Storm CORE 16+ Immersive Sound Processor

Storm CORE 16+ Immersive Sound Processor

Name: Storm CORE 16+ Immersive Sound Processor
Brand: Storm
Price: 27499.00 NZD
Availability: InStock

$27,499.00

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The StormAudio Storm CORE Immersive Sound Processor delivers reference-level home cinema performance in a compact, beautifully engineered design. Built on the same award-winning platform as StormAudio’s flagship Elite series, the CORE combines exceptional processing power, advanced room optimisation, and immersive surround decoding into a streamlined processor designed for serious cinema enthusiasts and luxury media rooms alike.

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Specifications

UP TO 18 CHANNELS DECODING / UPMIXING

OUPUTS
16ch analog (XLR)
2x Optical Toslink (Zone2 Stereo downmix)

INPUTS
4 RCA analog (7.1 or stereo)
6 SPDIF (3 x optical / 3 x coaxial)

HDMI IN/OUT
7 IN / 2 OUT (ARC/eARC) / Optional HDMI Matrix
HDMI 2.1 / HDCP2.3
4K UHD / 8K 40 Gbps on all ports
HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG

PROCESSING
Up to 18ch, Multi-theater, Multi-layout
& multi-room, Standard Bass Management,
Multi-way speakers, Multi-subwoofer.
Expert Bass Management flexible bass routing, StormXT and HDMI matrix features (optional license for Core 16)

ROOM CORRECTION
Dirac Live with Room Correction, Bass
Control and Active Room Treatment modules
included, REW plugin

AUTOMATION CONTROL
TCP/IP (ETHERNET), IR, IR remote control,
StormRemote Tablet Application, StormRemote
Mobile Smartphone Application, Web based
configuration, Control4, URC, Crestron, RTI, Savant,
Nice (former ELAN) drivers

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
D 40,22 x L 44,2 x H 13,27 / 9 kg
EARS : +4CM (2X2CM) -
FEET : +2CM

ROON READY

This superb high-end design fits the bill better than anything else we've tried this year.

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Precision Processing

Supporting up to 18 channels of decoding and upmixing, the CORE is engineered for today’s most advanced surround sound formats, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, Auro-3D, and IMAX Enhanced. Whether paired with a dedicated theatre or a premium multi-purpose media room, it creates a deeply immersive soundstage with extraordinary precision, scale, and realism.

At the heart of the CORE is StormAudio’s renowned audio architecture, featuring premium DAC components and a unique hybrid analogue/digital volume control that preserves dynamic range and detail at every listening level. The result is breathtaking clarity, effortless dynamics, and a remarkably natural presentation for both movies and music.

Built for Serious Cinema Enthusiasts

The CORE also includes Dirac Live room correction with Bass Control and Active Room Treatment support, allowing the processor to optimise speaker performance specifically for your room. Combined with advanced bass management, multi-subwoofer integration, and extensive speaker configuration flexibility, the CORE gives installers and enthusiasts powerful tools to achieve truly reference-grade performance.

Connectivity is equally comprehensive, with HDMI 2.1 support for 8K video passthrough, HDR formats including Dolby Vision and HDR10+, plus seamless integration with leading home automation platforms. A sophisticated web-based interface and intuitive control apps make setup and operation surprisingly approachable despite the processor’s immense capability.

Who is this for?

The StormAudio Storm CORE is ideally suited to home cinema enthusiasts who want truly immersive, reference-quality surround sound without compromise. Designed for premium dedicated theatres and high-performance media rooms, it appeals to listeners who value precision, realism, and the ability to fully experience modern movie soundtracks exactly as intended.

It’s particularly well suited to customers building advanced Dolby Atmos or DTS:X systems who require greater flexibility, processing power, and room optimisation than conventional AV receivers can provide. Whether paired with high-end amplifiers and architectural speakers or a full custom-installed cinema package, the CORE delivers the level of refinement and control expected in serious home theatre environments.

Where the best home theatre is concerned, there's no skimping on the sound. That's why a top-tier preamplifier/processor has to be on your shopping list. This superb high-end design fits the bill better than anything else we've tried this year. Able to work with speaker configurations of up to 11.1.4 or 9.1.6, its huge processing power and painstaking audiophile design results in superlative sound. Its clarity, depth and dimensionality must be heard to be believed – particularly when partnered to a high-grade multichannel power amplifier.