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Author Topic: Surround EX Russ Kress Expert Film Handler Posts: 202 From: Charleston, WV, USA Registered: May 2000 posted 05-02-2000 10:11 PM                        Granted, it is not a magical "second coming", but it does appear to be accurate. The technology obviously works. "Mission to Mars" demonstrated this effectively on at least two scenes that I noticed after installing it. My company now buys this option with new theaters. While it is not as profound as the "discovery of sound" in motion pictures, it is a nice added touch. Why not use it? When you consider the cost of chairs in a new auditorium, sound really doesn't add that much to the total cost. Let's show movies! Russ  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 05-03-2000 08:48 AM                     You're absolutely right!! It only adds $2500 to $3000 of cost per booth. The cost depends on how many extra speakers and amps you will need. That is a tiny percentage of a new plex's cost per auditorium. It can make a definate difference in the listening experience and I highly reccomend it. Mark  |  IP: Logged

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