Amazon Takes Fire TVs To Europe, Launches New Cube
Amazon said Wednesday that its is now collaborating with global retailers and TV brands to bring more than 15 new Fire TV Edition devices to Europe and North America. Leading a string of related announcements, the e-commerce giant said it is teaming up with European…
Roku Unveils Roku Smart Soundbar, Wireless Sub
Roku unveiled Wednesday the next stages in the expansion of its home theater audio product assortment. Starting in October, Roku will deliver its first Roku Smart Soundbar ($179.95 suggested retail price) and Roku wireless subwoofer ($179.95), both of which will be available direct from the…
Dirac Unveils Live Bass Management System
Swedish sound technology developer Dirac introduced today Dirac Live Bass Management for the residential AV market. Dirac Live Bass Management is a unique room acoustics solution that optimizes a system’s subwoofers and speakers to deliver consistent, accurate bass throughout an entire room. The company plans…
Review: Samsung HW-Q80R Soundbar Is A Room Filler
Samsung has been introducing truly impressive soundbars in recent years and this year’s Q series lineup is no exception. For this review we received the 2019 Samsung Harman/Kardon HW-Q80R Soundbar ($997.99 retail price), which slots just below the top of the line HW-Q90R ($1,397.99) and…
WiSA Wireless Audio Group Adds 2 More TV Makers
The Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA) LLC, which was founded by Summit Wireless Technologies, announced two additional global television companies/brands have joined its alliance, making for a total of six TV brands in a field of more than 60 members overall. The new television…
Affordable Yamaha Soundbars Build In Alexa
Yamaha introduced this week two affordably priced soundbars that are each designed for easy connectivity and setup while bringing built-in Alexa voice control AI compatibility. Yamaha soundbar models YAS-209 ($349.95 suggested retail) and YAS-109 ($239.95) both offer a fresh, ultra-slim design for discreet placement below…
Sound United Moves To Acquire Onkyo Brands
Sound United is boldly moving to add to its stable of AV home theater brands after announcing plans Tuesday to acquire the rights to a stable of major trademarks from Onkyo Corp.’s consumer audio division, including Onkyo, Integra, Pioneer and Elite. Onkyo Corp. later clarified…
$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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