FierceCable is reporting that Comcast will launch an HDR-capable 4K set-top box in 2016. Comcast had previously announced plans to introduce its first 4K-capable set-top box, which is scheduled to be released in the "next few months." From FierceCableComcast will...
Monoprice recently introduced several new audio products, including a stereo hybrid tube amp system with Bluetooth ($199.99), a pair of powered Bluetooth desktop speakers ($229.99), and new Select Series bookshelf speakers--sold individually or as part of the new Select 5.1-channel...
Yamaha has announced that its first MusicCast speaker, the WX-030, is offically shipping and carries a retail price of $249.99. Yamaha's MusicCast platform is designed to compete with the likes of Sonos, DTS Play-Fi, and other systems that allow you...
Arcam has introduced a trio of new AV receivers: the seven-channel AVR850 ($6,000) and AVR550 ($3,400) and the stereo SR250 ($3,600). All three models support 4K with HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 support, advanced "Dirac Live for Arcam" room correction, networking...
Every instance of bad customer service and support hurts our entire industry, says Jerry Del Colliano, who discusses some of the simple ways that AV dealers can build customer loyalty.
Sonus faber's latest creation is Il Cremonese, a high-end 3.5-way floorstanding speaker that employs many of the company's top-shelf technologies and design elements (described below). The five-sided cabinet combines lacquered walnut wood, tempered glass, leather, and brushed black aluminum, and...
Klipsch has introduced a new lower-priced soundbar system, called the R-4B, that combines a two-way soundbar and 6.5-inch wireless subwoofer. The R-4B soundbar uses dual 2.5-inch midrange fiber composite woofers and two lightweight 0.25-inch horn-loaded textile dome tweeters coupled with Klipsch-exclusive Tractrix...
VIZIO has announced that its new Reference Series of Dolby Vision-enabled UHD TVs will be available to order through Magnolia Design Centers. The company first announced availability of the Reference Series last month, and consumers had to submit orders directly...
With no shortage of fanfare, Sennheiser has announced a new version of its uber-high-end electrostatic headphone system, the Orpheus, first introduced back in 1990. The new Orpheus system pairs over-the-ear electrostatic headphones with an amplification system that uses eight vacuum tubes...
Meridian's new ".2" series of DSP active loudspeakers includes the DSP5200.2 ($12,000/pair) and the DSP7200.2 ($30,000/pair), along with matching center-channel models. Both floorstanding models are more compact than the flagship DSP8000. The DSP7200.2 uses a 3.5-way acoustic reflex system with dual 200mm...
SnapAV announces the introduction of the Luma line of surveillance products, which includes both analog and IP-based offerings such as network video recorders, digital video recorders, and cameras. The Luma system offers live video streaming and can be integrated with...
You probably know that Amazon recently introduced its second-generation Fire TV streaming media player, which supports 4K streaming, uses a faster processor, offers more comprehensive voice search, and includes internal storage. (I just picked up a sample for review, so...
Focal North America has introduced the new 300 Series of in-wall and in-ceiling speakers. The lineup includes three models--the 8-inch 300ICW-8 ($799), 6-inch 300ICW-6 ($699), and four-inch 300ICW-4 ($599)--that all use a Flax sandwich cone in a two-way configuration and come with...
We are sad to report the passing of Stewart Filmscreen's president and CEO, Grant Stewart. Stewart, who had been battling cancer, passed away on Tuesday, October 27. He was the grandson of Stewart Filmscreen founder Roy Stewart. Our deepest sympathies go...
JBL has announced a new home-audio speaker, the 4367, that uses drivers and design elements from the company's professional M2 Master Reference monitor. The 4367 uses JBL's patented D2 compression driver that's designed to deliver extended high-frequency response to 40 kHz with...
Sony recently announced its newest flagship ES receiver, the STR-ZA5000ES, due out in the first quarter of 2016 with an expected MSRP of $2,799. The ZA5000ES is a nine-channel receiver (rated at 130 watts per channel) that offers 11.1 processing...
At the recent CEDIA Expo, Beale Street Audio showed off its slimmest in-wall speakers to date, measuring just 2.75 inches deep. The new "Pancake" P4-BB (shown here) is a round model with a four-inch Carbon Fiber woofer and 0.75-inch Titanium...
Indy Audio Labs has announced that the new Acurus ACT 4 preamp/processor is now available through authorized dealers for $8,499. The ACT 4 is an 11.3-channel pre/pro that includes support for Dolby Atmos/DTS:X, hi-res audio, and HDMI 2.0 with HDCP...
Adrienne Maxwell discusses general trends and highlights specific products that were on display at the recent CEDIA Expo.
Anthem has announced a new AV preamp, the AVM 60, at a new low price point of $2,999. This 11-channel preamp will support Dolby Atmos and DTS:X and has integrated DTS Play-Fi for wireless multi-room audio streaming. The AVM 60...
