Each Labor Day weekend, the mountain town of Telluride, Colorado becomes the global capital of cinema. Filmmakers, critics, and audiences gather for four days of complete immersion—watching, discussing, and celebrating movies that often go on to shape the awards season and drive the cultural conversation. For the 25th year, Meyer Sound returned as Signature Sponsor and Cinema Sound Partner, providing advanced cinema sound systems for the festival’s most prominent venues.
The 52nd edition of the festival showcased more than 60 feature films and short programs, including the world premieres of talked-about titles like Hamnet from Chloé Zhao; Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, starring Jeremy Allen White; Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly; Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia; and Ghost Elephants, the newest documentary from Werner Herzog. All were presented with Meyer Sound cinema systems, ensuring sonic precision that honors the creative intent behind every mix.
“At Meyer Sound, our goal is to deliver cinema sound that reproduces the filmmaker’s vision exactly as it was created,” says Director of Cinema Marketing Mark Mayfield. “Film is a sophisticated artform, and the audience deserves to hear every nuance as it was intended. That’s especially important at Telluride, where the people in the room are often the very people behind these works, from directors, to producers, to sound designers. It’s an environment that respects the craft, and sound plays a vital role in that.”
This year, Meyer Sound systems once again supported the festival’s two largest purpose-built venues: the 650-seat Werner Herzog Theatre and the 500-seat Galaxy Theatre. Both are constructed from non-traditional spaces—a hockey rink and a school gym, respectively—transformed into world-class screening rooms with Meyer Sound cinema technologies.
The Herzog Theatre features a 7.1 system anchored by LCR Acheron® screen channel loudspeakers paired with Acheron LF low-frequency loudspeakers, along with 22 HMS-12™ cinema surround speakers and ten X-800C™ high-power cinema subwoofers. The system is driven by three Galileo® 616 processors. The Galaxy Theatre is outfitted with LCR Acheron screen channel loudspeakers, 16 HMS-12 cinema surround speakers, nine X-800C high-power cinema subwoofers, and two Galileo GALAXY 816 network platforms. A supplementary Meyer Sound sound reinforcement system, centered around UPQ™ full-size loudspeakers and 750‑LFC™ low-frequency control elements, ensures consistent audio performance for panels and discussions.
Telluride is built on a singular idea: Let the films speak for themselves. In a festival free of competition, studio fanfare, or red carpets, that ethos informs every aspect of the experience, including sound.
“For a quarter century, Meyer Sound has helped us transform unlikely spaces into unforgettable cinematic experiences,” says Julie Huntsinger, director of the Telluride Film Festival. “Their commitment to sonic clarity and artistic fidelity is rooted not just in technical excellence but a deep respect for the work—and for the artists who trust us to present it.”
Meyer Sound In Cinema
Meyer Sound is a trusted leader in cinema loudspeaker solutions for both post-production studios and exhibition theaters. Known for precision, transparency, and dynamic range, Meyer Sound’s cinema systems deliver every sonic nuance exactly as intended by the filmmaker. With self-powered designs, advanced DSP, and seamless network integration, Meyer Sound solutions set the standard for state-of-the-art cinema sound. From our legendary work with Francis Ford Coppola, which elevated the theater experience of Apocalypse Now, to our ongoing collaborations with the leading creative forces in film sound, Meyer Sound continues to set the bar for immersive, high-fidelity experiences that honor the filmmaker's vision, delivering sound with extraordinary power and clarity. Learn more at meyersound.com/cinema.
About Meyer Sound
Founded in 1979 by John and Helen Meyer, Meyer Sound is the global leader and innovator in self-powered loudspeaker systems, active acoustics, spatial sound mixing, and sound system design and prediction tools. Headquartered in Berkeley, California, with operations globally, the company is driven by a singular mission: to create the best sonic experiences in the world. With more than 100 patents and a legacy of breakthrough technologies—including the first dedicated loudspeaker processors and large-scale self-powered arrays—Meyer Sound combines scientific innovation with precision craftsmanship. Its premium systems power the world’s most iconic concert tours and festivals, theatrical productions, cinemas, houses of worship, educational institutions, and more. The company champions sustainable manufacturing and invests in the future of sound through education and global partnerships.