Best of High End
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Academy
  • Factory visits
  • First look
  • High End Munich 2025
  • Tech talk
  • News
  • Reports
  • Reviews
Contact us
  • Academy
  • Factory visits
  • First look
  • High End Munich 2025
  • Tech talk
  • News
  • Reports
  • Reviews
No Result
View All Result
Best of High End
No Result
View All Result
Home Reports

Cinemike showcase event part 3

Ward De Wit by Ward De Wit
February 1, 2019
Reading Time: 4 mins read
0
cinemike-showcase-event

RELATED POSTS

Sonus Faber at Vincenza Jazz 2025

Vitus Audio introduces the SM-025 mono amplifier at High End Munich 2025

Silent Angel at High End Munich 2025

In Simmerath-Strauch, a small village in the district of Aachen, Germany, an exclusive midsummer event was held in an old kindergarten school that’s been completely transformed into the new headquarters of Cinemike. In 2004, the company was founded by Michael Krehl and Michael Schiffers. Unsatisfied with the quality of standard audio and video equipment they started their quest to provide their customers with the very best picture and sound quality in the business. How? By dissecting already high-end electronics, replacing mediocre parts with better ones, shortening the signal path, fitting in additional filter stages, … . If you think about a possible improvement, they’ve probably done it. So what does the summer show has in store for us. Let’s find out.

I decided to explore the basement of the old nursery school so there I went, down the stairs. Almost immediately I saw some light emerging from the bottom of a door. Upon opening the door you’re presented with movie props and memorabilia. Beatrix’s sword from Kill Bill sure does make an impression on anyone’s trophy wall. I noticed there was an open seat on the last row of the auditorium so I buckled up for the next demo session. Michael started off by breaking up the Dolby Atmos 5.2.4 system into its smaller components. Those of you who want to jump straightaway to the impressions you’re missing out on an remarkable list of equipment and gear.

cinemike-showcase-event-part-3-8

The first exclusive pieces of the surrounds set were the pre-release version of the ninth generation of Aurum speakers: namely the Titan R9 (front), the Titan Base R9 (center) and the Vulkan R9 (surround). The height layer consisted of Aurum speakers of the previous generation, namely the Phase VIII, but with some Cinemike flavor sprinkled on top of it. Furthermore they had brought in their own 15” T-1500 passive subwoofer, powered by a huge Advance Acoustic monoblock which was cut off at a very specific frequency to take care of only the kick drum, this in the best way possible. In the back corner a man-sized subwoofer, their custom infra-bass system, was clearly visible and should take care of all the subsonic bass frequencies with aplomb. In the heart of the system was the fully modified Marantz AV-8802A preamplifier. Several sources were visible on the rack, even a turntable, but for today only the Panasonic DMP-UB900 Cinemike edition was used. Unfortunately the new Advance Acoustic X-A1200 monoblocks didn’t make the deadline of the event so they decided to power all three front speakers with a tuned version of the Bryston 4BSST2 stereo power amp bridged into mono to have more headroom for these demanding speakers. The surround speakers were powered by Advance Acoustic X-A220 monoblocks again with the frequency cut above the heavy duty bass line. The ceiling speakers were driven by two Advance Acoustic X-A160 stereo amps. To top off this impressive list with yet another exclusive was the new uber expensive Sony VPL-VW5000ES 4K laser projector. It had a 4m canvas of Hollywood Screens to paint its images on. They really went all out this time.

cinemike-showcase-event-part-3-9

Enough with the technobabble. How does it sound? Stunning. ‘Answer’ by Sarah McLachlan is a very emotional ballad and one that I know rather well. It only took a few strokes on the piano to give me goosebumps. It sounded just right. Then there was that beautiful separation of voices, the incredible amount of inner details, the fabulous spatiality. Remarkable. Is there still some room for improvement? I’m very sensitive to brilliance in the treble and to my liking the upper frequencies were walking a fine line between presenting the real deal or becoming too aggressive. I prefer the slightly smoother presentation from the Titan R9 as heard on the Munich High-End show. On that occasion they were driven by the Cinemike tuned Aurum M10 power amplifiers. The live rehearsal of ‘Beat it’ by Michael Jackson was a showcase for the T-1500 subwoofer. The kick drum had presence, punch and tone. It carried the song with the precision of a metronome.

