Recently Published AV News
Samsung & Google Unveil Eclipsa: A New Royalty Free Immersive Surround Audio Format!
Eclipsa Audio, a new immersive format developed by Samsung & Google, will be supported by Samsung’s 2025 TVs and Soundbars. Unlike Atmos, Eclipsa Audio is open-source & royalty-free. Should Dolby worry?
HAI Ships Hi‑Fi 2 Multi‑Room Audio System
Home Automation, Inc. (HAI), a manufacturer of integrated security and home automation products since 1985, announced that the Hi-Fi 2 by HAI multi-room audio system is now available.
Da‑Lite Adds Larger VESA Flat Panel Mounts
Da-Lite Screen Company Inc. announced the addition of four VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) standard mounts to their flat panel monitor mount product offerings.
DaLite TWM and TWS Series Flat Panel Wall Mounts Preview
Da-Lite Screen Company is pleased to introduce a new series of thin flat panel wall mounts. These mounts are designed for easy installation and are virtually invisible once installed.
Marantz Launches DivX Plus HD Universal Media Players
DivX, a division of Sonic Solutions, and Marantz today announced that Marantz will integrate DivX Plus HD Certification in its new line of universal media players.
Crestron and Nuage Nine Collaborate on Remote Monitoring
Nuage Nine, Inc. and Crestron Electronics announced that all Crestron devices, both proprietary Cresnet and IP-based, can now be monitored and managed by the industry-leading Nuage Nine solution.
Denon and Marantz Offer Airplay Upgrade for $50
Denon Electronics and Marantz America announced the availability of AirPlay music streaming capability on nine network-capable audio/video components in their respective lineups.
Audiovox Buys Klipsch Group (Jamo, Mirage, Energy and Athena)
Big news in the audio world this week. In a move that took everyone by surprise - at least those not in the know - Indianapolis speaker maker Klipsch Group has agreed to be purchased by Audiovox of NY
Judge Denies Monster Cable in Fanny Wang Beats Case
On Monday, a judge denied the restraining order indicating there was insufficient evidence the new Fanny Wang headphones infringed on patents and trade dress of by Monster Cable's Beats by Dr Dre.
Nintendo Warns: 3DS Unsafe for Young Kids
Nintendo has followed 3D HDTV manufacturers and issued a health warning for its upcoming 3DS gaming system. Let me get this straight - a portable game system w/colorful kid-friendly warning stickers?
CES 2011 Show Floor Update from Robert Silva
We've been working closely with Robert Silva of About.com, even providing the occasional CES 2011 Podcast from time to time over at AV Rant. Be sure to check out Robert's CES 2011 Blog report!
Want a Surround Soundbar? Aperion Wants to Give You One!
Audioholics tries to bring you a contest or two every month and we're starting off the new year with one from Aperion Audio. They are offering a SLIMstage30 surround bar to one lucky forum member.
AV Rant and About.com Team up for CES Podcasts
About.com's Robert Silva and Tom Andry of AVRant have teamed up to provide short podcasts directly from CES. Already, Robert has brought the scoop to AV Rant on Toshiba's new glasses-free 3D TV!
Audience Debuts ClairAudient The ONE Speakers
Audience will be introducing its ClairAudient The ONE single-driver loudspeaker and ClairAudient LSA Advance (Line Source Array) 4+4 bi-pole floor standing speaker at The Home Entertainment Show.
Premier Mounts GB‑MS2 Flat Panel Mount Preview
The new tilting GB-MS2 Storage Mount for Flat-Panels up to 63" (diagonal in size) packs all the features needed to securely mount a flat-panel display and discreetly store a PC media device.
Sigma Designs Announces Studio Grade Set Top Box SoC
Sigma Designs today announced a new system-on-a-chip system for advanced connected media players, Blu-ray players and IPTV set-top box (STB) SoCs with the introduction of its SMP8910 media processor.
Vizio Unleashes Android Smartphone and Tablet with VIA Plus
VIZIO announced today the VIA Plus ecosystem on an Android-based Tablet and Phone, the next generation of VIZIO Internet Apps that will provide consumers with a connected CE experience.
GoogleTV ‑ Dead or Just Delayed?
When GoogleTV announced itself into the market, the response, and mystery, was overwhelming and largely positive. Then it actually launched... and promptly became one of the epic fails of 2010.
Vizio XVT3D650SV 65‑inch 3D Razor LED LCD Preview
VIZIO announced the introduction of their new Theater 3D technology with the launch of the 65" Theater 3D Edge Lit Razor LED LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps and battery-free 3D glasses mode.
Silicon Image Unveils Mobile High‑Definition Link (MHL) Products
Silicon Image announced the availability of its first products that include support for the new MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) standard – an MHL transmitter, bridge and port processor.
Sanus Debuts ELM701 Anti‑tip Strap System
The Sanus Elements ELM701 Anti-Tip Strap is a direct response to a 2009 study by Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, which reported nearly 17,000 children were admitted to emergency room
Sceptre X420BV‑FHD 42‑inch LCD TV Preview
Sceptre revealed a new wall mountable, swiveling 42-inch LCD HDTV in a stylish glossy finish. Inspired by the four "E"s – exquisite design, efficiency, economical and environmentally-friendly.
Hitachi Introduces Compact CPX8 3LCD Projector
Hitachi America, Ltd., Digital Media Division, Business Solutions Group today introduced the CPX8 3LCD video projector. The CPX8 is the latest addition to Hitachi’s Portable Series projectors.
Anthony Gallo Acoustics Nucleus Classico Series Preview
Since the company was founded in 1994, Anthony Gallo Acoustics (AGA) has primarily engineered spherical speakers. So, why after so many years of round loudspeakers would they go with a box? They can.
VidaBox Ultimate iPad On‑wall Mount Preview
VidaBox LLC today announced that the company is now shipping its on-wall iPad mounting solutions. A perfect fusion of form and function at a great value, the on-wall mounts add a touch of elegance.
Summit Connect USB Technology for TVs
Summit Semiconductor today announced that it will demonstrate its Summit Connect USB technology at CES 2011. Summit Connect enables TV manufacturers to deliver wireless multichannel HD surround.
Key Digital Phantom Series Distribution Amplifiers Preview
Many installers have problems with HDMI systems when they use an AV Receiver to handle the switching chores. The AV receiver may not handle the EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) properly.
Samsung Announces Explore 3D Video App
To meet the ever-growing demand for 3D content and immersive home entertainment, Samsung announced its beta version of the "Explore 3D" video app, available for free download from Samsung Apps.
Grace Digital Audio GDI‑IR2550p Tabletop Radio Preview
Grace Digital Audio announced a new all-in-one advanced tabletop radio featuring Pandora. Grace’s Model# GDI-IR2550p is the first and only tabletop radio that incorporates 1-button access.