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Yamaha Intros Five New Home Theater Systems
Wed Apr 11, 2012 at 10:00 AM ETTags: Yamaha, Home Theater Systems, Home Theater In A Box (all tags)
You'll find front-panel USB on all five, while the top three sport AirPlay, smartphone control and more.
Five new HTiB systems are launching from Yamaha this May, all of which offer up 100 watt subwoofers, decoding of the usual HD audio formats and YPAO system calibration. All five give you ECO mode which reduces power consumption and all pack five speakers with 2-way drivers.
The higher end systems – the YHT-597BL, 797BL and 897BL – all offer Apple AirPlay for simple communication between your iPhone or iPad and your receiver. They also have the ability to be controlled by Yamaha's Kindle Fire, iOS or Android app.
Yamaha's new home theater system line launches in May with prices ranging from $449 to $849.
Source: eCoustics
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Yamaha Intros Five New Home Theater Systems
Wed Apr 11, 2012 at 10:00 AM ETTags: Yamaha, Home Theater Systems, Home Theater In A Box (all tags)
You'll find front-panel USB on all five, while the top three sport AirPlay, smartphone control and more.
Five new HTiB systems are launching from Yamaha this May, all of which offer up 100 watt subwoofers, decoding of the usual HD audio formats and YPAO system calibration. All five give you ECO mode which reduces power consumption and all pack five speakers with 2-way drivers.
The higher end systems – the YHT-597BL, 797BL and 897BL – all offer Apple AirPlay for simple communication between your iPhone or iPad and your receiver. They also have the ability to be controlled by Yamaha's Kindle Fire, iOS or Android app.
Yamaha's new home theater system line launches in May with prices ranging from $449 to $849.
Source: eCoustics
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Samsung Launches a New 7.1 Channel Home Theater System
Thu Mar 29, 2012 at 10:00 AM ETTags: Samsung, Home Theater Systems, Home Theater In A Box (all tags)
Inside you'll find a tube preamp, Samsung SmartHub and more.
The HT-E6730W is Samsung's latest contribution to the home theater system landscape and it comes packed with, well, the stuff you'd expect to see in a home theater system. It gives you 7.1 channels of audio with a total of 1300 watts of power backing it up. You'll also find a dual-unit passive subwoofer included.
What sets Samsung's home theater systems apart from others is the inclusion of a tube preamp, which can be seen from the front and top of the system. The use of tube helps to provide a nice warm sound while simultaneously giving the whole system a very cool look.
The HT-E6730W handles 3D Blu-rays and includes two left/right speakers a center channel and four surrounds. It boasts built-in Wi-Fi and access to streaming services through SmartHub. You can pick it up now for $999.
Source: eCoustics
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Samsung Launches a New 7.1 Channel Home Theater System
Thu Mar 29, 2012 at 10:00 AM ETTags: Samsung, Home Theater Systems, Home Theater In A Box (all tags)
Inside you'll find a tube preamp, Samsung SmartHub and more.
The HT-E6730W is Samsung's latest contribution to the home theater system landscape and it comes packed with, well, the stuff you'd expect to see in a home theater system. It gives you 7.1 channels of audio with a total of 1300 watts of power backing it up. You'll also find a dual-unit passive subwoofer included.
What sets Samsung's home theater systems apart from others is the inclusion of a tube preamp, which can be seen from the front and top of the system. The use of tube helps to provide a nice warm sound while simultaneously giving the whole system a very cool look.
The HT-E6730W handles 3D Blu-rays and includes two left/right speakers a center channel and four surrounds. It boasts built-in Wi-Fi and access to streaming services through SmartHub. You can pick it up now for $999.
Source: eCoustics
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Onkyo Announces New Entry-Level Home Theater Systems
Wed Feb 15, 2012 at 02:00 PM ETTags: Onkyo, Home Theater Systems, Home Theater In A Box, Entry-Level Gear (all tags)
Onkyo is all about the entry level in early 2012.
The folks over at Onkyo are doing their best to ramp up entry-level components with features that you might not expect to see included. In addition to the newly announced receivers, Onkyo will be launching a pair of home theater systems complete with receiver, speakers and a subwoofer.
The HT-S3500 is the lower priced of the two and gives you 5.1 channels of audio. It decodes Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, 3D video, Burr-Brown 192kHz/24-bit DACs and discrete output components instead of the integrated amps you’ll find on most HTiB solutions.
Onkyo’s HTS5500 bumps things up to 7.1 channels and offers features the S3500 doesn’t. You’ll find Dolby ProLogic IIz for height channels and Audyssey 2EQ acoustic calibration that adjusts your settings based on the room you’ve set your speakers up in.
The HT-S3500 will run $399 while the HT-S5500 will cost $649. Both will be available in March.
Source: Onkyo
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LG Announces the 9.1 Channel Cinema 3D Home Theater System
Mon Jan 09, 2012 at 02:00 PM ETTags: LG, Home Theater Systems, Home Theater In A Box (all tags)
The new home theater in-a-box gives you 3D Sound Zooming and a nice wide sweet spot.