cinemike-showcase-event-part-3-10

The next movie part was shown twice: a non-commercial version of ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ and the commercial version with a 7.1-channel DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack. The latter one sounded compressed by comparison. This was an eye-opener. The way the sound is mixed and recorded on the disc has an enormous impact on viewer’s experience even when the disc indicates to have lossless DTS-HD Master audio. Never thought a trailer of a movie could be so terrifying, but watching Conjuring 2 in such a room was just plain scary. It had no problem in building the mood and spooky atmosphere in under 3 minutes. Glad it was only the trailer. The last shown movie part, Jurassic World, propagated an incredible low end energy in the room. You could easily feel the air moving by the custom infra-bass system. The visceral impact was breathtaking. Did I mention that the picture quality was amazing. I was almost drooling on the screen. Motion handling in the fast action scene where the Indominus rex attacked the Ankylosaurs and the glass-encased gyrosphere was seamless. Colors and blacks looked terrific. On this positive note I concluded my visit. I would suggest to have a look/listen yourself when the next opportunity presents itself. Cinemike, a small company with a big footprint!

cinemike-showcase-event-part-3-11

Vsit the Cinemike website.

Tags: Cinemike
ShareTweet
Ward De Wit

Ward De Wit

Related Posts

sonus-faber-at-vicenzajazz-2025
Reports

Sonus Faber at Vincenza Jazz 2025

June 16, 2025
vitus-audio-introduces-the-SM025-mono-amplifier-at-high-end-munich-2025
Reports

Vitus Audio introduces the SM-025 mono amplifier at High End Munich 2025

June 5, 2025
silent-angel-at-high-end-munich-2025
High End Munich 2025

Silent Angel at High End Munich 2025

May 28, 2025
acoustical-systems-unviels-different-new-products-at-high-end-munich-2025
High End Munich 2025

Acoustical Systems unveils different new products at High end Munich 2025

May 26, 2025
solidsteel-presents-new-products-at-high-end-munich-2025
High End Munich 2025

Solidsteel presents new products at High End Munich 2025

May 24, 2025
purifi-re-launches-new-produdcts-at-high-end-munich-2025
High End Munich 2025

Purifi (re)launches new products at High End Munich 2025

May 23, 2025
Next Post
audio-reseachfoundation-series-dac-9

Audio Research Foundation Series DAC 9

gold-note-at-connaisseur-av

Gold Note at Connaisseur AV

Tag cloud

4K Acoustics amplifiers AV processors AXPONA 2025 Bang & Olufsen Bowers & Wilkins Cables CD player CES 2018 CES 2025 DACs Dali Dan D'Agostino Digital amplifiers Estelon Focal Genelec Gold Note HDR Headphone amplifiers Headphones HIGH END Munich 2025 High End® Integrated amplifiers LG Loudspeakers Lyngdorf Lyngdorf Audio McIntosh OLED Panasonic Power amplifiers Preamplifiers Projectors Samsung Sony Steinway Lyngdorf StormAudio Streaming audio Studio monitors Subwoofers Turntables Vitus Audio Wireless speakers

Go watch the First Look about the Silent Angel Roon Stack! #technology #Silentangel #roon #music #streaming

1 0
Open
Go watch the First Look about the Silent Angel Roon Stack! #technology #Silentangel #roon #music #streaming

Pro-Ject Audio Systems, a leader in high-fidelity audio, has unveiled the Uni Box S3, a compact integrated streaming amplifier that seamlessly blends analog purity with cutting-edge streaming technology.

#pojectaudio #uniboxs3 #integratedstreamingamplifier

1 0
Open
Pro-Ject Audio Systems, a leader in high-fidelity audio, has unveiled the Uni Box S3, a compact integrated streaming amplifier that seamlessly blends analog purity with cutting-edge streaming technology. 
#pojectaudio #uniboxs3 #integratedstreamingamplifier

Silent Angel, a trailblazer in high-end audio streaming solutions, has launched the Bremen SL1 Plus (SL1P) network player, a game-changer for music enthusiasts seeking premium sound at an accessible price point.

