TCL Unveils `Roku-TV-Ready’ Alto Sound Bar Lineup
TCL this week unveiled five additions to its affordable Alto sound bar lineup, now featuring Roku TV Ready Certification. The line’s new flagship Alto 9+ also incorporates RAY·DANZ technology that is said to deliver an enhanced immersive audio experience similar to that found in home…
Affordable Polk MagniFi 2 Soundbar Promises Wide 3D Soundstage
Polk Audio introduced Thursday its MagniFi 2 soundbar equipped with the company’s patented SDA surround sound technology, 5.1 audio decoding and new 3D audio DSP. The Polk MagniFi 2, which will arrive in August at a $499 suggested retail price, offers Polk’s performance-tuned, six-driver Stereo…
Samsung Reveals 2020 Soundbar Pricing, Availability
In tandem with Thursday’s announcement of Samsung’s first 4K QLED outdoor TV line (The Terrace) and corresponding all-weather Terrace soundbar, the manufacturer officially revealed pricing, availability and specifications on its full 2020 soundbar offerings. Much of the details on these soundbars was previously announced at…
Sony Adds HT-G700 Soundbar With Atmos, DTS:X
Sony Electronics recently launched a new mid-range addition to its soundbar lineup in the 3.1-channel HT-G700 soundbar, offering enhanced vocal clarity, powerful sound and Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object based surround sound support. The overall sound of HT-G700 (available now at a $599.99 suggested retail)…
Dirac Live Bass Control Hits Advanced AVR Brands
Sweden-based sound pioneer Dirac has released an Artificial Intelligence-based live bass control technology for advanced home thater AV receivers that promises precise room calibration for single and multiple subwoofer placements. Dirac Live Bass Control is now being included in next-generation AVRs from high-performance sound equipment…
Roku Adds 5.1 Surround To Its Audio Products Package
On the heels of the announcement of the recent Roku TV Ready program, smart TV platform developer Roku announced today a firmware update that will bring a full 5.1-channel surround experience to owners of Roku or onn-branded Roku soundbars, wireless speakers and wireless subwoofers. In…
Samsung Reveals Super Bowl TV, Soundbar Bundle Deals
For the upcoming Super Bowl LIV and 2020 Oscar celebrations, the competition isn’t limited to the action between the lines or on the stage — it’s already started on retail floors and ecommerce sites. Samsung has announced a national promotion tied to these upcoming viewing…
Next Level Audio Introduces Soundbars For `Frame TVs’
Owners of Samsung’s design-centric The Frame TVs may be interested to learn that custom home theater audio equipment maker Next Level Acoustics has introduced a line of high-performance soundbars tailored to look and perform at a level that complements the popular television series. The soundbar…
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