Tag: Home cinema
Onkyo launches entry-level home cinema system and upscaling DVD player
Onkyo has announced two new bits of kit for the home cinema buff on a bit of a budget.
The HT-S5105 is a complete 5.1-channel home cinema system offering 5 x 130W output plus a 90W subwoofer, and much of the technology found on more expensive Onkyo products, but for just £350.
It comes with the receiver and five magnetically-shielded speakers and the subwoofer, and features Audyssey microphone-based set-up system and EQ which should allow it to adapt the sound to whatever room it’s placed in, with very little effort on the part of the listener…
Sony to open up Blu-ray as a "social network"
Sounds a bit like someone is mixing up their internet buzzwords. The head of Sony Electronics’ US division, Stan Glasgow, has some interesting ideas for the future of Blu-ray, revealing that “We’re going to have to open [Blu-ray] up as a social network–not just contributions of Sony and other Blu-ray partners.”
Sony launches trio of AV receivers including flagship STR-DG820
Sony has announced three new AV receivers, including their flagship STR-DG820 which offers a heap of functions including 7.1-channel 100W output, Dolby True HD, dts Master Audio decoding and eight-channel Linear PCM, four HDMI inputs supporting full 1080p high definition and 24fps film mode, Deep Colour, enhanced surround sound modes (Digital Cinema EX and Neural-THX Surround), plus auto calibration during set up…
The $1.1million home cinema
I’m not sure this is quite the home cinema I’d come up with for the $1.1million that Ivan Messer spent on his DIY set-up…
Sharp introduces HT-DV50H home cinema system
Sharp has just launched its HT-DV50H home cinema system with high power RMS 250W speakers (75W per channel) and a 100W subwoofer…
projectiondesign showcases avielo range projectors
No price is mentioned, but on past evidence, you’ll might need a few quid in the bank to pick up projectiondesign’s newly-launched avielo projectors…
Denon launches high end AVC-A1HD amplifier
Denon has announced another high-end AV receiver that you’ll need to pawn your gran to afford, despite the fact that it’s less than half the price of the AVP/POA-A1HD separates its design was inspired by…
Sony adds to "invisible home cinema" range: RHT-G900 and G1500
Perhaps Sony’s use of the word “invisible” is the reason why it was so difficult to find a product image of these two new home cinema sound racks, adding to the RHT Series. Pictured is the GHT-800 from last year, which I’m hoping is similar looking. If not, I’m sorry.
Aimed at those with a flat screen telly who don’t want a proper surround sound system, Sony have packed all the audio stuff — processing, amplification, and speakers — into the TV and component stand…
How much does it cost to lose a format war? One billion dollars (cue maniacal chuckles)
Now that the dramatic climax to the HD format war is past, Toshiba is starting to pick up the pieces. Naturally, it’s expected to post some big losses after HD DVD’s failed campaign against Blu-ray and the Nikkei Business Daily reckons it can put a figure on just how much it all comes too. Even more conveniently, it rounds out to make a good headline too, to the tune of $1 billion – or 500 million quid if you prefer.
Panasonic rolls out a bevy of Viera Plasma TVs, three series' worth: the PZ85, PZ80 and PX80
A slew of new flat-screens from Panasonic have been announced in the past 24 hours, with a bunch of Plasmas being the first port of call.
Let’s get the most exciting news over with first – the manufacturer has announced their first 46″ model, alongside three new model series, the PZ85, PZ80 and PX80.
Firstly, the 1080p PZ85 will come in a 46″ model (TH-46PZ85B) and 42″ (TH-42PZ85B), from March. They’ll have a contrast ratio of 30,000:1 along with a VIERA Link and 24p Real Cinema technology. Another significant…
