Denon Unveils Latest AVR Lineup
Denon formally introduced Thursday an assortment of 8K-enabled AV receivers many of which will support 8K/60Hz and 4k/120Hz HDMI 2.1 output, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X 3D audio and low-lag input gaming. Most of the new entries also build-in support for Denon’s HEOS multi-room music system…
Netflix Streams Higher-Quality Surround Sound
Netflix revealed through a Tech Blog on its web site today that it has started improving the quality of audio delivered via its streamed programming. The over-the-top content provider announced the availability of what it calls “high-quality audio,” defined as sound delivered at a higher…
Review: Yamaha YAS-207 Offers Surprising Surround Sound For Under $300
Yamaha has been one of the leaders in soundbars for a while now, and for a good reason — its products sound better than most others for the money. The YAS-207, introduced earlier this year at a $299.99 suggested retail, stands as a step-up…
Paramount Releases Blu-ray Disc Titles With DTS:X Sound
DTS, developer of high definition surround sound solutions, said that the first Paramount Home Media Distribution Blu-ray Disc titles with support for DTS:X are now hitting store shelves. DTS:X is an object-based surround format offering height channels to create one of the most immersive…
Samsung Dolby Atmos Sound Bars Now Available For Pre-Order
Samsung said Monday that its model HW-K950 Dolby Atmos sound bar, which was an HD Guru Best of CES winner in January, is now available for pre-order. The HW-K950 is billed as the industry’s first Dolby Atmos sound bar package to include two wireless rear…
Samsung Releases Atmos Soundbar Pricing
In addition to ushering in its 2016 SUHD TV class this week, Samsung staged a sendoff for some of its most innovative soundbars to date. The highlight was the $1,499 Dolby Atmos-equipped HW-K950 that comes with included wireless back/height-channel speakers and wireless subwoofer to deliver…
Yamaha Launches MusicCast Wireless Music Platform
Yamaha introduced Thursday its new and improved MusicCast wireless audio system, offering a new level of capabilities designed for people who want a whole-home wireless audio system for more than just background music. The MusicCast system is designed to wirelessly transmit music to every room,…
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