Russound's Next Generation Speakers: Introducing Acclaim

Russound, a provider of multiroom audio, has announced an overhaul of its speaker lineups with the introduction of their new Acclaim line of architectural speakers. "Russound speakers have always been an excellent choice for multiroom audio," said Erik Wiederholtz, Acoustics......Read More

Atlantic Technology Debuts New In-wall Subwoofer

Atlantic Technology has introduced a new passive in-wall subwoofer designed to deliver superior performance for custom installations. The IWTS-28 SUB uses dual 8-inch woofers, features a flexible set of connection and integration features, and will accommodate retro-fit installations in standard......Read More

Atlantic Technology Delivers its First NetStream-Enabled In-Wall Loudspeakers

Atlantic Technology recently announced immediate deliveries of three StreamNet-enabled in-wall loudspeakers designed to use NetStreams whole-house internet-protocol (IP) technology. Remarkably, these loudspeakers take further advantage of IP technology for significantly improved audio performance, sound quality, and adaptability to local acoustic......Read More

Atlantic Technology In-Wall LCR Combines THX Level Performance with Horizontal Installation in Standard Wall Cavities

Atlantic Technology previewed its forthcoming IWTS-155 LCR in-wall loudspeaker to custom installation professionals at the 2008 CEDIA Expo here today. Designed to deliver THX level performance, but still mount either vertically or horizontally in a standard 2×4 wall cavity, the......Read More

Atlantic Technology to Develop IP-Ready Loudspeakers for NetStreams' StreamNet Whole House Protocol

Atlantic Technology, a manufacturer of home theater and architectural loudspeaker systems, has announced plans to introduce IP-Ready loudspeakers that are compatible with the NetStreams® StreamNet™ whole-house Internet-Protocol (IP) A/V distribution technology. According to the company, Atlantic's StreamNet-Ready speakers deliver unsurpassed......Read More

Best Buy To Add Vinyl To Music Sections

Talk about going retro... Best Buy recently announced that they would be adding vinyl to the music section of their vast chain of stores. A lot of hype has been made of a resurgence of the LP; however overall sales......Read More

Boston Acoustics Introduces In-Wall and In-Ceiling Loudspeakers

Speakers offer Magnetically Attaching Grilles and Reduced Bezels. Boston Acoustics, Inc., manufacturer of high-performance loudspeakers, today announced the upcoming introduction of over 25 new in-wall and in-ceiling loudspeakers. The majority of the company's new in-wall and in-ceiling speakers feature new......Read More

Boston Acoustics Introduces of Two High-Humidity In-Ceiling Loudspeakers

Weather-Resistant Models Offer Custom Installers Placement Flexibility. Boston Acoustics, Inc., manufacturer of loudspeakers, today announced the introduction of two high-humidity weather-resistant in-ceiling loudspeaker solutions, the Vista Series VH 47T02 6 1/2" Two-Way Dual Tweeter (MAP: $450) and the Horizon Series......Read More

Can The Home Theater Business Re-price Itself Back Into The Hearts and Wallets of Consumers?

This recession is a bitch. The talking heads on the Sunday morning shows were shooting off this weekend about the fact that the American economy was headed into recession no matter what, but the collapse of the real estate market......Read More

CEDIA 2009 Show Report - Andrew Robinson

While not quite as jammed packed or exciting as previous years, CEDIA 2009 still proved to be the place to be for new product launches, as understated as those launches may have been. Before I get into what excited me......Read More

CEDIA 2009 Show Report - Jerry Del Colliano

For most of the past decade CEDIA has been picking up steam while the winter Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has struggled with its identity as it struggled to digest COMDEX and the computer geeks that came along with the merger.......Read More

CEDIA 2009 Show Report - Ken Taraszka, MD

CEDIA has been blowing up with new video technology over the last few years. 1080p was the big news just years ago, and while talk of 2K, 1440p and other formats have been thrown around and to some extent even......Read More

Embattled Final Loudspeakers Files For Bankruptcy In Belgium

Sources close to HomeTheaterReview.com have provided a full listing of assets being liquidated from Belgian-based Final Loudspeakers as the embattled electrostatic speaker company is giving up the ghost. Final Loudspeakers were among the first to make flat speakers that were......Read More

GENELEC CUSTOM INSTALLATION SYSTEMS CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF DEVELOPMENT

A historical look at a pioneer in Active Monitoring technology Genelec first introduced its Genelec Active Monitoring Loudspeaker, the S30, thirty years ago. Since its inception in 1978, Genelec has concentrated its efforts and resources into the design and manufacturing......Read More

GENELEC EXPANDS RANGE OF ACTIVE ARCHITECTURAL SOLUTIONS WITH THE NEW AIWS5041A ACTIVE IN-WALL SUBWOOFER

Genelec Inc., a provider of Active Monitoring technology for three decades, offers home theater and custom installers active speaker solutions with its line of discreet, low profile models. The latest addition is the new AIWS5041A Active In-Wall Subwoofer, which joins......Read More

In-wall Speaker Company, SpeakerCraft To Sell an AV Receiver

SpeakerCraft announced the introduction of two A/V receivers. A first for the company best know for its custom installed loudspeakers, these two receivers are part of a larger overall focus on electronics. "Many of our dealers have expressed a desire......Read More

Infinity Systems Introduces Its Prelude® Forty Loudspeaker, and Showcases Custom-Installation Solutions at CEDIA Expo 2008

At CEDIA Expo 2008, Infinity Systems is exhibiting a wide variety of loudspeakers and systems, featuring the world premiere of the Infinity Prelude® Forty, a new flagship loudspeaker. Also making their CEDIA debut are the PSW310W, PS212W and PS210W wireless......Read More

