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Denon In-Command AVRs Step Up Connectivity
MAHWAH, N.J. – Denon is adding HDMI 2.0 connections, built-in Wi-Fi and built-in Bluetooth for the first time to In-Command networked A/V receivers. The...
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Integra Adds HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2 To New AVRs
UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. — Integra launched its first two A/V receivers with HDMI 2.0 ports and HDCP 2.2 copy protection. Integra’s HDMI 2.0...
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Denon Readies Wireless Multizone Audio
Mahwah, N.J. –Denon will become the latest home-audio supplier to offer a home-wide wireless multizone-audio system with the launch of its first Heos-series products...
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Crestron Wireless Streamer Offers Multiroom AirPlay
Rockleigh, N.J. – Creston launched an AirPlay-equipped Wi-Fi streamer that can be used with its installed multiroom audio systems to distribute audio from an...
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NuVo Firmware Set For Digital Players Portfolio
Hebron, Ky. – NuVo has a new firmware release for its digital Player Portfolio that removes the audio delay when connecting with televisions through...
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iLuv Adds Alarm Clock With Pillow Shaker
Port Washington, N.Y. – iLuv Creative Technology has added an alarm clock to its line with a twist, or really a shake: the TimeShaker...
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Denon Readies First In-Command AVRs For 2014
UPDATE! Mahwah, N.J. – Denon is adding HDMI 2.0 connections and built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for the first time to In-Command networked A/V receivers....
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PSB Adds To Imagine Series Speakers
Pickering, Ontario – PSB Speakers added to its Imagine series of passive in-room speakers to include four Imagine X models priced up to $649...
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Russound Preparing New Products, Programs
New York — Russound is hard at work developing new sales and marketing capabilities while creating new products that will incorporate the company’s wireless...
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Integra AVRs Add HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2
Upper Saddle River, N.J. — Integra plans May availability of its first two A/V receivers with HDMI 2.0 ports and HDCP 2.2 copy protection....
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Sony Adds Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speakers
San Diego — Sony Electronics has introduced the SRS-X3 and SRS-X2 portable Bluetooth wireless speakers. The compact SRS-X3 provides rich bass with an output...
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Autonomic Bows Cloud-Based Media Server
Armonk, N.Y. — Autonomic, based on feedback from key dealers, is introducing the Mirage MMS-2A Cloud-based media server, replacing the the MMS-2. The new...
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Modestly Priced Denon AVRs Add HDMI 2.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
MAHWAH, N.J. — Denon launched its first three audio/video receivers (AVRs) with HDMI 2.0 ports and built-in Bluetooth, and two are the brand’s AVRs...
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Changing Face Of High-End Audio On Display
MUNICH, GERMANY – High-end audio suppliers turned up at the High End Munich show last week to unveil new audio components with premium performance...
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Klipsch Steps Up Live-Music Promotion
Indianapolis — Speaker and headphone manufacturer Klipsch is expanding its commitment to live-music promotions by sponsoring the first in a planned series of independent...
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Cambridge Audio Gives It A High Five
Munich, Germany – Cambridge Audio went to the High End Munich show debuting five products, including its first compact all-in-one music system and first...
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Astell & Kern Upgrade 2 High-Resolution Audio Portables
Munich, Germany – Astell & Kern launched two new iPod-type high-resolution audio players that incorporate features of its recently launched flagship model, including a...
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KEF Adds Second Blade, New Reference Series
Munich, Germany – KEF went to the High End Munich show to launch a smaller version of its flagship Blade speaker and upgrade its...
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Krell Adds Integrated Amp
Munich, Germany — Krell added to its selection of integrated amps here at the High End Munich show with the debut of the $3,500-suggested...
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MartinLogan Readies Statement Speaker
Munich, Germany – MartinLogan unveiled a prototype of its planned statement-class hybrid electrostatic speaker during the High End Munich show. The Neolith features a...
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808 Audio Ties In With Vegas Promotion Campaign
Hauppauge, N.Y. — A song extolling the virtues of 808 Audio’s Hex Bluetooth speakers will be the anthem of the “Vegas Season” ad campaign...
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Sony Establishes Rep Network, For Specialty, CI Channel
San Diego – Sony said it will step up support for A/V specialists and CI dealers with the appointment of a nationwide network of...
