More and more cinema technologies reach our homes to offer us a multimedia experience that allows us to get more out of it than ever. And one of the most surprising is IMAX Enhancedof which we already spoke to you at length.
In short, IMAX Enhanced is another way of making movies as they come in superior quality by combining various amazing enhancements. Mainly, the Aspect Ratio (or aspect ratio) stands out, where it usually uses a 1.90:1 format instead of the classic 2.35:1, which manages to avoid the famous black bands that we see on our televisions. But, Which Smart TVs support IMAX Enhanced?
We also want to take the opportunity to invite you to read this complete article by our sound expert Antonio Mira, and where he breaks down in detail how the main sound formats work.
IMAX Enhanced Compatible TVs
As you will see later, the list is not very extensive, but at least you have the guarantee that these models will bring you closer to a cinema experience. Also, remember that Disney+ is already starting to have movies in this format, and watching them in IMAX Enhanced is an experience you shouldn’t miss.
The truth is that the list is quite short, but we hope that this year it will be expanded. Philips has already announced that your Philips OLED807 TV will have IMAX Enhanced supportso surely other manufacturers such as Samsung or LG will not take long to make the leap.
- Sony Bravia A80J
- TCL X915
- Sony XR-Z9J Series
- Hisense U8G
- Hisense U7G
- Sony BRAVIA Z9J
- Sony BRAVIA X95J
- Sony BRAVIA X90J
- Philips OLED 807 (introduced in 2022)
- Philips OLED936+
IMAX Enhanced Compatible Projectors
If you want to enjoy a true cinema experience, know that there are also pprojectors that are compatible with IMAX Enhanced. There are exactly three Sony models, but we hope that, by 2022, the list will expand.
- Sony VPL-VW1025ES
- Sony VPL-VW325ES
- Sony VPL-VW715ES
IMAX Enhanced Compatible Speakers
As for the speakers that offer support for IMAX Enhanced, say that there are three models in total that currently allow you to get the most out of this technology. As in the previous cases, we remember that little by little more models will arrive, but the list is quite limited at the moment.
It should be remembered that IMAX Enhanced also offers audio enhancements. For example, it offers content that broadcasts in DTS 1536 Kbps bitrate, while the rest of the on-demand platforms settle for a simple DD+ at 384 or 448 Kbps.
- Polk Reserve Series
- Polk Legend Series
- Philips Fidelio B97
IMAX Enhanced Compatible AV Receivers
Finally we have the rAV receivers that offer support for IMAX Enhanced. In this case, we do find more compatible models, the problem is the supply crisis that has made it almost impossible to buy a device with these characteristics. In addition, this year no AV receiver has been presented at CES 2022, so we can assume that the shortage will last, at least, until the end of the year.
- Onkyo TX-RZ50
- Onkyo TX-RZ840
- Storm Audio ISP MK
- Trinnov Altitude Series 16
- McIntosh MX123A
- Denon AVR X3700H
- Denon AVR X4700H
- Denon AVR X6700H
- Audio Control Concert XR6
- ARCAM AV40
- Marantz SR8015
- Mantarz SR7015
- Mantarz SR6015
- Anthem MRX Series
- Anthem AVM Series
You certainly won’t be short of options when choosing a compatible AV receiver. Even so, this cinema technology will continue to mature and little by little more manufacturers will equip their teams with support for IMAX Enhanced. You just have to have a little patience.
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