Yamaha Rolls Out HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2 A/V Receiver
Yamaha introduced Tuesday its first A/V receiver offering 4K Ultra HD video pass-through with support for the HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2 connection and copy protection standards. Model RX-V379 (available in May at a $299.99 suggested retail price), which is the new entry level model…
Sony Prices Sound Bars, A/V Receivers
On the heels of the sendoff of its spring TV line, Sony took the wraps off its latest sound bar and A/V receiver assortment to help complete the home theater experience. The company announced retail availability and pricing on four new Sound Bars – the…
Review: Vizio SB4051-C0 40″ 5.1 Sound Bar System
The humble AV receiver (AVR) remains the prime choice for audiophiles that desire a surround sound experience. However, the web of wires and added complexity of AVR ownership isn’t for everyone and that’s where the new Vizio 40″ 5.1 Sound Bar System (SB4051-C0) saves the…
Improve Your TV’s Sound with One of These Awesome Soundbars
The sound that comes out of most TVs is terrible. Really terrible. Ever had to rewind to hear what a character said? That’s probably not you, that’s probably your TV’s horrible speakers. Don’t settle for bad audio. Soundbars aren’t that expensive, and the ones listed…
Sony Announces its 2014 Sound Bars and Sound Plate
Sony announced today two new soundbars and a new sound plate (pictured above). All feature updated electronics for 3D and 4K pass through, 3- HDMI 2.0 inputs and audio return channel (ARC) functionality. Get all the specs and details after the break.
Samsung HW-F850 Soundbar Review
It’s reasonable to expect perfection from a soundbar that sells for $1,000. That’s the price Samsung charges for its HW-F850 , and while we’re not saying the sound is perfect, it is rather engaging. More important, the system has an automatic calibration function that…
Five Best Soundbar Bets for your HDTV
Here’s a conundrum: As HDTV displays have gotten bigger, flatter, and more advanced, their built-in speakers have become smaller, less powerful, and less effective. There’s a solution to the problem, though, and it doesn’t necessarily involve spending wads of cash: Add a soundbar to your…
Early Cyber Monday HDTV Deals Revealed
We’ve searched for early Cyber Monday HDTV listings to give our readers a head start on picking up great deals now, before inventories run out. The list has been honed to reflect high def TVs that are 40%-59% off the retail price and all are…
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