Pioneer S-W1EX manual Mark of Excellence Revolutionary Phase Control

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The Mark of Excellence

Revolutionary Phase Control

Not only has the latest technology that we have explained above been used in the design of the EX Series, but the latest results of Pioneer’s unique research into audio sound reproduction are also being actively used. This is the revolutionary “phase control” technology.

“Phase control” technology is the concept of managing the time and phase response of the speakers, amplifiers and software to realize the dramatic high-quality sound during multi-channel sound reproduction. The most advanced concepts of phase control have been introduced to the EX Series. All the systems use the same CST and woofer drivers, which along with the crossover allows for perfect matching of the phase characteristics of all the speakers. Additionally S- W1EX subwoofer has a low pass filter (LPF) bypass function installed. In combination with the appropriate receiver, the phase response of the complete multi-channel system can be optimized for uncompromising surround sound reproduction.

This “phase control” trademark is attached to products designed for phase characteristic matching recording to reproduction, based on the phase control technology concept developed by the Pioneer Corporation.

The EX Series has undergone rigorous acoustic testing at AIR Studios in London, one of the world’s leading recording studios, and therefore meets its strict studio replay standards. Some of the most talented AIR Studios sound engineers contributed an unquestionable amount of know-how to fine-tune the EX Series. So they can replicate a professional studio sound environment in your home, with ideally controlled acoustics.

Sir George Martin, the legendary Beatles producer and an Academy Award-nominated composer, founded AIR Studios in 1969. AIR Studios is now a state-of-the-art recording complex with matchless facilities for film scoring, rock, pop, classical and orchestral work, video game sound design, post-production and live events.

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