BlueAnt Brings the Boom Back to the Home Cinema with the XT100 Soundbar
Featuring Dolby Atmos and HDMI eArc connectivity, the XT100 brings a premium experience at an extremely affordable price point
The XT100 focuses on the “sound” in “soundbar”, delivering immersive and crystal-clear sound quality for every viewing occasion
With a focus on exceptional sound and range, the XT100 stands out at low volume and excels at high volumes to fill any size room, with no compromise on clarity
Melbourne – September 27, 2022 – Australia’s audio pioneer, BlueAnt, has turned its hand to delivering exceptional sound at an affordable price for Australians to where it’s needed most: the home cinema experience. Noticing a dearth of soundbars in the mid-market price range that can deliver exceptional, immersive and crystal-clear sound, the company has unveiled the XT100 Soundbar.
The XT100 features the latest Dolby Atmos technology, delivering uncompromising and immersive sound at all volume levels, from the low sounds required of a documentary or drama, to the high volumes desired of a blockbuster film or sports experience. Requiring minimal set-up, the XT100 is ready to go the moment it’s plugged in, providing every loungeroom and home cinema an instant premium upgrade in audio quality and clarity.
Featuring Dolby Atmos and with a RRP of just $349.00, the speaker cuts against the grain of similar priced premium soundbars which often come packaged with a sub-woofer. The reason the XT100 does not is simple, according to BlueAnt CEO Taisen Maddern: it doesn’t need it.
“Everything a subwoofer provides comes part and parcel with the XT100; simply put, it’s a beast, and it’s the affordable premium soundbar Australians have been crying out for,” he said. “We knew there was a need for a new player on the soundbar stage. Australians don’t just want a soundbar that’s slightly better than a TV speaker and has no punch.
“They want to hear more and feel more when they invest in a soundbar. They want premium sound, and they want it to be louder than their TV speakers, and the market has been missing this with speakers in this price range.
“The XT100 delivers supreme sound for sports, movies, music and the news alike, and at all volume levels – even at a volume that makes the walls shake.”
Full Immersive Experience to Fill the Room for Any Audience
The XT100 is 2.0CH with Dolby Atmos 1.7 and is compatible with Dolby Vision, providing an immersive 3D listening experience both horizontally and vertically – in short, the sound follows the audience wherever they go and mitigates the need for additional speakers.
With HDMI eARC and CEC functionality, the sound is crystal clear, with no latency in audio delivery. And with CEC functionality ensuring the speaker automatically turns on and off with the TV, the XT100 is a simple-to-use yet powerful plug-and-play soundbar. Even the most tech-averse customer can install it and have a superior listening experience within minutes.
At just 2.5kg, its metal grill and high-gloss cabinet ensures it packs a premium feel and aesthetically fits in any environment, whether on display, mounted on the wall or under the TV cabinet and out of view. And with 2x 50W amplifiers built in along with the latest Dolby Atmos technology, sound quality isn’t compromised regardless of the position it finds itself.
Featuring four built-in and customisable EQ modes – Game, Movies, Music and Voice – audio neophytes and expert sound engineers alike will notice the difference in each engineered-for-purpose mode. From Game mode for Grand Finals to Movie mode for blockbusters, the audience will notice a consistent, immersive and clear sound quality throughout the experience.
“You can hear the crowds as well as the commentators in any sporting event, as well as the impacts on the court or field,” said Taisen. “We worked hard to ensure that no sound detracts from another.
“It means that in Movie mode, viewers no longer have to turn down the sound when the action scenes hit and turn it up during monologues. It’s ready to go for anyone who wants to take the next step in their home cinema experience, and equally for those who know their stuff and want a return to the soundbar that focuses on superior sound.”
It’s also Bluetooth 5.1 capable (A2DP, AVRCP) and has an AUX cable option, allowing the speaker to become the de-facto party boombox for the loungeroom.
The XT100 is available from Telstra online and in selected stores across the country, direct from the BlueAnt website, and from select retailers.
Key Features:
2.0CH with Dolby Atmos for vertical surround
Dolby Atmos 1.7
Dolby Vision Compatible
HDMI eARC with CEC
AUX/Bluetooth 5.1
Optical/Coaxial/USB playback
LED indicator
Metal Grill with High-Gloss Cabinet
Output Power: 50W RMS x2 = 100W
Summer of Sound: the XT100 just the beginning, with an X-Series upgrade incoming
Known for its X-series of portable speakers and its suite of Pump Air and Active Noise Cancelling wireless ear buds, the company isn’t suddenly shifting its focus solely to the home experience.
Rather, the summer of 2022 will see the company update its X-series in both sound and style.
“We’re set to release new versions of our X0, X1 and X2 speakers which have proven to be among our most popular speakers due to their portability and the sound output in such small packages,” said Maddern. “Our next-gen X series has been given a stylistic refresh and an improved sound quality to help Australians bring the bass wherever they go.
“But we’re not just delivering the same sound in different form factors. We’ve engineered the sound of each speaker to suit how they’re used, so you’re going to hear and see BlueAnt speakers of all shapes and sizes pumping beats through gyms, at barbeques and on beaches across Australia.”
The company is also set to launch the next speaker in the X-series in the next few months – one that towers over all X-series speakers before it.
“This is going to blow people away,” said Maddern. “Watch this space.”
ABOUT BLUEANT
BlueAnt is the leading Australian consumer electronics and audio lifestyle brand. The company has a track record of innovative product design and exponential growth, with products currently retailing in over 20 countries. BlueAnt has supplied many of the world’s top consumer electronics retailers.
BlueAnt was founded by Taisen Maddern in 2003 and pioneered hands-free Bluetooth products in Australia, developing the first dual microphone Bluetooth headset, before entering the US market.