B&O, Microsoft To Collaborate on Xbox Series X Gaming Audio
Well-heeled video gamers may be pleased to learn that Microsoft’s Xbox unit and Danish high-end design-centric AV manufacturer Bang & Olufsen are teaming up to present high-fidelity audio gaming experiences around the forthcoming Xbox Series X gaming console. According to a statement issued Monday by…
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)…
Review: Denon DHT-S216 Soundbar Offers Affordable TV Audio Boost
Sound United’s Denon brand is perhaps best known for its excellent upper mid-range home theater audio components, but with the new DHT-S216 $249 budget soundbar, the company is stretching its expertise to bring the value of better sound-fidelity to a wider audience, and as our…
Sony Reveals Pricing For X800H and X950H 4K LED-LCD TV Series
Sony Electronics revealed suggested retail pricing and availability for models in its new 2020 X800H and select X950H series 4K LED-LCD televisions. The two series, which will be shipping soon are available for pre-order now on Amazon.com. Both series are value-oriented mid-range models in the…
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…
Roku Launches ‘Roku TV Ready’ Certification
Roku announced at CES 2020 the expansion of its home audio initiative for Roku TVs through a new “Roku TV Ready” certification program that will enable third-party manufacturers of sound bars, audio video receivers and other audio gear that can connect to Roku TVs to…
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