(August 31, 2023) THX Ltd. has announced an in-house HDMI cable line called THX Interconnect, designed in partnership with Pixelgen. Optimized to cover the HDMI 2.1b protocol spectrum and capable of delivering uncompressed 48Gbps signaling for source material up to 8K 60Hz, THX Interconnects are built to handle the latest audio and video demands.
According to Jason Fiber, chief executive officer of THX Ltd., “The THX mission is to empower high-fidelity entertainment, regardless of where and how consumers want to enjoy movies, music and games. The THX Interconnect cables ensure all home theater components work in harmony at the highest resolutions, regardless of the length. We are pleased to bring home theater enthusiasts around the globe this cost-effective and incredibly reliable new solution. We also look forward to reintroducing the THX Certified Training program which has been dormant for a few years but is back due to overwhelming demand from the home theater installation industry.”
THX says the cable lineup comprises nine different lengths, some of which are equipped with Pixelgen’s PXLGLASS Hybrid Fiber/Copper technology. That added technology allows the cables to maintain the smallest cable diameter possible – regardless of length – with a minimal static bend radius, making installation and management easy and effective.
“The weakest home theater cabling link has the potential to bring down an entire system, and the end users viewing experience with it,” said Jack MacDougall, founder and chief executive officer of Pixelgen. “THX Interconnect cables have been tailored to give everyone optimal system stability, total HDMI 2.1 functionality, and the maximum 48G bandwidth passing through their system.”
THX Interconnect Ultra High-Speed HDMI cables support the maximum 8-10K resolutions at 60 frames per second, and include:
- THX Interconnect (Copper) short-range cable for six sizes: 0.5m (1.64 ft), 1m (3.28 ft), 1.5m (4.92 ft), 2m (6.56 ft), 3m (9.84 ft), and 5m (16.4 ft)
- THX Interconnect (Copper + Optical Fiber with embedded PXLGLASS™ Technology) long-range cable for three sizes: 7.6m (24.9 ft), 10m (32.8 ft), and 15m (49.2 ft).
In other THX news, the company is relaunching its popular THX Certified Training series for home theater installers, distributors, and enthusiasts. The first THX Level One trainings are expected to be held at CES in January and future CEDIA/ISE Expos. Trainings will be led by industry luminary Gerry Lemay, who is the founder of the Home Acoustics Alliance (HAA) and president of Quest Acoustical Interiors. Gerry has taught hundreds of key CEDIA industry courses over the years. This year's CEDIA session titled “THX: A Brief History and Way Forward” will be on September 6th from 8AM to noon PM Mountain Time in Mile High Ballroom 3B at the Colorado Convention Center. To sign up and for further details, please visit CEDIA Expo here.
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