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Bose Acquires McIntosh Group

— November 23, 2024 00:00

Bose Acquires McIntosh Group

Bose acquires McIntosh Group, home to McIntosh and Sonus faber, stepping into luxury audio. A bold move, but what’s next for these iconic high-end brands?

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Antex Electronics Introduces MultiZone XM Satellite Receiver

— October 07, 2004 20:00

Antex Electronics Introduces MultiZone XM Satellite Receiver

Expanding their line of TriplePlay satellite radio receivers designed for multi-room and multi-zone distributed audio systems, Antex Electronics, a leading developer and supplier of OEM

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SRS Labs' Added to MSI MEGA Home Theater PCs

— October 07, 2004 20:00

SRS Labs' Added to MSI MEGA Home Theater PCs

SRS Labs, Inc., a leading provider of innovative audio, voice and semiconductor technology solutions, today announced that Micro-Star International (MSI), a global leader in personal computer

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D2Audio MXR and MXM Digital Amplifiers

— October 06, 2004 20:00

D2Audio MXR and MXM Digital Amplifiers

D2Audio today announced two new amplifier products targeting mainstream audio systems: the MXM for multi-room distributed audio systems and the MXR for audio video receivers and home theaters. These

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Canon Introduces Realis SX50 LCOS Projector

— October 05, 2004 20:00

Canon Introduces Realis SX50 LCOS Projector

After years of research and development, Canon today introduced a product intended not only to impact the presentation and multimedia industry but also to add new light to advances in projection

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DTS 96/24 and DTS‑ES Software Encoders

— October 05, 2004 20:00

DTS 96/24 and DTS-ES Software Encoders

October 6, 2004 - DTS (Digital Theater Systems, Inc.) (NASDAQ: DTSI) announces the availability of two new DTS pro audio software encoders: the Pro Series 6.1 Surround Encoder, which is the

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Candlestick Park Renamed by Monster Cable

— September 29, 2004 20:00

Candlestick Park Renamed by Monster Cable

Some fans think 44-year-old Candlestick Park is already a dinosaur. Now the San Francisco 49ers' home stadium has the name to match. The team announced Tuesday a 4-year agreement with Monster Cable

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MultEQ's Immersive Sound: Sweet Spots All Around

— September 29, 2004 20:00

MultEQ's Immersive Sound: Sweet Spots All Around

A new upgrade for home theater enthusiasts provides as many as eight listeners with the same surroundsound experience. The new system is one of the first to apply "fuzzy logic" to audio, assigning

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Logitech Z‑5500 Speakers ‑ Wake the Neighbors!

— September 29, 2004 19:00

Logitech Z-5500 Speakers - Wake the Neighbors!

Logitech, a leading manufacturer of multimedia PC speakers, today announced two new speaker systems designed to shake the rafters -- of the house across the street. The Logitech Z-5500 Digital and

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Energy Speaker Systems Announces New EAS In‑Wall Speakers

— September 27, 2004 19:00

Energy Speaker Systems Announces New EAS In-Wall Speakers

EAS Architectural Series Energy Speaker Systems is proud to introduce the new EAS Architectural series of in-wall and in-ceiling loudspeakers. The EAS Series has been designed with the custom

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DTS Mandatory Format for Blu‑ray Disc and HD‑DVD

— September 26, 2004 20:00

DTS Mandatory Format for Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD

DTS (Digital Theater Systems, Inc.) (NASDAQ: DTSI) today announced that its DTS Coherent Acoustics coding system has been selected as mandatory audio technology for both the Blu-ray Disc (BD) and

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FCC Pushes High Speed TV over Internet

— September 15, 2004 20:00

FCC Pushes High Speed TV over Internet

U.S. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell on Wednesday said technology and telecommunications companies are racing to develop ways to pipe television shows into consumers' homes

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ReplayTV Announces Service Discount

— September 15, 2004 20:00

ReplayTV Announces Service Discount

ReplayTV®, the inventor and creator of personal television recorders, today announced a new discounted pricing structure for customers with multiple ReplayTV units. ReplayTV will now offer the

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XM Radio Launches Online Music Service

— September 15, 2004 20:00

XM Radio Launches Online Music Service

XM Satellite Radio, the nation's largest provider of satellite radio with more than 2.1 million subscribers, today announced the introduction of XM Radio Online, a premium Internet music service to

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FOX Sports Ushers in HD Era

— September 13, 2004 20:00

FOX Sports Ushers in HD Era

FOX Sports sprang to life on Sept. 4, 1994 , when the NFL on FOX premiered with doubleheader coverage of six games. Almost 10 years to the day later, Sept. 12, 2004 , FOX Sports HD was born,

