L-Acoustics Creations has unveiled a new sound space solution for luxury residential and architectural installations.
Island Prestige is an elegant, completely self-contained, personal auditorium the give home integrators an opportunity to take an exciting, high-performance and versatile approach to media room design that can redefine the audio experience.
Christian Heil, president and founder of L-Acoustics, and the creative force behind Island Prestige, said: “Island is unprecedented, this is not just another loudspeaker. We have designed innovative lifestyle packages that enable specification of a remarkable media environment, inviting listeners inside the music.
“They can share the hyperreal panorama of an orchestra conductor, a musician on stage with a band, a concert pianist at the keyboard, or the fast-paced action of a film. Reclining in the sumptuous comfort by Island Prestige, users simply close their eyes and they are right there, fully immersed, and as close to an authentic experience as they can possibly be.”
Renowned for transforming the live music experience with its professional, concert-grade technologies, L-Acoustics is now bringing this to the home environment.
Island Prestige features 13 front speakers, five rear speakers and two subwoofers to deliver accurate, richly detailed audio to listeners relaxing in its central lounge area. Overhead speakers can also be added if required.
The system can reproduce L-Acoustic’s proprietary BluSpace standard, matching human hearing spatial resolution.
A total of 20,000W of power creates ample headroom for distortion-free play at high SPL, making Island Prestige suitable for all media playback needs.
Island Prestige is a modular, plug-and-play solution that fits well in open plan living spaces, unusually shaped media rooms, or as an alternative to in-wall speaker installation. There is no need for any additional room treatment, and it is easy and quick to assemble.
It can operate as a standalone personal auditorium with its own Bubble Deck controls, or it can be integrated into a home cinema set up, home automation technology, or as part of a whole home control system.
The audio and control components are discreetly housed within the contemporary panelling of the Island Prestige auditorium. There are two high-gloss lacquer exterior wood veneers are available to suit individual design tastes.
The ergonomically designed area features adjustable lounge elements and back rests to maximise indulgence and well-being. Seating can also be removed entirely to create more space if required.
The outer shell is upholstered with a light layer of padding to create a softness that doubles as a seating area.
Island Prestige is available now. L-Acoustics staff will be on hand at ISE next week for more information.