Sony is making it easier for installers to integrate and consumers to use distributed music and high-definition video throughout the home with the new HomeShare™ HD multi-room entertainment solution.

Designed to expand the residential installation market by removing unnecessary costs and increasing consumer benefits, HomeShare is an entertainment and intercom system that delivers up to 16 zones of entertainment (four zones of HD video) to any room in the home via standard CAT5e wiring…

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…

Sony today introduced three new audio/video receivers in its “Elevated Standard” (ES) product line that deliver high-quality sound and video performance.

Engineered for high-end home theaters, the new STR-DA4400ES, STR-DA3400ES and STR-DA2400ES receivers feature sophisticated A/V technology supporting 1080/24p video signals, the latest audio codecs (Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby® TrueHD, dts® High Resolution Audio and dts® HD Master Audio) and Faroudja DCDi Cinema® technology for upscaling all video sources to 1080p when connected via HDMI™ to a compatible high-definition television…

Sony announced today two new sound bars and a new sound system, all ideal for customers looking to add strong sound performance to their home with ease. The HT-CT770 Sound Bar, HT-CT370 Sound Bar and the HT-XT1 TV Sound System feature sleek designs that blend beautifully into home décor, exceptional sound and build quality and simple set-up.

Both sound bars feature a 2.1 channel surround sound system. The HT-CT770 has a 330 watt S-Master amplifier that powers a 2-way, 4-speakers sound bar and wireless subwoofer. The HT-CT370 has a 300 watt S-Master amplifier. The S-Force digital signal processing in both creates a virtual front surround experience…

Adding more options to custom home entertainment and automation, Sony today announced two new fully featured NHS rack systems that deliver whole house high-definition entertainment and control over movies, music, lighting, temperature and security systems.

Building on the award winning NHS-130C, the new models, NHS-A30C and NHS-70C, are fully integrated racks are pre-built, wired, tested, and ready for professional installation. Like the NHS-130C, they offer advanced functionality including iPod connectivity and control, satellite radio, whole-home high-definition video distribution and advanced home automation from Control4^®…

Inspired by the dynamic sound reproduction from its TAD speaker offerings and 70-year legacy in speaker manufacturing, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today expands its current lineup of groundbreaking architectural loudspeakers, introduced in September 2008, with a new line of Elite® branded models. Infused with audiophile-grade performance, Pioneer’s chief speaker designer Andrew Jones and his engineering team developed these speakers from the ground up to create the ultimate in full definition home entertainment…

Pioneer Electronics Inc. today unveils its new line of dynamic architectural loudspeakers featuring engineering advancements and an array of custom installation-friendly offerings to deliver a new class of sonic performance for home theater environments. Developed for multiple room environments and applications, the line includes 16 new speaker models with four floor-standing subwoofers, providing integrators with a wide range of solutions for their clients’ home entertainment needs. When matched with the Company’s leading KURO™ displays, Blu-ray Disc® players and A/V receivers, the new line of speakers provide the final piece to complete the ultimate home entertainment experience…