of cutting edge products that meets the acoustic and performance needs for home theater enthusiasts.” The Final Sound HD System 8 family of products on display at CES will include: Final Sound HD Receiver 201 – Cornerstone of the Final Sound HD System 8 family, is an ideal solution for anyone who wants a true cinema experience at home without the trouble of wiring up five or more speakers all over the room, combines a 75-Watt Audio/Video receiver with two high-definition electrostatic speakers and a subwoofer. This unique receiver combines a DVD/CD player, a quality 1080p video scaler, 75-watt receiver, and can create a virtual surround sound experience. The Final Sound HD System 8 also includes matching Final Sound Subwoofer (Final S95 subwoofer), but can also use two other models of Final Sound subwoofers. Final Sound Subwoofer 95 – Designed to work with the new virtual surround sound receiver and the Final Sound line of electrostatic speakers. The S95 features an eight-inch down-firing driver. All the filter settings such as crossover, phase control, high pass, mid-base equalizer and full base management are integrated in the receiver and controlled through an on-screen display. About Inverter Technology With its exclusive Inverter Technology, Final re-engineered the way sound and power move across the face of the speaker. Traditional electrostat designs move the audio signal across the stator plates on each side of a Mylar diaphragm to “pull” the film and create the sound, the Final technology “inverts” that process by embedding the audio signal inside a sealed diaphragm. This creates sound energy that is stronger, clearer, far more responsive, and amazingly lifelike. The design of the new inverter enables speaker impedance to be substantially higher than traditional electrostats nominal 4 Ohm. This allows the use of smaller amplifiers - as low as 35 watts - to drive the speakers for the F90i and 75 watts for the F1000i. An important benefit of the Final Inverter technology is the separation of the high and mediumlow tones, resulting in a far broader stereo image. For more information please visit the website: www.finalsound.com. SOURCE Final Sound Solutions
January, 2008
Final Sound HD Receiver 201 Begins Shipping Home » Categories » FromtheWire » AudioVideo News January 3, 2008 – Final Sound Solutions, a full-line developer and manufacturer of award-winning sound solutions for home theater enthusiasts and audiophiles, has begun shipping the Final Sound HD Receiver 201, the first compact virtual surround sound system to integrate high-end electrostatic speakers and a subwoofer for seamless integration. The Final Sound HD Receiver 201, the corner stone of the Final Sound HD System 8 family, is an ideal solution for anyone who wants a cinema experience at home without the trouble of wiring up five or more speakers all over the room, combines a 75-Watt Audio/Video receiver with two high-definition electrostatic speakers and a subwoofer. This unique receiver combines a DVD/CD player and a virtual surround sound DSP chip. The Final Sound HD System 8 also includes a matching subwoofer, the Final Sound S95 subwoofer, but can also use two other models of Final Sound subwoofers. Final Sound will demonstrate the HD Receiver at CES, held from January 7 - 10 at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, NV (The Venetian Tower, Venetian 29 - 133; 29-135). “We are pleased to announce that we are shipping the Final Sound HD Receiver 201,” said Marc Mombourquette, general manager, Final Sound USA. “The HD Receiver is our first consumer-friendly system to combine the high fidelity performance of our electrostatic speakers with the latest technological home theater advances in a compact and easy-to-use system. As the home entertainment market evolves, we will continue to build out the Final Sound HD System 8 family with additional solutions that enhance the performance of our line of award winning electrostatic speakers.” The HD Receiver is a compact virtual surround sound system that creates a unique figure-eight-shaped sound wave that fills any size room without the sound reflections that plague other virtual surround designs, bringing the extraordinary sound quality and clarity of high-definition virtual surround to consumers— even in larger rooms! In addition, the HD Receiver easily scales any source to a quality 1080p in HDMI. The Final Sound HD Receiver features an integrated Tuner/CD/DVD/MP3 player and lets the consumer select from four different models of Final Sound’s award-winning ultra thin, electrostatic loudspeakers. Setting up the Final Sound 201 receiver is easy. After connecting the speakers, subwoofer, and television to the receiver, an intuitive on-screen display navigates the user through the configuration process. By selecting from the list of speaker models, the system will automatically configure the crossover and filter settings, ensuring that the panels are perfectly matched with the subwoofer. Once the system is configured, the system can create the surround sound effects for that favorite DVD. An added benefit of the system is when you are done with that favorite movie, the system is able to create a very detailed and life-like