Affordable Yamaha Soundbars Build In Alexa
Yamaha introduced this week two affordably priced soundbars that are each designed for easy connectivity and setup while bringing built-in Alexa voice control AI compatibility. Yamaha soundbar models YAS-209 ($349.95 suggested retail) and YAS-109 ($239.95) both offer a fresh, ultra-slim design for discreet placement below…
DTS Play-Fi Products Begin To Add Airplay 2 Support
DTS said Thursday that it is adding support for Apple’s AirPlay 2 wireless lossless audio streaming platform to select DTS Play-Fi products. AirPlay 2 support is now available on the McIntosh RS200 and Arcam rPlay, with additional products to be announced this year, the company…
Netflix Streams Higher-Quality Surround Sound
Netflix revealed through a Tech Blog on its web site today that it has started improving the quality of audio delivered via its streamed programming. The over-the-top content provider announced the availability of what it calls “high-quality audio,” defined as sound delivered at a higher…
B&W Unveils ‘Formation Suite’ Wireless Speaker Series
High-performance U.K. speaker brand Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) introduced Monday its Formation Suite of wireless audio products for high-fidelity whole-home sound. The product suite was developed to seamlessly blend authentic high-fidelity performance, striking contemporary design and wireless convenience. The Formation Suite includes five products including:…
Sony Reveals Pricing On 2019 A/V Home, Portable Products
Sony released prices Tuesday on a range of new audio and video products that were originally introduced at CES 2019 and will be hitting retail shelves soon. From the video perspective the highlight of the announcements was Sony’s new UBP-X800M2 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc player…
Samsung Reveals Q Series Sound Bars
Samsung officially introduced this week the first two models in its 2019 sound bar lineup — models HW-Q60R and the HW-Q70R. Both models, which will hit retail shelves in April at suggested retail prices of $499.99 and $799.99, respectively, were developed in collaboration with mid-to-high-end…
LG Releases 2019 Sound Bar Pricing
LG Electronics officially kicked off the launch of its six-model 2019 sound bar lineup, highlighted by the SL9YG and SL10YG models with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding. The new 2019 models include: the SL5Y ($279), SL6Y ($399), SL7Y ($499), SL8YG ($799), SL9YG ($999) and SL10YG…
Edifier Adds Alexa-Enabled Soundbar, Bluetooth Speakers
Edifier, the manufacturer of high quality, high value speakers, home theater systems and headphones, recently used CES 2019 to unveil a forthcoming lineup of new models highlighted by the company’s “first smart home theater system,” featuring a wireless soundbar. The company also presented it first…
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