"The film exhibition market in Korea is fast-growing and extremely competitive," says Brooke Lee of Kinoton Korea, supplier and integrator of the fully self-powered Meyer Sound EXP system. "The dynamic power and accuracy of EXP proved a perfect match for the upscale 'M' concept, which features luxury seating, a 19m-wide screen, and Sony 4K digital projection."
The 'M' screen at the new Kintex multiplex is equipped with EXP Acheron 80 and Acheron 100 screen channel loudspeakers, supplemented by Acheron LF low frequency screen channel loudspeakers. Sub-bass thrusts from six X-800C subwoofers, and immersive sound comes through 18 HMS-10 surround loudspeakers. The entire experience is optimized using a Galileo loudspeaker management system with one Galileo 616 processor.
According to Kinoton Korea's Chris Bae, the aggressive growth of Korean cinema operators points toward more premium screen installations with Meyer Sound EXP systems. "EXP systems have a power and clarity that greatly enhances the audience experience, and that sells tickets," reports Bae. "In addition, the self-powered EXP loudspeakers have much lower maintenance costs, which is also very appealing to the operators."
(Jim Evans)
