At CES 2008 Philips and RealNetworks®, Inc. announced a new alliance to bring Rhapsody®, the award-winning digital music service from Real and MTV Networks, to consumers both on the go and in the home with Philips’ new portable MP3 GoGear™ players and Philips’ Streamium™ home audio product line.

Philips’ Rhapsody-enhanced Streamium home audio products give consumers access from their living room to Rhapsody’s catalog of over 4.5 million songs, professionally programmed music channels, personalized recommendations and thousands of themed playlists via their home stereo systems…

Vizio today announced the availability of its flagship 54'' 5.1 Sound Bar System. Serving as the ideal complement to large-size TVs in great rooms or expansive living rooms, the 54" 5.1 solution offers a wider sound stage projecting true, cinematic home theater audio to every seat. The 54" option will soon be accompanied by a 38" 5.1 Sound Bar System, ideal for mid-size TVs, with both offering consumers an immersive true surround sound experience for enhanced music, movies and TV audio…

HARMAN announces the availability of three state-of-the-art JBL soundbars that bring surround-sound performance to flat-panel TVs ranging from 32 inches to more than 46 inches. The JBL Cinema SB 100, SB 200 and SB 400 offer high-quality audio for movies, gaming and music, thanks to proprietary signal processing software that simulates a surround-sound environment so viewers feel as if they were in the middle of the action. Also, an equalization switch optimizes audio performance whether the soundbar is wall-mounted or placed on a table…

Denon Electronics today introduced the AVR-4810CI Audio/Video Receiver (SRP: $2,999), a next-generation 9.3 channel multi-zone A/V receiver that offers high-quality distribution of audio and video throughout the home*. With nine built-in amplifiers that can be configured to a host of system designs, the AVR-4810CI offers unprecedented flexibility and support for high-definition audio and video performance from all digital sources…

Samsung today announced the availability of new premium products incorporating vacuum tube amplifiers that offer rich, harmonious sound qualities. The Samsung DA-E750 Audio Dock (SRP: $799.99), Samsung HT-E6500W Blu-ray 3D 5.1 Home Theater System (SRP: $799.99) and Samsung HT-E6730W Blu-ray 3D 7.1 Home Theater System (SRP: $999.99) will be shipping this spring in the U.S. With these products, Samsung also underscores its commitment to extend its leadership in audio products with premium offerings.

New in 2012, Samsung’s patented vacuum tube amplifier technology allows audio enthusiasts to enjoy music the way it was meant to be heard…

Philips introduces today at the 2013 IFA Show a new range of wireless speakers, designed to marry style and high-power sound in one compact package, whether at home or on-the-go.

“Today’s consumers aspire to a new generation of stereo on which to enjoy their music at home,” said Edouard Petit, director consumer marketing, audio at Philips Lifestyle Entertainment. “We live in an ever-connected world with music and content stored on smartphones, tablets and laptops. Home stereos have to change accordingly…

In less than three weeks, LG will be showcasing its latest audio video lineup at the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The premium selection of products includes the latest iteration of the much acclaimed, space-saving SoundPlate (Model LAB540W), innovative Wireless Audio System (Model NP8740) and the sleek, aesthetically striking Sound Bar (Model NB5540)…

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…

JBL announces the marriage of functionality and fun in JBL Spark, a wireless stereo speaker system that looks like nothing else you've ever seen.

"The bright colors and megaphone shape catch your eye immediately," said Michael Mauser, President of HARMAN Lifestyle, "but it's the unmistakable JBL sound that catches your ears and won't let go."

JBL demonstrates that professionalism in audio reproduction can be fun with JBL Spark wireless stereo speakers…

Pioneer Electronics Inc. today introduced two new Elite home theater AV receivers, the Elite VSX-43 7.1-channel receiver and VSX-70 7.2-channel receiver, designed for expanded entertainment and control throughout the home. Following in the tradition of the Elite brand, the new receivers are built to engineering and manufacturing standards designed to handle studio quality audio and visual content and the multi-channel demands of home theater enthusiasts…