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Originally Posted by danasti  So you are new to pro audio and you don't have any knowledge of what exactly is going on in THX? |
Yes, as opposed to being an experienced veteran in pro audio and still lacking knowledge of it. I figure its widely accepted that newbies havent learned a lot yet so its acceptable for them to ask questions. Or am I missing something?
Im not sure what youre implying exactly with that and your comment about working for Mr Lucas, but its an honest question, Im not claiming much here.
Im familiar with THX of course, but not aware of exactly what the certification process entails. I realize its a strict set of measurements for various applications, but I wasnt aware that THX certified setups are only certified after they have additional exclusive THX circuitry.
If it was merely a standard, it shouldnt require new hardware. I mean if your setup can acheieve perfect reference level results, why do they require you add something to it to change it before you can wear the THX badge? Obviously it depends on the components too - THX certified cables arent going to have anything new in them, Im not that much of a conspiracy theorist, but wanting to change other otherwise perfect gear seems shady! Thats why Im asking more about the reasoning for that.
Also, Im curious what the cost of the certification process is. How much cost is added to the bottom line of a speaker just to carry the badge?
Is it only theaters that require the THX crossovers or other THX hardware? Or is it a requirement for studios, or amplifiers, or anything else?