An innovative alternative to a speaker-based setup, JVC's XP-EXT1 system offers immersive 7.1.4 audio via wireless headphones. Able to decode native Dolby Atmos and DTS:X bitstreams, and upscale stereo or multichannel movie and music content
to a 3D soundfield through proprietary EXOFIELD technology, this brings a personal element to your home entertainment. A supplied wireless transmitter with 4K-capable HDMI connectivity acts as the hub between your sources and TV, and offers preset sound modes tailored to different genres. Up to four individual calibrations can be taken via JVC's smartphone app, so family members can also enjoy the enveloping performance of the XP-EXT1's 40mm-driver headphones. Consider this home theater, reinvented.
The XP-EXT1 features JVC's proprietary EXOFIELD out-of-head localization sound field processing technology that reproduces multi-channel audio up to 7.1.4 channels.
It replicates a realistic, immersive sound experience with multi-channel audio using headphones that gives the sensation that the sound is coming from virtual speakers, achieved through three-dimensional sound field reproduction that is optimally customized according to personal characteristics.
Realistic Multi-channel Sound Field (7.1.4ch)
In addition to stereo 2ch, the XP-EXT1 system reproduces 7.1.4ch multi-channel sound. You can enjoy audio formats such as Dolby Atmos® and DTS: X® which are used in the latest video software for a realistic sound field comparable to listening to a multi-channel speaker system.
① Sound field localization via speakers (7.1.4 ch)
② Sound field localization with EXOFIELD
Supports Up-mixing of 2ch and 5.1ch Material to 7.1.4ch
In addition to reproducing surround sound formats such as Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X®, the XP-EXT1 system supports up-mixing of two-channel and 5.1-channel material to 7.1.4 channels, allowing you to enjoy omnidirectional, spacious sound .
Dedicated Smartphone App for Measuring Personal Characteristics
The dedicated smartphone app allows you to measure your personal characteristics at home easily using a microphone in the headphones.
The optimal speaker characteristics and localization are reproduced according to each person individually by matching the optimal speaker characteristics stored within the in-app database.
Remote operations such as equalizer adjustment can also be performed from a smartphone.
① Wear the headphones
② Tap START MATCHING
③ Tap BACK TO HOME
④ Tap START
Powerful Sound and Comfortable Fitting
You can enjoy powerful sound with realistic sensation thanks to the headphones large-diameter 40mm high magnetic force neodymium driver unit.
The large soft ear pads provide increased sound insulation and comfortable listening during extended use.
The digital sound processor
The XP-EXT1 digital sound processor and headphone unit are connected through 5GHz band digital wireless transmission. In addition, the user can pick the most suitable sound by choosing one of the four selectable sound modes (CINEMA/MUSIC/GAME/CUSTOM).
The transmitter has three HDMI inputs which can connect up to three devices simultaneously, such as Blu-ray player/recorder, 4K satellite broadcasting tuner, or HD streaming device.
Features
- Realistic Multi-channel Sound Field (7.1.4ch) that replicates listening through speakers
- Supports Up-mixing of 2ch and 5.1ch Material to 7.1.4ch
- The new dedicated smartphone app allows users to easily measure their personal characteristics and get a listening experience tailored to their individual's listening environment.
- A powerful and wide-range, large-diameter 40mm high magnetic force neodymium driver unit
- Large soft ear pads for a comfortable listening experience for many hours
- Four sound modes (CINEMA/MUSIC/GAME/CUSTOM)