Archive for May, 2007
Kohler And Polk Audio Develop The SoundTile Speaker
Audio manufacturer Polk Audio announced that the Kohler Co. has
released an in-shower loudspeaker developed in conjunction with Polk
Audio for in-shower use called the SoundTile. With the new KOHLER
SoundTile, introduced at the 2007 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show, you can
be sure not to miss a beat of your favorite song because quality audio
streams directly into your showering space. [...]
Zetex And NAD Electronics Unveil Collaboration In The Development Of High-Performance Digital Audio
The joint-development of high-performance digital amplifiers
incorporating Zetex Class Z direct digital feedback amplifier (DDFA)
technology, a “unique” performance-optimized digital amplifier
architecture, has been announced by NAD Electronics and Zetex
Semiconductors.
NAD is a brand known for delivering
audio products with outstanding performance and value for money. The
intelligent deployment of new technology is a cornerstone of the NAD
philosophy, but the overriding [...]
Usher Debuts The Be-718 Tiny Dancers Featuring Beryllium Tweeters
Usher Audio speakers and electronics are built for the experienced
listener who won't compromise on sound quality even at moderate prices.
The stand-mounted Be-718s–the Tiny Dancers–features Usher’s 1.5-inch
Be beryllium dome tweeters and carbon-impregnated paper-cone midbass
drivers.
The Be-718s fills even medium-large rooms
with impressive musical dynamics; the integration, speed and clarity of
its drivers are exceptional. Expansive, quick upper frequencies [...]
DirecTV Launches Their Portable System, Sat-Go
DirecTV has announced that they are now offering their portable
satellite service system to current DirecTV customers. Originally
introduced at International CES, January 2007, the Sat-Go system allows
users to take their DirecTV service with them wherever they go.
The Sat-Go system was designed for users who often travel or go
camping. The system is comprised of a DirecTV receiver, [...]
What Sells In Consumer Electronics Today Is High-Definition – With One Exception
All it takes is one trip on a Saturday to a Costco anywhere in America
to see the phenomenon. People are wheeling huge HDTVs to their SUVs in
numbers that make even the most optimistic Consumer Electronics (CE)
industry analysts’ heads spin. 60-inch plasmas for $2,999 have taught
mainstream America that the idea of owning a big, beautiful, flat [...]
Onkyo Announces New Features Available On High-End THX Certified AV Receivers
Onkyo has announced four new THX Certified receiver models to be
introduced beginning this spring, incorporating a range of high-end
features and core performance improvements designed to deliver the
highest levels of performance available. These new THX Certified Onkyo
A/V receivers will feature HDMI 1.3a compatibility, including internal
decoding for DTS-HD, Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus. Each will
also feature [...]
ZVOX Introduces Wall-Mounted, Single Cabinet Home Theater With Built-In Subwoofers
Slim, stylish model 425 delivers hassle-free wireless home theater while producing incredibly
realistic sound – including bass down to 35Hz!
ZVOX is about to change how the world listens to TV with the model 425
single-cabinet home theater system. Only five inches deep, the new ZVOX
425 is a wall mounted surround system that combines elegant design [...]
Can The AV Industry Sell High End Gear To Generation Y?
Recently I was sitting by the pool at a Runco dealer-rep-press event
and the topic of conversation among a prominent editor, one of the most
prolific salespeople in the industry and myself was the future of
high-end AV. Runco represents the pinnacle of consumer video equipment
and, in many cases, as you might expect, comes packed with a price [...]
PSB Speakers Unveils Two Ultra-Compact Powered Subwoofers, The HD8 & HD10
PSB Speakers, long renowned for affordable excellence in loudspeaker
designs, announces the addition of the PSB HD8 and PSB HD10 Powered
Subwoofers — the outcome of an 18-month endeavor to provide the
performance of its award–winning subwoofers in a more broadly
acceptable size.
