Spectacular Audio Unleashes the Rich, Complex Sounds of Gaming
Sydney, Australia – September 9, 2013 – Polk, a high-performance audio brand with 40 years of sound, engineering and design excellence, has joined forces with All Interactive Entertainment (AIE) in Australia and New Zealand. AIE will support Polk’s new line of licensed gaming products developed in partnership with Microsoft by way of the first-ever collaboration between the sound engineers of “Halo®” and “Forza Motorsport®” and optimized to deliver audio finely-tuned to the new Xbox One experience.
“AIE is proud to be associated with a brand as well-respected as Polk Audio. Polk Audio has a long heritage of delivering high-end audio products and is the market leader in the home speaker category in the US. AIE is looking forward to demonstrating the difference that quality audio equipment can make to their gaming experience to the Australian public,” said Robert Kingston, director of AIE.
The N1 sound bar is engineered with custom audio settings that reveal more of a game’s aural realism than ever heard before. Polk engineers considered the profoundly complex audio of games, including music, ambient details, special effects and dialogue, as well as the unique audio associated with different types of games, to develop four immersion modes for a tailored and immersive listening experience. Gamers can select FPS or Racer modes during game play, or choose Cinema or Music when using the Xbox One for entertainment outside of gaming. The audio perfection of the N1 sound bar is matched by its simple, upscale design that complements the Xbox One’s new place at the heart of the living room. Available Q4 2013 in black-on-black and vanilla with contrasting wood, the sound bar is an understated audio powerhouse that will reveal new layers of complex and stunning sound.
The wireless 4 Shot for Xbox One and Melee for Xbox 360 headphones will also be released in Q4. These headphones have been designed by Polk engineers that deliver a more personal but equally immersive gaming experience, and individualised audio unparalleled in their category. The wireless 4 Shot for Xbox One and Melee for Xbox 360 pack 40 years of Polk expertise in high-end home speaker technology into a lightweight and ergonomic design for a sonic performance that takes listeners deeper into any game. A near-field microphone allows users to chat with other gamers or take calls, while a spring steel headband and pivoting ear cups combine for an effortless and sophisticated fit and feel. The design and included control cable also make the Melee and 4 Shot perfect for daily non-gaming use. Planned for a Q4 2013 release, the headphones will come in nova blue and ink black.