Recently Published AV News
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?
Zaxcom Launches Industry's First Two‑Channel Wireless Transmitter
Zaxcom today introduced the TRX900LTS, a new recording wireless transmitter that supports two microphone inputs and independent transmission of two isolated audio channels, all on a single RF cable.
Premier Mounts Ships CPA‑50 Compact Power Amplifier
Premier Mounts is now shipping the CPA-50, a 50 Watt (2x25W RMS) compact power amplifier, as a standalone product. This little audio amplifier is everything integrators have been asking for in an amp
Pakedge Announces SW240inB 24‑port Power‑Over‑Ethernet Switch
Pakedge Device & Software today announced the introduction of its SW240inB 24-Port Power-Over-Ethernet Switch, offering features and flexibility not found in other PoE Ethernet switches.
Father and Son Successfully Send iPhone Into Space
I love my dad. But he never helped me send an iPhone into outer space. I got gypped. Time magazine published one of the coolest amateur science experiments we've ever heard of.
Aperion Audio Unveils Verus Grand Speakers
Aperion Audio debuted the Verus Grand line of home theater speakers at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest in Denver. Pricing is $1,798/pr for the tower, $699 for the center, and $598/pr for the bookshelfs.
Netflix Streaming Does 5.1 Surround Sound with Dolby Digital Plus on PS3!
We've been waiting for this news and we're happy to finally report that Netflix is working with Dolby Digital to finally bring 5.1 digital audio to its movie and television streaming content.
Verizon iPhone Finally Seems Confirmed
Last week it was the Wall Street Journal; now the New York Times is saying that they have direct sources claiming that Apple is readying the launch of a Verizon iPhone early next year.
Sanus Ships VMA202 Soundbar Speaker Mount
Sanus announced it is now shipping the VisionMount VMA202 Soundbar Speaker Mount that directly attaches to new VisionMount full-motion TV mounts for a no-drill speaker mounting solution.
Artison Debuts Ultra Thin Attachable LCR‑DM DualMono Speakers
Artison, a manufacturer of custom high-performance loudspeakers, introduced its new thin attachable LCR DualMono (LCR-DM) speakers at CEDIA 2010.
Yamaha Aventage AV Receivers Receive Control4 Certification
Yamaha Electronics Corporation announced that its newly released AVENTAGE series has earned Control4 Certification, which ensures integration and compatibility with Control4 home automation systems.
Artison Releases MusicLites ML‑1 LED Light Speaker
MusicLites, a collaboration between Artison and Osram Sylvania showcased its breakthrough product, MusicLites ML-1 at CEDIA 2010. The unique concept combines a speaker and LED light in one product.
RTI Ships AD‑4 Four‑Zone Distributed Audio Matrix Switcher
Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) today announced that it is now shipping its AD-4 four-zone distributed audio matrix switcher which acts as an extension of RTI's control systems.
OtterBox Releases Impact Series Cases for iPhone 4 and HTC EVO 4G
For record-setting devices like the world's thinnest smartphone or the first 4G device in the US, OtterBox offers protection and durability in the Impact Series cases for iPhone 4 or the HTC EVO 4G.
Halo: Reach Touches the Top of Xbox Live
The latest installment of the Halo franchise, Halo: Reach, has become the most popular game on Xbox Live.
Toshiba Rolls Out Glasses‑free 3D Displays
At this year's CEDIA the company showed off several 3D televisions, so they are definitely keeping up with the movement of 3D in the marketplace. These products seem to be an entirely new take on 3D.
Sony HD 3D LED Display System Shown at CEATEC
Sony showed off possibly the world's largest 3D LED display at CEATEC this week. The oversized display is modular, though you can't see that when assembled, and this iteration measured over 70 feet.
Ultrasone Releases Edition 10 Open Back Headphones
Ultrasone announced the release of its first open back special edition headphone – Edition 10. The long awaited open back Edition 10 headphone claims their most luxurious feature set yet.
Verizon Passes Out up to $90M in Refunds to Customers
If you're a Verizon Wireless customer, you could benefit from a massive refund pool being developed that could see up to $90 million paid out to current and previous cell phone customers.
Target Gets the iPad, But Not Online
Target has finally begun selling all six models of Apple's iPad, and is pimping the new product on the cover of its weekly advertising circular and website home page (we got one in our Sunday paper).
Elan Intros Elios EuroStyle On‑wall Speakers
Elan announced the launch of ELIOS EuroStyle speakers, the company’s new half-depth in-ceiling, and low profile on-wall architectural speakers. The two new ELIOS speakers launch at CEDIA Expo.
CEDIA Coverage from About.com
Our friend Robert Silva over at About.com provided his own CEDIA show coverage and we thought he did a great job, particularly with respect to covering his own thoughts of 3D and technology.
Forum Contest ‑ Aperion Intimus 4B Speakers with Wall Mounts!
Aperion Audio is giving away the chance to one pair of Aperion Intimus 4B Bookshelf Speakers with Mounting Brackets to one eligible forum member! Note this contest ends on October 31st, 2010.
Lutron Intros RadioRA 2 seeTouch Hybrid Keypad & Dimmer
Lutron announced the availability/shipping of two new components for its RadioRA 2 wireless total light control system: a dimmer for electronic low-voltage loads and a hybrid keypad for retrofit.
Atlona Technologies Releases AT‑PCLink Wireless KVM Extender
After the success of the HDAiR wireless USB to HDMI adapter Atlona Technologies has continued to advance with the wireless trend once again with the release of the all new AT-PCLink wireless KVM.
Would You Buy a KISS‑Branded TV?
Would you buy a KISS-branded TV? Roundtable Concepts is betting that 15,000 fans will. The new KISS LED HDTVs will ship in four sizes ranging from 32-55 inches. And they're even giving away a free TV.
projectiondesign Demos helios Studio Edition Projector
Making its global debut at CEDIA Expo 2010 in Atlanta, avielo by projectiondesign’s new helios studio edition 3-chip DLP projector is an ultimate statement in HD home-theater projector performance.
Linear Acoustic Intros UpMax II Reference and UpMax 5.1 Channel Upmixer
Linear Acoustic, the leader in television audio control from production to transmission, today announced two new upmixing products: the UPMAX II Reference Upmixer and UPMAX 5.1 Channel Upmixer.
PHC Readies PMA Series DSP Programmable Amp
Professional Home Cinema (PHC) will unveil production models of its new PMA-Series Programmable Modular Amplifiers at CEDIA EXPO, redefining the roll of the power amplifier in high performance audio.