Yamaha Electronics Corporation, the innovator in home theater and digital audio and video reproduction, today introduces the PDX-60 wireless iPhone/iPod dock featuring the company’s proprietary yAired technology. The PDX-60 allows users to take out the ear buds and share their favorite music, video and games with friends via a wireless transmitter that connects to the portable devices and sends superior uncompressed audio content across the room for high-fidelity playback on the dock’s speakers. The system adds remote control capability to iPhones and iPods so users maintain direct access and control of what they want to hear…

HARMAN announces availability of the first two JBL speaker docks built to support the new Apple iPhone 5, iPad Mini, new iPod models and the revised iPad with Retina display. The JBL OnBeat Micro ($99) and JBL Venue LT ($199, right) include the new Apple Lightning connector, the small, reversible, all-digital connector that allowed Apple to create thinner and faster iOS devices.

The two JBL speakers, the first in the market with the new Lightning connector, offer users great flexibility in accessing audio content…

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…

Sony today introduced three powerful home theater systems designed to enhance the high-definition home theater experience.

With 1,000 watts maximum power each and integrated five disc DVD/CD changers, the DAV-HDX587WC, DAV-HDX589W and DAV-HDX285 home theater systems offer excellent performance and quality with simplified set-up.

Representing the most advanced DVD-integrated home theater solutions Sony has to offer are the DAV-HDX589W and DAV-HDX587WC models…

Yamaha today introduced the CD-N500 network CD player that offers music fans a flexible portal to their favorite content from practically any source—CDs, downloaded files such as iTunes and streamed music from PCs, NAS systems, smartphones, tablets and Internet radio. The free Yamaha NETWORK PLAYER CONTROLLER app for smartphones and tablets enables the user to quickly select entertainment choices and easily stream content to the player. Gapless playback enhances streaming audio experiences by eliminating the annoying pauses often heard when music is transmitted from a network source…

Harman packs high-fidelity sound, wireless streaming, and dual-mic conferencing into the slimmest, most travel-ready footprint ever, with the new Harman Kardon Esquire Mini.

"We've given runway-ready, head-turning good looks to the slimmest wireless speaker and conferencing system in the world," said Michael Mauser, president of HARMAN's Lifestyle Division. "With its advanced features, big high-fidelity sound, unsurpassed portability, and its ability to serve as a charging center for your other mobile devices, it'll be an indispensible travel companion whether you're working or playing."…

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…

Philips introduces today at the 2013 IFA Show a new range of wireless speakers, designed to marry style and high-power sound in one compact package, whether at home or on-the-go.

“Today’s consumers aspire to a new generation of stereo on which to enjoy their music at home,” said Edouard Petit, director consumer marketing, audio at Philips Lifestyle Entertainment. “We live in an ever-connected world with music and content stored on smartphones, tablets and laptops. Home stereos have to change accordingly…

HARMAN today announced the availability of new Harman Kardon home theater products that bring cinema quality sound to your home in a sleek, compact, and easy to operate design. The BDS series features two integrated home entertainment systems, the Harman Kardon BDS 400 and Harman Kardon BDS 800.

Boasting rich connectivity options for all your digital devices and supreme cinema sound, these all-in-one home theater audio systems include everything you need for great surround sound from virtually any movie or music source…

Samsung today announced the expansion of its digital audio line-up with new devices that easily turn any home entertainment setup into an optimal sound environment. The company’s 2013 AV products feature a number of wireless connectivity enhancements, including the industry’s first soundbar that can connect with a TV using wireless Bluetooth technology.

Products highlights include:

Samsung’s Vacuum Tube Soundbar (model HW-F750) is the first soundbar to feature a built-in vacuum tube to maximize sound quality, and is the world’s first soundbar that can wirelessly connect with a TV via Bluetooth…