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Sonus faber Custom Designs Audio System for Lamborghini

— October 21, 2024 00:00

Sonus faber Custom Designs Audio System for Lamborghini

Sonus faber has custom designed a new audio system for the Lamborghini Revuelto. The new Revuelto sound system boasts 7 independent speakers, powered by a formidable 750 watts of amplification.

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Sound United to Oversee Polk, Definitive Technologies and BOOM

— April 08, 2013 06:05

Sound United to Oversee Polk, Definitive Technologies and BOOM

Polk Audio, Definitive Technologies and BOOM are now underneath Sound United, a unified division that centralizes design and aesthetic development for all three audio brands.

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Contest: Review and WIN a pair of SVS Ultra Tower Speakers!

— March 25, 2013 06:00

Contest: Review and WIN a pair of SVS Ultra Tower Speakers!

That's right, SVS and Audioholics are teaming up once again to allow YOU to enter and win a pair of SVS Ultra Tower Speakers. You have until April 8th to tell us why YOU should be one of three chosen!

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Ten Go In... Only Two Come Out in SVS Sub Review Show‑Down!

— February 01, 2013 14:45

Ten Go In... Only Two Come Out in SVS Sub Review Show-Down!

10 lucky contestants were given the opportunity to write reviews on two brand new SVS subwoofers. Five wrote reviews on the SVS SB-1000 sub, and the other five on the PB-1000 sub. Vote for the winner!

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Mount Your TV‑Think of the Children!

— January 29, 2013 06:00

Mount Your TV-Think of the Children!

Sanus has an interesting PR campaign going on this week. The company is exposing a little-known safety concern with flat panel TVs: They can fall on your kids.

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Japan to Broadcast in 4K in 2014?

— January 27, 2013 19:10

Japan to Broadcast in 4K in 2014?

What do you do when you want to sell a lot of 4K televisions but there's no content? Simple. You just have the government mandate 4K broadcasts. At least, that seems to be Japan's solution.

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Shake Rattle & Slam into the New Year with an Free Outlaw Audio Subwoofer!

— December 30, 2012 10:00

Shake Rattle & Slam into the New Year with an Free Outlaw Audio Subwoofer!

Our friends at Outlaw Audio are gonna help you Shake Rattle & Slam into the New Year by entering to win a brand new Outlaw LFM-1EX Subwoofer. See our forum for details.

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SVS and Audioholics Partner to Let YOU Review (and WIN) a 1000 Series Subwoofer!

— December 18, 2012 15:20

SVS and Audioholics Partner to Let YOU Review (and WIN) a 1000 Series Subwoofer!

If you've wanted to try your hand at reviewing a home theater product, this is your big chance! SVS is partnering with Audioholics to allow 10 lucky people to review a 1000 Series subwoofer.

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Kaleidescape Signs Deal with Warner Bros. for Blu‑ray Quality Downloads

— December 12, 2012 21:15

Kaleidescape Signs Deal with Warner Bros. for Blu-ray Quality Downloads

Kaleidescape, purveyors of high end movie servers, has penned a deal with Warner Bros. Digital Distribution to provide bit for bit downloads of their Blu-ray and DVD catalog.

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Would You Pay $500 to Watch First‑run Movies at Home?

— November 30, 2012 14:00

Would You Pay $500 to Watch First-run Movies at Home?

Would you pay $35k + $500/movie to watch first-run movies at home? Prima Cinema seems to think there is a market for that - and we'd have to agree. No, not for you and me, but there are some who would

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2014 Acura RLX To Feature Krell Audio System

— November 30, 2012 07:20

2014 Acura RLX To Feature Krell Audio System

Acura and Krell have partnered together to design a high-end sound system for the 2014 Acura RLX.

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THIEL Audio Aquired By Private Equity Firm

— November 29, 2012 11:00

THIEL Audio Aquired By Private Equity Firm

Hi-end audio manufacturer, THIEL, is being acquired by a private equity firm based out of Nashville, TN.

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DISH Adds What's Hot Feature and Bluetooth

— November 26, 2012 14:15

DISH Adds What's Hot Feature and Bluetooth

DISH recently added a What’s Hot feature to the Hopper/Joey DVR system which we reviewed earlier this year. This new update displays the popular programs people are currently watching.

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Enter to Win: Moshi Audio Keramo Earphones!

— November 01, 2012 21:36

Enter to Win: Moshi Audio Keramo Earphones!

Moshi Audio is giving away a pair of Keramo Headphones to two (2) lucky entrants! All you need to do is visit our forum and answer a question to enter.

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Walt Disney Acquires Star Wars (LucasFilm Ltd) ‑ Star Wars Episode 7 Announced!

— October 30, 2012 15:21

Walt Disney Acquires Star Wars (LucasFilm Ltd) - Star Wars Episode 7 Announced!

The Walt Disney Company has just agreed to acquire Lucasfilm Ltd. in a stock and cash transaction. Disney now owns Star Wars, Pixar and Marvel.

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Hobbit to be Released in Dolby Atmos

— October 25, 2012 13:20

Hobbit to be Released in Dolby Atmos

Forget 3D, this year, The Hobbit will be released with the new Dolby Atmos surround technology. Dolby Atmos is a new immersive sound system that uses 2 extra arrays of overhead "environment" speakers.

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CEA Says "Ultra HD" Name to Replace 4K

— October 21, 2012 21:00

CEA Says "Ultra HD" Name to Replace 4K

The CEA has released the designation of "Ultra HD" or "Ultra High Definition" to refer to 4K displays. According to research, consumers find the name "Ultra HD" to be more helpful than 4K.

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DTS Play‑Fi Wireless HD Audio Streaming Unveiled

— October 01, 2012 09:05

DTS Play-Fi Wireless HD Audio Streaming Unveiled

Play-Fi is the new audio streaming solution from DTS that promises lossless audio streaming wirelessly from your Android phone/tablet to a compatible speaker/receiver.

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WiSA Compliance Test Specifications Released

— September 19, 2012 21:15

WiSA Compliance Test Specifications Released

We have been excited about the WiSA (Wireless Speaker & Audio) Association ever since they were established in 2011. Now we know the details, and they do not disappoint.

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Polk Audio Announces a Free Weekly Music Download

— August 30, 2012 22:00

Polk Audio Announces a Free Weekly Music Download

Beginning September 1st, 2012, Polk Audio will offer a free MP3 download on their website every week. Wow, a new website, a new logo, and now the announcement of a free weekly MP3 download!

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WiSA Releases Industry’s First Compliance Test Specification for Interoperability Between Wireless Speakers & Electronics

— August 28, 2012 20:20

WiSA Releases Industry’s First Compliance Test Specification for Interoperability Between Wireless Speakers & Electronics

WiSA Releases Industry’s First Compliance Test Specification for Interoperability Between Wireless Speakers & Electronics. They will be demoing a full 7.1 wireless system at CEDIA Sept 5-8th, 2012.

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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.