Today, Bose ushered in a new era of portable audio by introducing its new Bose SoundLink Mini Bluetooth speaker. It offers an entirely new experience when listening to a smart device or tablet, delivering performance that redefines what’s possible from mobile audio. The SoundLink Mini speaker will be available from Bose and select authorized dealers beginning on July 11, 2013, and preorders start today.

The new SoundLink Mini speaker is a completely new Bose SoundLink family member. It fits in the palm of your hand, connects wirelessly to a smart device or tablet, and delivers a new level of performance for personal, out-loud listening…

Yamaha Electronics Corporation today introduces its innovative YHT-S400 two-piece home theater audio package. The system, which consists of an ultra-slim “sound bar” front speaker and a first-of-its-kind subwoofer-integrated receiver, provides HD Audio compatibility, three 1080p-compatible HDMI inputs (and one output), the company’s exclusive AIR SURROUND XTREME, UniVolume and Extended Stereo technologies for immersive audio for movies, sports and music experiences.

The YHT-S400’s sound bar stands at 2-inches high and fits in front of most 32 to 50-inch TVs without blocking the screen…

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today announced its new flagship SC-57 ($2000) and SC-55 ($1600) Elite receivers that bring state-of-the-art audio and visual content performance into any room. Designed to deliver the audio performance necessary for Blu-ray Disc™ and other high fidelity audio formats, both Elite models incorporate Pioneer’s new Class D digital amplifier technology that can produce massive power output with much less electrical power consumption than traditional designs…

Yamaha today introduced five new HTIB (home-theater-in-a-box) systems that offer advanced features, such as ample HD source connectivity and HD Audio decoding, ideally suited for integration with Blu-ray players, flat panel displays, HD services, game consoles and portable audio/video devices…

Panasonic today announced the 2014 lineup of wall-mountable bar-style home theater systems which includes three slim, stylish models that complement a users home. The SC-HTB880, SC-HTB580 and SC-HTB8 Home Theater Systems are equipped with advanced audio technology to recreate a true-to-life audio experience.

“Panasonic has recognized the importance of bar-style home theater systems for both their design and audio functionalities,” said David Fisher, Product Manager, Home Entertainment, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. “This year, we have expanded our lineup, building upon past sound technology to deliver exceptional 5.1-channel surround sound in our SC-HTB880 model and enhancing audio functions like Clear-mode Dialog, to enhance the home theater experience for users.”

Onkyo announces the release of three new models at the top of its A/V receiver line for 2012. The lineup includes the world's first full 11.1-channel implementation of DTS Neo:X™, and the first use of Cisco Linksys' SimpleTap technology in an audio/video component.

This release includes a new lavishly outfitted nine-channel flagship, the stunning TX-NR5010 Network A/V Receiver; a more moderately priced nine-channel alternative, the TX-NR3010 Network A/V Receiver; and lastly, a high-power seven-channel solution, the value-packed TX-NR1010 Network A/V Receiver…

Bose has introduced the SoundTouch Wi-Fi music systems, offering an entirely new way to listen to music at home. SoundTouch systems let you stream music wirelessly in any room with renowned Bose audio quality and ease-of-use. Now, music from the web or your stored collection can be played with lifelike clarity — by simply pressing a button.

“SoundTouch Wi-Fi systems are unlike any home sound system available today,” said Phil Hess, vice president of Bose Home Entertainment. “They let you stream your favorite stations, playlists or artists in the easiest way imaginable, and they sound amazing…

Pioneer today introduced the industry’s first Energy Star 3.0 certified audio video receivers – the Elite SC-81 and SC-82. Both 7.2-channel receivers offer outstanding audio performance and extremely high power efficiency resulting from Pioneer’s Class D3 amplification technology, which helps make them Energy Star 3.0 certified products…

Yamaha Electronics Corporation, the innovator in home theater and digital audio and video reproduction, today introduced its RX-V1065 7.2-channel AV receiver (105 W x 7; MSRP: $999.95) with superior HD audio and video performance and enhanced user experience features for enjoying music, video from virtually any home or portable source component. Highlights of this receiver include a newly-developed, easy-to-use on-screen GUI, four HDMI inputs, 1080p video upscaling and a full complement of HD Audio codecs, as well as support for HD Radio, XM and Sirius Satellite Radio, iPods and Bluetooth devices…

Pioneer Electronics today announced five state-of-the-art Elite® SC series receivers, two 7.2-channel models including the SC-61 and SC-63, and three 9.2-channel models including, the SC-65, SC-67 and SC-68, that can become the consumer’s entertainment hub for connectivity, content sources, control and ultra-high audio and video performance. Each receiver is designed to deliver clean and powerful audio output with high efficiency using Pioneer’s renowned Class D3 amplification technology…