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Sony Unveils World's First HDV 1080i Camcorder

— September 06, 2004 20:00

Sony Unveils World's First HDV 1080i Camcorder

Sony, the worldwide camcorder market leader, today took another leap forward with the introduction of the world's first HDV 1080i camcorder. The HDR-FX1 Handycam® camcorder records and plays back

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Buy.com Ups the Digital Music Ante with 256K

— September 06, 2004 19:00

Buy.com Ups the Digital Music Ante with 256K

Buy.com, the Internet Superstore, today announced that a significant portion of the over 500,000 songs offered for download in its Digital Music store are now available in extremely high definition

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DTS Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuit against Shinco

— September 01, 2004 20:00

DTS Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuit against Shinco

DTS (Digital Theater Systems, Inc.) and DTS China Licensing (Hong Kong) Ltd. announced the commencement of legal proceedings against Shinco International AV Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Shinco Electronic Group

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Stewart Launches ISF‑Certified GrayHawk RS Screen

— September 01, 2004 20:00

Stewart Launches ISF-Certified GrayHawk RS Screen

The Stewart Filmscreen's StudioTek 130 has long been and continues to be the standard reference white screen material of the industry. Now Stewart releases a brand new reference screen for digital

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ARCHOS Unveils First Digital Music Player with Color Video

— August 31, 2004 20:00

ARCHOS Unveils First Digital Music Player with Color Video

ARCHOS(TM), Inc., the pioneer and technology leader in pocket-sized audio and video digital media solutions for mobile consumers, today announced the launch of the Gmini400, a revolutionary new

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Apple Unveils the New iMac G5

— August 31, 2004 19:00

Apple Unveils the New iMac G5

Apple has unveiled the new iMac G5, featuring the high-performance G5 processor and a stunning new design that integrates the entire computer right into the flat panel display. The iMac G5 packs a

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Rio Carbon Limited Edition ‑ 500 and Counting

— August 30, 2004 20:00

Rio Carbon Limited Edition - 500 and Counting

Rio® is marking the availability of one of its newest and hottest players, the Rio Carbon 5GB(1) MP3 player, with 500 limited edition units. These players feature 20 free downloads and three free

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Canon Launches Three New LV‑Series Multimedia Projectors

— August 29, 2004 20:00

Canon Launches Three New LV-Series Multimedia Projectors

Whether delivering a presentation, settling in for a movie, or lecturing a group of college students, Canon's new series of ultra portable LCD projectors provide the flexibility and quality users

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Key Digital Introduces the Digital Blaster Video Processor

— August 29, 2004 20:00

Key Digital Introduces the Digital Blaster Video Processor

Key Digital Systems, Inc. announces the Digital Blaster, a new digital video processor that incorporates all-digital connectivity with the ability to convert SDI inputs (both 480i and 1080i video

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The Case for Online Movies Grows with MSN Movies

— August 29, 2004 20:00

The Case for Online Movies Grows with MSN Movies

MSN recently announced three new arrangements to help movie lovers access and view a wide range of their favorite movies over the Internet. MSN has signed agreements with industry leaders

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Velodyne Introduces Remote‑Controlled, DSP‑Controlled DLS‑R Series Subwoofers

— August 29, 2004 20:00

Velodyne Introduces Remote-Controlled, DSP-Controlled DLS-R Series Subwoofers

Velodyne Acoustics Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of powered subwoofers for home-theater and consumer audio, introduces the computer-controlled Distortion Limiting System (DLS-R) Series

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HP Digital Fall Lineup Offerings

— August 26, 2004 19:00

HP Digital Fall Lineup Offerings

HP today announced its expansion into multiple new consumer digital entertainment and digital photography categories with a range of offerings aimed at making it easier than ever for people to live

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China's Consumer Electronics Industry Growing

— August 25, 2004 20:00

China's Consumer Electronics Industry Growing

Global Sources Ltd. today released its Consumer Electronics Outlook: China annual report which indicates strong growth in the consumer electronics industry and that manufacturers are shifting output

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New Pioneer Elite Receivers VSX‑52TX, 54TX, 56TXi

— August 25, 2004 19:00

New Pioneer Elite Receivers VSX-52TX, 54TX, 56TXi

OPPO Digital, Inc., an innovative consumer electronics manufacturer, today released the stylish and sexy LT-2007 20-inch LCD TV and DVD player combination wrapped in a fashionable translucent case.