George de Sa
AuthorHMV Sells Canadian Stores
June 27th, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
HMV is a company name that is well known in Canada and caries with it a sense of heritage. Just today news has been released that a British company, specializing in corporate restructures, namely, Hilco UK has just purchased all Canada’s 121 HMV stores. Hilco UK announced that it has bought the Canadian arm… Continue Reading
Monster ClarityHD Model One Speaker Monitor
June 24th, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
Monster, has just debuted their new ClarityHD Model One High Definition Multi-Media Speaker Monitor. The Model One features a built-in high-powered digital amplifier and iPod dock in a relatively small bookshelf speaker design. The ClarityHD Model One is being launched worldwide at CES and will begin shipping in January 2012. It will be available… Continue Reading
Audyssey Introduces Lower East Side Media Speakers
June 23rd, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
Audyssey is an audio technology company that is most well know for its room correction audio software, found on many home audio-video receivers, as well as some automotive sound systems. However, just recently Audyssey released their new Lower East Side Media Speakers. The speakers are a follow-up to Audyssey’s Audio Dock. The Lower East… Continue Reading
Premier Mounts “lowPRO” Flat-Panel Mount
June 21st, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
Premier Mounts, a manufacturer of A/V mounts, carts & stands, and accessories, has released a number of new products this June. One of these new products is their new “lowPRO” ultra-slim swingout flat-panel mount. With the ever thinning flat panels comes the desire for slimmer mounts. After all, why should a mount be thicker… Continue Reading
Vivitek Qumi LED Pocket Projector
June 20th, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
Vivitek Corporation, a manufacturer of visual presentation products, has just announced that their new Qumi (pronounced Q-me) pocket LED projector is now shipping. This projector is small, versatile and affordable. For the video enthusiast, it’s a viable alternative for small / medium sized rooms where a permanent projector setup is not possible. Weighing in… Continue Reading
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Meitner Audio MA-1 DAC
June 16th, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
Ed Meitner of the well known company EMM Labs has recently established a new company Meitner Audio that will focus on providing high quality at a lower cost. Meitner Audio’s first product to be launched is a 24/192khz Stereo DAC, dubbed the MA-1. The MA-1 is designed and built in Canada. It supports sampling… Continue Reading
UMEC Thumb ONE 100m Optical HDMI Cable
June 15th, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
Universal Microelectronics Co., Ltd. (UMEC) is a Taiwan photonics company that has just recently introduced a new HDMI cable product. UMECs new 100 meter (330ft) High Speed HDMI Cable named “Thumb ONE HDMI AOC” provides an innovative solution for extended length HDMI cables. With the growing need for flexibility in the placement of HDMI… Continue Reading
New AV Receivers from Integra
June 14th, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
Integra has just announced four new upgraded models in its AV Receiver line-up: the DTR-20.3, DTR-30.3, DTR-40.3, and DTR-50.3. The AVRs incorporate networking and USB capabilities, which were only available on last year’s DTR-40.2 and higher models. The new functionality will allow access to music via internet radio, home computer networks, flash drives and… Continue Reading
Soundcast OutCast 3.4 Multi-Room Wireless Speaker System
June 13th, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
Soundcast Systems, a company that focuses on wireless audio systems and products, has just announced its new OutCast 3.4 multi-room, multi-source wireless speaker system with subwoofer. This new product is another option for those planning their summer outdoor entertainment areas. OutCast 3.4′s technology provides access to up to 3-sources, delivered to up to 4… Continue Reading
EarSet 3i from Bang & Olufsen
June 10th, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
Bang & Olufsen is introducing a new version of its stereo headset, the EarSet 3i, which will has been designed with Apple i-devices in mind. The EarSet 3i offers additional functionality to its predecessor, the EarSet 3, and is based solely on Apple products. Acoustic performance has been a key area of attention. The… Continue Reading
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New Harman Kardon 3D-Compatible AV Receiver Line-Up
