Panasonic today announced the introduction of its new cutting-edge receiver, model SA-BX500, a 7.1-channel AV control receiver that delivers a level of audio quality worthy of today's beautiful Full-HD images. As an AV selector, the SA-BX500 can send 1080p Full-HD video signals (as well as Deep Color or x.v.Color video signals) from a Blu-ray Disc^TM player to a TV without degradation when connected to both units via HDMI cables…

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^®…

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 new 7.1-channel home theater packaged systems that combine the latest in high resolution audio and video processing with the simplicity of an all-in-one system. Both the HT-S7100 and the HT-S6100 include powerful 130 watt-per-channel A/V receivers with HDMI inputs for up to four sources, including internal processing for the latest high resolution audio formats and 1080i video upscaling. The receivers are matched with a high-performance 7.1-channel speaker and active subwoofer package, and the company's highly regarded iPod dock…

Onkyo has introduced the new TX-SR806, the company's first A/V receiver to carry THX's new Ultra2Plus certification. The 130 watt-per-channel TX-SR806 features five HDMI 1.3a inputs, 1080p video upscaling capability, and new THX Loudness Plus technology. Like the acclaimed TX-SR805 that it replaces, the new model features Onkyo's Push-Pull amplification design, internal high resolution audio decoding, Audyssey MultEQ automatic calibration, and compatibility with both XM and Sirius Satellite Radio…

Aperion Audio, a manufacturer and direct seller of home theater loudspeakers and subwoofers, announces the launch of the Intimus 4T, our new two-way tower speaker featuring dual 4” woven fiberglass composite mid-woofers and our audiophile grade 1” silk dome tweeter. The 4T is the newest model in our completely redesigned Intimus line. Created as a companion to our incredibly popular 4B bookshelf speakers, the new 4T’s offer amazing performance in a very compact package…

Aperion Audio, a manufacturer and direct seller of home theater loudspeakers and subwoofers, announces the launch of its completely redesigned Intimus loudspeaker line. The new line is the result of over 8 years of evolution of the popular Intimus speaker series and represents the best sonic performance ever offered. In addition to upgraded drivers, the Intimus line now features a new curved design aesthetic that blends well with flat panel TV’s. The new Intimus products still feature our famous furniture grade finishes and are available in real cherry wood veneer or gloss piano black…

Philips Docking Entertainment Systems offer a new way to rock to music and videos on your iPod® mobile digital device, with dual speakers that add deep, powerful bass to all music - from any source. Showcased at Philips 2008 Holidays in June event, the DC910 and DC912 feature stylish, slim designs with table-stand and wall-mount options that blend seamlessly into any interior.

With portrait and landscape orientation options, Philips Docking Entertainment Systems allow you to enjoy your videos the right way by rotating the position of your iPod device and charging it at the same time…

Elevating the high definition experience in home theaters, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today announces the Elite® BDP-05FD and Pioneer® BDP-51FD BonusView Blu-ray Disc® players that exceed the capabilities of current players in the market with support of next generation high resolution audio and video formats that fulfill the emotional experience of high end entertainment. Featuring picture-in-picture interactivity and a redesigned platform that significantly improves overall performance, the new players work in tandem with Pioneer’s KURO displays and A/V receivers to provide film enthusiasts the most true-to-life reproduction of HD feature films…

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company has announced that its first home theater in a box (HTiB) system with an integrated Blu-ray Disc player will be available for purchase in late Spring, with a suggested retail price of $999.95. The new model, SC-BT100, is the perfect complement to a high definition, flat panel large screen TV.

The new model epitomizes Panasonic’s emphasis on media friendly capabilities. It is made for iPod* and features an advanced integrated dock which not only recharges an iPod but plays music or video through the home theater system, displays audio tracks and menus on the TV screen and operates with the supplied remote control…