Panasonic today debuted the new 2012 lineup of Home Theater Systems. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology to produce superior sound quality, the SC-HTB550, SC-HTB350 and SC-HTB20 Home Theater System models, have been developed to offer users design-oriented products that enhance their home entertainment experience.

The new SC-HTB series of Home Theater Systems feature slim and stylish designs with multi-positional, detachable speakers for flexible layout options in the home. Users can choose a modern horizontal layout for a wall-mount set-up or TV-sized stand, or detach to create two separate freestanding vertical speakers for a classic tabletop style…

Aperion Audio this week announced its newest addition to the Bravus line of subwoofers, the Bravus 8A. The Bravus 8A Subwoofer combines the build quality of the Bravus “D” series subwoofers with a price point that brings audiophile quality within reach of a broader range of speaker buyers.

“The 8A represents an exceptional build, design and sound quality at an amazing price. Aperion once again raises the bar for a versatile, entry level compact subwoofer/satellite home theater speaker system,” said Mike Hopkins, Product Development Lead at Aperion Audio…

Yamaha today introduced the latest AVENTAGE series, which adds next generation technologies to their highest performing and most advanced line of network AV receivers to date. The RX-A3040 and RX-A2040 will include the Dolby Atmos format, while all models feature the latest HDMI standard, and wireless network connectivity. This marks an exciting new chapter for the award winning AVENTAGE series.

The RX-A3040 and RX-A2040 AV receivers will enhance properly designed systems with Dolby Atmos where sound comes alive from all directions, including overhead, to fill the home theater with astonishing clarity, power, detail and depth…

Sharp unveils a suite of new audio shelf systems, including three new mini-component and two micro-component systems that deliver powerful sound and advanced connectivity features to meet the diverse needs of today’s music enthusiasts. The powerful audio systems range from 100 to 350 Watts and are equipped with an iPod dock and a front- USB music port for simple enjoyment of music playlists. Sharp’s shelf systems conveniently play and charge iPod devices and control them from a full-function remote. The USB input offers additional connectivity for any digital music library…

Sharp is introducing two new mini-audio systems to its broad mini- and micro-audio line. The CD-DK890N and CD-DK891N models are designed to deliver powerful sound and advanced features to meet the needs of today’s music enthusiasts. iPod connectivity and front-panel Audio input lead the list of features that make Sharp music systems among the most advanced models available.

“We have found that consumers want a wide range of audio playback options in order to share their favorite music that is saved on different devices,” said Bob Pleyer, senior product marketing manager, audio, Entertainment Products Division, Sharp…

Sharp is introducing two new micro-audio systems that deliver powerful sound and advanced features to meet the needs of today's music enthusiasts. The 160-watt XL-DH258NH and 64-watt XL-DH228NH micro-audio systems combine advanced audio technology with the hip functionality of an iPod docking system, as well as a USB port for slotMusic, the newest format of digital music listening.

As consumers listening habits evolve, we continue to provide stylish and quality systems that offer pristine music playback from all of the latest digital music devices,” said Bob Pleyer, senior product marketing manager, audio, Entertainment Products Division, Sharp…

Onkyo has introduced the CS-N755 Network HiFi Mini System, a compact bookshelf music system and speakers designed to provide state-of-the-art audio entertainment from Internet Radio, streaming music from smartphones, tablets, and computers via USB, wireless streaming with an optional USB Bluetooth Adaptor, FM/AM radio, and Compact Disc.

The CS-N755 uses Onkyo's premium Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT) with symmetrical circuit design and three-stage inverted Darlington Circuitry. Two high-quality two-way bass reflex speakers, each with a 5-inch Onkyo Micro Fiber woofer and 1-inch soft dome tweeter, provide outstanding sound performance…

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…

Panasonic today announced the introduction of a new multi-room speaker system, the SC-ALL series, which incorporates AllPlay, a new smart media platform from Qualcomm that enables music to be streamed into multiple rooms from multiple sources with high fidelity sound. The new models include the SC-ALL8 and SC-ALL3 Wireless Speaker Systems and the SH-ALL1C Network Audio Connector which will be available later this year.

“Panasonic is committed to providing superior home audio systems and great connected products that are simple to use and stylish. The AllPlay audio system provides users with the ultimate in connectivity,” said David Fisher, Product Manager, Home Entertainment, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company…

Yamaha today introduced the RX-V377 5.1-channel AV receiver that delivers high performance, power and flexibility to those seeking to assemble versatile home entertainment systems on a budget. Yamaha’s full discrete amp configuration drives powerful enhanced audio for movie and TV viewing. Exclusive Virtual CINEMA FRONT technology lets consumers place all five speakers at the front of the listening area to still achieve excellent surround sound performance, making this option ideal for rooms in which a traditional 5.1 speaker setup is not practical.

Supporting the latest high definition audio and video entertainment formats, the RX-V377 offers 4K Ultra HD video pass-through via HDMI (4 inputs/1 output) and a full complement of HD Audio format decoding, including Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio…