Paradigm has just added new reverberant surround/rear speakers to its Signature (SIG) and Studio (SA) Custom Series of in-wall speakers. Paradigm’s exclusive Adapted DiPole (ADP) design, combined with new midrange driver technology and industry-leading construction materials, enable the SIG and SA series ADP speakers to set the industry standard for custom-installed, in-wall surrounds.
Revel has expanded its Concerta Series with four on-wall loudspeakers — the M8 2-Way Loudspeaker System, the M10 2.5-Way Loudspeaker System, the C10 2.5-Way Center Channel System and the LCR8 3-Channel Loudspeaker System.
Each speaker employs Revel's waveguide technology and a high-order crossover network for a wider dynamic range and lower distortion.
The speakers are also magnetically shielded for use near a CRT video display. Revel did not announce pricing or availability on any of the four speakers.
The new 1920 x 1080p 55-inch KDL-55XBR8 and 46-inch KDL-46XBR8 models incorporate the Sony's proprietary three-color LED backlight technology and a vastly improved colour gamut.
The biggest benefit for using LED illumination to backlight an LCD panel is the improvement to black levels. Poor black levels are unable to convey the richness of a video image because the colours are washed out, shadow areas look gray, and overall the picture looks flat. The new panels produce a sense of greater depth in the image along with more vibrant colours.
Panasonic has just announced the debut of its newest LCD home theatre projector, the PT-AE3000, with full high-definition 1080p (1,920 x 1,080 pixel) native resolution.
As an evolution of its predecessor the PT-AE2000, the PT-AE3000 delivers a captivating 1,600 lumen brightness and powerful 60,000:1 contrast ratio.
Following the popular trend, Canton has just announced the shipment of its Sound Bar CD 90 SB, an attractive loudspeaker system that comprises three individually isolated two-way speakers that share a single enclosure designed for horizontal mounting above or below a flat-screen TV.
Marantz introduces 3 new models: the SR6003, which replaces the SR6001; the SR5003, replacing the SR5002; and the SR4003, which is the latest version of the SR4002. All three models are 7.1-channel with a shallower design that’s less than 16" deep, with more room at the back to accommodate cable management. They also come equipped with HDMI repeating capabilities.
ViewSonic has just introduced the latest addition to its LCD TV portfolio with the 3-in-1 22-inch, N2201w LCD HDTV/DVD combo to accommodate the growing popularity of small screen dual-purpose displays. At less than $500, the N2201w is an ideal choice for thrifty shoppers as the holiday season approaches with PC capabilities and built-in DVD player, which is placed on the side of the TV for a convenient, streamlined appearance and multi-functionality.
Toshiba of Canada has just launched 11 new LCD TVs in four new series to its Toshiba, REGZA brand. Toshiba also unveiled SRT (Super Resolution Technology) that will upconvert standard definition content to appear like high definition and AutoView, a new feature that automatically adjusts television picture settings according to the viewing environment.
SANYO has just announced the PLV-Z3000: A super-fast 120Hz Full HD 1080p LCD Projector that features SANYO's exclusive 3D color management system, an ultra-high contrast ratio of 65,000:1, an advanced lens shifting function and a quiet fan system. The PLV-Z3000 is also the industry's first LCD projector to introduce 5:5 pull down, for the most frame accurate delivery of all source material.
Have you always wanted a massive 2.35:1 display? Are you unable to setup a projector due to space or ambient light reasons? Runco has a solution for you. The Runco CineWall CW-95HD is the World’s first 95-inch, High Definition 2.35:1 aspect ratio, in-wall display. The CineWall lets you watch movies in perfect CineWide 2.35:1 aspect ratio even in a high ambient light environment and get uncompromised reproduction of movies to achieve the experience the movie director intended.
Onkyo USA has introduced two new top-of-the-line THX Ultra2 Plus certified 7.1-channel A/V receivers, the TX-SR876 and TX-NR906. Both provide state-of-the-art HDMI repeaters for four high definition video sources, the new THX Loudness Plus processing, Audyssey's new Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume technologies, HQV Reon-VX video upscaling to 1080p, plus powerful amplifiers, multi-room features, HD Radio, and, on the TX-NR906, advanced networked audio capabilities.
Sharp’s new D85 and D65 Aquos LCD panels will be available in Canada soon with a pricing ranging from $1,599.99 to $2,499.99 CAD.
The D85 models boast Sharp’s 10-bit Advanced Super View panel, along with Fine Motion Enhanced technology that provides 120 Hz refresh rate for blur-free images during fast-moving scenes, and a pixel response of 4ms.
Anthem has released the second-generation model of its Statement D2 A/V processor.
The inputs and outputs are all HDMI 1.3c with Deep Color (36-bit) and HD audio streaming.
It features an updated VXP digital image processor, which offers two independent 12-bit channels of "fully-adaptive" deinterlacing, adaptive 3D noise reduction, mosquito noise reduction, block artifact reduction, detail enhancement featuring sharpness and texture enhancement and adaptive contrast enhancement.
Two dual-core DSP engines offer 800 MIPS (million instructions per second) of processing power to allow eight-channel decoding of HD audio formats such Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High-Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio.
The new Horizon i-DS2 iPod speaker system is now available for $199.99 CAD. The stylish system boasts dual 3 ½” full-range speakers that supply 60W of power and an acoustically-tuned chamber that the company says helps output maximum bass response.
Finished in either glossy black or white with a perforated metal front grille, the i-DS2 can also connect to other music players via an auxiliary input. The iPod dock also charges the player while it’s inserted. Using the included mini remote, you can control the iPod remotely.
Paradigm has just introduced its most powerful and intelligent subwoofer ever: the Signature SUB 25. Recognizing that on-demand power is the essence of subwoofer performance, Paradigm has designed the SUB 25 to effectively harness and optimize AC line current for optimal performance.
Sanus' new A/V stands hangs vertically from the wall, directly underneath a wall-mounted flat-panel TV, for a really clean, and slightly different, look that is aethestically pleasing.
The VF2012 has two shelves that can accommodate equipment up to 50 lbs. per shelf, and has a pair of cable management channels. The larger VF2022 has four cable management channels, and two shelves that can hold 75 lbs. each. Both system use ProSet technology that permits 1" post-installation adjustment and leveling. The tempered-glass shelves are adjustable in height to accommodate various sized equipment. Quick-release brackets make installation easy for installers.
Paradigm announced its first foray into the gaming industry with the launch of four new audio systems for gamers at the CEDIA EXPO 2008. The net result of Paradigm polls of industry press, gamers and even employees about the ideal audio system for gaming applications, this new series of affordable systems is designed to deliver dynamic audio performance optimized for gaming, as well as suited to meet the demands of movie audio and music playback.
The Air Music Remote offers digital media convergence enthusiasts complete control of their home theater systems, bridging the PC-to-TV gap by combining a universal remote control with the functions of a PC mouse. The new remote features a backlit LCD panel that displays music selections from Windows® Media Player (including Media Center) and iTunes®, and allows one-click play and volume control from up to 100 feet away.
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