Meridian Offers Summer Trade-up Promotion

Meridian Audio has announced that it is offering owners of its CD players and Surround Sound Controllers a unique opportunity to trade-up to a higher level of performance this summer. The "Excellence to Perfection Program" will run from June 15th......Read More

New "Invisible" Stereo Speaker From Stealth Accoustics

Stealth Acoustics Introduces Model STX8:  True Dual Channel Flat Panel Invisible Loudspeaker for Music Playback Stealth Acoustics announced the immediate availability of its new model STX8 dual‐channel invisible speaker for home or commercial background and foreground music applications.   The......Read More

New Boston Acoustic In-Ceiling Speakers Rain-Down Great Sound

Boston Acoustics just introduced three new in-ceiling loudspeakers, including the 3½ " Models HSi 430 and HSi 435 (MAP: $250) as well as the matching 6" subwoofer, Model HSi S6W2 (MAP: $500). All three are sized to match and resemble......Read More

New Paradigm In-walls Match Today's Flat HDTVs

Ultra-slim flat-panel television displays finally have met their sonic and aesthetic match, as Paradigm Electronics announces its first-ever partly-in-wall/partly-out-of-the-wall speaker designs. The new Reference Hybrid Millenia 10 and 20 integrate reference-quality build materials into a form factor that protrudes less......Read More

New Polk Garden Speaker for Outdoor Living

Polk Approaches Outdoor Speaker Design with Atrium Sat 30 and Sub 10 ModelsPolk Audio today announced its new Atrium outdoor speaker system, which combines Polk Audio sound with a visual design that adapts into any exterior landscape. The Atrium Sat......Read More

PARADIGM ANNOUNCES TWO NEW IN-WALL SURROUND SPEAKERS

Paradigm now offers complete Signature and Studio Custom Series in-wall surround sound experiences, highlighted by their latest addition, 'reverberant' Adapted DiPole (ADP) technology surround speakers. Paradigm Electronics Inc., a speaker designer and manufacturer, today added new reverberant surround/rear speakers to......Read More

Paradigm's New PCS Series Architectural Subwoofers

Paradigm recently added two new in-wall subwoofers--its first-ever entries in the category--to its expanding line of custom install music and home theater solutions. Paradigm's new PCS Series Subwoofers line consists of the PCS-80R, an in-ceiling model with a round footprint,......Read More

Polk Introduces New Nearly Invisible In-Wall Speakers

Polk just introduced Vanishing Series, a technologically advanced lineup of in-wall speakers featuring low-profile cosmetics that are nearly invisible once installed. Vanishing Series speakers will provide dealers, integrators and installers with a compelling new way to offer superior Polk sound......Read More

Polk Now Shipping SC-IPR Series Loudspeakers, Featuring IP-Compatible Technology

SC85-IPR and SC80-IPR Herald New Era of IP-Ready Speakers Polk Audio is now shipping two new in-wall speakers that bring IP (Internet Protocol) potential to legacy installations. Specifically, Polk designed the new SC85-IPR (MSRP $214.95 each) and SC80-IPR (MSRP 174.95......Read More

PROFICIENT AUDIO RELEASES NEW IN-WALL LCR SPEAKERS

The IW650 and IW625 in-wall LCR speakers feature dual 6 ½" woofers. Proficient Audio today announced the release of two in-wall LCR speaker models, the IW650 and IW625. These new speakers improve on the bass response and power handling of......Read More

Radio Shack Earns New Sales With Green Trade-in Program

If you thought sex sells then wait until you see how green sells. Radio Shack is the latest player in the consumer electronics space to cash in on the opportunity to open a sales dialog with consumers by suggesting that......Read More

RBH Introduces a Unique In-wall Surround Speaker

RBH Sound just introduced a new addition to their award-winning Signature Series In-wall speaker lineup. RBH Sound has many proven monopole in-wall models within their Signature Series which can be used for surround channels, but the SI 744 is the......Read More

Revel® Displays Performa IC15 In-Ceiling Loudspeaker

Company Offers an In-Ceiling Loudspeaker With Placement Flexibility Loudspeaker manufacturer Revel® displays its Performa IC15 In-Ceiling Loudspeaker at this CEDIA Expo. The Performa IC15 benefits from Revel's innovations in transducer technology and engineering resources. The result is an in-ceiling loudspeaker......Read More

Revel® Expands Concerta™ In-Ceiling & In-Wall Loudspeaker Line with New IC6T2 and IW80

Company Introduces Its First In-Ceiling System for Single-Speaker Stereo Applications, the IC6T2, and Its Largest Concerta™ In-Wall Loudspeaker to Date, the IW80. The New Concerta™ IC6T2 and IW80 Offer Flexibility for Boundary Compensation, Plus a Tweeter Waveguide. Loudspeaker manufacturer Revel®......Read More

SpeakerCraft Launches New 3-inch In-Ceiling Speaker

Flangeless speaker to mimic small can lights. SpeakerCraft, a manufacturer of in-wall speakers, is pleased to announce the launch of a small speaker designed to mimic the look of a miniature can light. The NEAT 3 has a minimal footprint......Read More

Wisdom Audio's New Sage Series Speakers For Behind Video Screens

Wisdom Audio is ready to launch two new Sage Series models at the 2009 CEDIA Expo, held in Atlanta from Sept. 10-13 at the Georgia World Congress Center, booth SR-8. The L100i and C150i have been designed as Sage Series......Read More