Tag: Home cinema
Blu-ray added to Kaleidescape media server range
Kaleidescape are today updating their range of media servers by adding two players with Blu-ray capabilities, the M500 and the M300. While both have Blu-ray playback capabilities, the M500 also has the ability to import high-def movies from Blu-ray discs…
Panasonic launch new Blu-ray Home Theatre range for 2010
Panasonic has launched its latest range of Home Theatre kit with which to tempt the pounds from your pockets. The SC-BT735, BT330, BT230 and BT222 home cinema kits are touted as having the most "realistic" cinema surround experience outside of…
Sony and LOVEFiLM partnership brings movie streaming to Bravia kits
Sony and LOVEFiLM have today announced an agreement that could see as many as 67,000 LOVEFiLM titles become availbe to stream directly to new Sony Bravia Internet Video TVs, Blu-ray players and Blu-ray Home Theatre kits. Unlimited LOVEFiLM subscribers will…
LG launch full 3D range, including the LX9900 3D LED TV and BX580 3D Blu-ray player
LG have today unleashed their portfolio of 3D tech to the masses. From May, home cinema enthusiasts will be able to pick up the LG LX9900 Full LED 3D Ready TV and BX580 3D Blu-ray player. The LX9900 is…
Panasonic SC-ZT2 wireless speakers reproduce 7.1 surround from two towers
If you're thinking about splashing out on one of Panasonic's 3D plasma screens, it might be worth shelling out a couple of extra quid for the full cinema experience and grabbing yourself these Panasonic SC-ZT2 speakers. Panasonic claim the SC-ZT2…
Onkyo ready THX-certified home cinema kit, BD-SP807 Blu-ray player, PA-MC5500 9-channel power amplifier and the PR-SC5507 A/V Network Controller
Onkyo are never ones to shy away from high specs (and high prices) when it comes to their home cinema kit. Their latest range of THX-certified gear looks sure to please even the most choosy of cinephiles. First up is…
YBA launch WD202 USB DAC
Parisian audio specialists YBA are set to launch a new digital-to-analogue convertor for home audio set ups. The WD202 USB DAC is their latest bit of AV kit, and was apparently inspired by the architect Ludwig Mies Van der…
Epson develop world's first 4K HTPS TFT LCD Panel
Just a few months ago Epson we're flaunting a HTPS panel with a 1,920 x 1,200 WUXGA resolution. This panel boasts resolutions as crazily high as 4,096 x 2,160.
LG launches affordable Blu-Ray home cinema system
From LG comes a Blu-Ray based home cinema system. The HB954SP offers Full HD 1080p playback, 1000W of power and 5.1 channel output with five oval satellite speakers.
LG's latest system offers one click access to YouTube and and an iPhone/iPod docking/charging station. LG Sound Gallery offers seven sound settings including a night mode to turn off the bass so you do not wake sleeping children. Connections include two HDMI inputs for hook up other devices such as a game console, DVD recorder or HD satellite box.
This system will be available from November 2009 from major retailers and independents.
Onkyo launches two home cinema receivers
Japanese company Onkyo has today announced the release of two new home cinema receivers – the TX-SR707 and the TX-NR807.
Both units are 7.2-channel receivers and are THX-certified. They both feature six HDMI inputs – which should more than cover most home setups, Audyssey DSX and Dolby Pro Logic IIz decoding, 1080p video upscaling, four dedicated DSP modes which will be useful for hard-core gamers and ultra-low jitter Burr-Brown 192kHz/24-bit DAC.
The TX-NR807 is also internet enabled allowing for firmware updates and, more importantly, it’s equipped to stream audio and internet radio such as Last.fm.
The units are available from the end of July and are priced at £700 for the TX-SR707 and £800 for the TX-NR807.
