Cinema Series From Next Level Acoustics Changes The Home Theater Game

August 8, 2023

Press Release

Expanding beyond their leadership position in custom soundbars, US manufacturer NextLevel Acoustics® have grown their home theater LCR offerings with the Cinema Series, two inventive horn-based solutions that break conventional rules of speaker price, performance and size.

Available now, the Series consists of two models – the Reference Cinema (MSRP $2,499 each) and the larger Cinema Pro (MSRP $4,999 each). Using an MTM (midrange tweeter midrange) array, the Reference Cinema utilizes super light and stiff dual 8-inch carbon wool mid-woofers with a butyl rubber surround, and a large 4x4-inch compression horn tweeter. The Pro Cinema model is equipped with quad 8-inch carbon wool mid-woofers coupled to a 4x4-inch compression horn tweeter bringing true commercial grade cinema performance to larger home theaters. In short, it is a beast.

Designed by NextLevel’s Chief Designer/Engineer John Sollecito -- well known for audiophile designs such as the JSE Infinite Slope™ speakers and crossovers – utilizing a no-compromise design approach, the speakers deliver high-impact, clear cinematic sound with very wide dispersion.

The Cinema speakers are also incredibly efficient and easy-to-drive. With a sensitivity rating of up to 99 dB they can achieve stunning high-impact commercial grade sound-pressure-levels (up to a staggering 122 dB) with great clarity due to their astonishing low distortion of only < 0.1%. Plus, utilized is a proprietary audiophile grade crossover that not only perfectly blends the ultra-fast mid/woofers with the horn tweeter, but also virtually eliminates first order horn reflection artifacts which until now have plagued traditional horn-based systems.

The speaker’s compact, sealed, all MDF cabinet ensures consistently superior sonic results as well as an exceptional degree of installation flexibility and ease. Options include flush in-wall, on-wall or partially recessed in-wall, and mounted vertically or horizontally. For exposed installations, a magnetic grille frame is available that can be covered in custom colored cloth to match room décor.

The Cinema Series, which was first previewed at CEDIA Expo 2022, followed by numerous hands-on demos, caught the attention of many industry luminaries. “In a world of luxury priced products NextLevel’s Reference Cinema Speakers offer an affordable high-performance alternative. A great product!”  says HAA Founder and Director Gerry Lemay.

Legendary independent pro AV calibrator and instructor, Jeff Meier, Owner of AccuCal AV, recently calibrated some Cinema Series theaters and after calibration had the following comments…

“…for an in-wall speaker probably the best I’ve heard.” “An amazing product!”

“For systems doing movies and music in this big of a room it’s very hard to beat.”

“…they are right up there with JBL Synthesis.”

“The loudest, most efficient in-wall speakers that I’ve seen.” “The distortion is very low.”

“Especially behind a micro-perf screen – Pretty Stunning!”

“It doesn’t sound like a horn.”  “I sat in all seats here and it covers well.”

“Very Impressed.” 

“Since 2015 we have been building to order from our Connecticut facility operating with a lean business model that helps keep overhead low and makes us extremely responsive. Many know us for our custom soundbars, especially the Fusion Frame Slim, the world’s 1st and thinnest high-performance customizable soundbar for Samsung Frame TVs. We applied a similar no-compromise approach to the Cinema Series. The result is a home theater experience untouchable without spending two or three times the money on the speakers.  Even more shocking is that all of this is achievable from a compact speaker capable of being concealed inside the wall. True to our name, the Cinema Series take theaters to the next level,” says co-owner Lee Weber.

Both Cinema Series speakers can be mated with several options of voice-matched surround and elevation speakers from NextLevel Acoustics to create an impressive coherent sound-field, great for Immersive movies or Spatial music. In addition, there are numerous very high-performance subwoofer options which include the recommended CI-HV18 18-inch Subwoofer with a 2,000-watt peak amp capable of 120 dB sound pressure levels @ 6m and a frequency response from 17-120 Hz (MSRP $4,399 each).

 For more information including product sheets, design insight videos with John, and installation documentation please visit the following link  NextLevel Acoustics Cinema Series Web Page