Sony Reveals Pricing, Availability For 2016 A/V Sound Products
Sony Electronics revealed Tuesday pricing and availability of its 2016 lineup of audio and video products that support immersive surround sound, Hi-Res Audio and build upon Sony’s wireless multi-room audio products of wireless speakers, TV sound bars, A/V receivers, and premium audio & video players….
HDR Support Comes To 2016 Mid And Entry AVR Lines
High performance networked AV receivers compatible with the latest 4K Ultra and high dynamic range (HDR) video signals and Dolby Atmos and DTS:X objected-based audio formats were unveiled this month in the more mainstream 2016 product lines from Denon, Marantz, Onkyo and Pioneer. Many…
Universal Reveals 4K Ultra HD Movie Release Plans
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) said Tuesday that it will release for home use globally a slate of films in 4K Ultra HD resolution with high dynamic range (HDR) both in Ultra HD Blu-ray format and as digital streaming and downloads, beginning this summer….
Review: Samsung’s UBD-K8500 Sets Bar High For Ultra HD Blu-ray
Samsung’s UBD-K8500 Ultra HD Blu-ray player (above) has a curved design but no readout. Since the introduction of the first DVD player, Samsung has sought to be first-to-market with all of the latest optical disc technologies to come along. The company’s track record includes the…
Petition Seeks FCC Approval Of ‘Next-Gen TV’ System
The country’s move to a next-generation broadcast TV platform is starting to pick up momentum. The platform, which is called ATSC 3.0 or “Next-Generation TV,” could soon bring to TV markets around the country the possibility of 4K Ultra HDTV pictures with high dynamic range…
Samsung Releases Atmos Soundbar Pricing
In addition to ushering in its 2016 SUHD TV class this week, Samsung staged a sendoff for some of its most innovative soundbars to date. The highlight was the $1,499 Dolby Atmos-equipped HW-K950 that comes with included wireless back/height-channel speakers and wireless subwoofer to deliver…
Denon Adds Pair Of S-Series AVRs With HDMI 2.0a Support
Pictured above, Denon’s AVR-S920W ($579) will pass through 4K Ultra HD video with HDR. Denon Electronics continued to advance its affordably priced S-Series Network A/V receiver line with introductions Tuesday of two updated 7.2-channel models that are fully 4K Ultra HD/high dynamic range (HDR)-compatible. Models…
Ultra HD Blu-ray Ghostbusters I & II To Street June 7th With HDR
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment set the table for the upcoming studio release of the new Ghostbusters movie by giving fans the chance to buy the first two titles in the paranormal comedy franchise on new Ultra HD Blu-ray disc. Sony said Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II…
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