Onkyo Announces New 7.1 and 5.1 HTiB Systems
Written on Feb 11, 2011 by Charles Jefferies and filed under Featured, News, Onkyo
Onkyo has announced two new home theater in a box (HTiB) systems: the 7.1-channel HT-S5400 and the 5.1-channel HT-S3400. The receivers feature four HDMI inputs and one output plus support for 3D video.
Asus O!Play HDP-R1 HD Media Player Shipping
Written on Oct 1, 2009 by Brian and filed under News
Everyone makes a media box it seems, Asus announced their O!Play HDP-R1 HD Media Player back in June. It’s easy to forget, with Western Digital, Netgear, Seagate and others all jumping into this space with new products in the interim. How is Asus different or better? Well, they have the price right at $100 and HDMI output, which gets them started off on the right foot and offsets the silly O!Play moniker.
Review: Sony BDV-E300
Written on Sep 21, 2009 by Thomas S. and filed under Reviews, Sony
The Sony BDV-E300 is an all-in-one home theater system packing Blu-ray support, iPod integration, and 1000 watts of total system power. This home theater in a box system, designed to be controlled exactly like newer Sony HDTV’s as well as the PS3, uses the xross media bar for simple and quick navigation. If you haven’t already made the plunge into HD movie playback, the BDV-E300 may be worth checking out.
Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ HD Media Player Released
Written on Sep 15, 2009 by Brian and filed under News
Seagate has launched a new product in their home theater line – the FreeAgent Theater+ HD. This upgraded model of their FreeAgent Theater adds true HD output and support for Dolby Digital Surround Sound Technology – along with an HDMI out port and Ethernet. OF course if you have Seagate portable drives, you’ll love the docking system that easily connects these drives to the FreeAgent Theater+ HD.
Pioneer HTP-SB300 3.1 Channel Soundbar Announced
Written on Sep 11, 2009 by Brian and filed under News, Pioneer
Pioneer has launched their first soundbar – the HTP-SB300, not to be confused with Sharp’s soundbar, the HT-SB300. The 3.1 channel bar boasts an impressive 250 watts of system power and a wireless subwoofer.
JVC TH-BA1 and TH-SB100 4.1 Channel Soundbars Announced
Written on Sep 10, 2009 by Brian and filed under JVC, News
JVC has has announced two new soundbars at CEDIA today. Multi-channel soundbars seem to be all the rage and JVC doesn’t disappoint, delivering two 4.1 channel soundbars, complete with wireless subwoofer. The TH-BA1 and TH-SB100 are the same unit, the latter just comes paired with a JVC Blu-ray player for a more comprehensive package.
Sharp HT-SB500 3.1 Channel Soundbar Announced
Written on Sep 10, 2009 by Brian and filed under News, Sharp
Sharp has announced the HT-SB500 3.1 channel soundbar today at CEDIA. The Sharp HT-SB500 houses left and right speakers, a center channel and subwoofer in one slim package. Sharp has also paired the HT-SB500 with a touch panel control pad on the front of the unit.
Panasonic SC-BTX70 2.1 Channel Blu-ray Lifestyle System Released
Written on Sep 10, 2009 by Brian and filed under News, Panasonic
Panasonic has just launched a new home theater system at CEDIA that’s targeted to those who seek style and have the budget to pay for it. The 2.1 channel Blu-ray system features virtual 71 channel surround sound, universal dock for iPod, SD card slot, USB port, and Viera Cast, which gets you access to online content from You Tube, Amazon VOD and Picassa.
Sherwood Launches the R-904N NetBoxx – Internet A/V Receiver
Written on Sep 9, 2009 by Brian and filed under News, Sherwood
Before you start the “another day, another media box” routine – take a minute to check out what Sherwood has to offer with the NetBoxx. The R-904N is a 7.1 channel receiver that connects to the Internet to stream content from several sources including: PlayOn (Hulu, Netflix, CBS, CNN, ESPN, Amazon Video On Demand), You Tube, Cinema Now, Shoutcast and more. It also offers streaming from networked hardware or connected devices (USB) and offers three HDMI inputs, along with an HDMI output.
ZVOX Updates Lineup with New Soundbars and Soundbar Stands
Written on Sep 8, 2009 by Brian and filed under News, ZVOX Audio
ZVOX has released a series of new products at CEDIA this year including a pair of new soundbars, an upgraded soundbar speaker stand combo and a smaller soundbar stand for the bedroom or office.
Netgear Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 Released
Written on Sep 8, 2009 by Brian and filed under News
Netgear is getting into the streaming box game with the Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000. The EVA 2000 connects to the Internet to play YouTube videos, movies from Roxio CinemaNow, and content from Hulu, Netflix, CBS and other partners.The EVA2000 also connects to your home network to play media files stored on connected computers.