Maybe you’ll have a lot of downtime for the holidays, maybe you won’t. But I’m willing to bet when you do have time to sit down, pick your feet up, and relax, you’ll be watching some movies and shows. Perhaps by yourself, or perhaps with your family. Whatever the case, the best way to watch anything like that is through a more cinematic experience. You know exactly what I’m talking about. Booming bass, realistic visuals, immersive sensory events — everything that makes you feel like you’re there in the middle of the action.
If that sounds like something you’re into, or want to achieve, have I got the perfect setup for you. If you’re looking to create a more cinematic experience at home for the holidays these two IMAX Enhanced devices have you covered. That’s right, they feature IMAX formats to deliver immersion like never before. It’s a projector and an audio system combo that’s out of this dimension.
Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-Channel AV receiver — $1,699
Frankly, you can’t have a true cinematic experience without the right audio. That’s why it’s a shame most movie theaters these days skimp out on clear, robust audio systems. But that doesn’t have to happen at home for the holidays. No, this year, you can spring for something like this Denon 9.4-Channel receiver – -it’s next-level stuff. It can handle 8K Ultra HD audio, has nine channels of amplification with 105 watts per channel, and supports up to four independent subwoofers. Imagine surround subs? You also get 3D audio via, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced certification, and Auro 3D. Even better, with HEOS built-in you can wireless stream and share online music between rooms, too. You’re getting both a cinematic and a fine-tuned audio experience here.
Imagine pairing it with a high-fidelity projector for the ultimate home theater.
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XGIMI HORIZON S Max IMAX Enhanced 4K Projector — $1,899
And now we come full circle to the projector, bringing it all home in a big, big way. The XGIMI HORIZON S Max is going to pair phenomenally with the Denon, especially since it also supports IMAX Enhanced. You also get Dolby Vision 2, HDR10, Dual Light 2.0, sound by Harman Kardon, and it has an SGS Certification. The built-in flexible stand makes it super easy to set up anywhere, especially in a home theater room. Projector features include autofocus, uninterrupted auto keystone correction, intelligent obstacle avoidance, intelligent screen alignment, ultra-wide screen mode (21:9), wall color adaption tech, and intelligent eye protection. If you’re a numbers person, it’s rated at 3100 ISO lumens brightness, with a contrast ratio of 10,000,000:1 and a 110% BT.2020 wide color gamut.
Basically, the XGIMI HORIZON S Max is going to deliver an incredible visual experience and it’s the perfect companion for the Denon AVR-X3800H.
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Okay, but what does IMAX Enhanced mean?
Both of these devices are IMAX Enhanced certified and support true IMAX formatted content and audio. But what does that all mean? Think of it as the most immersive, most cinematic way to watch movies, shows, and media. It’s the ultimate home theater experience.
It brings the magic of the theatrical IMAX experience right into your living room or home. Enhanced sound by DTS:X ensures you feel every explosion, every heart-pounding moment. Moreover, IMAX Enhanced content is an exclusive version of the media — offering unparalleled sound and video — that’s identical to what’s screened in IMAX theaters. It means the content has either been shot on an IMAX-ready camera, or the video has been digitally remastered and features a theater-quality DTS digital soundtrack.
Bring IMAX home for the holidays
Picture taking an IMAX theater and plopping it down right in the center of your home, in place of your living room or home theater space. That’s essentially what you’re doing, but you need the right equipment to make it possible. Both of the IMAX Enhanced devices above, the XGIMI HORIZON S Max and the Denon AVR-X3800H are capable and ready for that.
It will most certainly take your holidays and your family’s holiday to new heights, new adventures even. And the best part is you never even have to leave your couch.