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…
WiSA Certifies Harman `HK Surround’ Speaker System
Harman’s forthcoming HK Surround wireless speakers have received certification from WiSA LLC, the wireless sound organization revealed Monday. The HK Surround Speaker system features four satellites, a center channel and a subwoofer that are all pre-configured as a 5.1 audio solution, according to a statement…
Sony Launches `360 Reality Audio’ Streaming Ecosystem
Fans of multi-channel surround sound music have a new option following the official launch of Sony’s spin on the 360 Reality Audio ecosystem it first demonstrated at CES 2019 last January. Sony kicked off the new format’s launch Tuesday at a press conference in the…
Wi-Charge Wireless Power Kit Cuts Alexa’s Cord
Wi-Charge, a Tel-Aviv-based developer of long-range wireless charging technologies, is attending this week’s CEDIA Expo in Denver to demonstrate its Wireless Power Kit, which is a wireless technology that promises to eliminate the power cord from a range of smart home devices and AV equipment…
LG Unveils 8K TV Launch Plans
LG Electronics announced plans Tuesday for the official rollout of its first 8K OLED TV (model 88Z9) and its LG 8K NanoCell TV (model 75SM99) later this month. The announcement, which comes days before the IFA 2019 consumer technolgy show in Berlin, Germany, listed several…
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