We've got to give it to LG, their new home theater system seems like a slick setup. It sets itself apart from the rest by offering 9.1 channels of audio instead of the usual 5.1 or 7.1. Another significant difference between the BH9420PW and most HTiB solutions is that LG doesn't just give you small speakers - you'll get four floorstanding speakers in addition to the satellites.
LG's BH9420PW home theater system offers a feature called 3D Sound Zooming that syncs sound output with whatever's happening in the 3D movie you're watching. LG specifies that this will work with LG Cinema 3D TVs, but it's unclear whether or not this feature is compatible with other sets.
You'll be able to get your hands on the BH9420PW this March, but a price has not yet been announced.
Source: eCoustics
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Samsung's New Home Theater Systems Offer 2D to 3D Conversion and Tube Amplifiers
Thu Jan 05, 2012 at 02:00 PM ETTags: Samsung, Home Theater Systems, Blu-ray Players, Home Theater In A Box (all tags)
You'll also find built-in Wi-Fi and access to Samsung Apps.
Samsung has been making some changes to its home theater systems in the last few years and this year's models are certainly taking things up-market a bit.
The company's new home theater systems - the 7.1 channel E6730W and 5.1 channel E5500W - include more than just the traditional receiver and speaker combination. For starters, they pack a Blu-ray player that does 2D to 3D conversion so you can enjoy your existing Blu-rays with a bit of extra pop.
More interesting though is the addition of tube amplifiers to the higher end E6730W. The system combines "The crystal clear sound quality from a digital amplifier with the warmer tone qualities of vacuum tubes." The tubes are visible from the front and top of the system too, giving you a piece of hardware that's bound to impress some folks.
Source: PC Magazine
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Lowe Launches the 3D Blu-Ray Home Cinema Set Speaker System
Mon Oct 24, 2011 at 12:00 PM ETTags: Home Theater Systems, 3D Blu-ray (all tags)
Lowe's new system is all about quality and style.
The new Home Cinema Set from Lowe is designed as an all-in-one player for your living room. It handles audio from iPods and iPhones, plays back CDs and handles DVD, Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D. The system also boasts Gracenote, which identifies the music your playing and displays the artist name and song title. You can even use it to identify music playing in a movie, which is a pretty nice touch.
The MediaVision 3D is the main component of the system and it's incredibly stylish. The default look is either Aluminum Silver or Black, but there's a lot of customization possible. You can change the top-mounted inlay to one of 250 different colors and designs to suit your style.
Satellite speakers and a subwoofer are included with the system, both of which are finished in Aluminum Silver and Black. If you're feeling really attached to the inlay on your MediaVision 3D you can change the tops of the speakers to match - might be a nice way to help your sub to blend in.
Source: eCoustics
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LG Announces a 9.1 Channel Home Theater System
Wed Aug 31, 2011 at 12:00 PM ETTags: LG, Home Theater Systems, Home Theater In A Box (all tags)
LG says you'll get 360 degree sound like you would at a live concert or movie theater.
The folks at LG have a new home theater in a box on the way and it's actually looking pretty slick. It's a 9.1 channel setup so you're not stuck with a 5.1 like in most cases. It has a few other nice features, like an included 3D Blu-ray player, but the thing LG really wants to talk about is the sound.
The HX906TX uses a 3D effect DSP algorithm and Sound Field Technology to create what the company calls "an immersive 360-degree sound experience. It extends the sweet spot and even fills in empty space where there's no sound information.
LG's new system uses four upright speakers on top of the floorstanding speakers. They're designed to further help the 360-degree sound experience. "The HX906TX sets new standards in immersive entertainment, with a sound so rich and textured," says CEO Havis Kwon, "it's hard to believe it's not real."
They're not talking price yet, but don't expect the HX906TX to come cheap.
Source: Engadget
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Denon Announces a New 5.1 Channel Home Theater System
Fri Aug 19, 2011 at 12:00 PM ETTags: Denon, Home Theater Systems (all tags)
You'll get an AVR-1312 receiver and the SYS-1312 surround speaker package.
If you've ever tried to upgrade a home theater in a box then you may have run into the problem of proprietary cables which completely shut down the option. It'd be nice to be able to run new speakers or pick up a new receiver, but it's just not a thing you can do.
That's one of the very nice things about picking up one of Denon's home theater systems. The new DHT-1312XP 5.1 system comes with a proper receiver. The AVR-1312 isn't exactly a high-end receiver, but it's a proper receiver that you can end up replacing or hooking up new speakers to when it's time.
The system comes with five satellite speakers and a matching subwoofer. It's 3D ready, boasts four HDMI inputs, the Compressed Audio Restorer to fix up your MP3s and 110 watts of power to every channel.
The system is available now at a price of $599.
Source: eCoustics
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MORE HIGH-DEF DISC NEWS TAGGED "HOME THEATER SYSTEMS":
- Boston Acoustics Launches a Limited Edition 5.1 System Aug 19, 2011
- Onkyo Introduces Home Theater Systems With 4K Upscaling Apr 13, 2011
- Sony Announces Three New 3D Ready 2.1 Channel Blu-ray Systems for Europe Apr 07, 2011
- Harman Kardon Launches Two Blu-ray Player/Receivers Apr 07, 2011
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