musical experience that electrostatic speakers are famous for, using a standard two-channel recording from a CD. The HD Receiver, paired with Final Sound’s line of electrostatic speakers leverages Final’s patented Inverter Technology to deliver a room-filling surround sound effect – more powerful and lifelike than ever before. Since Final Sound panels are line array dipole speakers, the sound reaches deeper into a room with virtually no reflections from the audio signal bouncing off the wall, floor, or the ceiling. In addition, the panels successfully separate high tones from medium low tones on the diaphragm of a speaker, resulting in a broader stereo image. Pricing and Availability The Final Sound HD Receiver 201 bundled with the S95, S110 and S220 is now available. Suggested retail price for the HD Receiver with the S95 begins at $999.00 (USD). Panels are priced separately, depending on selection. Please visit www.finalsound.com to find a dealer near you. SOURCE Final Sound Solutions www.finalsound.com
January, 2008
Press Release: Final Sound HD Receiver 201 Begins Shipping Final Sound's Compact Virtual Surround Sound System Integrates Seamlessly with Electrostatic Speakers Jan 03 By CE Pro Editors Filed in: Press Releases, Receivers, CES Comments (0), Ratings (0/5) Print | Email | RSS Feed
01.03.2008 — Woburn, MA—Final Sound Solutions, a full-line developer and manufacturer of award-winning sound solutions for home theater enthusiasts and audiophiles, has begun shipping the Final Sound HD Receiver 201, the first compact virtual surround sound system to integrate high-end electrostatic speakers and a subwoofer for seamless integration. The Final Sound HD Receiver 201, the corner stone of the Final Sound HD System 8 family, is an ideal solution for anyone who wants a cinema experience at home without the trouble of wiring up five or more speakers all over the room, combines a 75-Watt Audio/Video receiver with two high-definition electrostatic speakers and a subwoofer. This unique receiver combines a DVD/CD player and a virtual surround sound DSP chip. The Final Sound HD System 8 also includes a matching subwoofer, the Final Sound S95 subwoofer, but can also use two other models of Final Sound subwoofers. Final Sound will demonstrate the HD Receiver at CES, held from January 7 - 10 at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, NV (The Venetian Tower, Venetian 29 - 133; 29-135). “We are pleased to announce that we are shipping the Final Sound HD Receiver 201,” said Marc Mombourquette, general manager, Final Sound USA. “The HD Receiver is our first consumer-friendly system to combine the high fidelity performance of our electrostatic speakers with the latest technological home theater advances in a compact and easy-to-use system. As the home entertainment market evolves, we will continue to build out the Final Sound HD System 8 family with additional solutions that enhance the performance of our line of award winning electrostatic speakers.” The HD Receiver is a compact virtual surround sound system that creates a unique figure-eight-shaped sound wave that fills any size room without the sound reflections that plague other virtual surround designs, bringing the extraordinary sound quality and clarity of high-definition virtual surround to consumers-- even in larger rooms! In addition, the HD Receiver easily scales any source to a quality 1080p in HDMI. The Final Sound HD Receiver features an integrated Tuner/CD/DVD/MP3 player and lets the consumer select from four different models of Final Sound’s award-winning ultra thin, electrostatic loudspeakers. Setting up the Final Sound 201 receiver is easy. After connecting the speakers, subwoofer, and television to the receiver, an intuitive on-screen display navigates the user through the configuration process. By selecting from the list of speaker models, the system will automatically configure the crossover and filter settings, ensuring that the panels are perfectly matched with the subwoofer. Once the system is configured, the system can create the surround sound effects for that favorite DVD. An added benefit of the system is when you are done with that favorite movie, the system is able to create a very detailed and life-like musical experience that electrostatic speakers are famous for, using a standard two-channel recording from a CD. The HD Receiver, paired with Final Sound’s line of electrostatic speakers leverages Final’s patented Inverter Technology to deliver a room-filling surround sound effect – more powerful and lifelike than ever before. Since Final Sound panels are line array dipole speakers, the sound reaches deeper into a room with virtually no reflections from the audio signal bouncing off the wall, floor, or the ceiling. In addition, the panels successfully separate high tones from medium low tones on the diaphragm of a speaker, resulting in a broader stereo image. Pricing and Availability The Final Sound HD Receiver 201 bundled with the S95, S110 and S220 is now available. Suggested retail price for the HD Receiver with the S95 begins at $999.00 (USD). Panels are priced separately, depending on selection. Please visit http://www.finalsound.com to find a dealer near you.
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FINAL SOUND ANNOUNCES HD SYSTEM 8 FOR HOME THEATER ENTHUSIASTS Final Sound HD Receiver, Subwoofer and Full-line of Electrostat Speakers to be Demonstrated at CES LAS VEGAS, January 7, 2008 – Final Sound Solutions, a full-line developer and manufacturer of award-winning sound solutions for home theater enthusiasts and audiophiles, today announced the Final Sound HD System 8 family of audio solutions designed to meet the discriminating entertainment demands by consumers. The System 8 will initially include the Final Sound HD Receiver 201, the first compact virtual surround sound system to integrate high-end electrostatic speakers and a subwoofer for seamless integration. Final Sound will demonstrate System 8 as well as their complete line of award winning electrostatic speakers that use their exclusive Inverter™ Technology at CES, held from January 7 - 10 at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, NV (The Venetian Tower, Venetian 29 - 133; 29-135). “With the growth of the home entertainment industry, consumers are demanding audio solutions that complement their flat panel digital lifestyle,” said Marc Mombourquette, general manager, Final Sound USA. “We are committed to providing audiophiles with light weight, flat, high-definition award-winning speakers. The HD System 8 family leverages our existing audio solutions with the latest developments in the home theater industry to create an entire range of cutting edge products that meets the acoustic and performance needs for home theater enthusiasts.” The Final Sound HD System 8 family of products on display at CES will include: Final Sound HD Receiver 201 – Cornerstone of the Final Sound HD System 8 family, is an ideal solution for anyone who wants a true cinema experience at home without the trouble of wiring up five or more speakers all over the room, combines a 75-Watt Audio/Video receiver with two high-definition electrostatic speakers and a subwoofer. This unique receiver combines a DVD/CD player, a quality 1080p video scaler, 75-watt receiver, and can create a virtual surround sound experience. The Final Sound HD System 8 also includes matching Final Sound Subwoofer (Final S95 subwoofer), but can also use two other models of Final Sound subwoofers. Final Sound Subwoofer 95 – Designed to work with the new virtual surround sound receiver and the Final Sound line of electrostatic speakers. The S95 features an eight-inch down-firing driver. All the filter settings such as crossover, phase control, high pass, mid-base equalizer and full base management are integrated in the receiver and controlled through an on-screen display. About Inverter™ Technology With its exclusive Inverter Technology, Final re-engineered the way sound and power move across the face of the speaker. Traditional electrostat designs move the audio signal across the stator plates on each side of a Mylar diaphragm to “pull” the film and create the sound, the Final technology “inverts” that process by embedding the audio signal inside a sealed diaphragm. This creates sound energy that is stronger, clearer, far more responsive, and amazingly lifelike. The design of the new inverter enables speaker impedance to be substantially higher than traditional electrostats nominal 4 Ohm. This allows the use of smaller amplifiers - as low as 35 watts - to drive the speakers for the F90i and 75 watts for the F1000i. An important benefit of the Final Inverter technology is the separation of the high and medium-low tones, resulting in a far broader stereo image. About Final Sound Solutions Final Sound Solutions is a full-line manufacturer of the world’s lightest and flattest high-definition awardwinning surround sound systems and speakers for home theater enthusiasts and audiophiles. Final’s mission is to bring flat panel digital lifestyle sound solutions to the home entertainment market allowing consumers having a matching high definition sound quality with their high definition video. Based in the Netherlands, the company has been an innovator in the development of advanced electrostatic speaker technology for the highend audiophile market for more than a decade. The company completed work on breakthrough technology that created the first modular electrostatic speakers and in 2004, introduced its unique inverter technology, which completely eliminated the crossover distortion common to traditional cone speakers, creating the most natural, lifelike audio speakers in the home entertainment market. The patent for this inverter technology was granted in 2006. The company received funding and now is concentrating on broadening its distribution worldwide. For more information please visit the website: www.finalsound.com. PR Contact WW: Debbie Nabuurs, debbienabuurs@finalsound.com, tel. +31 (0) 413-375412 NA: Christina Klaubert, christina@finalsound.com, tel. (781) 759-0017