Yamaha today introduced the YHT-697BL, the latest entry to its formidable line of home theater in a box (HTiB) systems. Offering a refined take on the category, this system features a powerful 5.1-channel receiver with AirPlay and a front panel USB port for direct connectivity to iPhones, iPads, iPods and USB drives. The speaker package consists of dramatically styled glossy black front tower speakers, compact surround and center speakers and a powerful 6 ½" 100W multi-range subwoofer…

Sharp today announces a compact full audio/video home theater system, designed to satisfy both audio and video enthusiasts. Joining the Sharp suite of AQUOS-brand products, including the acclaimed line of LCD TVs, and most recently, Blu-ray players, the new AQUOS BD-MPC40 and BD-MPC30 include the main unit, housing a Blu-ray player and amplifier, as well as five speakers and a subwoofer. The systems pack a powerful punch (720W power) and provide room-filling 5.1-channel surround sound…

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…

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…

Yamaha Electronics Corporation, the innovator in home theater and digital audio and video reproduction, today introduced the RX-V667 3D AV receiver, (90W x 7; MSRP $599.95) and YID-W10 yAired wireless iPod/iPhone dock (MSRP $149.95), a formidable core for a next generation home theater system…

Panasonic is pleased to introduce three new Full HD 3D Blu-ray Disc™ home theater systems, SC-BTT490, SC-BTT195 and SC-BTT190, that employ advanced technologies to reproduce clearer, enhanced theater-like surround sound to skillfully match high-quality 3D imagery. The integration of smart networking functions including Smartphone remote control, DLNA, Wireless LAN, digital music connection for iPod®/iPhone® and VIERA Connect™ complements traditional home entertainment for an enriched, user-friendly audio/video experience.

Equipped with 3D Cinema Surround as a standard feature, the new models are a perfect match for high-definition 3D video…

Onkyo has announced the first four new AV receivers for its 2012 line, including three with network capability, including one with THX certification. All have USB connections and additional HDMI® inputs. The line also includes the world's first AV receivers to employ Silicon Image's InstaPrevue™ and Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) technologies. Furthermore, the three network capable models are the world's first AVRs to include music 'cloud server' access via MP3tunes™…

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…

Denon Electronics today introduced the AVR-4810CI Audio/Video Receiver (SRP: $2,999), a next-generation 9.3 channel multi-zone A/V receiver that offers high-quality distribution of audio and video throughout the home*. With nine built-in amplifiers that can be configured to a host of system designs, the AVR-4810CI offers unprecedented flexibility and support for high-definition audio and video performance from all digital sources…

HARMAN today announced a new audio/video receiver line featuring HDMI v.1.4a that provides the latest in 3D enhancements and performance. In addition to enhanced viewing capabilities, the AVR 1565, AVR 1650, AVR 2650 and AVR 3650 feature the Harman Kardon brand's proprietary Logic 7 sound processing, providing rich and powerful 360-degree sound.

The AVR 1565 and AVR 1650 are the perfect companion for film, TV and music lovers who are looking for a budget-friendly, yet feature-rich, AVR option…