Since 1983, THX has been a force in helping bring great entertainment experiences to life – whether it be in the production studio, the cinema, the home or on the road. With 28 years and counting, THX celebrates some of the ways it has been a part of shaping audio and video performance as we know it.

On May 25, 1983 “The Return of the Jedi” premiered in theaters. And with it, a new tradition was born. The crescendo of a now iconic rumble filled auditoriums and the message presented on screen was simple. “For the past 35 years motion picture loudspeaker systems have not changed. Lucasfilm Ltd. and this theatre are pleased to introduce a new motion picture sound system.” And with the crescendo of Deep Note reaching its climax – THX was born.

On May 4th, Star Wars fans throughout the galaxy rejoiced at the news that LucasFilm and 20th Century Fox would be releasing the complete saga on Blu-ray Disc this coming September. As an added bonus, all 6 films will be THX Certified for audio and video quality. The certification of these discs marks an almost 30 year relationship between THX, LucasFilm and Fox that dates back to 1983, when audiences got their first taste of a THX Sound System at the box office debut of Return of the Jedi – which also marked the introduction of THX Deep Note.

Recently, Rick Dean, a senior vice president here at THX Ltd. and resident 3D guru had the opportunity to share his thoughts on the 3D industry at the annual Spring Digital Hollywood Conference in Los Angeles. Here are his insights on where the industry stands and why it’s poised for explosive growth.

THX recently sat down with Runco to discuss their Q-750 Projector that recently won the Sound and Vision 2010 Editor’s Choice Award. This Q & A session reveals some of the challenges and opportunities Runco came up against during product development and what it means to be THX Certified.

THX Media Director aims to simplify the consumer’s experience by automatically adjusting their A/V gear’s settings for optimal performance. With several new companies announcing a wide range of upcoming products and software, the THX Media Director ecosystem is expanding at a rapid rate.

When you go to the movies and see the THX letters come up on the big screen with THX Deep Note playing through the sound system, you know you’re in for a good entertainment experience. However, there’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes to bring that experience to life.

How often do you find yourself listening to music at your computer? Subjecting yourself to bad computer speakers is like hiring The Rolling Stones to play your wedding, but then forcing them play in the pantry.
For many years Logitech has been making high-quality multimedia speaker systems, at a modest price point, that have pushed the [...]

When making a movie, the director is more than just a manager of the hundreds of people involved in the process. It’s their vision that drives the look, feel, and tone of a movie. In the end, all decisions about what you see on screen are up to them (ideally). The possibilities are infinite. Take Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, for example. This film was shot in the ultra-wide 2.20:1 aspect ratio. Engineered to be seen on a big screen, each shot is filled with plenty to see in every part of the frame. On all televisions, this film has black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. If you adjust your TV to remove the black bars, the sides of each shot are lost – by up to 20%, and you are missing out on aspects of the image that Kubrick intended you to see.

It’s the TV spectacle of the year. No other single event lends itself so perfectly to a party centered around a big screen. Whether your Super Bowl planning involves one TV or multiple TVs, big screens or little, we’ve put together some helpful tips to make sure everything gets set up correctly for game day.