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Tivoli Makes Product, Personnel Moves
New York — Tivoli Audio is getting a new president, its first Bluetooth-equipped portable stereo radio, and an expanded selection of optional interchangeable cabinets...
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Triad Speakers Expands Invisible Series
Portland, Ore. — Triad Speakers expanded its selection of invisible architectural speakers with the addition of three models that reduce the opening price of...
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Sonos Adds Features With Software Upgrade
Santa Barbara, Calif. — Sonos added new capabilities to its wireless multiroom-audio system via a software upgrade that, among other things, enables a universal...
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Kicker Ships, Adds Features To Audio, Headphone SKUs
Stillwater, Okla. – Kicker Performance Audio released ship dates and other information on recently introduced headphones and home audio products. The Tabor Bluetooth wireless...
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Fine Sounds, Parent Of McIntosh, To Be Sold
New York — Fine Sounds Group, parent of McIntosh Laboratory, is being sold as part of a management buyout. The amount of the transaction...
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Sony Launches `Experience At Best Buy’ Shops
San Francisco – Sony Electronics president and COO Mike Fasulo used a West Coast press conference here Thursday to formally announce the planned opening...
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THE Show Set For May 30-June 1
Newport Beach, Calif. —The Home Entertainment Show (THE Show) will return to the Newport Beach area for the fourth consecutive year and will run...
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QFX Adds Bluetooth To Low-Price Portable PA Speaker
Vernon, Calif. — QFX expanded its selection of portable Bluetooth PA speakers, said to be ideal for such outdoor uses as tailgating and picnicking....
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Sound United Sets New Channel-Based Retail Plan
Vista, Calif. — Sound United, a division of DEI Holdings that operates the Definitive Technology, Polk and Boom brands, has announced a new channel-based...
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Onkyo Unveils THX Network A/V Receivers
Upper Saddle River, N.J. — Onkyo has unveiled two THX-certified network A/V receivers that feature 4K/60Hz and HDCP 2.2-compliant video and wireless high-res audio...
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Paradigm Expands Active Soundbar Selection
Toronto – Paradigm Electronics expanded its active-soundbar selection with its highest-priced soundbar to date, the 42-inch Soundscape 5.1 at $1,499. The black-gloss speaker joins...
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Yamaha Offers AVRs With Built-In Wi-Fi
Buena Park, Calif. — Yamaha is adding built-in Wi-Fi for the first time to A/V receivers (AVRs), launching the feature in three of four...
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Arcam Readies Wireless AirPlay-Equipped DAC
Cambridge, U.K. – Arcam plans April availability of its first app-controlled wireless DAC, which will also be the company’s first AirPlay-equipped product. The $700...
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Integra To Distribute Cabasse Speakers
Upper Saddle River, N.Y. — Onkyo USA’s Integra brand is assuming marketing responsibilities for the high-end Cabasse speaker brand, which joins the Esoteric brand...
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Meridian Prepares 2014 Road Show
New York — Meridian will launch a series of in-store events starting in April to promote the brand and the introduction of its Special...
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Onkyo Adds HDMI 2.0, 60Hz 4K
Upper Saddle River, N.J. — Two new TX-series networked A/V receivers from Onkyo include the company’s first receiver that supports HDMI 2.0 connections and...
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Pioneer Debuts A/V Receivers With Latest HDMI Specs
LONG BEACH, CALIF. — Pioneer Electronics USA introduced last week two Pioneer Elite home-theater receivers for the custom market and three Pioneer-branded A/V receivers...
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Phase Technology Debuts Soundbar For Audiophiles
Overland Park, Kan. — Phase Technology has begun shipping its ultra-thin Teatro TSB3.0 soundbar. The soundbar, which was originally introduced last fall during CEDIA...
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Yamaha Adds New Surround Technology In AVR
Buena Park, Calif. — Yamaha added new capabilities to its opening-price 5.1-channel A/V receiver, including a Virtual Cinema Front feature said to deliver surround...
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Jamo Expands Custom-Speaker Selection
Indianapolis — Klipsch Group’s Jamo brand is expanding its assortment of custom-installed speakers with a Custom 200 series that’s priced more than its opening-price...