Tag: Home audio
Onkyo launches first AV amplifier with VIERA Link, AQUOS, and REGZA controls
Onkyo has unveiled its latest AV amplifier, the TX-SA606X, and the first to implement several other manufacturers’ “one remote” control systems.
Panasonic has the VIERA Link, Sharp has AQUOS, and Toshiba has REGZA Link — all technologies which are supposed to help you control various home cinema equipment with just one remote control…
Philips intros WACS7500 Wireless Audio Centre
Philips has introduced the latest addition to its Streamium range of home audio products, with the WACS7500 Wireless Audio Centre.
The main unit features a built-in CD player which automatically rips audio CDs to the internal 80GB hard drive. Audio tracks and Internet radio stations can be streamed to up to five external WAS7500 stations located around the home, either synchronised or independently to each base station…
Onkyo launches CBX-300 iPod-friendly receiver system
It must be the season for home audio components with built-in iPod docks — just when you thought the craze had died out. The latest offering comes from Onkyo. Their CBX-300 features an iPod dock, CD player, and radio, built in to a sleek, compact, shiny black cabinet.
Onkyo’s engineers spent time making a rigid chassis which helps to avoid unwanted resonance. The 8cm OMF (Onkyo Micro Fibre) diaphragm speakers are mounted in separate enclosures inside the main chassis, and the Active Bass Control allows for decent bass response even at low volume levels…
Jamo launches DMR 45 virtual surround sound receiver
Along with their new 5.1 channel system, Jamo has announced their 2.1 receiver system incorporating virtual surround sound, for those who can’t install a complete 5.1 speaker system in their living space.
The DMR 45 is a compact unit capable of 2 x 75W of power output plus the ability to drive one of Jamo’s separate subwoofers…
Jamo launches 5.1-channel DVD receiver and four all-in-one systems
Jamo has released a bevy of sleek black AV units, with its 5.1-channel DVD receiver — the DMR 70 — first on the menu. Offering 5 x 65W power, plus Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1, and Dolby Pro-Logic II decoding, upscaling of DVDs to either 720p or 1080i HD resolution via its HDMI output, plus support for DivX, WMA, SVCD, MP3 and JPEG formats, it’s no pushover. It’s sleek too, measuring just 55mm high, thanks to its Class D amplification system that allows component sizes to be reduced…
Mavizen intros BluDock: cheapest wireless music streaming dongle
Mavizen has introduced the BluDock Bluetooth audio streaming kit, a matchbox-sized dongle which plugs into an iPod dock or hi-fi system and allows streaming of music from any Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone or PC.
CES 2008: Samsung unveils more Bluetooth-enabled Home Theatre goodies
I am loving Samsung’s decision to slap Bluetooth into absolutely everything this year. The HT-X710 is another compact 2.1 virtual surround system, designed to match Samsung’s latest sexy looking HDTVs with A2DP and AVRCP Bluetooth included. The built-in DVD player will also upscale your movies to 1080p resolution.
CES 2008: Samsung Sound Bar – space saving virtual surround sound system with Bluetooth
Okay, it’s not much to look at, admittedly, but that’s part of the idea. The HT-X810 Sound Bar consists of one rather large speaker block and a subwoofer that’s designed to save you serious amounts of space in your lounge. The bar is wall mountable and has an in-built DVD player.
KEF launches Instant Theatre series with seven new high-end systems
The audio maestros over at KEF have been busy little workers by the looks of things, with today’s news that their new Instant Theatre series is comprised of seven new home systems.
The KEF Instant Theatre series (KIT) set-ups each come with either two or five main loudspeakers, a subwoofer (with integrated power amplifier) and compact DVD/CD player, with that crazy little thing called love HDMI technology inside.
Each system is available in glossy black or matt silver, and feature just a single cable between components, so won’t be spoiling your minimalist living room aesthetics anytime soon….
Mystère launches ia11 and ia21 valve amps
Mystère, a sister brand to Prima Luna, has launched two valve amplifiers aimed at the hi-fi enthusiast who's hooked on the warmth of valve amplifiers but who also wants a bit more "punch" to their music, at a decent…
