avblog.co.uk

One in the eye for doom and gloom… Onkyo reduces the price of the UK’s No.1 and No.2 home cinema receivers

admin — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:51:08 +0000

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…)

Jamo DMR 45 delivers class surround sound action from just two speakers and a subwoofer

admin — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:43:32 +0000

Buying a 5.1-channel surround sound system is one thing. Actually being allowed to set up all five speakers plus a subwoofer in a typical living room can be much more problematic…Home cinema and music enthusiasts who know - even before they ask the question - that there’s no way they are going to get away with installing a full multi-speaker surround system can now get the next best thing… the Jamo DMR 45 2.1-channel Virtual Surround DVD/CD receiver. (more…)

Big screen, big battery life… that’s the appeal of Sony’s new Bluetooth-equipped NWZ-A820 series WALKMAN Video MP3 Player

admin — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:46:58 +0000

Clear, bright 2.4-inch QVGA screen for high quality video playback
Bluetooth® connectivity for wireless music enjoyment
Supplied 13.5mm EX headphones plus DSEE, Clear Bass and Clear Stereo technologies for superior sound
Up to 16GB storage capacity and long battery life
Easy file transfers (more…)

Planar hits 15,000:1 contrast ratio with HD newcomers

admin — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:45:38 +0000

Speciality display innovator Planar is launching a brace of new 1080p projectors. Housed in stunningly curved and richly lacquered piano black cabinets with metal flake accents, the PD8150 and PD8130 offer the advanced performance and tuning versatility that custom integrators and their customers demand. (more…)

BrilliantColor enhances latest InFocus 1080P projector

admin — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:35:10 +0000

InFocus, the industry pioneer in digital projection technology, has introduced the IN83 Full HD 1080p projector to the UK – the latest addition to the ‘Play Big’ line-up. Celebrating InFocus’ reputation for excellence and value in the projector market, the new IN83 combines state-of-the-art technology with sleek, low-profile design and ease-of-use to deliver a stunning HD video experience at class-beating prices. From any Full HD source, the IN83 will ensure that film and gaming enthusiasts see every detail of 1080p entertainment magnified in perfect clarity. (more…)

Canon shines brightly with LV-7585

admin — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:30:17 +0000

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…)

BRAVIA Full HD VPL-VW40 home projector brings SXRD cinema to the masses

admin — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:09:10 +0000

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 unveils 2008 LCDs with ISFcc calibration

admin — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:13:51 +0000

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…)

4.1-channels is the way to go says JVC

admin — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:11:53 +0000

JVC’s new TH-F3 home theater system is a four-piece, 4.1-channel system featuring a DVD receiver with HDMI output with 1080p up-conversion, USB Host, an iPod® docking station and DivX playback. To deliver on its simplicity promise, the TH-F3 features JVC’s front surround technology combined with a new speaker design, eliminating the need for rear speakers and the placement problems they often create. Further simplifying setup, there are only three speaker wires to connect. The new system is designed to complement the latest generation of flat panel TVs, with a sleek, black-on-black main unit and small, cylindrical, wall-mountable main speakers. (more…)

Sony says no to gloss black with B4000

admin — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:41:17 +0000

The new BRAVIA B4000-Series LCD TV range from Sony is for anyone who has ever wished that televisions weren’t quite so big, or quite so black.

Daring to be different, the BRAVIA B4000-Series is available in two different finishes, each inspired by natural materials. Both the Pearly White and the Glossy Mocha options are perfectly judged to harmonise with almost any decor. A choice of 20-inch, 23-inch and 26-inch models means that you can match size as well as colour to any space, be it as a second TV in a bedroom, the kitchen or dining area or simply the most convenient place in a small flat. (more…)