JVC introduce Sophisti DD-8 and the DD-3

JVC Sales & Service (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, the local sales office of JVC (Japan Victor Company) a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated audio and video products JVC, offers a compelling combination of beautiful design, unmatched ease of use, network media player connectivity and superlative sound quality.

JVC’s Sophisti line includes two models, the DD-8 and the DD-3. Each are completely new types of living-room entertainment, featuring a Network Media Player that serves as the nerve center of the home entertainment set up, allowing consumers to retrieve music files, movies, digital images and other digital files stored on their computer. In keeping with the systems’ ease-of-use concept, both feature JVC front surround technology, so there’s no need for rear speakers and the placement problems they often create. Both systems are designed to complement the latest generation of flat panel TVs, with a sleek, low-profile main unit and slim, elegantly designed speakers, all in black and silver.

“The launch of Sophisti marks the introduction of an entirely new home entertainment design concept from JVC. It is stunning and distinctive in appearance, and its ultra-slim integrated Network Media Player enable it to be installed virtually anywhere,” noted Hirokazu Tamura, Managing Director of JVC Sales & Service (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. He continued, “Complementing its unique design, the DD-8 and DD-3 models provide outstanding sound quality along with user-friendly integrated operation. It’s the ideal solution for anyone seeking advanced entertainment.”

Both systems use the same JVC Network Media Player, which, in addition to playback of digital files stored on a computer, offers USB Host, allowing a wide range of digital devices to be connected directly to the system, including flash audio players, USB drives, digital cameras and card readers. The player is also DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) certified, which means that files can be accessed from other DLNA-compliant devices. The main unit also includes a DVD player, and built-in decoding of Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro Logic II soundtracks. An HDMI interface ensures that the best possible signal is sent to the connected display. Operation of all functions is convenient and easy using the Sophisti remote control and user-friendly on-screen interface. Total system power, including the powered subwoofer, is 220 watts.

JVC Sophisti systems feature JVC’s front surround technology that delivers surround sound without the need for rear speakers. The key is JVC’s Direct Drive speaker technology which boasts an exceptionally wide soundfield, in this case incorporated into new twin Direct Drive center speakers. A sleek, horizontal cylindrical center speaker houses two JVC Direct Drive systems designed using computer simulations and analyses. These accurately deliver clear center channel dialog plus Surround Left and Surround Right information to create virtual surround sound.

The DD-3’s left and right main speakers are tabletop Direct Drive speakers – slim black and silver cylinders that stand barely 15 inches tall. They can be used with the included stands, or removed from the stands and wall mounted. Also included is a 6.5-inch powered subwoofer.

The DD-8’s left and right main speakers are floor-standing systems, sensually curved in the back for a unique and elegant look while also serving to prevent standing waves within the cabinet and so deliver better performance. The twin drivers each use JVC’s oblique cone design, with an asymmetrically mounted voice coil, a configuration that eliminates interference caused by standing waves within the cone and dampens high- and mid-frequency resonance. The system also includes a magnetically shielded subwoofer.

Pricing & Availability
The JVC Sophisti DD-8 retails at RM5,999 and JVC Sophisti DD-3 is at RM3,999.  All products come with a 12 month international warranty and are available from May 2007.   For product enquiries please contact JVC Sales & Service (M) Sdn Bhd at 03.5548.3222. 

About JVC Sales & Service (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
JVC Sales & Service Malaysia is a wholly owned subsidiary of Victor Company of Japan, Limited, one of the world's leading developers and manufacturers of sophisticated audio, video and related software products.   We currently market Digital Video Camcorders, VHS-C Camcorders, Digital Still Cameras, DVD/SVCD/VCD/CD/MD Players, Super VHS VCR's, VHS VCR's, Color Televisions, Home Audio Components and Systems, Personal Audio Systems, Mobile Audio Systems and Blank Video and Audio Tapes.   We also distribute a complete line of broadcast, professional and presentation equipment, including cameras, VTRs, editing equipment, D-ILA and LCD projectors, visual presenters, monitors and computer products.