LG Bows Global 2021 Soundbar Lineup
LG Electronics in South Korea announced the company’s global 2021 soundbar line, which will soon rollout with a complement of features including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, 4K passthrough via HDMI, Hi-Res Audio, HDMI eARC, and many others. New this year is ‘AI Sound Pro’ integration with…
Samsung Unveils 1st Out Of Box 110″ 4K MicroLED TV
Samsung Electronics introduced Wednesday night a new 110-inch 4K Ultra HD MicroLED flat-panel TV that should make it an easier proposition to sell large-format MicroLED displays as home theater applications. Samsung said the latest development allows for selling a MicroLED TV out of one box…
Nvidia Unveils 2019 Shield TV Pair With Dolby Vision
Nvidia officially launched Monday a pair of next-generation Shield TV streaming media adapters that provide more power to keep the focus on online video gaming as well as movie and TV program streaming. Available now with prices starting at $149 for a standard version and…
Denon Unveils IMAX Enhanced 9.2-c X3600H AVR
Denon has introduced the latest update to its high-performance network X-Series AV receiver line, in IMAX Enhanced certified, 9.2-channel Denon AVR-X3600H. The Denon AVR-X3600H ($1,099 suggested retail), features IMAX Enhanced certification out-of-box and supports a full suite of 3D and object-based audio formats, including Dolby…
Marantz SR AVR Pair Brings Latest Connectivity Features
Sound United’s high-performance home theater brand Marantz introduced two new units to its 2019 SR network AV receiver line Thursday, including the SR5014 and SR6014, both with advanced video connectivity and HEOS wireless multi-room music distribution. The new high-power models, which are scheduled to hit…
Onkyo Adds IMAX Enhanced AV Receiver
Onkyo USA introduced Wednesday a pair THX Certified Select network A/V receivers including Onkyo’s first IMAX Enhanced Certified 9.2-channel model, the TX-NR797. The Onkyo TX-NR797 ($699 suggested retail) and Onkyo TX-NR696 ($599) both support the Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object-based surround sound formats, 3D sound…
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…
$499 Pioneer HTiB Offers Atmos, DTS:X Surround
For anyone on a budget looking to upgrade a TV’s surround sound experience from the often narrower and more limited sound stage afforded by built-in TV speakers or middling sound bars, Pioneer introduced this week an affordable Dolby Atmos and DTS:X-supporting home theater in a…
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