Introduced in May 2012, BeoPlay A8 delivers authoritative acoustic performance, striking design and seamless connectivity. Wireless connection via Apple AirPlay is a breeze, and docking any iPod, iPhone or iPad on top of the system delivers an integrated music system that can be controlled with the accompanying remote control. Now with the flexibility offered by the exchangeable connector module of BeoPlay A8, the music system is also able to cater to the new iPhone 5. BeoPlay A8 even allows you to completely remove the connector module for a clean look if the primary use is wireless…

Today, Bose introduces two new SoundLink wireless speakers, the SoundLink Air digital music system, its first-ever Apple AirPlay-enabled product, and the SoundLink Bluetooth Mobile speaker II, an update of the original and now iconic SoundLink Mobile speaker. Whether streaming music via a home wireless network to the SoundLink Air system, or streaming from a mobile device using Bluetooth technology to the SoundLink Mobile speaker II, clear and powerful sound is delivered from Bose — wirelessly. Both systems will be available worldwide beginning on September 13, 2012…

HARMAN announces the availability of the Harman Kardon SoundSticks Wireless: the latest evolution of this iconic product. For wireless playback, the Harman Kardon SoundSticks Wireless include HARMAN's exclusive TrueStream wireless streaming to deliver the highest-quality sound when connecting via Bluetooth technology. TrueStream also connects up to eight Bluetooth-equipped devices to the SoundSticks Wireless, whether they are Apple iOS devices or Android, Windows Mobile or BlackBerry gadgets…

HARMAN announces two JBL speakers featuring NFC (near-field communication) chips, high-quality Bluetooth streaming and full-range drivers so owners of new Nokia Lumia smartphones powered by Windows Phone 8 can enjoy vibrant audio playback from Internet music channels or a personal music collection through these powerful, compact speakers. The JBL PowerUp wireless charging speaker for Nokia wirelessly charges any Qi-compatible device — including the new Nokia Lumia Windows Phone 8 smartphones — while streaming audio via Bluetooth technology…

Pioneer Electronics Inc. is integrating the benefits of Internet music services and control options to its recently released SMA series Wi-Fi® speaker systems, adding the extremely popular Pandora® internet radio and vTuner™ Internet radio services. Incorporated into all three wireless speaker models, the XW-SMA1-K, XW-SMA3-K and XW-SMA4-K, the Internet radio options can be accessed through Pioneer’s ControlApp available for both Apple iOS and Android operating systems…

Pioneer Electronics Inc. continues its commitment to providing consumers superior audio entertainment by offering a new firmware update to add support for Apple Lossless, AIFF and gapless playback on Pioneer’s 2012 Elite® SC receivers, SC-65, SC-67 and SC-68, and the Pioneer®-branded SC-1522 receiver. The new firmware update increases high-resolution digital music options for audiophiles and music enthusiasts…

Pioneer Electronics Inc. continues its commitment to providing consumers superior audio entertainment by offering a new firmware update to add support for Apple Lossless, AIFF and gapless playback on Pioneer’s 2012 Elite® SC receivers, SC-65, SC-67 and SC-68, and the Pioneer®-branded SC-1522 receiver. The new firmware update increases high-resolution digital music options for audiophiles and music enthusiasts

Today, in advance of the 2012 CEDIA Expo, Sony Electronics unveiled the world’s first consumer Audio/Video Receiver fully integrated with home automation technology. In partnership with home-automation innovator Control4, the STR-DA5800ES and STR-DA2800ES receivers were developed to transform the home entertainment experience by integrating automation, support and streamline custom installation projects, and provide the A/V performance standards dealers and consumers expect from Sony…

HARMAN announces the availability of three state-of-the-art JBL soundbars that bring surround-sound performance to flat-panel TVs ranging from 32 inches to more than 46 inches. The JBL Cinema SB 100, SB 200 and SB 400 offer high-quality audio for movies, gaming and music, thanks to proprietary signal processing software that simulates a surround-sound environment so viewers feel as if they were in the middle of the action. Also, an equalization switch optimizes audio performance whether the soundbar is wall-mounted or placed on a table…

Yamaha today unveiled the YAS-201, its latest Front Surround System that supercharges the lifeless audio of flat screen TVs with stellar surround sound. The system is comprised of two components: a low-profile sound bar that can be placed in front of any flat-screen TV and a powerful 100W wireless subwoofer that can be placed anywhere in the room. Combining these advanced components with a suite of Yamaha-exclusive technologies – including Air Surround Xtreme, UniVolume and Clear Voice – the YAS-201 delivers an outstanding surround sound experience in a package that is easy to install and use…

Yamaha today introduced the YSP-4300 and YSP-3300 Digital Sound Projectors, the latest additions to its award-winning Premium Front Surround Systems that connect directly to TVs to deliver high-quality 7.1-channel audio.

These elegant models incorporate the company's proprietary YSP front surround sound technology with powerful 130W wireless active subwoofers that transform any TV room into a true home theater. The YSP-4300, which adds a front panel USB port for audio playback from a variety of devices, as well as an FM tuner, is an all-in-one home entertainment hub…