Philips has updated their micro systems with SoundSphere speakers. The new range includes a model with “Streamium” technology so you can wirelessly store, stream and enjoy online music or music from your computer.
Philips SoundSphere speakers have a uniquely positioned tweeter and woofer with rigorous audio crossover engineering that minimizes interference and produces a more natural sound. The free-floating tweeter is outside the speaker box, meaning sound radiates in all directions to give a deeper, wider sound impression, similar to the tones you would hear during a live performance or in a recording studio.
Denon has long been associated with high performance audio/video gear both in the two channel and home theatre domains, providing cutting edge technologies in the majority of its products.Earlier this fall, I spent a couple of months playing around with the Denon AVR-4310CI AV receiver, one of the company's higher-end receivers, priced at $2699.
At CANADA HiFi we generally put highly complex audio and video gear to the test.Well, this isn't one of those times.In fact, this time we're looking at a home theatre accessory that's so simple yet so useful - you might ask yourself - why didn't I think of that?
There's a commonly repeated axiom among many AV enthusiasts which says that even the most cutting edge TVs and playback components become obsolete every 5 years or so.Good quality AV receivers and speakers on the other hand can last for decades.
To accompany the new 3D-capable Blu-Ray player, Sony announces a 3D-capable receiver for under $500 USD, the STR-DN1010.
Featuring HDMI v1.4 3D pass-through technology, full-HD connectivity and compatibility with all of the latest Blu-ray Disc audio formats, the new STR-DN1010 A/V receiver is designed to create a simple solution for controlling any HD or 3D-capable home theater.
If you're a home theatre buff, you've surely read articles or reviews about Optoma projectors.The company has earned a well respected reputation among enthusiasts for delivering some of the best price-to-performance ratios in the projector business.Optoma also offers some of the most attractively priced DLP-based projectors available today.
Hot on the heels of the demonstrations of its 3D HDTVs in retail SonyStyle stores, Sony announces the new BDP-S470 stand-alone Blu-ray 3D-ready player. The model can be upgraded to play Blu-ray 3D disc content with a firmware update available this summer.
When connected to a broadband Internet network, the new BDP-S470 instantly streams movies, videos, music, and more from YouTube, Yahoo!, DailyMotion, Sony Pictures, Sony Music, and other total providers through the Sony BRAVIA Internet Video platform.
A few US online retailers are taking pre-orders for Samsung’s LED LCD 3D ready 1080p HDTVs, expected to ship later this month.The new C7000 series will launch with two models this February: the 46-inch (UN46C7000) and 55-inch (UN55C7000).A 40-inch model will follow in late March.Amazon.com lists the 40, 46 and 55-inch models for $1999.99, $2599.99 and $3299.99 respectively (prices are US and include shipping).
Choosing a flat panel LCD TV has recently gotten a little more complicated - for those who care about performance anyway.Since LCD TVs were first introduced, manufacturers have strived to achieve the same level of performance that plasma technology is capable of.Perhaps the biggest Achilles' heel for LCD technology has been the inability to display deep blacks.As a result LCD TVs have never been able to match the black levels, contrast ratio and overall colour reproduction that video enthusiasts enjoy on their plasma TVs.
In the August/September issue we provided an introduction to do-it-yourself (DIY) audio and touched upon several DIY ideas - one of them being system tweaks.In this issue we well take a closer look at some simple and common system tweaks that can be applied to your analog setup.When it comes to turntables there are several accessories and tweaks that can be applied, some of which can be inexpensive to implement and yet can provide startling improvements.
Hot on the heels of CES 2010, Panasonic has officially released information on their 3D HDTVs, albeit only in Japanese.
What's the latest in TV technology going to cost you? At today's exchange rate, approximately $6,000 CAD. OUCH!
That'll get you the 54", 3D-capable Viera TH-P54VT which will begin shipping by the summer. If that's a little heavy on the wallet, Panasonic will also be releasing a 50" version.
The Beatles CDs first appeared in 1987 in disappointing sound, vastly inferior to the original vinyl pressings from the 60's. That's what we've been stuck with for over 20 years. Until now that is. Finally a full remastering project gives us the music we love, in Technicolor.
Sony is capitalizing on all the 3D hype and is the quickest to move, post-CES. They are now the first company to show off 3D HDTV technology to consumers in retail stores in Canada. Sony debuted its latest 3D-ready LCD HDTVs at select Sony Style stores yesterday, starting with Toronto's Eaton Centre store.
Montreal-based Dimexs is one of Canada's premier importers of audio brands from around the world.The company is responsible for the Canadian distribution of brands including Naim, PS Audio, Nagra, Avid, Verity Audio, Atoll and Acoustic Energy.
Naim is introducing a full-featured radio & digital media player, the UnitiQute. It is a high-end remote-controlled all-in-one audio player that can handle practically any source material: FM radio & Internet Radio (plus DAB in available markets), MP3s through its iPod connection, and streamed audio (through a network) and audio files off a USB memory key.
UnitiQute's network streaming capabilities are what set it apart from other digital media players. It can stream music from any UPnP networked devices, including 24bit/96kHz WAV or FLAC (lossless) files. With its onboard 24bit/192kHz DAC, UnitiQute maintains the highest fidelity and remains true to its source.
Bowers & Wilkins has updated its 800 Series by upgrading to Diamond dome tweeters in every speaker throughout the seven-model range. The updated 800 Series will be available in February.
The Diamond dome tweeter is now a "quad-magnet" design, which is supposed to increase efficiency and improve the dynamic range at the high frequencies, while a new surround material aids dispersion characteristics, and provides a more stable stereo image.
Bass has also improved via a new dual-magnet motor system using neodymium that improves the linearity and reduces harmonic distortion.
The benefits of watching a movie or listening to music in a 5.1-channel home theatre are undeniable.A well mixed movie soundtrack can make you feel like you're part of the on-screen action.A well mixed concert disc can place you right in the audience.
Whether traveling by plane or train, travelers now have the option of switching off from the surrounding bustle anytime thanks to the PXC 250 from Sennheiser, which follows-on the heels of the successful PXC 250 travel headphones. Because its improved NoiseGard technology effectively reduces engine noise, rumbling train sounds and other ambient noise, all that is left is perfect sound quality emanating from the headphones and an opportunity to relax completely.
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