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LG Announces New Blu-ray Home Theater System
Mon Oct 12, 2009 at 12:00 PM ETTags: LG, Home Theater In A Box (all tags)
The HB954SP features a Blu-ray player, 1000W of power across 5.1 channels, and some rather unusual speakers.
LG’s new Home Theater in a Box does everything an entry level HTiB really should do. It sports a Blu-ray player that lets users view Blu-ray and upscaled DVD content in full 1080p. It plays music from an iPod or iPhone, but not video. It streams videos from YouTube and offers USB playback.
The HB954SP features a pair of HDMI inputs so that other sources such as game systems and DVRs can be hooked up, and offers 5.1 channel audio. The system is designed with ease of use in mind, and even allows a simple shutoff for the subwoofer so “you do not wake sleeping children,” according to the press release.
The system comes with a subwoofer, two surround speakers, and one speaker each for the L/C/R channels. The somewhat egg shaped black speakers look a bit odd, but of course the sound is what truly matters. Boasting 1000 watts of power, the HB954SP should have no shortage of kick.
The HV954SP will be available this November. No pricing has yet been announced.
Source: Mirror UK
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A Pair of Home Theater Systems From Onkyo
Thu Jul 30, 2009 at 02:00 PM ETTags: Onkyo, Home Theater In A Box (all tags)
In addition to their solid, but perhaps prohibitively priced Blu-ray player, Onkyo has announced a pair of home theater systems that look very competitive.
As they’re much better known as audio specialists than generalists, the HT-S7200 and HT-S6200 are right in Onkyo’s wheelhouse.
Both packages include receivers with 130 watt per channel amplification, and featuring Dolby’s new IIz processing. The S6200 includes four 1080p capable HDMI inputs, while the S7200 boasts one additional input as well as the ability to upscale composite and component inputs to 1080i.
Adding to the package is a grouping of seven speakers including four surround speakers, two front speakers which upgrade to tallboys for the S7200, a horizontal center channel and a 230 watt bass reflex sub with a ten inch woofer.
A bevy of connection options are available as well, including a simple iPod/iPhone dock which integrates audio and video playback, and a one cord hookup to their optional HD Radio tuner. The S6200 runs $699, the S7200 sells at $899 and the speaker package is available separately at $499.
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Samsung’s High End Blu-ray Home Theater in a Box
Thu Jul 23, 2009 at 02:00 PM ETTags: Samsung, Home Theater In A Box, Industry Trends (all tags)
Coming in at just under $800 this August!
Samsung announced on Tuesday that this August will see the release of their HT-BD3252, a higher end home theater solution with some great features. With 1000 watts of power pumping through a pretty sizable pair of front speakers, an expanded center and a pair of wireless back speakers all using Samsung’s bio kelp speaker cones, the audio coming out of this system will be more than enough for most consumers.
The Blu-ray player integrated into the system is BD Live compatible, and while it does have an Ethernet adapter, a usb dongle is required for wireless connectivity. Customers will have access to Netflix, Pandora, and starting this fall, Blockbuster OnDemand.
Most HD audio formats will be supported, according to Samsung, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, and with the Auto Sound Calibration (ASC) Feature, speakers will be adjusted to their optimum output at the touch of a button.
The HT-BD3252 comes stock with a decent range of inputs, including a pair of HDMI ins, an optical port, composite connections, and even an iPhone/iPod cradle with an on screen display for easier browsing.
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Samsung’s High End Blu-ray Home Theater in a Box
Thu Jul 23, 2009 at 02:00 PM ETTags: Samsung, Home Theater In A Box, Industry Trends (all tags)
Coming in at just under $800 this August!
Samsung announced on Tuesday that this August will see the release of their HT-BD3252, a higher end home theater solution with some great features. With 1000 watts of power pumping through a pretty sizable pair of front speakers, an expanded center and a pair of wireless back speakers all using Samsung’s bio kelp speaker cones, the audio coming out of this system will be more than enough for most consumers.
The Blu-ray player integrated into the system is BD Live compatible, and while it does have an Ethernet adapter, a usb dongle is required for wireless connectivity. Customers will have access to Netflix, Pandora, and starting this fall, Blockbuster OnDemand.
Most HD audio formats will be supported, according to Samsung, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, and with the Auto Sound Calibration (ASC) Feature, speakers will be adjusted to their optimum output at the touch of a button.
The HT-BD3252 comes stock with a decent range of inputs, including a pair of HDMI ins, an optical port, composite connections, and even an iPhone/iPod cradle with an on screen display for easier browsing.
See what people are saying about this story in our forums area, or check out other recent discussions.
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