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" src="http://www.krunker.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/harman-kardon-avr-7550hd-receiver-thumb.jpg" width="244" align="right" border="0"/> The Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD 7.2 channel A/V receiver won the 2009 International CES Best of Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Award for the Audio Components category. The AVR 7550HD is Harman Kardon’s latest flagship A/V receiver (with a suggested retail price of $2799 – yeah.. I won’t be buying this one anytime soon) and features:
- HDMI 1.3a with Deep Color support
- Pass-through up to 1080p video
- Faroudja DCDi Cinema digital video processing utilizing Torino chipset for 1080p video upscaling from all video sources
- One of the first to include Dolby Volume technology – a new approach to delivering consistent volume levels across a wide variety of content, channel programming, and input sources
- Includes Texas Instruments Aureus DA710 audio digital signal processor in a dual DSP implementation
- New HD full color on-screen menu system
- Supports Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio decoding
- Built-in USB port for USB memory stick or streaming audio from a PC
- Internet Radio Tuner
- Automated room equalization and system calibration
- Multi-room audio and video capability with A-BUS connectivity
- XM-Ready capability
- Comes with Harman Kardon Bridge II docking station for iPod
Again, this pricey receiver ($2799) will be coming out during the winter of 2009.
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Written by flung on November 12th, 2008 with no comments.
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I absolutely love the premise of HDMI. I love that a single cable carries all the information between two digital devices. It simplifies life, it simplifies the complexity behind a home entertainment system. However, if there’s one thing that I don’t love - it’s the insufferable, yet necessary, HDCP authorization process that occurs every time a device connects to an HDTV set. This process inevitably results in lag times whenever you switch between HDMI enabled inputs. How many of you suffer from this problem? I know I do with my Samsung HDTV set. Switch to a new HDMI input and I get the “searching for a signal” message for 4 to 5 seconds. Utterly annoying!
Enter Silicon Image and their InstaPort Technology. With InstaPort Technology in devices such as HDTV sets, A/V receivers, and HDMI switches, HDMI input switching delays will be a thing of the past. A typical HDTV set will initialize the HDCP authorization process only when the input is selected - resulting in that perceivable delay. An HDTV set with InstaPort Technology will perform the HDCP authorization process when the HDTV connects to the device - not when the input is selected. InstaPort allows a digital television set to “perform simultaneous background HDCP authentication with all connected source devices as soon as they are connected to the DTV”.
Folks .. I WANT this technology in my next HDMI switching component - whether it’s in my HDTV set or in my A/V receiver or in a standalone HDMI switch.
To that end, Silicon Image announced that InstaPort technology will be featured in Samsung’s next generation HDTV sets and is also under evaluation at nine of the top ten HDTV manufacturers for next year’s models. Throw this into a next generation A/V receiver and I’m so there!
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Written by flung on October 1st, 2008 with no comments.
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Sony introduced their first all-in-one home theater-in-a-box systems with integrated Blu-ray Disc players last week - the BDV-IT1000ES and BDV-IS1000. Both systems offer single disc 5.1 channel surround sound Blu-ray Disc systems, S-Air wireless technology, and full 1080p video technology.
The Sony BDV-IT1000ES home theater system features the following:
- Thin speaker design
- 700 watt (100W per channel x 7) and 200w subwoofer
- Sony S-Air wireless technology
- Infrared repeater (2 in and 1 out)
- Available in October for a price of $1999
The Sony BDV-IS1000 home theater system features the following:
- Five tiny speakers
- Available in October for around $1000
Both systems feature the following:
- S-Air technology for multi-room wireless setups
- BD-Live capable
- Ethernet connection
- External flash memory port
- Sony’s new Precision Drive HD - helps detect and correct wobbling discs from three directions
- Supports decoding of Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
- Two 1080p HDMI inputs
- Video upscale to 1080p via HDMI
- xross media bar UI
- Digital Cinema Auto Calibration for simple surround sound setup
- BRAVIA Sync for Theatre support
- Digital Media Port
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Written by flung on September 7th, 2008 with no comments.
