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…

Building on its heritage as an audio video specialist, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today showcases new audio offerings that elevate the listening experience in other rooms of the house beyond the home theater. Pioneer’s two new iPhone®–certified tabletop sound systems and new Sound Bar with wireless subwoofer are engineered for critical listeners who seek the best sound performance, even from today’s new media devices and compressed music files. CEDIA Expo attendees can engage with Pioneer’s new audio products at Booth #3009…

Samsung Electronics, a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, is making high-definition video more accessible than ever to consumers with its stunning HT-X810 Home Theater Sound Bar. A self-contained home theater speaker system with integrated upconverting DVD player, wireless subwoofer and Bluetooth connectivity, the HT-X810 is designed to enhance the digital living room experience and complement Samsung’s HDTVs. Samsung’s HT-X810 Home Theater Sound Bar delivers dynamic, cinema-quality sound with the streamlined look and contemporary convenience of a single wall-mount unit…

Bang & Olufsen today announces the launch of a cutting-edge, surround sound speaker system that presents an entirely new category of speakers to the Bang & Olufsen product portfolio. The BeoLab 14 surround speaker system will revolutionize the marketplace as it is a conveniently packaged, all-inclusive solution that delivers compact aesthetics, exceptional sound quality and a high-end surround sound performance…

Panasonic today unveiled three new slim, stylish Compact Stereo Systems which are compatible with iPod® and iPhone® devices. Designed to produce superior, high-quality sound, the SC-HC57, SC-HC37 and SC-HC27 combine state-of-the-art sound technology, smart networking capabilities and sleek, modern designs to produce sophisticated compact stereo systems for the home environment.

Featuring outstanding sound quality, all models in the 2012 HC Series offer users a pure, direct sound system with noise reduction capabilities allowing users to enjoy a crystal clear listening experience without the interference of reflected sound…

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced the U.S. pricing and availability of two new sound bars, the HW-C450 and HW-C451. With the sound bars, Samsung has delivered a new level of high-quality audio performance. With upgraded 280W total power output, the 2010 lineup also features unique, open speakers that operate without grills, and prism Touch of Color™ (ToC™) design for a smooth, slim and minimalist look. Samsung’s sound bars will be on public display at the Samsung Experience, located at The Time Warner Center in New York City beginning March 9, 2010…

Yamaha today introduced the R-S201, a 2-channel receiver that delivers the exceptional Hi-Fi sound quality for which the company has long been known. Designed for a wider audience than ever before, the RS-201 features Yamaha’s signature Natural Sound concept and high sound quality circuit design, along with a powerful 100 watts per channel to reveal every detail of recording artists’ performances. …

Yamaha today unveiled the YAS-201, its latest Front Surround System that supercharges the lifeless audio of flat screen TVs with stellar surround sound. The system is comprised of two components: a low-profile sound bar that can be placed in front of any flat-screen TV and a powerful 100W wireless subwoofer that can be placed anywhere in the room. Combining these advanced components with a suite of Yamaha-exclusive technologies – including Air Surround Xtreme, UniVolume and Clear Voice – the YAS-201 delivers an outstanding surround sound experience in a package that is easy to install and use…

Harman announces its new JBL Cinema SB350 soundbar with powered wireless subwoofer system: 320 watts of home theater sound for any TV.

The Cinema SB350 delivers that total quality 2.1 system sound in a compact soundbar plus wireless powered subwoofer system that adapts to your own TV remote and fits your flatscreen. Room-filling, believable sound is an essential part of the home theater viewing experience," said Michael Mauser, President, Lifestyle Division, HARMAN…

Panasonic today introduced its first audio theater system, the new SC-HTB1, designed as a slim single bar-type speaker system with integrated subwoofer for rich, low-noise bass. The SC-HTB1 fits neatly in front of the TV and offers enhanced sound quality as an easy-to-install, stylish alternative to a speaker sound system or the sound system built into a television.

With the SC-HTB1, dialogue becomes crisp, clear and easy to understand. This is made possible by Clear-Mode Dialogue, which makes the sound seem like it is coming from the center of the TV display…