home theatre

Panasonic  who earlier this year in partnership with Best Buy released a new range of VIERA Plasma HDTV and 3D Blu-ray Disc Players; this month debuted what it said is it’s first full HD 3D Blu-ray Disc home theatre systems. The new models (SC-BTT750 and SC-BTT350) allow users to experience full 3D HD entertainment experience from the comfort of their home. Both systems deliver 5.1-channel sound and virtual 7.1-channel surround to reproduce the dynamic sounds that further enhance the enjoyment of 3D entertainment. Read more »

Onkyo has release two new HT-RC home theatre receivers (HT-RC260 and HT-RC270). Both models feature the latest in surround sound with a High Definition high performance 7.2-channel via Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio codecs. For inter components connectivity they both have a 3D-Ready HDMI-1.4a port, and are DLNA 1.5 and Windows7 compatible.  Both models have Audyssey DSX and Dolby Pro Logic IIz and Onkyo's proprietary WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) amplifiers.  Onkyo HT-RC260 and HT-RC270 are available at retailers for $499 and $849 respectively. Read more »

Bose has released three new Bose life-style home theater systems (Lifestyle T20, Lifestyle V35 and V25). They are the company’s first system to include an iPod docking station, which connects to a dedicated proprietary input, and to decode Dolby TrueHD and multichannel PCM soundtracks on Blu-ray discs.

Models Lifestyle V35 and V25 are the iPod-docking systems and retails for $3,299 and $2,499, respectively.  The Lifestyle T20 system is $1,999 all models are available at bose.com and will be available to retailer in a few weeks. Read more »

JVC over the last few months has released a range of wireless sound bar home theatre systems.  The first set I came across were the TH-BA3 and TH-BS7.  JVC said “These are the world’s first dual wireless soundbar system that features a wireless subwoofer and wireless surround speakers”.  The second set were the TH-BA1 and TH-SB100 Like the TH-BA3 and TH-BS7 these offer the same low-profile front surr Read more »

Seagate last month introduced two new products for home theatres and home networkds, the FreeAgent Theatre and Media Player and the FreeAgent Dockstar.  According to Seagate both devices are to help us manage our home entertainment libraries.  In most homes we store our movies, downloaded videos, music and digital photos on different Medias and in different places.  The FreeAgent Theatre and Media player and FreeAgent Dockstar will help you to access, manage and enjoy these from one central location. Read more »

Samsung Electronics America, announced the release of the A600, the latest A Series AV Home Theater Projector with Full High Definition 1080p performance. The A600 builds on Samsung`s engineering depth and leverages the image performance and color quality of the acclaimed A800 and A900 Full HD 1080p "Joe Kane Signature Series" projectors. Read more »

At last week's CEDIA show in Atlanta Yamaha announced new additions to its range of Blu-ray disc players and Audio Visual Receivers.  Those introduced were the 7.1-channel network AV receiver RX-V2065 and the BD-S1900 and BD-S1065 players. According to Yamaha the Blu-ray player are complements to the RX-V2065 and other AV receivers in the class and to give customers the best in HDTV entertainment experience. Read more »

Onkyo has introduced three network and internet-radio-capable, 9.2-channel THX Ultra2 Plus certified AV receivers that deliver all the power, processing, and features to support cutting edge home theater and whole-house entertainment. The three new models, the Onkyo TX-NR1007, TX-NR3007, and top-of-the-line TX-NR5007, will all be shipping to dealers before the end of September. Pioneer will also be shipping their new AV receivers SC-LX82 and SC-LX72 AV in September. Read more »

Panamax and Furman as announced some new products as a preview to this year’s CEDIA show in Atlanta - 9th to 13th September.  The companies will introduce a new enhancement to its range of UPS battery backup for home theater systems. Named BlueBOLT and is due out Q4 2009. Read more »

Intellon Corporation has announced that NETGEAR is using its newest HomePlug AV-based INT6400 chipset in its new XAVB1004 Home Theatre Internet Connection Kit.  The kit includes a four-port and a one-port powerline communications adapter. Read more »