Amphenol announced the newest iteration of its Ultra Series High-Speed Certified HDMI Cable through Cables on Demand, its exclusive online subsidiary. According to the statement, Amphenol’s Ultra Series couples a die-cast connector platform with low-loss 26 AWG wire specifically optimized for the HDMI version 1.4 bandwidth requirement of 10.2 Gigabits per second.
Marantz America announced its new NR1601 slimline A/V receiver ($599). According to the statement, the 7-channel NR1601, which will be available later this month, joins Marantz’ NR1501, which will be reduced in price to $399, in the company’s family of space-saving A/V receiver solutions. Just over 4” high and 13” deep, both units are approximately …
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Marantz America announced two new 7-channel audio video receivers. According to the statement, the SR6005, which will be available in September for $999, will replace the SR6004 features a built-in HD radio tuner, 6 HDMI 1.4 inputs, 7.2 dual subwoofer output and more. The SR5005, which will be available beginning in August for $799, will …
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Marantz America announced two new Blu-ray 3D players, the UD7005 ($899), which will replace the BD7004 and be available in September and the UD5005 ($499), which replaces the BD5004 and will be available next month.
Onkyo announced that it will launch in August two new high-end network A/V receivers, the TX-NR5008 ($2,699) and TX-NR3008 ($2,099). According to the statement, both receivers have achieved THX Ultra2 Plus certification, support network audio streaming, various multi-room set-ups, iPhone/iPod playback over USB and 3D offer compatibility.
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. announced its new line of six Elite A/V receivers including the SC-37 ($2,200), VSX-32 ($800), VSX-30 ($550) and VSX-31 ($650). According to the statement, key new features include enhanced iPhone and iPod touch control and functions, Bluetooth connectivity for streaming audio, Internet connectivity for streaming Internet radio, HDMI 1.4a, making the …
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Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. announced its new 3D-ready 75-inch LaserVue TV and a 3D Starter Pack containing all the necessities for watching 3D at home. According to the statement, Mitsubishi’s 75-inch LaserVue TV expands on the features and benefits of its 65-inch predecessor, by adding a Cinema Color mode and StreamTV internet media. The …
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Best Buy Co., Inc. announced its new Insignia 5.1 Home Theater System with Audyssey audio technology. According to the statement, available exclusively at Best Buy, the Insignia Home Theater System is a complete 5.1 surround sound system that boasts 110-Watts per channel, includes five speakers and a 120-Watt subwoofer. Also featured are three HDMI 1.4 …
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Yamaha Electronics Corporation announced its new RX-V667 3D AV receiver, ($599.95), BD-S667 Blu-ray Disc (BD) player ($329.95) and YID-W10 yAired wireless iPod/iPhone dock ($149.95). According to the statement, the 7.2-channel RX-V667 receiver provides full HD Audio decoding (Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, as well as Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio) and …
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ArcSoft, Inc. announced that its TotalMedia Theatre 3 Platinum multimedia player application now features a new 3D plug-in ($19.99), which includes support for Blu-ray 3D and Sim3D.
WHDI LLC announced the technical features that will be included in upcoming versions of the Wireless Home Digital Interface (WHDI) specification. According to the statement, WHDI LLC plans release in Q4 2010 a WHDI 3D specification update that will document WHDI support for all 3D formats required by HDMI 1.4a. Following the 3D update, the …
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