Hello Matthias,
The generation of code is handcrafted by professional haptique developers, it is not something everyone can do! But we have the adaptive audio available for you as always: Adaptive Audio Mode (HaptiSync Hub, D-BOX VIBE or HEMC) 
Is this the End of D-Box?
If you listen to the d-box ceo update from a couple of days ago, it’s clear that they are pushing ahead with commercial relationships, so any home owner should still get the benefit of movie codes. Although I think you may not be able to buy a replacement d-box system, at least from April onwards.
My question is on the simulation and gaming side. If the focus is on commercial partners like the F1 experiences with 30 seats in each centre, does that mean d-box will only code the “major” branded releases going forward, like F1? Take the upcoming Assetto Corsa 2 - I doubt there will be commercial AC experiences like F1, so does that mean no motion code for AC2?
I know d-box is a public company and they have to be careful with the information they disclose on forums. But as a customer with a home sim setup this is a significant question at the moment.
I also think they should rename this thread - it’s clearly not the “end of d-box”. I think they expect quite the opposite.
Thanks
It’s a shame but understandable. I’m relieved that the encoding will continue. Will we still see TV series encoded as a result?
According to the FAQ:
"D-BOX will continue providing support and repairs for the next 7 years (until April 30, 2031). "
Hello Simon!
There should be not impacting the availability of haptic codes for new content, either games or movies, which will continue to be made available on a regular basis as it is the case today.
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That‘s no good news at all…
The community needs to grow to keep being of interest for D-Box regarding coding of content outside of cinematic releases.
What does exiting the „home theater market“ mean for the gaming segment? The technology for gaming is more or less the same as for the home theater. Will the „home gaming market“ be exited as well?
From the FAQ:
“D-BOX will continue providing support and repairs for the next 7 years (until April 30, 2031)”
Will motion codes for Home Theater Users end April 30, 2031 as well?
Will we still need to purchase a subscription for the motion codes, and has that cost be affected?
If you shutdown the subscription service for home theater users, will we be able to download all the previous codes so we can keep using our products after the 7 year support cycle?
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I absolutely love my D-Box Home Theater Chair and was saving to buy more. I hope this news does not come to fruition and an alternative becomes available.
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So, if the d-box doesn’t work after April 30, 2031, you won’t be able to get it repaired??
This is truly shocking news.
Does the motion code also no longer work after that date?
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We still need to evaluate the technical solution to make home theater content available. We will do our utmost to make the codes available for download. This will not affect Sim Racing and Gaming products, it only affects Home theater products.
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Yes, this is the beginning of the end of home theatre d-box.
For the last few months I have seen the focus on gaming simulations and announcements on partnerships. D-box have decided to abandon home theatre users in support of gamers…
I have been a loyal customer for 15 years with an srp-230 platform… I hold out little hope now of continuing codes for us. I hope someone can find a way to code movies independently without the need for a d-box supplied code. It’s 2024 surely it will be possible?
Hello Paul,
At this time, we intend to continue distribution haptic codes until at least April 2034.
I hope this loyal community will still have access to hapticodes and maybe even equipment going forward. Maybe everyone here could be put on a VIP list for D-Box.
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I’ve chosen to invest. I just bought another D-Box Home Theater chair, and will do my best to advocate for the platform in order to increase consumer demand. Although all the components of a home theater system work together to bring enjoyment of the experience, nothing in my setup brings me more exhilaration than my D-Box chair. Total game changer. There is time for better long-term solution to emerge, and I hope we will get there.
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Perhaps change the business model to scale the subscription service? Get more butts in seats, that increases subscriptions. Break even on the tech, perhaps a make a bit in the black on the margins. If the world bought 100,000 more D-box chairs, D-Box would not need to hire a single additional coder. I certainly would not “enjoy” being charged more for the subscription service, but I would gladly pay more than we are now. Especially if it means we get access to new content in perpetuity.
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Hello Martin,
Yes, we will continue to support and maintain the apps that allow operation of the D-BOX haptic systems (Windows, Android, iOS) until we cease distribution of the haptic codes.
For now, only the forum part of D-BOX is moving to Discord. The catalogue website is remaining as-is. However, with technology advancing as rapidly as it is, it’s impossible for us to predict our future communication methods-- all we can promise is that we’ll continue to be transparent and do our best to evolve with them.
We will continue sending out newsletter, on a monthly basis from now on.
Marty,
I don’t know enough about their business model to judge, but I agree regarding your assessment of the marketing. I was blown away with some of the YouTube content coming out of CEDIA last year when some reputable Home Theater companies acted like they had never heard of D-Box before. My first reaction was to wonder how can a home theater integration company not know about D-Box, and blamed them for not being aware. But is that really all their fault?
I think it’s too bad that the benefits of D-Box are not as clearly “in the conversation” with other expensive gear like MadVR/Lumagen, Trinnov/Storm, Kaleidescape, and pick your favorite high end speakers, projector, etc. All great gear for sure, and worthy of our attention. But the almost complete lack of attention to the merits of D-Box is baffling. All those items have “diminishing returns” considerations versus lower price offerings. The only “diminishing returns” conversation with D-Box is whether to choose 2/3/4 actuators. Nothing else competes.
I have some of that high-end gear, and it’s great. But nothing else in my chain gives me more joy than that D-Box chair and the amazing content the motion artists and support Team at D-Box deliver.
Marty, moved over to the D-Box discord. epicenter-ht.
Marty, sent request to the DC Area Audiophile FB group. I accidentally referred to you as Marty McBloom though. My bad.