Review: Hisense 55H8E 4K LED-LCD TV Adds Alexa
For the past two years, Hisense has offered an H8 series of 4K Ultra HD LED-LCD TVs that we have found to be among the best values on the market for consumers on budget. We are reviewing here 2018’s 55-inch model in the H8E series…
Hisense Prepares To Launch Dual-Laser 4K ‘Laser TV’
Hisense traveled to CEDIA Expo last week to take the wraps off its new dual-laser ultra short throw 4K projector and 2018 H9E series 4K Ultra HD flat-panel LCD TVs for the custom market. Although the company is steadily growing its share of the mainstream…
Revitalized KLH Speaker Brand To Make CEDIA Appearance Under New Owner
Renowned speaker and audio brand KLH will make its appearance next month at CEDIA Expo since being acquired by long-time Klipsch sales president David P. Kelley. The newly rejuvenated brand and company, which made an appearance at CES 2018, plans to use its showcase in…
Denon Delivers Mid-Range AVR-X3500H Receiver With eARC, ALLM
Denon this month introduced a more affordable version of its popular X-series audio video receivers for 2018 in the AVR-X3500H. The mid-range Denon AVR-X3500H, which is available for a $999 retail price, is a 7.2-channel model with 180 watts per channel power and complements a…
Yamaha BAR 400 Sound Bar Brings Wireless Rear-Channel Option
Yamaha introduced Tuesday its first MusicCast-enabled sound bar offering the ability to add on optional wireless speakers. The value-added MusicCast BAR 400, which will carry a $499.95 suggested retail when it hits store shelves in September, is positioned as sound bar that can be…
Marantz Adds Trio To SR Series Of Network AV Receivers
Marantz has added three powerful network audio/video receivers to its SR series, including models equipped to handle the latest 3D audio formats: Dolby Atmos, Auro 3D, DTS:X and DTS Virtual:X. Models and pricing include the Marantz SR7013 ($2,199 suggested retail), SR6013 ($1,499) and the SR5013…
Alexa Voice-Powered Video Skill Comes To DirecTV Genie Boxes
DirecTV is joining TiVo and rival satcaster Dish in adding compatibility with the Amazon Alexa voice skill in select satellite set-up boxes. Although the capability was originally announced back in March, DirecTV becomes the latest to add the capability to equipment in the field. Both…
Samsung Unveils 2 `The Frame’ 4K Ultra HDTVs For 2018
Samsung introduced this week a new version of The Frame 4K Ultra HDTV designed to look like a framed picture. The latest version includes additional selections of digital artwork that can be displayed when not using the screen for video viewing, plus a newly updated…
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