Sharp is introducing two new mini-audio systems to its broad mini- and micro-audio line. The CD-DK890N and CD-DK891N models are designed to deliver powerful sound and advanced features to meet the needs of today’s music enthusiasts. iPod connectivity and front-panel Audio input lead the list of features that make Sharp music systems among the most advanced models available.

“We have found that consumers want a wide range of audio playback options in order to share their favorite music that is saved on different devices,” said Bob Pleyer, senior product marketing manager, audio, Entertainment Products Division, Sharp…

Pioneer Electronics Inc. today unveils its new line of dynamic architectural loudspeakers featuring engineering advancements and an array of custom installation-friendly offerings to deliver a new class of sonic performance for home theater environments. Developed for multiple room environments and applications, the line includes 16 new speaker models with four floor-standing subwoofers, providing integrators with a wide range of solutions for their clients’ home entertainment needs. When matched with the Company’s leading KURO™ displays, Blu-ray Disc® players and A/V receivers, the new line of speakers provide the final piece to complete the ultimate home entertainment experience…

Panasonic today announced the introduction of its new cutting-edge receiver, model SA-BX500, a 7.1-channel AV control receiver that delivers a level of audio quality worthy of today's beautiful Full-HD images. As an AV selector, the SA-BX500 can send 1080p Full-HD video signals (as well as Deep Color or x.v.Color video signals) from a Blu-ray Disc^TM player to a TV without degradation when connected to both units via HDMI cables…

Adding more options to custom home entertainment and automation, Sony today announced two new fully featured NHS rack systems that deliver whole house high-definition entertainment and control over movies, music, lighting, temperature and security systems.

Building on the award winning NHS-130C, the new models, NHS-A30C and NHS-70C, are fully integrated racks are pre-built, wired, tested, and ready for professional installation. Like the NHS-130C, they offer advanced functionality including iPod connectivity and control, satellite radio, whole-home high-definition video distribution and advanced home automation from Control4^®…

Sony is making it easier for installers to integrate and consumers to use distributed music and high-definition video throughout the home with the new HomeShare™ HD multi-room entertainment solution.

Designed to expand the residential installation market by removing unnecessary costs and increasing consumer benefits, HomeShare is an entertainment and intercom system that delivers up to 16 zones of entertainment (four zones of HD video) to any room in the home via standard CAT5e wiring…

Sony today introduced two new ES A/V receivers with a CAT5e port, allowing them to provide high-definition video to a second room.

The STR-DA6400ES and STR-DA5400ES models offer second room high-definition video and audio distribution via CAT5e wiring. The CAT5e output shared by both models provides an inexpensive option in sharing HD video in a second room.

Additionally, the STR-DA6400ES features an extra CAT5e input and is Digital Life Network Alliance (DLNA) compliant. The combination makes the STR-DA6400ES Sony’s first network A/V receiver…

Sony today introduced the company’s first home-theater-in-a-box systems with integrated Blu-ray Disc™ players. Both models offer outstanding full HD video performance, HDMI inputs, advanced audio codecs and a striking design.

The BDV-IT1000ES and BDV-IS1000 are single-disc 5.1 channel surround Blu-ray Disc systems with S-Air™ wireless technology delivering full HD 1080p video performance and distinctive speaker designs perfect for the demands of today’s modern home décor…

Samsung Electronics, a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, expands its Blu-ray lineup and delivers even more consumer value with the HT-BD2E Blu-ray Home Theater System. Joining the already available Samsung HT-BD2T and HT-BD2S systems, the new HT-BD2E brings together the impressive feature set and sleek design of its sibling systems with a more user-friendly 5.1-Channel structure that allows for increased versatility and installment flexibility…

Onkyo has introduced the new TX-SR806, the company's first A/V receiver to carry THX's new Ultra2Plus certification. The 130 watt-per-channel TX-SR806 features five HDMI 1.3a inputs, 1080p video upscaling capability, and new THX Loudness Plus technology. Like the acclaimed TX-SR805 that it replaces, the new model features Onkyo's Push-Pull amplification design, internal high resolution audio decoding, Audyssey MultEQ automatic calibration, and compatibility with both XM and Sirius Satellite Radio…

Onkyo has begun shipping its first A/V receiver to carry the new THX Select2 Plus Certification. The 7x100 watt TX-SR706 features HDMI v. 1.3a repeaters, 1080p Faroudja DCDi upscaling, onboard decoding for lossless and HD audio formats, Audyssey MultEQ and Audyssey DynamicEQ processing, and is compatible with both XM and Sirius Satellite Radio services.

The TX-SR706 is Onkyo's first receiver to carry THX's new Select2Plus™ Certification, which includes the new THX Loudness Plus™ volume control technology…