5.3
FAQ
Q. Traditional surround sound systems require precise positioning of speakers to get the right
surround sound effect. How can you achieve a surround sound effect without fixed positioning
of speakers? Is there any suggested placement of the speakers?
Traditional surround sound system work on a so called ‘intensity’ principle. A surround sound
recording specifies the direction each individual audio channel should come from. Traditional
systems rely on placing each speaker in precisely that direction at a specified distance. Violet3D
makes a remarkable departure from this philosophy. By using omni-polar speakers it creates unique
wave-fronts - one wave-front from one direction for one channel – using ALL the available speakers.
Hence it can create surround effect without need for precise positioning of speakers. We suggest
placing three speakers in the front and two in the back as far apart from each other as possible.
Q. Other surround sound systems require you to first determine a seating position where the
best sound will be heard. How can you achieve a surround sound effect throughout the room?
Traditional surround sound systems use highly directional speakers and create a focused beam of
sound targeted at a particular listening position – which is why they require you to specify a listening
position and work primarily around that.
Violet3D works on the principle of creating wave-fronts which simulates the effect of sound coming
from further way that it actually is By use of this technology, we are able to create a 3D sound bubble
throughout your room.
Q. I am being told that is there is no good surround sound system which is wireless. How good
is your system?
Creating a high fidelity (hi-fi) surround sound system using wireless technology has been a big
challenge. Creating compelling and coherent surround sound requires a high degree of
synchronization between the speakers (jitter) and very low time delay (latency) between the source
and the speakers. This is typically achieved by a high quality AVR and high quality wires. Dolby
recommends end-to-end latency of 20 milliseconds. Human ears are sensitive to any jitter in range of
20 microseconds.
We have developed a wireless technology coupled with our space sensing microphone which allows
us to provide flawless full digital uncompressed transmission of multichannel audio with low latency
(13 milliseconds) and low jitter (200 picoseconds) eliminating the need for expensive AVRs and
wires.
Q. I have heard that the room plays a very important role in quality of sound. What are room
requirements for your system? What size of room does your system cover?
Violet3D 5.1/7.1 surround sound system has been designed for a room size of 700 sq feet
(approximately 7000 cubic feet of volume). We have no particular requirements for your room.
