Now we will deal with THX. What is it, what is the history of this certificate? We learn about all the details that relate to this concept in the article.
How the THX certificate came about
In 1982, the sixth part of Star Wars was released. For George Lucas, it was fundamentally important to convey to the viewer all the special effects of the picture, including the sound features. Well-known audio engineer Tomlins Holman developed the THX standard specifically for Lucasfilm. What does this abbreviation mean? This is a system of requirements for video reproducing equipment. In other words, the list of characteristics that mass and home theaters should have in order for video and sound effects to be closest to studio ones. In the early eighties it was impossible to immediately rebuild all cinemas. Therefore, engineers developed a number of technical rules, under which entertainment centers could receive a special certificate of high quality sound THX. Translation of the expression Tomlinson Holman's eXperiment (abbreviation) - "Tomlinson Holman experiment." Cinemas that received such a certificate had a significant advantage over others in obtaining rights to rent new films.
THX Certified for Home Electronics
Since 1985, thanks to the approval for the LD (Laser Disk) video standard and for home cinema systems, the development of the THX certificate has become possible. What does this mean for home electronics? Recognition of the highest quality product.
Any film is usually mounted, first of all, for display in the huge halls of cinemas, designed for high resolution pictures and multi-channel sound. Therefore, a technique intended for home playback should meet all technical requirements, that is, transmit a picture without graininess, blurring, reduced detail, and sound - without distortion of timbre, volume, speed. THX Certified Products are manufactured with the latest technology. In the manufacture of video media, specialists achieve the perfect sound and color balance of the image, remove noise and digital artifacts.
Conclusion
The reproduction equipment (screens, speakers, speakers) is equipped with high-power devices and programs that allow you to transmit high-quality video without distortion, the sound is clean and detailed. When choosing a THX certified product, every customer must understand that it is a premium product with the highest specifications.