Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today expanded its family of Apple AirPlay®-compatible products with the launch of two networked AirPlay music systems called Music Tap. Available in Pioneer ($399) and Elite® ($479) branded models, the Music Tap systems offer music lovers more ways to access and enjoy their music throughout their entire home regardless of where or how the music is stored. With AirPlay, enthusiasts have complete access, control and playback of their entire iTunes music library through their Music Tap system connected to the home network, wirelessly or using Ethernet…

New JVC home theater systems unveiled today are designed to complement today’s high definition displays and handle the various range of digital sources now available, while providing enhanced ease-of-use.

The three systems in the new JVC line, the TH-G31, TH-G41 and TH-G51, are 1000-watt, 5.1-channel systems comprised of a progressive scan DVD receiver, five speakers and a subwoofer. Each system includes an HDMI output with 1080p up-conversion and the TH-G41 and G51 include an HDMI input with repeater…

Panasonic today unveiled its new Micro System concept for home audio with three unique products for 2012. Combining state-of-the-art technology to produce superior sound quality, the new speaker systems have been developed for a variety of uses and design concepts throughout the home environment.

“We have developed the user-focused speaker systems to further expand upon Panasonic’s line of home audio system products,” said Troy Livingston, Product manager, Panasonic, Entertainment Group…

Philips introduces three new Fidelio speakers that offer consumers high fidelity sound together with Spotify Connect, a new home audio experience giving you intelligent, effortless control of your music across your phone, tablet and speakers with millions of songs built right in.

Specifically designed to deliver pure and authentic sound, the Fidelio SoundSphere Speakers and new Fidelio Primo are the first audio products to feature Spotify Connect, allowing music fans to easily stream their favorite songs directly from the Spotify app to an array of devices, freeing-up their Smartphone or tablet to do other things…

Today, Bose has introduced the SoundDock 10 digital music system, delivering audio performance previously unattainable from a one-piece speaker system for iPod. Using advanced engineering and new technologies, the SoundDock 10 system is the premium SoundDock system from Bose, joining the SoundDock Series II system and SoundDock Portable system in the acclaimed product line.

The new SoundDock 10 system was designed to reset the standard for how good an iPod can sound from a single enclosure…

Sony today announced the company’s new AV receiver line including a model that offers a high quality digital home experience with easy access and control of streaming digital music.

The 3D compatible models, which are now available for pre-sale at www.sonystyle.com, include the STR-DN1020, STR-DH820, STR-DH720, and STR-DH520 AV receivers. Starting under $500, all models will be available this spring

The flagship STR-DN1020 receiver is a gateway to streaming music with access to Internet audio services including Slacker and vTuner when connected to an existing broadband home network through the model’s Ethernet port…

Panasonic, a worldwide leader in Full HD 3D technology, today announced the debut of its first Full HD 3D Blu-ray™ Disc home theater systems, providing the ultimate immersive 3D movie experience at home. The two new home theater systems, models, SC-BTT750 and SC-BTT350, employ advanced proprietary technology to envelop viewers in a remarkably authentic home theater experience and step into the 3D world.

Networking and connectivity capabilities abound with the new models through VIERA CASTcompatibility, which provides access to new online content from Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand, YouTube, Picasa, Bloomberg TV, weather information and other services…

HARMAN today announced the release of the Harman Kardon MAS 102, a four-piece integrated system that includes an amplifier, a CD player and loudspeakers boasting the familiar Harman Kardon signature form factor.

Beautifully compact, the MAS 102 brings performance and style into the home for every music lover. True to the Harman Kardon brand, the integrated system features advanced loudspeakers that deliver a clean, powerful, room-filling sound experience discretely from a bookshelf or tabletop…

Yamaha Electronics Corporation, the innovator in home theater and digital audio and video reproduction, today introduced a new line of three versatile, high-performance 3D-ready AV receivers, the RX-V567 (90W x 7; MSRP: $479.95), RX-V467 (105W x 5; MSRP: $379.95) and RX-V367 (100W x 5; MSRP $249.95). These models deliver wide-ranging source connectivity and convenience features for superior HD video and audio performance, 3D support for the Side-by-Side (Half) and Top-and-Bottom formats that broadcasters are adopting, as well as for current 3D Blu-ray content (via upcoming firmware update)…

Philips launches the Fidelio SoundTowers, a premium sound system for consumers who want high-fidelity playback of audio across a variety of platforms. The sleek Sound Towers are designed to deliver room filling, natural sound without taking up the space of a traditional system and without all the wires. With wireless connectivity, DualDock and CD playback, music lovers are free to enjoy their music however they like.

“The Fidelio SoundTowers are two-way floor-standing speakers designed to integrate all functionalities and electronics without a central unit,” said Benoit Burette, sound innovation engineer at Philips Lifestyle Entertainment…