16
Sep
2011
Engadget HD: What can you get for $300 these days? A bunch of stuff, probably, including the latest soundbar from Yamaha. The YAS-101 Front Surround System offers up 7.1 sound, a built-on 60-watt subwoofer and support for Dolby Digital and DTS. (more…)
08
Sep
2011
What HiFi: KEF has opened its first online store, enabling customers to buy its range of hi-fi and home cinema speakers through the firm’s website. All orders will be delivered directly to your home from the nearest KEF dealer.
Products available on the new online store include the Reference, Q, C and T series speakers, home cinema packages and subwoofers. (more…)
02
Sep
2011
What Hi-fi: Loewe is putting 3D Blu-ray, iPod docking and discrete 2.1 into one box – taking on Bose with the compact MediaVision 3D cinema system.
The MediaVision 3D unit – also available without the speakers – offers 2D and 3D Blu-ray plus DVD and CD playback, and has an iPod/iPhone dock. (more…)
30
Aug
2011
02
Aug
2011
What Hi-fi: Martin Logan electrostatic speakers may not be to everyone’s taste, but they certainly look distinctive.
And while they could never be described as cheap, the latest incarnation is at least more affordable than its forebears.
The ElectroMotion ESL (EM-ESL) is described as “the world’s most affordable high performance hybrid electrostatic loudspeaker”, costing £2499 a pair in satin black, or £2900 for the gloss black version. (more…)
02
Aug
2011
What Hi-fi: Klipsch, perhaps best known for its more traditional horn-loaded speakers, has developed a new range of slimline surround speakers for today’s flatscreen TVs.
The Gallery series consists of free-standing or wall-mountable passive designs in four sizes. They can be bought individually, or as part of a home cinema package. (more…)
25
Jul
2011
What Hi-fi: New from Denon is the £400 DHT-1312XP home cinema system, a ‘just add Blu-ray player’ package combining the company’s entry-level AVR-1312 receiver with a dedicated SYS-1312 5.1-channel speaker set-up.
On sale next month, the system offers 3D passthrough, 5x110W output, and four-in-one-out HDMI connectivity. (more…)
15
Jul
2011
What Hi-fi: Today Yamaha unveils its new (and newly-named) Aventage range of home cinema receivers, joining the rest of its 2011 line-up.
They replace the existing higher-end models from 2010 and as they use all-new designs and components, rather than just being a range refresh, they are being rebranded under the Aventage name.
There are four models: the RXA3010 (above, £1999), RXA2010 (£1499), RXA1010 (below, £999) and RXA810 (£849). They’ll go on sale in the UK this September.
12
Jul
2011
What Hi-fi: Yamaha is the latest manufacturer to develop a smartphone control app for its 2011 range of home cinema receivers and Blu-ray players.
The free app will be available for Android devices from October. (more…)
04
Jul
2011
Techwatch: Want a new home entertainment system to go with your new HDTV? The Onkyo HTS5400 Home Theater System gives you the flexibility to harness a 7.1 channel audio goodness with your high definition display. Now movies, games, and music come alive with atmosphere and realism. For only around $600, you get a receiver, seven satellite speakers, and a downfiring subwoofer. (more…)
04
Jul
2011
What Hi-fi: Jamo has announced a new surround sound speaker package for the budget market, the S 426HCS3.
Weighing in at just £300, the five-channel package has floorstanding front speakers, bookshelf rears and a dedicated centre and subwoofer.
Delivered in a black ash finish in the UK, the floorstanders stand 91cm tall and boast dual 5.5in woofers together with a 1in soft dome tweeter.
The rear satellites, 20cm tall, and centre channel come supplied with wall brackets. (more…)
23
Jun
2011
What Hi-fi: Following our news story and blog from the D&M product launch earlier this month, Marantz has confirmed more details of the SR5006 and SR6006 (above) receivers, which will be in the shops from the middle of July.
The two receivers both have 3D compatibility, network connectivity via an Ethernet port for internet radio, streaming of content stored on a home network and subscription web-based services, and AirPlay functionality for streaming from iOS devices. (more…)