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Sony added two new ES A/V receivers last week - the STR-DA6400ES and the STR-DA5400ES - both of which come with a CAT5e output which allows for second-room high definition video and audio distribution via CAT5e wiring. The STR-DA6400ES also comes with an extra CAT5e input and is also DLNA (Digital Life Network Alliance) compliant allowing the receiver to connect and stream content from networked PCs. The new receivers feature the following:
- Supports 1080/24p video signals
- Supports latest audio formats including Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS High Resolution Audio, DTS HD Master Audio
- Dual Faroudja DCDi Cinema chips - the main Faroudja DCDi upscales video sources to 1080p in the main room when connected via HDMI. The second Faroudja DCDi chip upscales video sources to 1080i in a second room
- Supports x.v.Color, and Deep Color enabled sources
- Sony’s xross media bar GUI can be shared in both rooms
- Supports decoding of Direct Stream Digital audio sources
- Features Sony’s Digital Legato Linear audio scaler - upscales audio to 192KHz
- Dual Digital Media ports
- Sirius and XM Connect-and-Play ready
- Sony Digital Cinema Auto Calibration for easy setup
- Support for BRAVIA Sync for Theatre
The STR-DA6400ES is a 7.1 channel receiver with:
- 120 watt amplifier x 7
- Six HDMI inputs (five rear, one front)
- Two HDMI outputs
- Available in October for $2500
The STR-DA5400ES is a 7.1 channel receiver with:
- 120 watt amplifier x 7
- Six HDMI inputs
- Two HDMI outputs
- Available in September for $2000
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Written by flung on September 7th, 2008 with no comments.
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Sharp has launched the ANPR1500H Home Cinema Rack System which combines DVD system, 2.1 channel speaker system, and television stand into a single unit. The ANPR1500H comes with an HDMI connector and supports 1080i output. Features include:
- USB host capabilities
- DVD player with support for DVD-Video, DVD-RW/R(VR MODE), CD, CD-R/RW, MP3 and WMA
- 300 Watt RMS output power
- 2.1 channel speaker system
- Gloss black piano finish
- Supports up to 46 inch LCD TV
- Supports decoding of DTS, Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic
- Dolby Virtual speaker and Audistry support
- Remote control
- FM tuner
- Clock/timer/sleep function
- Supports DivX
The ANPR1500H is currently available in the UK for £599.00.
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Written by flung on August 4th, 2008 with no comments.
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Onkyo yesterday made some new product annoucements associated with mid-year releases. These new products include two mid-price home theater receivers and two packaged home theater systems. The Onkyo TX-SR706 receiver is now available around $900. HT-S7100 and HT-S6100 systems are also currently available around $900 and $800 respectively. The TX-SR806 will price around $1,100, and it will be shipping in mid August.
Highlights of this new gear include both receivers being THX certified and including the new THX Loudness Plus audio processing technology for improved low-volume-level listening and the home theater systems being seven-channel. You can get full details after the jump.
Onkyo’s Mid-year Product Launch Includes Two THX Home Theater Receivers and Two New HTiB Packaged Systems
UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ (7/22/08) – Onkyo USA has introduced two mid-price home theater receivers and two packaged home theater systems, as part of its mid-year new product announcements. Both receivers are THX certified and include the new THX Loudness Plus audio processing technology for improved low-volume-level listening. All of the new models include expanded HDMI connectivity, Faroudja DCDi video processing capabilities, Audyssey room acoustics correction and Dynamic EQ, and Onkyo’s Music Optimizer for improved sound from heavily compressed digital sources.
“These new models represent solid gains in performance, versatility, and convenience in the mid-price market,” said Paul Wasek, Onkyo’s marketing manager. “They give consumers the ability to attain optimal performance with all the newest AV sources and high definition video screens at an affordable price. We have added more HDMI inputs with greater use of Faroudja DCDi technology to provide high definition video. The THX certified models now have THX Loudness Plus processing for improved sound quality at quieter listening levels. Overall, these receivers and HTiB systems represent an incredible value in terms of price and performance.”
