VIZIO announced today three new additions to its portfolio of home audio solutions with the 29'' and two 38'' sound bars in various home theater configurations. With a focus on premium design, amazing audio performance and advanced features such as built-in Bluetooth and integrated deep bass technology, VIZIO's latest additions to its award-winning audio collection give consumers more ways to conveniently upgrade any room with the home theater experience this summer…

Onkyo has introduced two entry-level home theater in a box (HTiB) packaged systems, each consisting of an HDMI-equipped audio-video receiver, five or seven surround-sound loudspeakers with subwoofer, and the top model includes an iPod docking station. When combined with a HDTV video display, Blu-Ray or DVD player, and cable/satellite TV box, these systems provide everything needed for a fully sateifying home theater surround sound experience.

"With the current economic climate, our high-value entry-level HTiB's are doing quite well," said Paul Wasek, Marketing Manager, Onkyo USA…

Panasonic today announced pricing for the SC-NP10 Wireless Speaker. Designed as an optimal surround sound system for tablet viewing and listening, the Panasonic SC-NP10 offers users unique functionality for a variety of spaces and listening scenarios.

Designed for use with any Bluetooth-enabled tablet device, the Panasonic SC-NP10 allows users to prop their tablet, rather than dock, and wirelessly stream music or movie sound. Because the system is not a “docking station” it is compatible with various tablet models and sizes, making it easy for a family with different tablets to share the SC-NP10…

Samsung today announced the expansion of its digital audio line-up with new devices that easily turn any home entertainment setup into an optimal sound environment. The company’s 2013 AV products feature a number of wireless connectivity enhancements, including the industry’s first soundbar that can connect with a TV using wireless Bluetooth technology.

Products highlights include:

Samsung’s Vacuum Tube Soundbar (model HW-F750) is the first soundbar to feature a built-in vacuum tube to maximize sound quality, and is the world’s first soundbar that can wirelessly connect with a TV via Bluetooth…

Yamaha Electronics Corporation today introduces a line of three indoor/outdoor speaker systems that provide high sound quality, durability and installation versatility. The NS-AW992, NS-AW592 and NS-AW392 speakers feature high-grade weatherproof cabinets for drip, water and UV resistance, as well as a new waterproof woofer for accurate mid and low frequency response. Although weatherized and designed for outdoor use, each speaker system has an attractive angled cabinet design that makes them suitable for indoor use as well in home theaters, small commercial spaces and public buildings…

Bose has introduced the SoundTouch Wi-Fi music systems, offering an entirely new way to listen to music at home. SoundTouch systems let you stream music wirelessly in any room with renowned Bose audio quality and ease-of-use. Now, music from the web or your stored collection can be played with lifelike clarity — by simply pressing a button.

“SoundTouch Wi-Fi systems are unlike any home sound system available today,” said Phil Hess, vice president of Bose Home Entertainment. “They let you stream your favorite stations, playlists or artists in the easiest way imaginable, and they sound amazing…

Panasonic today unveiled its new Micro System concept for home audio with three unique products for 2012. Combining state-of-the-art technology to produce superior sound quality, the new speaker systems have been developed for a variety of uses and design concepts throughout the home environment.

“We have developed the user-focused speaker systems to further expand upon Panasonic’s line of home audio system products,” said Troy Livingston, Product manager, Panasonic, Entertainment Group…

Pioneer today unveiled the Speaker Bar system (SP-SB23W), uniquely designed by legendary speaker engineer Andrew Jones to deliver excellent full-range sound from a small, simple solution audio package. Made for consumers who care about audio quality, the Speaker Bar features a composite wood curved cabinet, six individual speakers, six amplifiers (independent for each speaker) and an eight channel active digital crossover network. The combination of features offers a multitude of benefits to listeners including exceptional sound quality reproduction, wider off-axis response, higher power handling and increased dynamic headroom…

HARMAN today introduced a new 5.1-channel home entertainment speaker system. The harman kardon HKTS 60 presents stunning audio performance in a convenient, classy, all-inclusive package. The home theater in a box boasts the signature harman kardon 5.1-channel sound, a 200-watt powered 8-inch (200mm) subwoofer, four identical 2-1/2-way dual-driver satellites and a matching center speaker.

The newest iteration in the HKTS line employs harman kardon audio technology in a sound-system package like you've never heard before…

Pioneer Electronics Inc. today debuts four advanced A/V receivers that deliver dynamic high definition video and audio formats for next generation home theater performance. At the Consumer Electronics Show, Pioneer® is showcasing the VSX-518-K, VSX-818V-K, VSX-918V-K and VSX-1018TXH-K A/V receivers, which incorporate new proprietary amplifier technologies that ensure maximum power from multi-channel sound formats while maintaining clean audio with impressive THD specifications. Improved sound tuning and customization options along with an abundance of HD digital connectivity ports make it easy for consumers to usher their home entertainment into the HD era…