June 9th, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
HARMAN International Industries has just announced a new audio/video receiver line featuring HDMI v.1.4a and the latest 3D features. The new line-up includes the following models: AVR 1565, AVR 1650, AVR 2650 and AVR 3650. The AVR 1565 and AVR 1650 are the value oriented / budget-friendly models. These AVRs are 5.1-channel systems that… Continue Reading
B&W PM1 Loudspeaker
June 8th, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
B&W has just released their new PM1 loudspeaker, which sits very comfortably between their existing CM series and flagship 800 Diamond line. The PM1 at present is pegged as purely a stereo line, with only one standmount model. The PM1 is said to not replace the previous 700 series but is closer in design… Continue Reading
New Pioneer Elite AV Receivers
June 7th, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
Pioneer Electronics has just unveiled its new line of Elite branded AV receivers designed to meet the needs of today’s connected consumers and their portable devices. The five new Elite models, consisting of the VSX-40 ($550), VSX-50, VSX-51, VSX-52 and VSX-53, incorporate state-of-the-art performance and specifications based on Pioneer’s uncompromising standards of engineering… Continue Reading
Sunfire Dynamic Series Subwoofer Summer Promo
June 3rd, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
As consumers, we are always looking for more bang for our buck. With Sunfire’s recent announcement of their “Live Large With Sunfire” summer promotion on their new Dynamic Series (SDS) subwoofers, buyers may be able to literally achieve this. The “Live Large With Sunfire” promotion runs from June 1 through to August 31, 2011… Continue Reading
Bryston Headphone Amplifier: BHA-1
June 2nd, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
A new headphone amplifier from Bryston Limited, named the BHA-1 for “Bryston Headphone Amplifier” is expected to be released in the Fall of 2011. The BHA-1 has been developed to meet the needs for pro-studios that use higher-impendence headphones and therefore, require more power / gain to drive them optimally. Audio enthusiasts that… Continue Reading
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Onkyo TX-NR1009 – World’s First DTS Neo:X Receiver
June 1st, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
Onkyo has just introduced the world’s first audio video receiver (AVR) to feature DTS Neo:X multidimensional audio technology. DTS Neo:X enables customers to utilize nine loudspeakers to get an enhanced sense of height and space sonic dimensions, as compared to current seven channel technologies. The Onkyo TX-NR1009 is a THX Select2 Plus Certified,… Continue Reading
Tributaries Cable’s T10X Power Extension Bar
May 31st, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
Tributaries Cable, a Florida based company, has just announced a new power extension bar – the Tributaries T10X (Note: image above is of their T100). Is it just me or does the name totally get you thinking of “The Terminator” movie series? I’m sure Cyberdyne systems would have welcomed such a name. The T10X was… Continue Reading
Sharp and NHK 85-Inch Direct-View Super Hi-Vision TV
May 27th, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) and Sharp Corporation have worked together to develop a new 85-inch LCD Super Hi-Vision prototype TV, which sets a new benchmark for resolution. NHK began R&D into Super Hi-Vision, which has dramatically higher resolution than current HDTV, in 1995 and aims to begin trial broadcasts in 2020. Super Hi-Vision is… Continue Reading
New Panasonic PH30-Series Plasma Displays
May 26th, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
Panasonic just announced their new PH30 Series, to join their HD Professional Plasma Displays product line. The displays are available in two models, the 42-inch TH-42PH30 and the 50-inch TH-50PH30. The PH30 Series caters primarily to the needs of professional applications such as signage, restaurants and public areas where a quality picture, energy efficiency… Continue Reading
dB Logic HP-100 Headphones
May 25th, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
It’s always nice to see manufacturers keeping their customers’ best interests in mind, especially when it comes to safety and health. In this case dB Logic has just announced its latest in sound pressure level limiting headphones. The HP-100 headphones feature dB Logic’s proprietary SPL2 technology, which regulates volume to protect hearing. SPL2 technology… Continue Reading
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