Aperion Audio this week announced enhanced versions of their in-wall and in-ceiling speakers which include aimable audiophile grade silk-dome tweeters, and bass and treble adjustment switches - one of the features normally found only with more expensive in-wall and in-ceiling speakers. The new Aperion architectural speakers are voiced to blend seamlessly with the rest of the Intimus line of award-winning speakers…

Pioneer Electronics Inc. today announced that it is now shipping A/V Receivers that seamlessly integrate Apple's revolutionary iPhone and iPod into a customer's home theatre. Pioneer’s VSX-819AH, VSX-919AH and VSX-1019AH A/V receivers and also feature proprietary technologies designed to restore compressed audio data and recreate the dynamic listening experiences intended by the original musician…

Denon Electronics today introduced its line of advanced audio/video receivers with nine new offerings for 2009/2010, including three that feature industry-leading networking and Web access capabilities. New Denon receivers include the following, with expected availability dates in parenthesis: AVR-4310CI (SRP: $1,999, May ‘09), AVR-3310CI (SRP: $1,499, June ‘09), AVR-2310CI (SRP: $849, June ‘09), AVR-1910 (SRP: $549, May ‘09) and AVR-1610 (SRP: $379, May ‘09), as well as four new receivers in Denon’s Retail Home Theater Series line, the AVR-990 (SRP: $1,499, July ‘09), AVR-890 (SRP: $799, June ‘09), AVR-790 (SRP: $499, June ‘09) and AVR-590 (SRP: $349, June ‘09).…

Denon Electronics, one of the world’s premier manufacturers of high-quality home entertainment components, introduced two new Network-Enabled iPod Docks, models ASD-51W and ASD-51N, both with Apple® iPod command and control, as well as a host of new capabilities and features. Both the ASD-51W (SRP: $299.99) and ASD-51N (SRP: $249.99) are scheduled for August 2009 availability…

Onkyo today introduced a line of audio-video accessories, including the first to take advantage of the company's new proprietary Universal Port (U-Port) connection. The U-Port enabled models consist of a dock for iPhones and iPods, and an HD Radio module; the company is also introducing a second dock for iPod designed for non-U-Port receivers…

Aperion Audio this week announced its newest addition to the Bravus line of subwoofers, the Bravus 8A. The Bravus 8A Subwoofer combines the build quality of the Bravus “D” series subwoofers with a price point that brings audiophile quality within reach of a broader range of speaker buyers.

“The 8A represents an exceptional build, design and sound quality at an amazing price. Aperion once again raises the bar for a versatile, entry level compact subwoofer/satellite home theater speaker system,” said Mike Hopkins, Product Development Lead at Aperion Audio…

Philips combines its expertise in music reproduction with the power of new generation technology to enhance the sound quality in its portable and streaming audio products. Only Philips products include FullSound and LivingSound - two features that create a more engaging and immersive listening experience.

The Philips-patented FullSound technology brings the liveliness and natural dynamics back to MP3 music for a high-quality audio experience. It enhances the sound quality of an MP3 file adding a professional polish and vibrancy to the music.

FullSound restores the sonic details that music compression loses…

Aperion Audio, a direct to consumer manufacturer of award-winning home audio and home theater speakers, today announced that the Aperion Intimus 6T Tower Speakers have won the coveted Audioholics 2008 Consumer Excellence Award for floorstanding speakers. Audioholics also awarded Aperion Audio a rave review of the Intimus 6T-DB Hybrid XD Speaker System which features the Intimus 6T Towers.

The Audioholics Consumer Excellence Award recognizes the most advanced and forward-thinking products in consumer electronics categories. Awards are given to products which serve consumers directly and also those products which serve to improve the business and success of the custom installer…

Onkyo has introduced two entry-level home theater in a box (HTiB) packaged systems, each consisting of an HDMI-equipped audio-video receiver, five or seven surround-sound loudspeakers with subwoofer, and the top model includes an iPod docking station. When combined with a HDTV video display, Blu-Ray or DVD player, and cable/satellite TV box, these systems provide everything needed for a fully sateifying home theater surround sound experience.

"With the current economic climate, our high-value entry-level HTiB's are doing quite well," said Paul Wasek, Marketing Manager, Onkyo USA…

As the first installment of its 2009 product line-up, Onkyo has introduced three new home theater receivers, including the world's first to offer Dolby's new ProLogic IIz processing, which can produce sound effects above the listener's head. Theses models, which range in price from $299 to $599, also include an array of advanced HD audio and video technologies from Onkyo, Dolby, DTS, Audyssey, Faroudja, and others that were previously only available at higher price points. The TX-SR607 features six HDMI inputs, and is the first AV receiver with a front-panel HDMI input…