The Onkyo TX-SR806 and TX-SR706 home theater receivers have THX Ultra2 Plus and Select2 Plus certification respectively, and both include the new THX Loudness Plus technology. The TX-SR806 and TX-SR706 have five and four HDMI 1.3a repeater inputs respectively to allow optimal HD audio and video performance with the full spectrum of Blu-ray, cable, game, and satellite sources. The sophisticated Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processor circuits can upscale HDMI digital video sources to a 1080p output, and dramatically improve the resolution of analog video signals compared to the source. The TX-SR806 also provides up-conversion to 1080i for the analog component video output.
Onkyo’s new HT-S7100 and HT-S6100 HTiB packaged systems each consists of a home theater receiver, seven-channel loudspeaker system, powered subwoofer, and iPod dock. In addition, the HT-S7100 includes two stylish speaker stands. The system receivers have four HDMI inputs with video upscaling to 1080i via Faroudja DCDi Edge technology. The premium audio processing includes DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD, Audyssey 2EQ room acoustics correction, and Audyssey Dynamic EQ loudness correction.
The Onkyo TX-SR706 receiver is now available with a suggested retail price of $899. HT-S7100 and HT-S6100 systems are also currently available with suggested retail prices of $899 and $799 respectively. The TX-SR806 will have a suggested retail price of $1,099, and it will be shipping in mid August.
Onkyo, which takes its name from the Japanese “On” meaning ’sound’ and “Kyo” meaning ‘harmony,’ has been producing precision audio components for over a half-century. The company’s philosophy is to deliver products that are superbly designed and built to a consistently outstanding standard of excellence. Today, Onkyo is at the forefront of the home theater and digital revolutions. For more information about this and other fine Onkyo products, visit www.onkyousa.com or call 800-229-1687.
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Written by Nino Marchetti on July 23rd, 2008 with no comments.
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Epson America announced today that the new Ensemble HD Home Cinema System was now shipping to dealers and installers nationwide. The Ensemble HD is a complete home theater solution that comes with all the component necessary to transform any room in your home into a full fledged home theater setup. Features of the Ensemble HD Home Cinema System include the following:
- Choice of Epson PowerLite 3LCD (three-chip) high definition multimedia projector with either true 1080p native resolution (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) or a more affordably priced 720p option
- Unique 100-inch motorized screen that quietly lowers and retracts within the unique front channel ceiling mounted speaker system
- Audio/video controller with integrated upconverting DVD player
- Newly engineered Atlantic Technology speaker system and a proprietary 150-watt subwoofer containing all 5.1 channels of amplification
- Universal remote that controls the entire system including the motorized screen
- Every audio, video and power cable needed to complete the installation while maximizing performance (including HDMI)
- Unique wire management track system that hides all of the included cables from the site of users
- All necessary mounting brackets
There are two packages available for the Ensemble HD Home Cinema System - a 1080p system priced at $6999 and a 720p system priced at $4999.
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Written by flung on July 7th, 2008 with no comments.
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Sony has three new receiver models for their ES (Elevated Series) lineup of A/V receivers which are typically targeted for high end home theater environments. The new models are the STR-DA4400ES, STR-DA3400ES, and STR-DA2400ES. These new receivers feature 1080/24p support, support for the latest audio codecs, and Faroudja DCDi Cinema technology for video upscaling up to 1080p when connected via HDMI. Other features include the xross media bar inspired user interface, Sony’s Digital Cinema Auto Calibration system for easy surround sound setup, Sony’s DIGITAL MEDIA PORT, and BRAVIA Sync support.
The STR-DA4400ES features the following:
- 7.1 channel receiver
- 120 watt amp (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.09 percent THD)
- Six HDMI inputs (gotta love that!)
- DSD decoding through HDMI
- HD video distribution to a second zone
- Audio distribution to three zones
- Picture-in-picture for monitoring of multi-zone output or an external video source
- Available in August for $1500
The STR-DA3400ES features the following:
- 7.1 channel receiver
- 100 watt power amp (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.09 percent THD)
- Four HDMI inputs (not too bad)
- 12 volt trigger
- IR repeater
- HD video distribution to a second zone (composite)
- Available in August for $1000
The STR-DA2400ES features the following:
- 7.1 channel receiver
- 100 watt power amp (8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0.09 percent THD)
- Basic icon-driven GUI
- Four HDMI inputs
- Available in July for $800
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Written by flung on June 28th, 2008 with 1 comment.
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