Source: Press Release, Last Accessed: 2023/01/04

From the Dragon Cassette Deck (1982) to the Dragon Turntable (1985) and Dragon CD Player (1996), these legendary products changed the audio industry completely. With a cult-status brand reputation that is supported by connoisseurs and collectors alike, the Nakamichi Dragon badge represents unprecedented technological breakthroughs and audio performance. Now, after 5 years of extensive research and development efforts, Nakamichi announced the timely return of the Dragon with a revolutionary 11.4.6 surround sound system for their 75th anniversary.
The 2023 Nakamichi Dragon 11.4.6 plug-and-play surround sound system is the world’s first 21-channel surround system with 15 digital amplifiers, quad subwoofers, 6 up-firing speakers and 2 Omni-Motion Reference Surrounds. The system supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Qualcomm aptX HD and is the first wireless system to be equipped with DTS:X Pro technology. Nakamichi collaborated closely with the engineering team of DTS to become the first in the world to enable DTS:X Pro technology in a plug-and-play home cinema.
The main unit components of the Dragon system have been strategically embedded into a distinctive 58-inch stainless steel chassis, while each speaker channel has its own dedicated chamber for unadulterated audio reproduction. The system replicates a cinema-like soundstage while enhancing the visual richness of a 60-inch or larger HDTV, resulting in a larger than life, immersive experience, the company says.
The Dragon system has 7 exposed Air Motion Transformer (AMT) tweeters and the surround speakers are designed to deliver well-conceived sound effects of the side, rear, and height channels coming from all directions. Weighing at almost 9 pounds per speaker, each unit is designed in a bipolar configuration with 3 three-inch speaker drivers and 2 AMT tweeters. Dual-angled up-firing speakers on the main Dragon unit are independently inclined at 10° and 20° angles, rendering vertical and overhead sound objects at precise height levels to depict the true perception of a multi-altitude soundscape. The system features 15 digital amplifiers and a peak power output of 3000W (125dB).
Pre-orders for the Dragon 11.4.6 Home Surround Sound System will open in Q2 2023 with a tentative MSRP of $3499.

For more information: https://dragon.nakamichi-usa.com/

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