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Onkyo, one of the world’s premier hi-fi and home cinema brands, has reduced the price of the UK’s favourite home cinema receivers.’Onkyo has been the top-selling home cinema receiver brand in the UK since October 2007^*,’ says David Anderson, Onkyo UK General Manager, ‘We’re proud to say that in May 2009 we hit yet another milestone with four of the five top selling home cinema receivers in the UK being Onkyo models, a remarkable achievement for any brand.’ (more…)

Canon today launches the LV-7585, a powerful 6500 ANSI lumens native XGA resolution LCD projector. With its impressive 1600:1 contrast ratio and 10-bit image processor, the LV-7585 reproduces stills, text and moving images with professional quality. Designed for installation in large venues, the LV-7585 incorporates a new 10,000 hour auto-cleaning air filter, which minimises the amount of maintenance required. (more…)

Sony completes its range of BRAVIA Home Theatre Projectors with the launch today of the VPL-VW40. Like its higher-priced siblings, the VPL-VW40 is capable of 1080p Full HD and uses Sony SXRD™ technology to re-create the original cinematic viewing experience as closely as possible at home.

“The VPL-VW40 will have a strong appeal for the price-conscious Home Theatre enthusiast who does not wish to compromise on (more…)

LG Electronics today unveiled its stylish 2008 LCD HDTV line – eight series, 24 models, 17 with “Full HD” 1080p display capability – with screen sizes ranging from 19- to 52-inches. The line features multiple design and technological innovations, including a stunningly designed 1.7-inch thin LCD, a unique wireless HDTV and a model with LED backlighting technology.

The new LCD HDTVs combine eye-catching design with enhanced features to deliver superior picture quality and enhanced functionality. With a striking, slim silhouette, red-colored back and round aperture with LED light, the flagship 1.7-inch thin LGX Super Slim is the epitome of elegance. Styling transcends the line, as series including the LG70, LG71 and LG75, include a unique teardrop design, red color accenting and a “high-gloss” black finish. (more…)

Leading high-performance loudspeaker manufacturer Revel is shipping its next generation of Ultima loudspeakers. A direct result of an extensive R&D initiative employing the vast resources of parent company Harman International Industries (NYSE: HAR), the Revel Ultima2 Series sets the new benchmark for high-performance loudspeakers. The Ultima2 Series comprises four models: the Salon2 and Studio2 floorstanding loudspeakers, the Gem2 on-wall or stand-mounted loudspeaker and the Voice2 center-channel loudspeaker. Each represents major advancements in both sound quality and design. (more…)

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company today announced the launch of its first home theater in a box (HTiB) system with an integrated Blu-ray Disc player. The new model, SC-BT100, is the perfect complement to a flat panel, large screen TV.

The new model epitomizes Panasonic’s emphasis on media friendly capabilities. It is made for iPod* and features an (more…)

Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal U.S. subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE:MC), today introduced the DMP-BD50, Panasonic’s latest Blu-ray disc player - the ultimate playback source for high definition 1080p content. Blu-ray media offers a wide range of functions that foster the transition to HD - including 1080p image quality, lossless Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™ and versatile Picture-in-Picture applications. (more…)

Samsung Electronics, a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, has once again raised the bar for digital viewing technology with its 2008 line of DVD and Blu-ray players. Leading this year’s models are the BD-P1500 fourth-generation Blu-ray player and the DVD-F1080 Ultra Compact High-Definition 1080p Upconversion DVD Player. Featuring the latest in high-definition as well as advanced connectivity with other digital devices, both players offer consumers exceptional functionality, compact sizes and remarkable viewing quality. (more…)

Optoma, a leading manufacturer of award-winning digital projection and display devices, announced a new addition to its 1080p home theater projector lineup with the HD803. The Optoma HD803 offers native 1080p resolution, exceptional functionality and features. The HD803 will be offered at an estimated street price of $2,599 at key dealers/installers and VARs around the country. (more…)

Samsung Electronics, the market leader in HDTV design and innovation, is redefining the role HDTVs play in the home with its forward-looking LCD HDTV Series 6 and 7. Not only is picture quality dramatically enhanced, but an elegant new design born from Samsung’s extensive R&D in the automotive and fashion industries brings a never-before-seen “Touch of Color” to any living room or home theater. Samsung’s TOC (Touch of Color) design features a hint of amber color naturally blended into Samsung’s traditional piano black bezel frame. (more…)