Onkyo Unveils Sonos-Ready RZ-Series Network AVRs
Onkyo introduced this week some of the first fruits of its recently announced collaboration with wireless multi-room music system giant Sonos by introducing a trio of Sonos-ready AV receivers. Onkyo AV receiver models TX-RZ830 ($1,399 suggested retail), TX-RZ730 ($1,099), and the TX-RZ630 ($899), will distribute…
Review: Samsung HW-N550 Soundbar Offers Respectable Mid-Range Performance
With the introduction of the HW-N550 3.1-channel soundbar with wireless subwoofer, Samsung continues to expand its selection of home theater audio products with a high-value add-on packages for flat-panel 4K Ultra HD and Full HDTVs. The Samsung HW-N550 is a mid-range model in the company’s…
Marantz Adds A Pair Of Slim Network AV Receivers
Sound United’s Marantz brand unveiled a pair of slim-design AV receivers bringing advanced audio and video support into a cabinet that is easier to fit into equipment racks. Marantz NR1609 and NR1509 are currently available at authorized Marantz retailers at suggested retail prices of $749…
LG Display Shows 77″ Flexible 4K OLED Screen At SID Show
LG Display, the LG business unit that produces video display panels for various uses including large-screen OLED and LED-LCD TVs, is exhibiting what it calls the “world’s first 77-inch flexible and transparent OLED display” at this week’s Society for Information Display (SID) conference in Los…
Value Electronics Demos Technics SL-1000R High-End Turntable
From the full circle department: Lovers of the sound and experience of good ole vinyl records at the highest level, and who might have an extra, oh, $10,000 or $20,000 or so lying around, will want to check out the new Technics Reference Class SL-1000R/SP-10R…
Sound United, Sonos Settle Multiple IP Disputes
Owners of Denon or Marantz products running the HEOS-branded wireless multi-room audio system can breath a little easier that the music platform will continue to live and evolve into the the future. Sound United, parent company of the Denon and Marantz brands, and multi-room audio…
Yamaha Unveils 2018 Aventage AVR Lineup With AI Tech
Yamaha introduced Monday the six-model RX-A 80 series of its popular Aventage premium network Audio Video Receivers (AVRs). Select models will begin shipping this month, with more advanced units slated to arrive in July. Three of these higher-end receivers — models RX-A1080, RX-A2080 and RX-A3080…
Polk Unveils Polk Assist Speaker With Google Voice AI Technology
Polk Audio introduced Thursday the Polk Assist voice-controlled smart speaker that delivers Polk hi-fidelity speaker sound along with the convenience of built-in Google Assistant voice controlled AI. Google Assistant technology will enable users to simply speak out desired commands to play a favorite song, control…
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