Mitsubishi Unisen LCD "immersive sound" HDTV's cram in 16 speakers

Mitsubishi has announced the Unisen family of LCD HDTV's as part of its 2009 flat panel lineup today. The Unisen sub-brand is defined by its built-in 16-speaker, 5.1 channel surround sound system, ideal for smaller environments not suited for a full home theater setup. Called "immersive sound televisions" by the company, the sets use an algorithm to delay sound beams in order to project them at varying intervals through the 16 speakers. The company claims the sound setup is simple, using an onscreen graphical interface, and each sound channel can be adjusted to an acceptable direction, location and sound level. Moreover, the subwoofer can be controlled directly from the remote control.

All the Unisen models are under an inch thick, feature 1080p resolution, 120 Hz processing, and advanced color. The three families include the Unisen LT-249 Diamond series in 46- ($2799) and 52-inch ($3299) display sizes; the Unisen LT-153 series in 40- ($1999), 46- ($2399), and 52-inch ($2899) display sizes; and the Unisen LT-151 series, also in 40- ($1799), 46- ($2199), and 52-inch ($2599) display sizes. All models will ship in May.

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