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Phase Technology Intros the CineMicro One Speaker System[teaser]The 5.1 speaker system has plenty of room to expand. [/teaser] It can be difficult trying to decide on individual speakers when buying separates. You need to make sure your center channel isn't too weak and that your surrounds aren't too strong, and after a while it gets confusing. The latest offering from Phase Technology is a full speaker system designed to play nice. You can use the speakers with whatever your current receiver is, assuming it's not pushing over 100 watts per channel. The system comes with four satellite speakers, one center channel and an 8 inch subwoofer, and can be had in a glossy piano black finish at a price of $938. If you need to expand from there, you can pick up an extra pair of the two-way satellite speakers for $163. Source eCousticsPosted Tue Aug 10, 2010 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Karate Kid' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]Full details are now in for the 2010 remake heading to high-definition this October! [/teaser] As previously reported, Sony has slated 'The Karate Kid,' starring Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan, for Blu-ray release on October 5. The film has been receiving generally favorable reviews and currently holds a 68% "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Chinese Lessons - Learn Chinese!; Music Video: Justin Bieber Featuring Jaden Smith "Never Say Never"; and Just for Kicks: The Making of The Karate Kid. Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be: ON LOCATION: The Karate Kid Interactive Map of China; Alternate Ending; Play All Hosted by Jackie Chan; Production Diaries Hosted by Jackie Chan; movieIQ+sync(TM); and PS3 Wallpaper Theme. The Blu-ray will also be available as a single disc edition with a suggested list price of $34.96 or a BD/DVD combo for $38.96. You can find the latest specs for 'The Karate Kid' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 5.Posted Tue Aug 10, 2010 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
The Synthesis One – An $88,000 Home Theater in a Box[teaser]JBL Synthesis and Mark Levinson brands combine to make one impressive home theater system. [/teaser] When you think about home theater in a box setups, you probably think about those $500 sets that so many people pick up. The Synthesis is in a very different price range. The home theater system from Harman brands JBL and Mark Levinson is stocked with everything you need to make an insanely cool home theater. On the electronics side, you get a surround sound processor, two multichannel amps, two stereo amps, an equalizer and an interconnect kit to wire it all together. You also get enough loudspeakers to outfit even the most demanding home theater. You'll get three high-frequency horn modules, three low frequency woofer modules, four multipolar in-wall surrounds and a pair of passive 18 inch subs. It's not cheap, coming in at $88,100. SourcePosted Tue Aug 10, 2010 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'DC Showcase: Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]A collection of DC Comics animated shorts will take a Blu-ray bow this November. [/teaser] Warner Brothers is preparing 'DC Showcase: Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam' for Blu-ray on November 9. Joining the all-new title short will be 'The Spectre' (from 'Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths'), 'Jonah Hex' (from 'Batman: Under the Red Hood'), and 'Green Arrow' (included with 'Superman/Batman: Apocalypse') now in extended versions. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, likely a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include four additional bonus TV series episodes handpicked by Bruce Timm. Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be commentaries by renowned writers Steve Niles, Joe Lansdale, Greg Weisman and Michael Jelenic; and a digital Copy. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'DC Showcase: Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 9.Posted Tue Aug 10, 2010 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Janeane Garofalo: If You Will' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Another stand-up comedy routine is headed for high-definition this September. [/teaser] Image Entertainment is bringing 'Janeane Garofalo: If You Will' to Blu-ray on September 14. In her new comedy special (which recently premiered on EPIX premium channel), Garofalo cuts loose with twisted and hysterical observations on everything from pop culture to the end of sex as we know it. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include Janeane on Pets and Congressman's Dream. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $17.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Janeane Garofalo: If You Will' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 14.Posted Tue Aug 10, 2010 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'The Mummy Trilogy' Blu-ray Set $33.49 at Amazon[teaser]Get all three films in the franchise on Blu-ray for one low price! [/teaser] The online retailer is selling the trilogy that includes 'The Mummy,' 'The Mummy Returns,' and 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' starring Brendan Fraser for only $33.49 (52% off suggested list price). Click here to add these films to your Blu-ray collection today!Posted Mon Aug 9, 2010 at 03:15 PM PDT by: -
