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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?
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …