Onkyo Japan has announced the launch of its latest DTX-5.9 A/V Receivers in the Integra range. These receivers will reach the markets for sale from June 2 at a price of ¥105,000. Enjoy cinema quality movies at your home and experience the joy of home entertainment to the highest level. Supporting HDMI Ver.1.3a, the DTX-5.9 A/V Receivers are compatible with Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master. They are provided with the AudysseyDynamic EQ technology.

Quick Facts:

• Rated output: 7ch×120W
• Frequency characteristic: 5Hz~100kHz (+1dB/-3dB and Direct Mode)
• Signal-noise ratio: 106dB (LINE and IHF-A)
• Impedance: 4~16Ω
• Electric power consumption 450W

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Pioneer Electronics is proud to launch four A/V receivers based on Revolutionary Amplifier Technology. The new line up of receivers includes models Elite SC-07, SC-05, VSX-03TXH and VSX-01TXH. Combine these AV Receivers with Blu-ray Disc players and 2008 KURO displays to get amazing sound and video quality.

“Our flagship A/V receiver, the Susano, represents the pinnacle of high-end design and engineering in home theater equipment. We are now delivering that premium experience into our core line of Elite A/V receivers,” said David Bales, audio marketing manager for the home entertainment division of Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

The SC-05 and SC-07 called as “Susano” engulf in it Direct Energy HD Amplifier to deliver unmatched multi-channel power output and efficiency. Based on sound-tuning technology, the receivers lets you enjoy 3-dimensional aural experience. You will be amazed to know that there is no virtually wasted energy with very low distortion. Boasting Home Media Gallery, they also offer you option to select and playback music imaged from USB drive or PC drive.

You can experience high definition surround sound with high efficiency using Elite VSX-03TXH and VSX-01TXH. They feature 1080p resolution and support for DTS-HD High Resolution, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio sound format. For more information, please logon to www.pioneerelectronics.com and get to know the prices.

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Sezmi Corporation is proud to launch the latest concept TV integrating movies and internet video, television content, broadcast and cable networking product all-in-one. So you can now watch whatever you want, and whenever you want. Simplified browsing adds up to the cake. A direct wireless out of the box product enriches TV viewing experience.

“ Sezmi focused on the television consumer and built an entirely new television offering from the ground up to meet the needs of viewers that want a premium experience at an affordable price, “ said Buno Pati, Sezmi co-founder and chief executive officer.

Stored, live, on-demand and internet video reached new heights with Sezmi’s TV2.0. Each household member is proud owner of its own remote control with personalized home-page like screen engulfing in it its line of content according to preferences. You can now also share your playlist and contribute to community rating of shows.

Based on flex cast video distribution technology, the TV is a perfect combination of broadband infrastructure and terrestrial digital broadcast television. The smart indoor reception system is one thing to fall for. Though the price has not been disclosed yet, but it will keep you wondering how so many facilities are there in one box.

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Yamaha, the famous maker of automobiles and electronics, has come up with its new product called RX-V861 7.1 Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver. Experience a mind-blowing home theater with this powerful receiver that is compatible with many devices.

The RX-V8617.1 Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver comes packed with advanced features like superior multi-zone control compatibility, improved YPAO supporting low frequency to 31.5 Hz with auto setup and 7-channel 735W powerful surround sound. Apart from this, YAMAHA RX - V861 7.1 Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver is XM ready with XM HD Surround powered by Neutral Surround. It is also compatible with iPod via optional Yamaha YDS-10.

Experience the surround realism with the upgraded CINEMA DSP with 17 DSP programs, night listening enhancer, silent cinema and compressed music enhancer of yAMAHA RX-V861 7.1 Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver. This is not all, the latest Receiver lets you enjoy high quality sound with its digital ToP-ART and High Current Amplification.

Be it the Dolby Digital EX, DTS NEO 6, HDMI, Neutral Surround or Compressed Music Enhancer, you get to see the magic of all using yAMAHA RX-V861 7.1 Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver. It is available in the market at a suggested retail price of $ 999.95.

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Onkyo recently launched A/V receivers TX-SR576 and TX-SR506 capable of home theater and multichannel music reproduction. Boasting front channel bi-amplification and Powered Zone 2 ability, the 75watts/channel TX-SR506 and 80 watts/per channel receivers utilize EQ loudness correction technology.

You can process different channels and stereo sources at the same time with both the speakers. Connect them to 1080p Blu-ray players, latest gaming consoles or HD set-top boxes and enjoy the high quality picture. Examine the output at three different areas in one room with the help of Audyssey 2EQ automatic calibration system and calibrate the sound evenly around the room. Dynamic EQ algorithm and Audyssey 2EQ system enables you to modify output signal according to acoustics, playback-level distortion and listening position making you land in perfect audio world.

While the HDMI pass-through TX-SR506, require separate audio connections and delivers 1080p video and deep color data, the TX-SR576 works with single connection for audio and video. Get the best compressed audio quality with Music Optimizer technology.

Equipped with RI-compatible remote controls, the receivers let you reach the entertainment heights. While the Onkyo TX-SR576 is available in black/silver finish for $479, TX-SR506 is priced at $379.

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Now get the benefit of full support for your HD audio formats with the new Yamaha RX-V863 Digital Home Theater Receiver. Bosting some exclusive features like Pure Direct, YPAO sound optimization and four Scene buttons, Yamaha RX-V863 Receiver offers you surround realism with its adaptive DRC and improved compressed music enhancer. You can in fact choose to enjoy its 7-channel 735W powerful surround sound.Some other interesting high sound quality features of Yamaha RX-V863 Receiver include digital ToP-ART and High Current Amplification. Moreover, it incorporates Burr-Brown 192kHz/24-bit DACs used in all channels. Yamaha RX-V863 Receiver supports Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio.

Yamaha RX-V863 Receiver also comes with a silent cinema and virtual cinema DSP. Not only this, it also incorporates 9 selectable subwoofer crossover frequencies and assignable amplifiers for bi-amp connection. It’s compatible with Bluetooth A2DP and Yahama Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver YBA-10. Yamaha RX-V863 Receiver is available in the market at a price of just $ 999.95.

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The new Denon DRA-397 Multi-Source Stereo Receiver is fully loaded with several eye catching features for which within a very short span of time it has been capable of accumulating enough of praise for it. Go through its features which will help you in selecting this particular stereo receiver among all others available in the market.

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• Solid, reliable audio performance while playing two speaker systems together with 80 watts per channel, into 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with no more than .08 percent total harmonic distortion.
• New Signal Level Divided Construction (SLDC) to preserve the purity of the signal for greater fidelity and clarity.
• Dedicated multi-room outputs, with volume level adjustment via remote control that makes simultaneous enjoyment of two different programs possible.
• External remote control equipment including IR re-transmitters and IR remote receivers can be connected to the DRA397’s IR remote input and output terminals.
• Easy connectivity of stereo video sources, such as hi-fi VCR, stereo TV, and DVD to the DRA 397’s DVD/VDP, VCR and Video Aux terminals. Enjoy playing iPod music through the ASD1R, Denon’s original Control Dock for iPod, by connecting it to the dedicated control terminal of the receiver.

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Denon DRA-397 Multi-Source Stereo Receiver

HGTV (Home and Garden Television), recently announced in a nationally aired presentation called "RV 2008" that the AutumnWave OnAir GT Mobile DTV Receiver and DVR for PC ranks in one of the Ultimate Travel Accessories in “top 8 in ‘08”.

Patrick Castellani, President & COO of the AutumnWave, opined that "The OnAir GT receives both DTV and analog television wherever a usable broadcast signal exists. It also tunes unscrambled digital and analog cable TV where available, and requires no internet or satellite connection, and no monthly fee."

This AutumnWave OnAir GT Mobile DTV Receiver and DVR can be connected to a portable antenna or to the rooftop antenna of a camper or motor coach and what you can get through this is that you will get to see the local TV stations in stunning high definition or standard definition. Moreover, you can play your favorite video game in your laptop by connecting an AV input cable without the least need to lug around a big, clunky analog TV set.

If you love camping then would love the AutumnWave OnAir GT Mobile DTV Receiver and DVR too as it allows watching and recording over-the-air DTV and analog television programs on laptop while out on an adventure. You can get it in just $179 and can shop it online too in http://www.autumnwave.com.

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Kenwood recently announced its latest R-K1000-N Receiver extending its K Series. The Receiver will be sold from Late November at a price of 55,650 Yen. Kenwood R-K1000-N delivers full digital processing. The Receiver loads Supreme EX Technology. It delivers a playback of MP3, WMA and AAC.

Kenwood’s latest R-K1000-N features Utility installed capacity [Clear A: When turning off ] 50W + 50W (JEITA 6Ω ) 60W + 60W (JEITA 4Ω ), [Clear A: When turning on ] 10W + 10W (JEITA 6Ω ) 15W + 15W (JEITA 4Ω ), Signal-noise ratio 120dB (CD, D-IN1, D-IN2 and D-IN3), Input sensitivity/impedance 200mV/82kΩ (AUX and TAPE input), 100mV/82kΩ (D.AUDIO input), 3.5mV29kΩ (PHONE input), Output level/impedance 200mV/760Ω (TAPE output) and Total height harmonic wave distortion factor 0.08% (1kHz, 1W and 6Ω ).

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Pioneer’s latest exhibit at CEDIA 2007 SX-A9-J Stereo Receiver with High Fidelity Components is designed to bring Music Entertainment to Life. The model belonging to Elite Group takes music to next level. 70 watt two-channel Elite SX-A9-J Stereo Receiver incorporates proprietary sound processing technologies to deliver music you have never heard before. The receiver will leave you astounded by the clarity and precision of audio. Shortened digital signal paths made it possible to get an undistorted, smooth music performance with maximum level clarity. Integrating a dual mono symmetrical amplification design SX-A9-J stereo receivers eliminate dominance of one channel over the other. The Pioneer SX-A9-J Receiver is scheduled to ship from October 2007.

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Final Sound Solutions, a world leader in award-winning sound solutions for home theater enthusiasts and audiophiles unveiled their Virtual Surround Sound System Final System 8 HD Audio/Video Receiver (FVSS 201) at CEDIA EXPO. Audiophiles get ready to experience Superior Lifelike Virtual Surround Sound Quality.

The Final System 8 integrates high-end electrostatic speakers with a 75-Watt Audio/Video receiver and Final S95 subwoofer. Indeed it is a unique combo of DVD (that reads disks with MP3 files) /CD player and a virtual surround sound DSP.

 “We designed the Final System 8 HD Audio/Video Receiver to create a unique figure-eight-shaped soundwave that fills any size room.  The creation of Final System 8 leverages our proven Inverter Technology to deliver superior sound reproduction. We are committed to delivering new high quality home entertainment solutions to the ever changing market.”

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Final System 8 HD Audio/Video Receiver (FVSS 201)

Pioneer establishes its place at the CEDIA EXPO 2007 with the launch of its latest Elite SC-09TX AV receiver outfitted for High End Home Theater Performance like Never Before. It is the first A/V receiver to feature Sampling Rate Converter (SRC) technology conventionally used in professional audio equipment for sound studios that oversamples all audio signals to 192 kHz delivering disturbance free sound.

Pioneer’s new flagship is a sophisticated powerhouse for multi-channel sound in 1080p featuring reengineered direct energy high HD amplifier endowed with ICEpower™ analog class-D amplification married to Pioneer sound tuning technology. Along with digital signal processing (DSP) capabilities the Elite SC-09TX has the capability to support new audio formats, Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby® Digital Plus and DTS-HD™.

The Pioneer Elite® SC-09TX A/V receiver baffles one with the reproduction of pristine reproduction of emerging high resolution audio and high definition video formats. Thanks to Pioneer’s exclusive home networking functionality which allows the users to connect the receiver to Home Media Gallery for telling home theater experience. Users can playback personal digital media files direct from a PC hard drive. Pioneer’s SC-09TX baby will hit stores from winter for a suggested price of $7000. Continue Reading »
Pioneer Elite SC-09TX AV receiver

Sony STR-DA3300ES is a low priced model tracing its descent in the ES – Elevated Standard Series of Home Theater. It will be available in August for about $1,000. The latest Series boast of innovative iPod Accessory Port for Easy Access to Digital Music. STR-DA3300ES is compatible with latest audio formats including Dolby Labs’ Dolby® Digital +/Dolby® TrueHD and dts® High Resolution Audio and dts® HD Master Audio. You can also purchase an optional iPod audio dock (TDM-iP1) with the new range of A/V Receivers by Sony. The receiver’s Xross Media Bar displays playlists, artist, album and track information of the digital music accessed from iPod players.

 “The new ES line is optimized for high-definition sources such as Blu-ray Disc™ media elevating the audio and video performace of the home theater by supporting the latest audio codecs,” said Earl Martin, product marketing manager for Sony’s Digital Imaging and Audio Division.  “While our ES products traditionally focus on enthusiasts, the new receivers also deliver access to popular digital music through an easy to navigate user interface delivering the complete package.”

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Sony STR-DA3300ES 7.1 channel AV Receiver

Sony rolled out its new STR-DA4300ES AV Receiver with a distinguished feature iPod Accessory Port for Easy Access to Digital Music. The latest receiver for sure has an enhanced system, truly a model to fit in Elevated Standard (ES) line-up. The receiver is compatible with latest audio/video formats including Dolby Labs’ Dolby® Digital +/Dolby® TrueHD and dts® High Resolution Audio and dts® HD Master Audio. STR-DA4300ES 7.1 channel model lets the users access digital music from most iPod players as well as the device’s artist, playlists, album and track information through the receiver’s Xross Media Bar™ (XMB). STR-DA4300ES will ship in October at an MSRP of $1,300 via sonystyle.com and Sony Style® retail stores nationwide.

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Sony recently introduced its new “Elevated Standard” ESline up of A/V Receivers. Active Intelligence three HDMI inputs (one output) support Deep Color, and x.v.Color. STR-DA5300ES is the first Sony receiver that has the capability to distribute high definition content to a second room (or zone). The STR-DA5300ES boasts of iPod Accessory Port for Easy Access to Digital Music and compatibility with the latest audio formats including Dolby Labs’ Dolby® Digital +/Dolby® TrueHD and dts® High Resolution Audio and dts® HD Master Audio. The receiver also has a 120-watt amplifier (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.09 percent THD) and accepts eight-channel linear PCM. Cortez Advanced controller featuring Faroudja® DCDi Cinema™ technology that upscales all video sources to 1080p via HDMI™. This 7.1 channel is a successor to last year’s award-winning STR-DA5200ES model. STR-DA5300ES will ship in September for about $1,700.

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Meridian Audio recently rolled out its amazing digital home theater G95 DVD Surround Receiver US. It is a high performance audio and video component that plays CD, DVD, and AM/FM radio, and produces 5.1-channel surround sound. With latest amplifier technology, Meridian G95 DVD Surround Receiver outputs five channels of superb, dynamically robust and high-current amplification. The Meridian G95 DVD Surround Receiver comes in an elegant black-and-silver design with Meridian’s proprietary MSR+ tabletop system remote controller. Meridian and Faroudja technology employed in the Receiver processes video images and outputs them via HDMI, all-digital audio/video connection format. You can purchase it now at an MSRP of $8,495. For more information visit the Meridian Media Center: http://media.meridian-audio.com

Vativ Technologies, provider of advanced digital signal processing solutions for the digital TV recently announced its first Single-Chip, 3-Input HDMI 1.3a Receiver VTV2313. In addition to being pin-compatible with Vativ’s first-generation 3-input HDMI receiver, the new VTV2313 supports xvYCC and up to 36-bit Deep Color at 1080p and UXGA resolutions. The maximum bandwidth backed by the receiver is 6.75Gbps at 225MHz. The receiver’s ultra-compact 15mm x 15mm BGA package also occupies the least possible board space while offering the highest available performance. Furthermore, Vativ’s proprietary real-time equalization expertise enables almost immediate on-time signal recovery with any cable. As the industry’s great-performing receiver component, VTV2313’s easy to use, highly programmable I/O interfaces allow seamless connectivity with any video processor or Digital TV (DTV) System-on-Chip solution. The VTV2313’s layout-optimized pinouts facilitate easy layout of low-cost 4- or 6-layer boards.

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Onkyo TX-SA805 (N) A/V Receiver will hit the markets from June 16. The receiver loads higher density Dolby digital plus and is compatible with Blu-Ray. It is equipped with HDMI ver.1.3a to offer diversified connectivity options. The receiver delivers an unprecedented image quality and loss less voice data of Dolby TrueHD and the DTS-HD master audio. TX-SA805 features Rated output All channel 180W (6Ω,20Hz 20kHz,0.05% or less THD), Signal-noise ratio110dB (LINE and IHF-A), Tone control maximum change quantity±10dB/20Hz (BASS) ±10dB/20kHz (TREBLE) and Electric power consumption (electric supplies safety method technical standard) 660W.

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Pioneer electronics [USA] presents its new Pioneer® Elite® VSX-94TXH A/V receiver. It has got very superior HDMI technology for digital devices. It delivers superior picture along with meeting the sound demands of new high definition televisions and optical disc players. The new receiver allows the user to enjoy new technologies being used on music and movie discs. It is an essence of the true emotion for the audience. This receiver provides personalized music entertainment options via new compatibility with Sirius® Satellite. This receiver also provides both SIRIUS and XM Satellite Radio crystal clear, digital programming with dual connectivity to both a SiriusConnect™ SC-H1 tune and XM Connect & Play™ antenna SIRIUS and XM Satellite Radio crystal clear, digital programming with dual connectivity to both a SiriusConnect™ SC-H1 tune and XM Connect & Play™ antenna. It also allows owner to control personalized music and video files from an iPod® via the optional Pioneer and navigate play lists with the remote control and on-screen display.

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Continuing to excel in the sphere of its operations, Sony is expanding its AV line-up with another new model the STR-DG910. Combining simplicity of set-up and operation with enhanced connectivity and superb performance, the new receivers are designed to form the perfect hub for any home entertainment system. Topping in the range of receivers STR-DG910 are loaded with fully automatic set-up and  acclaimed Digital Cinema Auto Calibration system. It also facilitates video upconversion and compatibility with the high-definition audio now available on Blu-ray discs. It delivers superb audio and video performance developed through painstaking design and engineering and extensive tuning. It would be available in markets in the month of June.

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Making presence worldwide with the success of its ES range of receivers, launched last year, Sony is now up to expand its AV line-up with the introduction of its brand new model STR-DG710. The new model comes equipped with a fully automatic set-up to cope with the user’s room and speaker layout. It uses the heralded Digital Cinema Auto Calibration system. Users of the receivers will also be able to control their whole Sony system – DVD player, receiver and TV – using one remote control, with the new Bravia Theatre Sync technology built into this model. With the innovative DM Port system, now the users can even link a Network WALKMAN®, mobile phone, or computer to the receiver.

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Pioneer Electronics has recently introduced its new A/V receiver VSX-92TXH that brings out high definition audio and video. The Pioneer VSX-92TXH receivers are critical hub of home theater with superior HDMI connectivity for a host of digital devices. The VSX-92TXH industry’s first receivers to attribute Neural-THX Surround decoding for authentic replica of multi-channel surround sound for movies, music and gaming. This receiver also provides a personalized music entertainment options. Designed for emerging 1080p flat panel television and the Blu-ray® Disc optical format, Pioneer Elite A/V receivers with HDMI 1.3a convey the true pleasure of high definition entertainment. For a truly special experience, the receivers permit direct access and control to personalized music and video files from an iPod® via the optional Pioneer IDK-80 universal iPod docking station. Users have the option to navigate play lists with the remote control. Pioneer provides an audio streaming capability of downloaded music from a computer hard drive or Internet radio and portable USB devices for home networking. The VSX-92TXH will be available in the market in the month of August at a price of $1300.

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Sony expands its AV line-up with introduction of STR-DG510 AV receivers. The new receivers combine function and form. With the innovative DM Port system you can even connect a Network WALKMAN®, mobile phone, or computer to the receiver, to hear the sound through their speakers. Digital Cinema Auto Calibration system is equipped for fully automatic set-up. STR-DG510 features 5×100W, HDMI switching to connect DVD players or recorders, games consoles and digital TV boxes and, DCAC automatic set-up.

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The month of June 2007 would add up some cool products to home entertainment category. Pioneer Elite VSX-91TXH A/V receivers are designed to deliver high definition audio and video with superior HDMI connectivity. VSX-91TXH A/V receivers feature HDMI 1.3a support, decoding of advanced audio formats Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby® Digital Plus and DTS-HD™ Master Audio, Neural-THX® Surround™, MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) room tuning technology, high resolution image quality at 1080p 24Hz. These receivers are perfect for emerging flat panel television and the Blu-ray® Disc optical format. One more thing Users get personalized music entertainment options via new compatibility with Sirius® Satellite Radio as well as direct inputs to an iPod® and XM Connect & Play™ antenna. VSX-91TXH will ship at a suggested price of $1000, respectively.

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Pioneer Elite VSX-90TXV A/V receivers are truly made for Elite class. The new receivers deliver complete high resolution home entertainment experience by featuring high definition audio and video. Pioneer Elite VSX-90TXV A/V receivers are equipped with superior HDMI connectivity for a host of digital devices. Pioneer employs industry-leading digital sound processing capabilities including its Advanced MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) room tuning technology, Dolby TrueHD lossless audio and DTS-HD Master Audio. New A/V Receivers offer compatibility with Sirius® Satellite Radio, connectivity to an iPod® and XM Connect & Play™ antenna. VSX-90TXV models are designed for emerging 1080p flat panel television and the Blu-ray® Disc optical format. High end glossy black VSX-90TXV will be available June 2007 at a list price of $650.

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