High-Def Digest and Dolby Are Giving Away 5 Copies of 'Dexter: The Complete Fourth Season' on Blu-ray!![teaser]High-Def Digest and Dolby are giving away four more copies of the highly-anticipated, Emmy-nominated 'Dexter: the Complete Fourth Season' on Blu-ray featuring Dolby® TrueHD 5.1 surround (24-bit/96 kHz)![/teaser] Five lucky High-Def Digest readers will be chosen at random to win this prize from Dolby. To enter, go to the High-Def Digest Facebook page and comment on the daily post to enter the giveaway. Complete rules can be found here. Check out the HDD Facebook page and enter to win now! In all, we're giving away five copies of this fantastic season to give away, so check back and enter each day this week!Posted Mon Aug 9, 2010 at 11:45 AM PDT by: -
'Sex and the City 2' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The ladies are back in style on Blu-ray this October! [/teaser] Warner Brothers/New Line Cinema has revealed 'Sex and the City 2' is headed to Blu-ray on October 26. The sequel to the hit film and TV series stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, John Corbett, and Chris Noth. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Revisiting the 80s and SATC2 Soundtrack: Behind the Scenes with Alicia Keys. The Blu-ray will also include a slew of exclusives: Audio Commentary with Michael Patrick King; "So Much Can Happen in Two Years" - A conversation with Michael Patrick King and Sarah Jessica Parker; Styling Sex and the City 2; Marry Me Liza!; And The Men of Sex and the City. This release will also include a DVD and digital copy of the film. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Sex and the City 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 26.Posted Mon Aug 9, 2010 at 11:30 AM PDT by: -
Yamaha Launches the AVENTAGE Line of Receivers[teaser]It's a fully redesigned line, promising the best quality possible, and marking the debut of a new video processor. [/teaser] What is it with electronics companies and weird misspellings of words? Is there some crazy reason Yamaha's new receivers can't be the Advantage line? Aside from the name, the AVENTAGE line looks pretty slick. One thing Yamaha makes an effort to point out is that this isn't the next generation of receivers. This is current technology reworked from the start. The receivers have plenty of improvements, many of which won't be instantly noticeable. They've got new wires, fuses, circuitry, volume levels and even a fifth foot for further stabilization. The two most expensive receivers in the line get the added bonus of HQV "Vida" video processing. It's the first line of receivers to sport "Vida," which promises exceptional video performance. You'll be able to find Yamaha's new line starting this month at prices from $649 on up to $1,889. Source: eCousticsPosted Mon Aug 9, 2010 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'LOST: Season 6' and 'LOST: The Complete Collection' Blu-ray Bonus Clip[teaser]Take a quick peek at the brand new 'LOST' chapter included on both Blu-ray releases in stores later this month.[/teaser] As previously reported, Disney/Buena Vista is readying 'Lost: The Complete Sixth and Final Season' and 'Lost: The Complete Collection' for Blu-ray on August 24. The 5-disc Final Season will feature 1080p video, a lossless/uncompressed soundtrack, and supplements will include: Original scripted content that goes deeper into some of the stories, exclusive to Blu-ray and DVD produced by Damon Lindeloff and Carlton Cuse; Bloopers and deleted Scenes; Lost on Location - Go behind-the-scenes and get the stories from the set, on location in Hawaii from the actors and crew who make it happen; Crafting a Final Season - Investigation into the goals and expectations of the season through interviews with writers, producers, cast, and crew; Audio commentaries; and Lost University. The 36-disc Complete Collection will include all six seasons as well as an exclusive bonus disc with at least 2 hours of additional bonus content. One of the new bonus features will be an exclusive 12-minute chapter of 'LOST' called "New Man In Charge" and the official extended clip of this supplement is available below. Suggested list price for the individual season is $79.99, while the box set is $279.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Lost: The Complete Sixth and Final Season' and 'Lost: The Complete Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under August 24.Posted Mon Aug 9, 2010 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
