Onkyo Intros First 3D Home Theater with THX Certification
Written on Jul 23, 2010 by Charles Jefferies and filed under Featured, News, Onkyo
Onkyo has introduced the first 3D-ready home theater in a box (HTiB) system with THX I/S certification.
Samsung HT-BD8200 Soundbar with Blu-ray and Wireless Subwoofer Announced
Written on Jan 7, 2009 by Brian and filed under News, Samsung
Samsung has announced the HT-BD8200, the first soundbar to feature both Bu-ray and a wireless subwoofer. The system offers full HD 1080p playback and virtual 5.1 surround sound.
Polk Announces SoundBar SDA with Wireless Subwoofer
Written on Jan 6, 2009 by Brian and filed under News, Polk Audio
Polk, who seems to love making soundbars, has announced another one, the SoundBar SDA instant home theater solution. Polk’s soundbars are actually very nice, but still lack the bass that many consumers want. That is, until now. The SDA also includes a wireless subwoofer in addition to the four 3.5″ mids.
Review: ZVOX Z-Base 550
Written on Jan 2, 2009 by Steve and filed under Reviews, ZVOX Audio
The ZVOX Z-Base 550 is a new low profile sound-bar style sound system that doubles as a base for your TV. ZVOX has several “Single Cabinet Suround Sound System” products, but the Z-Base 550 is the first one that is meant for this double-use. If you’re looking for a compact sound system that offers better audio than your TV, the Z-Base 550 may be an option for you.
Yamaha DVX-700 2.1 HTiB System Announced
Written on Dec 26, 2008 by Brian and filed under News, Yamaha
Yamaha has added to their home theater in a box system lineup with the new DVX-700. The 2.1 system comes with a 1080p upscaling DVD player, 70W satellites, 70W subwoofer and Yamaha’s Air Surround Xtreme for simulated surround sound.
VIZIO Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer Announced
Written on Dec 21, 2008 by Brian and filed under News, VIZIO
VIZIO has announced the VSB210WS soundbar with wireless subwoofer. The VSB210WS features four 3” mid/bass drivers and a single 1″ tweeter for each channel. Toss in a wireless 6.5″ subwoofer and easy install and VIZIO might have something with this system.
ZVOX Audio Releases Z-Base 550
Written on Dec 17, 2008 by Brian and filed under News, ZVOX Audio
The Z-Base 550 is essentially a soundbar that’s built into a base platform for flat panel TV sets that use a stand. ZVOX has long proven that great sound can come out of a small package, and the Z-Base 550 promises to be no different.
Focus Enhancements Seeks to Make HTiB Systems Wireless
Written on Dec 10, 2008 by Brian and filed under News
Wireless speakers are showing up in several home theater systems. But thus far it’s generally just the two rear satellites in 5.1 or 7.1 systems that are set up to be wireless. At CES this coming January, Focus Enhancements will be showing of a new wireless multichannel audio technology that they claim will produce nearly identical sound to wired systems.
Are Movie Theaters Being Killed Off by Home Theaters?
Written on Nov 29, 2008 by Brian and filed under News
Every so often it becomes popular for mainstream media types to declare the death of the movie theater because of some new technology innovation. The movie theater system has died a few times due to Betamax, VHS, DVD and now Blu-ray. But really, as good as home theater systems are these days, they’re still not a replacement for movie theaters.
Don’t Buy Your Next HTiB Out of the Back of a Van
Written on Nov 28, 2008 by Brian and filed under News
Sure, times are tough, but resorting to buying goods out of a shady-looking van is never a good idea, as one person recently found near Scranton. If a guy in a parking lot near Best Buy is offering a great deal on a home theater system, it’s probably stolen, fake or in this case, missing parts.
LG Announces New HTiB Systems
Written on Nov 19, 2008 by Brian and filed under LG, News
LG has announced several new home theater in a box systems for the Asian markets. The expectation though is that LG will soon update their US offerings, of which the most recent product (LG LHT888) was announced in January at CES. The new systems all offer 5.1 channel sound, with the high-end Scarlet HT953TV punching out 1,000 watts of sound and a 10.1 Virtual Sound Matrix function. None of the systems come with Blu-ray, but all offer a DVD player with 1080p upscaling and LG’s beautiful champagne flute speakers.