Onkyo USA has introduced two mid-price home theater receivers and two packaged home theater systems, as part of its mid-year new product announcements. Both receivers are THX certified and include the new THX Loudness Plus audio processing technology for improved low-volume-level listening. All of the new models include expanded HDMI connectivity, Faroudja DCDi video processing capabilities, Audyssey room acoustics correction and Dynamic EQ, and Onkyo's Music Optimizer for improved sound from heavily compressed digital sources.

"These new models represent solid gains in performance, versatility, and convenience in the mid-price market," said Paul Wasek, Onkyo's marketing manager…

Onkyo USA announces the release of two top-quality hi-fi components armed with the technological features needed to stay ahead in today’s rapidly changing marketplace.

The A-9070 Integrated Stereo Amplifier and C-7070 CD player offer state-of-the-art design, rugged engineering, a multitude of connectivity options, and a startlingly pure sound will appeal both to hi-fi newcomers and more seasoned music lovers looking to upgrade their equipment…

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. integrates Class D3 digital amplification into two of its flagship Pioneer® branded receivers, the SC-1222 (7.2-channel) and SC-1522 (9.2-channel), bringing powerful audio and video performance with increased customization capabilities to a wider audience of home theater enthusiasts for the first time. The receivers are built with custom installation features that offer users and installers multi-room setup options, multiple HDMI® inputs and PC Setup control, as well as the latest technologies including Apple’s AirPlay®, DLNA® 1.5, Windows® 7 compatibility, Internet radio and Advanced MCACC® auto room calibration…

Sony announced its newest connected home audio and video products – from Blu-ray Disc™ players and Home Theater Systems to Network Speakers and set-top boxes powered by Google TV —delivering what users have come to expect from Sony: flexible Internet access to networked content from sources such as packaged media, the cloud and digital download, anytime, anywhere. The end result is a new type of user experience, more dynamic, intuitive and immersive…

Yamaha today unveiled its newest RX-V Series AV receivers. These models, from the only manufacturer that is "Powered by Music" with deep roots in the musical instrument and professional audio markets, as well as in home and mobile audio, include four network-enabled models (7.2-channel RX-V775WA, RX-V675 and RX-V575, and 5.1-channel RX-V475) and the RX-V375 non-networked model…

Raising the bar on high power A/V Receiver performance, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today unveils four A/V Receivers designed to bring enhanced clarity, detail and dynamic “quick response” from uncompressed Dolby® True-HD and DTS-HD™ Master Audio soundtracks used in Blu-ray Disc® entertainment. The new Pioneer® Elite® SC-25 and SC-27 A/V Receivers incorporate a Direct Energy HD Class D amplifier featuring ICEPower™ technology to ensure unprecedented reproduction of high resolution multi-channel, stereo as well as compressed audio and provide premium home entertainment that rivals the movie theater experience…

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…

Onkyo has introduced two affordably-priced A/V receivers that deliver a remarkable array of high end features for home theater and multichannel music reproduction. The 80 watt-per-channel TX-SR576 and 75 watt-per-channel TX-SR506 are the lowest priced receivers ever to include the company's Powered Zone 2 capability and front channel bi-amplification features, and are among the first receivers available anywhere to include Audyssey's new Dynamic EQ loudness correction technology…

Polk Audio will soon ship two new additions to the company’s acclaimed SurroundBar lineup of sound bar audio solutions. Both the new SurroundBar 9000 Instant Home Theater (IHT) and SurroundBar 5000 IHT deliver a home theater experience that belies their price points, with the latter being the first Polk Audio SurroundBar to feature the added benefit of Bluetooth connectivity.

“With the 9000, we’ve really taken the driver technology to new heights,” says Polk Product Line Manager Al Baron…

Onkyo has introduced three network- and internet-radio-capable, 9.2-channel THX Ultra2 Plus certified A/V receivers that deliver all the power, processing, and features to support cutting edge home theater and whole-house entertainment. The three new models, the Onkyo TX-NR1007, TX-NR3007, and top-of-the-line TX-NR5007, will all be shipping to dealers before the end of September.

"With nine amplifier channels, dual independent subwoofer outputs, and up-to-the-minute networking and AV processing, the flexibility of the 'double-0' series is unprecedented," said Paul Wasek, Marketing Manager, Onkyo USA…