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Professional surround sound
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Why THX ® anyway?
... this question is asked by all true home cinema fans sooner or later.
There are many answers to this question; here are a few of the most important answers:
There are many answers to this question; here are a few of the most important answers:
- THX is a standard of quality that is certified and given from an independent entity
- THX certified speakers (and systems) have obtained the highest level of quality with minimal distortion
- THX certified products (Speakers, Televisions, AV-receivers, etc.) work in harmony together and work together without limitations with other noncertified products
THX ® Facts

- THX was founded in 1983 by George Lucas (Star Wars, Indiana Jones).
- Lucas wanted to create a standard sound playback for his films, as the differences in sound and theaters varied so widely.
- In 1996 Teufel Audio received its first THX certificate.
- Teufel Audio offers Europe’s largest assortment of THX certified speakers
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THX ® characteristics
1. Three identical front speakers ... read more
Only by using exact components can you guarantee absolutely homogeneous and simultaneous sound. Sound effects are perfectly presented, speech and dialogue exactly as they should be.With HiFi stereo playback only the left and right speakers are always used. Why should it be different for multi-channel audio. This is why THX accepts no differences between the left, right and centre speakers. Three identical front speakers are essential for the highest in home cinema enjoyment.
2. Dipoles as rear speakers ... read more
THX relies on dipoles for the rear sound area to create maximum realism - speakers that diffuse on either side. The sound is then reflected from the walls and distributed in a more natural way. These elaborately constructed speakers provide enormous acoustic and surround sound experiences. Dipoles create a room that places the listener right in the center of the action.
3. Subwoofer/Satelliten combinations ... read more
The compact satellites and the active subwoofer can be positioned independetly of one another in the room.The active subwoofer (an extremely important aspect of THX systems) provides a bass sound that simply cannot be replicated by other types of speakers - extremely punchy and physically notable bass is reproduced.
THX ® from Teufel
... From High end PC speaker to the ultimate Home Cinema, you'll find your next Teufel THX certified sets and components here.
THX ® Speakerbar
Outstanding THX sound from a soundbar system is guaranteed with the THX speaker-bar certificate. When you couple THX with a speaker-bar, you're guaranteed ease of placement, ease of setup, and absolutely fantastic THX living sound. The best example? Cinebar 51 THX - the first THX speaker-bar system - worldwide.
THX ® Multimedia
You'll find THX certified systems exclusively developed for your PC use in this area. Optimal sound close to your seat is our goal here, even if systems such as our Concept G 850 can also transmit that sound into larger rooms.
THX ® Select ™
Discover affordable THX certified sound here at Teufel with our THX Select certified systems. Enjoy the THX-experience with the System 5 THX Select for less than 1000,-.
THX ® Select2 ™
Check out THX Select 2 certified Home Cinema systems for your living room. A big winner in our THX Select 2 systems at Teufel: the System 5 THX Select 2 with prominent double bass.
THX ® Ultra2 ™
For extra-large rooms and home cinemas, we recommend our THX Ultra 2 systems. If you do not want to compromise on your sound, and quality and volume are most important, then you'll fall for such systems as our 10 THX Ultra 2.
THX ® Trivia
The origin of the acronym 'THX' is controversial. The most likely explanations? Either named after the senior sound engineer Tomlinson Holman experience or Lucas' first film 'THX 1138'.
George Lucas started the THX "project" because complaints about the "Star Wars" cinema sound quality were brought to his attention.
Teufel offers the largest range of THX certified speakers in Europe.
THX Select, THX Select 2, and THX Ultra 2 are certifications for different sized home cinema systems. THX multimedia is used mainly for PC speakers.
When ordering a System 8 THX Ultra 2 or System 10 THX Ultra 2, the Teufel customer gets a "THX Calibration Blu-ray disc" to optimally adjust their speakers.
Teufel currently offers the smallest THX Ultra 2 certified speaker set in the world: with the System 8 THX Ultra 2, THX certified sound is delivered to your living room while using the smallest space imaginable.
The famous 'THX sound' that accompanies the logo is called "deep note" and is specifically designed to demonstrate the frequency response and dynamics of certified cinemas.
THX offers training on its sound, which not only home cinema installer schools cash in on, but THX and home cinema specialists, too.
THX Feedback
"Only with a perfectly coordinated sound-setup can you really experience true home cinema. Those who want to enjoy Hollywood within their own four walls, should not pass up the THX- seal of approval."
Andreas Stumptner, Editor in Chief Video-Homevision
Andreas Stumptner, Editor in Chief Video-Homevision
"THX has been a guarantor of the best Cinema sound for almost 30 years. I am pleased, that this token of George Lucas can be brought into my own four walls. The fact that manufacturers like Teufel are talented at keeping prices low, and allow customers to purchase THX without having to first win the lottery, is really good for the home cinema branch."
Alexander Rösch, Editor in Chief DIGITAL TESTED
Alexander Rösch, Editor in Chief DIGITAL TESTED
THX ®-FAQ
You can find find answers to frequently asked questions on the topic of THX here:




Marc L., on the System 5 THX Select 2