Aperion Audio announced the latest in a series of new product releases this spring, the Intimus 4BP Bipole Surround Speaker at a price of $199, making dedicated surround sound more accessible to entry level home theater system buyers…

Pioneer Electronics Inc. today announced that it is now shipping A/V Receivers that seamlessly integrate Apple's revolutionary iPhone and iPod into a customer's home theatre. Pioneer’s VSX-819AH, VSX-919AH and VSX-1019AH A/V receivers and also feature proprietary technologies designed to restore compressed audio data and recreate the dynamic listening experiences intended by the original musician…

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…

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…

As the first installment of its 2009 product line-up, Onkyo has introduced three new home theater receivers, including the world's first to offer Dolby's new ProLogic IIz processing, which can produce sound effects above the listener's head. Theses models, which range in price from $299 to $599, also include an array of advanced HD audio and video technologies from Onkyo, Dolby, DTS, Audyssey, Faroudja, and others that were previously only available at higher price points. The TX-SR607 features six HDMI inputs, and is the first AV receiver with a front-panel HDMI input…

Sony today introduced three powerful home theater systems designed to enhance the high-definition home theater experience.

With 1,000 watts maximum power each and integrated five disc DVD/CD changers, the DAV-HDX587WC, DAV-HDX589W and DAV-HDX285 home theater systems offer excellent performance and quality with simplified set-up.

Representing the most advanced DVD-integrated home theater solutions Sony has to offer are the DAV-HDX589W and DAV-HDX587WC models…

Pioneer Electronics Inc. today unveils a new line of stellar A/V receivers that are the first to provide a complete digital entertainment solution for the home theater. The Pioneer VSX-519V, VSX-819H, VSX-919AH and VSX-1019AH are some of the industry’s first to feature iPhone and iPod® certification for enhanced compatibility to the millions of Apple® mobile digital devices already sold. In addition to simple ‘plug and play’ connectivity, Pioneer enhances the overall user experience with full color graphic user interfaces including album jacket art as well as multi-zone enjoyment of personal content from any iPod and iPhone when using select receiver models…

Sharp today introduces three new iPod docking systems that allow users to play music directly from any iPod or iPhone while simultaneously recharging the unit. For music on-the-go, the DK-AP7N portable audio system for iPod features a stylish body that can be folded for travel or storage, with premium sound quality and long battery life. This compact design is available in two eye-catching color combinations, including a glossy black body with either white or red accents. The DK-CL6N (for the home) and DK-CL66N (for the hospitality industry) music systems for iPod tout the functionality of a clock radio with the luxury of waking to favorite iPod tunes…

JVC today announced three new micro audio systems, including one that features a motion sensor and JVC’s “laser touch operation” panel, a touch-sensitive illuminated control strip. In addition, the new micro systems are faithful to JVC’s reputation for top quality sound while also offering unique new convenience features, iPod connectivity in some models, and new, contemporary designs.

With the UX-GN6, JVC introduces a completely new way to control an audio system…

Onkyo USA has introduced two new top-of-the-line THX Ultra2 Plus certified 7.1-channel A/V receivers, the TX-SR876 and TX-NR906, which deliver superior performance and comprehensive features to easily surpass more expensive models from other brands. Both provide state-of-the-art HDMI repeaters for four high definition video sources, the new THX Loudness Plus processing, Audyssey's new Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume technologies, HQV Reon-VX video upscaling to 1080p, plus powerful amplifiers, multi-room features, HD Radio, and, on the TX-NR906, advanced networked audio capabilities…