Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced the U.S. pricing and availability of two new sound bars, the HW-C450 and HW-C451. With the sound bars, Samsung has delivered a new level of high-quality audio performance. With upgraded 280W total power output, the 2010 lineup also features unique, open speakers that operate without grills, and prism Touch of Color™ (ToC™) design for a smooth, slim and minimalist look. Samsung’s sound bars will be on public display at the Samsung Experience, located at The Time Warner Center in New York City beginning March 9, 2010…

Sharp introduces the company’s first 2.1-channel Sound Bars, models HT-SB300 and HT-SB200, offering advanced audio technology and easy setup to enhance a home entertainment system. The new Sound Bar series was designed to simulate a surround sound effect without the bulk and added cost of a full home theater audio system. The compact models encase left and right speakers, as well as a subwoofer, in one clean unit, for a slim, stylish profile design, ideal for wall mounting. The units can also be placed on a TV stand (32-inch class LCD and up), with included mounting plates and adjustable feet to straddle the base of an LCD TV…

Strengthening the company s breadth of innovative devices supporting the 3D home theater, Sony today introduced three new home audio solutions offering 3D capability.

The HT-CT350 and HT-CT150 3.1 channel sound bars and the HT-SF470 5.1 channel home theater system offers consumers flexible solutions to round out the Sony 3D experience and meet the demands of 3D home entertainment.

Sony is the only company innovating in every stage of 3D from creation to playback, said Brian Siegel, vice president of Sony s home audio and video business…