CEDIA Brings Out High-End Surround Sound Solutions
Sound United’s Denon and Marantz brands used CEDIA Expo to unveil the first audio video receivers and a new preamp processor that will carry IMAX Enhanced certification, assuring compatibility with and the ability to match the high-performance standards established for forthcoming IMAX Enhanced content from…
Pioneer Unveils Elite-Brand Universal Ultra HD Blu-ray Player
Helping to fill the void left by the departure of Oppo, Pioneer & Onkyo U.S.A. Corp. used CEDIA Expo last week to unveil a new universal disc player supporting Ultra HD Blu-ray playback under the company’s Elite brand. The high-end Elite UDP-LX500 ($1,099 suggested retail)…
LG, Samsung Take First Shots In Coming 8K TV War
Let the 8K war begin! South Korean TV manufacturing rivals Samsung and LG are using the IFA electronics show in Berlin, Germany this week and presumably CEDIA Expo 2018 next week in San Diego to kick off the next chapter in the high-resolution video wars…
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…
Review: Hisense 50R7 Roku TV Offers 4K/HDR At A Value
For the past several years, televisions based on the Roku TV platform have offered some of the best values for big-screen LED-LCD TVs at affordable price points, and the 2018 Hisense R7 Roku TV series is no exception. Like most Roku TVs, this series offers…
Yamaha Unveils Slimline 5.1-Ch. RX-S602 AV Receiver With Wireless Surrounds
Yamaha introduced Tuesday its new 5.1-channel Slimline-designed AV receiver — the RX-S602 — featuring wireless connectivity options and Alexa voice control. The compact Yamaha RX-S602, which will ship in August at a $649.95 suggested retail price, is designed for audiophiles with limited space for AV…
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