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Parent Company PML of Paradigm, MartinLogan Buys GoldenEar From Audioquest

— December 20, 2024 00:00

Parent Company PML of Paradigm, MartinLogan Buys GoldenEar From Audioquest

PML Sound International, parent of Paradigm, Anthem, and MartinLogan, acquired GoldenEar from The Quest Group. Will engineering-focused leadership unlock GoldenEar's full potential post-AudioQuest?

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Super Hi‑Vision 8K TV Standard Approved

— August 26, 2012 19:20

Super Hi-Vision 8K TV Standard Approved

4K isn't even out, but a recent editorial at the BBC News states that the United Nations ITU communication standards setting agency has just approved Super Hi-Vision 8K as a standard.

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Genelec SpeakerAngle App for iOS Devices Review

— August 23, 2012 22:25

Genelec SpeakerAngle App for iOS Devices Review

With over 500,000 apps for iOS, one might think that everything has already been done. Not so. Genelec has just released the only app designed to help users adjust the angle (toe-in) of their speakers

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CEA Harshly Rebukes California Energy Regulations

— August 22, 2012 18:15

CEA Harshly Rebukes California Energy Regulations

Yesterday, the CEA (Consumer Electronics Association) released a scathing statement in response to the California State Senate appropriation committee's decision to strike down Assembly Bill (AB) 1850

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Is Apple About to Change CableTV and Television Forever?

— August 17, 2012 09:25

Is Apple About to Change CableTV and Television Forever?

Apple has been rumored to be developing a television for years now - and we're all waiting to see if that actually becomes a reality, or if it becomes an idea that is soundly shot down.

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CEDIA Course Learning to Listen Ver. 2.0 Revamped: Register NOW

— August 07, 2012 23:12

CEDIA Course Learning to Listen Ver. 2.0 Revamped: Register NOW

Register for the newly revamped CEDIA course "Learning to Listen Ver 2.0". Learn how to use music and soundtracks as tools to determine any multi-channel audio system performance.

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Leviton Acquires HAI (Home Automation, Inc)

— August 02, 2012 21:35

Leviton Acquires HAI (Home Automation, Inc)

Leviton announced, today, that it had acquired HAI (Home Automation, Inc.). HAI is a well-known player in the area of home automation controls for residential and light commercial applications.

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Enter to Win: Moshi Audio Vortex Pro Headphones!

— August 01, 2012 14:20

Enter to Win: Moshi Audio Vortex Pro Headphones!

Moshi Audio is giving away a pair of Vortex Pro Headphones to two (2) lucky entrants! This contest represents a $150 value! Contest ends August 31st, 2012.

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The Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA)

— July 30, 2012 21:35

The Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA)

WiSA is the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association. It's an association that specializes in providing secure, reliable wireless high definition audio transmission technology to home theater.

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DISH Hopper Adds Olympic TV App

— July 30, 2012 14:35

DISH Hopper Adds Olympic TV App

DISH has gone Olympic... This morning I awoke to a new app on my DISH Hopper Whole Home DVR: Olympic TV. By selecting the blue button on the remote control, you can start the application.

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Onkyo Music Streaming with UBT‑1 Bluetooth USB Adapter

— July 24, 2012 20:20

Onkyo Music Streaming with UBT-1 Bluetooth USB Adapter

Onkyo receivers were already over-featured - if that's possible. The company has now upped their game once again, however, adding a new USB UBT-1 Bluetooth adapter for advanced music streaming.

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CEDIA High Performance Experience Rooms, Powered by Audioholics!

— July 24, 2012 08:00

CEDIA High Performance Experience Rooms, Powered by Audioholics!

This year CEDIA is debuting its new High Performance Experience (HiPER) rooms which are dedicated listening rooms designed to show off the latest two-channel gear and perhaps even some video products.

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Salamander Modular Olivia Home Theater Seating

— July 23, 2012 07:40

Salamander Modular Olivia Home Theater Seating

Salamander Designs has been making home theater furniture components for a while now, and their Olivia Lifestyle modular home theater seating comes across as both intriguing and practical.

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Netflix Trending Towards TV Episodes

— July 19, 2012 06:05

Netflix Trending Towards TV Episodes

Netflix might have an identity crisis. Are they a disc-by-mail company? Are they a streaming media service? Are they a movie studio? With an emphasis on TV, they are flying straight into Hulu.

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Last Chance for BIG Savings on Early Registration for the 2012 CEDIA EXPO

— July 10, 2012 19:25

Last Chance for BIG Savings on Early Registration for the 2012 CEDIA EXPO

This Friday, July 13th is your last chance to save up to 40% off your 2012 CEDIA registration fee and win a FREE Suite upgrade at the Crown Plaza hotel.

