The new ISW-4 is the first in-wall subwoofer from B&W.
The ISW-4 utilizes dual long-throw, 8" bass drivers with cones of Kevlar/paper; a combination that B&W holds to be unusually non-resonant, extremely stiff, and low in mass.
Specifications state usable output down 17 Hz (-6dB EQ at A setting on the SA-250), while a solidly braced BB-ISW-4 MDF backbox reduces wall shake and cabinet distortions.
Fidelity Electronics, a leader in the distribution of digital photo frames, mini computers, imaging accessories, flash and PC memory products, has just announced an exclusive agreement with viaMarket Consumer Products, Inc to distribute in Canada their ScratchOut CD and DVD repair products.
Audioengine, the company that earned its name for producing compact but great sounding powered bookshelf speakers, has just entered the passive bookshelf speaker category.Audioengine says that with the P4(AP4) you can experience the company’s signature sound but now with your choice of amplifier.
What Digital Camera (www.whatdigitalcamera.com) over in the UK just posted a video of the new Nikon Coolpix S1000pj, the world’s first digital camera that features a built-in pico projector.The camera has pretty standard specs including a 12 megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom and a 2.7-inch LCD screen.
Anthem has just announced the availability of two high-performance LCOS projectors, its first offerings in the projector category. The LTX 300 and LTX 500 promise the highest standards in colour accuracy, image brightness and clarity.
Pioneer introduces three DVD home cinema systems: the 5.1-channel DCS-590 and DCS-585 and the 2.1-channel DCS-FS30 with slim speakers for setups with limited space.
All models can playback DVD including DivX movies and CDs and also come equipped with a front USB port enabling ripping of CDs directly into MP3 files on a USB memory device at up to 320Kbps.
Runco, the leading brand in luxury video solutions, has just added multiple new 1080p plasma monitors to its line of high-end video display solutions. The five new CinemaWall and PlasmaWall displays are the world’s first to feature Runco’s exclusive OPAL (Optical Path ALignment) technology, as well as the most advanced video processor controller to date; Runco’s DHD 3.
Onkyo has just introduced the DV-BD507, the company’s latest state-of-the-art, BD-Live interactive Blu-ray player. This full-featured player delivers high definition 1080p video playback and high resolution multichannel audio over a HDMI 1.3a. It promises all the capabilities one could expect from a Blu-ray player, plus the high performance and build-quality consumers have come to expect from Onkyo products.
PSB Speakers introduces a new edition of its Image Series speakers, drawing upon top-level technology trickled down from their highly acclaimed Synchrony and Imagine Series. Many of the features that debuted in the flagship Synchrony Series in 2007, and were then introduced to the stylish Imagine Series in 2008, are now available in the all-new Image Series.
LG's new LH90 Series of LED LCD HDTVs come in 42", 47" and 55" sizes and are the first HDTVs in North America to feature THX Display Certification.
They offer full-array LED backlighting, a 2,000,000:1 contrast, TruMotion 240Hz technology and a built-in THX Movie Mode for one-button adjustment of studio color, black levels and signal processing.
To ensure the best viewing experience, they feature a blazing 2.4ms response time and an "Intelligent Sensor" that adjusts picture colour and brightness based upon ambient lighting.
Resolving one of the issues with touchscreen devices, Universal Remote Control's remote is touted as the first remote with tactile, or haptic feedback.
Pressing a virtual button on the new MX-5000 touchscreen, generates a physical response, allowing the user to know their input has been received.
According to URC, the reason for the delay from exhibit booth to consumer were issues of implementation and reliability. Their strict standards required a reliability of 1,000,000 button actuations.
Sharp's new series of LCD TV's combines their AQUOS LCD technology with a Full-Array LED backlight system, the new LE700 AQUOS LED Series delivers unprecedented image quality and energy-efficient, eco-friendly performance. This Full-HD 1080p LCD TV Series, available in 52" (LC-52LE700UN), 46" (LC-46LE700UN), 40" (LC-40E700UN) and 32" (LC-32LE700UN) screen sizes, introduces a newly-developed X-Gen Panel with advanced pixel control for extremely deep black levels.
The AQUOS LED series also includes Sharp's AQUOS Net capability, a service that gives users instant access to customized Web-based content as well as real-time customer support.
Every television needs a stand just like every DVD collection needs a storage solution.
It may seem mundane choosing furniture compared to choosing new television or other components for your home theater, but there seem to be just as many choices here. Don't jump the gun and buy a piece of home theater furniture only to realize later that you could have bought something much better. With so many manufacturers there's a lot to choose from, so be sure to surf their websites (listed at the end of this article) before pulling out your wallet.
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