Audio and Video News Archives

Harman Kardon will offers its first A/V receivers with HDMI 1.3a connections, internal decoding of all Blu-ray surround-sound formats and a new graphical onscreen menu system when it ships three new models in ...

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. said Friday its fiscal fourth-quarter profit jumped 19 percent, with sales above Wall Street's expectations thanks to strong box office, home entertainment, library and TV ...

A full Home Theater System HT-IS100 includes five of the roughly cube-shaped 1.7-inch speakers plus a 17-inch-tall combination amplifier and subwoofer for bass sounds.

Harman Kardon AVR 354 While most audio manufacturers trot out a new line of AV receivers every year, Harman Kardon generally sits out of the "feature war" and lets its models stay in the product line longer.

A new line of digital audio-video products from LG Electronics, led by home theater audio products tuned by renowned audio expert Mr.

May 22, 2008 3:15:22 PM IST Bollywood Trade News Network Eros International, the London listed leading Indian filmed entertainment studio with a global distribution network, and Lionsgate, the leading ...

Consumers have a load of options to consider when connecting their iPod to their car stereo system.

I should know--over the past few years, I've reviewed many of these accessories, which typically combine an iPod dock, an amplifier, speakers, and a remote control.

The new speakers from Sony are as tiny as golf balls but deliver the big, robust sound of a top-notch home-theater sound system.

The roughly cube-shaped speakers, to go on sale in Japan next month, measure just 1.7 inches on each side, Sony Corp. spokeswoman Eiko Sato said Thursday.

The 90,000 yen ($870) system includes five golf ball-sized speakers as well as a bigger, 17 inches tall box for the amplifier and subwoofer, a feature for producing bass sounds.

The Home Theater System HT-IS100 will go on sale in North America and Europe, but pricing and dates aren't decided yet. The technology for achieving the miniature size cannot be disclosed, Sato said.

The Acoustic Research ARRU449 is an LCD-screen-based universal remote control with the twist of Wi-Fi connectivity to link the remote to online resources intended to ease setup and provide programming ...

If you've kept an eye on this blog you know that on occasion I crow about my Apple TV .

Pioneer Electronics has a few suggestions if you're in the market for a new Blu-ray disc player.

Q Do I need to buy a special cable to connect the subwoofer to my receiver? A You do not need a special cable - just a cable with RCA jacks on each end. via SiliconValley.com

Tammy Snook, 407-667-9355 tammysnook@hightechpr.net Pace Micro Technology plc , the leading independent developer of digital TV technologies for the global payTV industry, today announced a new family of ... via PR-inside.com

The E. G. Siegmund meeting room in the library is a busy place in May. We have been installing all the wonderful electronic equipment in the walls, cupboards and ceiling. via The Stayton Mail

Now we get word that JVC and Kenwood are merging underneath a single holding company, aptly named JVC Kenwood Holdings. via Engadget HD

As gadget categories go, the portable DVD player is a rather basic lot, with plenty of no-name brands available for $100 or less. via SiliconValley.com

“We get a lot of customers every day (who are) confused”

Getting a new TV, particularly one of the latest flat-screen models, can be quite the thrill. via Inside Bay Area

Home electronics suppliers Victor Co. of Japan and Kenwood Corp. said Monday they have agreed to combine operations under a holding company that will focus on car and home audio electronics. via International Business Times

The R4 Integrated Music System comprises a multi format CD player, integrated iPod dock, USB playback port, DAB/FM tuner and auxiliary inputs allied to a powerful a 80W audiophile-grade amplifier and speaker ... via New Launches

The Panasonic DMP-BD50 is packed with features, but is it too expensive? When Panasonic announced the DMP-BD50 at CES 2008, home theater enthusiasts that didn't want a game console as their Blu-ray player ... via CNET News.com

“It is exciting to hear high quality audio delivered by DTS-HD Master Audio available from a PC software for the first time, ”

FREMONT, Calif. - ArcSoft, Inc., an industry leading software developer of multimedia technologies and applications, proudly announced today that ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre received DTS-HD certification. via Earth Times

Panasonic has introduced the latest version of its home theater in a box system, the first such unit to include an integrated Blu-ray player. via PC Magazine

For years I have subscribed to multiple cable and satellite TV providers -- Comcast , DirecTV , and Dish Network -- so that I could test products using different video feeds. via KIRO-TV Seattle

Quite a lot has gone on in Pioneer's world since it wowed us all with the Project KURO at CES, but one thing hasn't changed: it's dedication to world-class black levels. via Engadget HD

“Our flagship A/V receiver, the Susano, represents the pinnacle of high-end design and engineering in home theater equipment. We are now delivering that premium experience into our core line of Elite A/V receivers”

The luxurious new crew consists of the Elite SC-07, SC-05, VSX-03TXH and VSX-01TXH, all of which were designed specifically to complement the second-gen KUROs and fresh new BD players . via Engadget HD

Gorgeous 8-inch screen with 800x480 resolution; full 180-degree swivel screen; includes remote control, audiovisual cable and car charger; reliable 6-hour battery. via ZDNet

There have been various efforts to bring YouTube to the TV and other devices that bypass the computer, from Apple TV and TiVo in the living room to Archos on the road. via CNET News.com

“We are very pleased that Visteon and D&M Holdings have been chosen to provide a high-performing Boston Acoustics audio system to the all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger”

D&M Holdings Inc. and Visteon Corporation announced today they have expanded their relationship to supply Boston Acoustics' branded audio systems to the 2009 Dodge Challenger. via The Auto Channel

Pioneer's stylish HTIB costs a lot and doesn't include that Blu-ray player in the picture. via CNET News.com

Whether you're into movies on Blu-ray Disc , enjoying the latest PLAYSTATION 3 games or watching HD broadcasts, the BRAVIA V4500 series matches superb picture quality with smart features for a home ... via Market Wire

Posted in JVC by Conner Flynn on May 2nd, 2008 JVC just rolled out their 1.75" 8K4K D-ILA which is capable of outputting 17x full, 1080p high definition from a projector. via Slippery Brick

“We take that real estate and use it toward better sound quality and faster data transmission.”

Dude, is that Three Dog Night eight-track under the seat again? That's a question that hasn't been asked in an automobile for decades. via WisInfo

Samsung HT-BD2S: the "s" is for "smaller speakers". A second Blu-ray home theater system has joined Samsung's product lineup. via CNET News.com

The June-bound ZvBox plugs into one's computer and sends on-screen content to every TV in the house over existing coaxial cabling. via Engadget HD