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Anthem Statement D2v 3D and AVM 50v 3D Upgrade

— July 07, 2012 19:10

Anthem Statement D2v 3D and AVM 50v 3D Upgrade

Anthem just released a 3D upgrade to the Anthem Statement D2v and Anthem AVM 50v AV processors. HDMI Inputs 1-4 and HDMI Output 1 support 3D pass-through mode (Inputs 5-8 and Output 2 do not).

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Russound SLK Single Line In‑wall Keypad

— June 29, 2012 06:25

Russound SLK Single Line In-wall Keypad

If you're a custom installer, you'll love this product. Russound introduced the new SLK, or Single Line Keypad, which is designed for individual zone control of the C-Series MCA-C3 and MCA-C5.

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Sony and Panasonic OLED TV Partnership?

— June 25, 2012 06:03

Sony and Panasonic OLED TV Partnership?

A very brief Reuters article popped up this week which dropped a huge bomb on the television industry. Sony and Panasonic will announce an agreement next week to mass produce next-gen OLED TVs.

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Stewart CIMA Fixed and Electric Screens More Affordable

— June 18, 2012 20:45

Stewart CIMA Fixed and Electric Screens More Affordable

This week was a big one for Stewart Filmscreen, who announced this week the introduction of their new CIMA line of screens which offers standard configurations and sizes for both fixed and electric.

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We Review It, You Win It! Fluance XL7F Floorstanding Loudspeakers!

— June 12, 2012 06:30

We Review It, You Win It! Fluance XL7F Floorstanding Loudspeakers!

Fluance is giving away one pair of XL7F Floorstanding Speakers to one lucky entrant! From our review "The XL7F’s will give you plenty of bass and good sound. Highly recommended!" Enter via our forums.

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Enter to Win: Moshi Audio Clarus Earphones!

— June 05, 2012 11:10

Enter to Win: Moshi Audio Clarus Earphones!

Moshi Audio and Audioholics are teaming up to bring great audio to your ears! For three lucky forum members, Moshi is giving away a set of their highly anticipated Clarus In Ear Monitors!

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Diablo 3 Subtle Ambience for Your HTPC

— May 16, 2012 05:10

Diablo 3 Subtle Ambience for Your HTPC

Diablo 3 is the most anticipated game of the decade 12 years after its predecessor now it’s finally here. The PC-only video game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment.

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Is High Resolution Audio Making a Comeback?

— May 15, 2012 12:05

Is High Resolution Audio Making a Comeback?

CEDIA is hosting a "Success with High-Resolution Audio Sources" webinar on Thursday that will cover everything you need to know about adding high-res audio to your business's offerings.

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Spotify iPad App Announced with Retina Support

— May 05, 2012 12:00

Spotify iPad App Announced with Retina Support

Spotify announced (finally!) their native iPad app this week. It's been a long tie in coming as the existing app didn't make much use (or any, really) of the enhanced space and real-estate available.

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Electronics House Announces Annual Hottie Awards!

— May 03, 2012 15:31

Electronics House Announces Annual Hottie Awards!

Each year Electronic House announces its Hottie Awards to commemorate... oh, sorry, that's HOTY Awards. Apparently it stands for Home of the Year. Innocent mistake. In any case, here they are.

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HBO Blocks non‑HDCP HDMI Outputs on DirecTV Boxes

— April 30, 2012 15:00

HBO Blocks non-HDCP HDMI Outputs on DirecTV Boxes

Last week reports came in that some DirecTV subscribers were getting on-screen messages informing them that their non-HDCP outputs were being disabled and they'd have to switch to component video.

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Denon, Marantz, Boston Acoustics Prepping Huge Product Rollout

— April 27, 2012 08:26

Denon, Marantz, Boston Acoustics Prepping Huge Product Rollout

We can't wait for CEDIA. While no one has been exactly sitting on their laurels, Denon and Marantz haven't been leading the pack in terms of product releases. Apparently, all of that's going to change

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Best Buy Closes 50 Stores, Set to Open 100 Mobile Stores

— April 26, 2012 06:15

Best Buy Closes 50 Stores, Set to Open 100 Mobile Stores

On Saturday, Best Buy slipped out that it's shutting down 50 retail stores. In an attempt to avoid the fate of Circuit City (which officially closed in 2009), the retail giant is trimming the fat.

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CEDIA EXPO 2012 Highlights and Changes

— April 25, 2012 15:52

CEDIA EXPO 2012 Highlights and Changes

The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) has announced new additions and changes to this year’s CEDIA EXPO.