#SilentAngel #bremensl1p #NetworkPlayer

0 0
Open
Silent Angel, a trailblazer in high-end audio streaming solutions, has launched the Bremen SL1 Plus (SL1P) network player, a game-changer for music enthusiasts seeking premium sound at an accessible price point.
#SilentAngel #bremensl1p #NetworkPlayer

Ferrum Audio, the renowned Polish audio brand celebrated for its meticulous craftsmanship and innovative designs, has announced a transformative firmware update for its WANDLA family of digital-to-analog converters (DACs).

#ferrumaudio #WANDLA #DACS

0 0
Open
Ferrum Audio, the renowned Polish audio brand celebrated for its meticulous craftsmanship and innovative designs, has announced a transformative firmware update for its WANDLA family of digital-to-analog converters (DACs).
#ferrumaudio #WANDLA #DACS

Bowers & Wilkins and Abbey Road Studios are commemorating their 45-year collaboration with the launch of the 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition loudspeaker, a stunning tribute to one of the most influential partnerships in British music recording history.

#bowerswilkins #abbeyroadstudios #801abbeyroad

3 0
Open
Bowers & Wilkins and Abbey Road Studios are commemorating their 45-year collaboration with the launch of the 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition loudspeaker, a stunning tribute to one of the most influential partnerships in British music recording history.
#bowerswilkins #abbeyroadstudios #801abbeyroad

McIntosh, a titan of high-fidelity audio, has partnered with the legendary Sun Records to unveil the MTI100 Integrated Turntable: Sun Records Limited Edition, a collector’s gem that pays homage to the birthplace of rock & roll.

#mcintosh #Mti100 #integratedturntable #sunrecords

0 0
Open
McIntosh, a titan of high-fidelity audio, has partnered with the legendary Sun Records to unveil the MTI100 Integrated Turntable: Sun Records Limited Edition, a collector’s gem that pays homage to the birthplace of rock & roll.
#mcintosh #Mti100 #integratedturntable #sunrecords

The timeless artistry of Johnny Cash has been reborn with the release of McIntosh SESSIONS Volume 2: Pure Johnny Cash, an 18-track masterpiece now available from Sun Records and McIntosh.

#mcintosh #johnnycash #sunrecords

0 0
Open
The timeless artistry of Johnny Cash has been reborn with the release of McIntosh SESSIONS Volume 2: Pure Johnny Cash, an 18-track masterpiece now available from Sun Records and McIntosh.
#mcintosh #johnnycash #sunrecords

Following the global debut of the GAIA Neo range at HIGH END Munich 2025, IsoAcoustics, a leading innovator in acoustic isolation solutions, has announced significant new partnerships with industry giants JBL, Marten, and Innuos.

#IsoAcoustics #JBL #martenspeakers #innuos

2 0
Open
Following the global debut of the GAIA Neo range at HIGH END Munich 2025, IsoAcoustics, a leading innovator in acoustic isolation solutions, has announced significant new partnerships with industry giants JBL, Marten, and Innuos. 
#IsoAcoustics #JBL #martenspeakers #innuos

Chord Electronics, renowned for pushing the boundaries of high-fidelity audio, unveils the Suzi Pre and Suzi Amp, a dynamic duo that redefines compact audio systems for audiophiles.

#ChordElectronics #preamplifier #poweramplifier

0 0
Open
Chord Electronics, renowned for pushing the boundaries of high-fidelity audio, unveils the Suzi Pre and Suzi Amp, a dynamic duo that redefines compact audio systems for audiophiles. 
#ChordElectronics #preamplifier #poweramplifier
  • About us
  • Advertising
  • Contact
  • Terms and Conditions

© 2025 Best Of High End - by NOKYTECH

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Academy
  • Factory visits
  • First look
  • High End Munich 2025
  • Tech talk
  • News
  • Reports
  • Reviews

© 2025 Best Of High End - by NOKYTECH

This website uses cookies. If you continue to use this website you give permission to use cookies as described in our Terms and Conditions.ACCEPTTERMS AND CONDITIONS