LG Unveils Stealthy UltraGear GP9 Bluetooth Gaming Speaker
LG Electronics (LG) introduced Monday its Ultra Gear Gaming Speaker (model GP9), billed as the A/V manufacturer’s first-ever sound solution designed specifically for gamers. The LG UltraGear GP9 speaker was designed as a companion to LG’s premium UltraGear gaming monitors, matching cosmetically while giving players…
Hisense TVs Get WiSA Support, 120″ L5 4K UST Laser Projector Arrives
Select Hisense 2021 TVs will add WiSA wireless speaker support for the first time, according to an announcement Thursday by Summit Wireless Technologies, developer of the WiSA standard. At the same time, Hisense announced its 120-inch L5 Ultra-Short-Throw 4K laser projector is now shipping to…
Review: Panasonic SC-HTB01 Soundbar Aids Hearing For Games
Panasonic isn’t exactly known for its gaming expertise, but it has been known for decades as an expert at developing excellent sounding audio equipment, often at a very good value. In that tradition, the company’s recently introduced the SoundSlayer Gaming Speaker (SC-HTB01), which impressed us…
WiSA Makes It Easier To Add Wireless Speakers To A TV
The Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA), founded by Summit Wireless Technologies, has introduced an HDMI ARC/eARC connected WiSA-certified audio transmitter, called SoundSend, that stands as the association’s first branded product. The WiSA SoundSend audio transmitter will connect to a digital optical port or HDMI…
LG Offers Free Wireless XBoom Speaker In 4K TV Promotion
LG Electronics is running a limited-time promotion offering a free LG XBOOM Go speaker, model PL5, (a $129 suggested retail value) with the purchase of eligible 2020 LG OLED, LG NanoCell TVs and certain other LG 4K UHD TVs. LG said is now attaching the…
Review: Update Adds New Dimensions To Roku Sound
We finally got a chance to try out Roku’s new 5.1-channel surround sound firmware enhancement to its family of home theater sound products, and after a good run-through, we love it. As we previously reported in our review of the Roku soundbar and subwoofer when…
Denon Home HEOS Wireless Speaker Trio Slated For Q1
Denon introduced Wednesday a new suite of high-fidelity HEOS wireless multiroom speakers dubbed Denon Home. The lineup of “high-resolution” speakers includes three models: the Denon Home 350 ($699 suggested retail), 250 ($499) and 150 ($249), all of which will be availabe in early 2020, the…
Enclave Adds 2 WiSA Certified Speaker Systems
Enclave Audio introduced this week a pair of wireless 5.1-channel home theater speaker systems conforming to the WiSA high-performance wireless speaker technology standard, including the first THX-Certified WiSA system. The Woodland Hills, Calif.–based company announced the two new wireless multi-channel speaker systems, CineHome II ($999.99…
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