Word leaked out two weeks ago that Polk Audio planned on releasing the Atrium Sat 10 and Sub 30 outdoor satellite/subwoofer system here at CEDIA. It’s kind of a novel idea if you think about it, with outdoor theaters and people craving the latest multichannel audio, I guess it’s a natural evolution. They sound great in harmony, but I don’t get the design. Is the ‘terra cotta’ planter supposed to look like a heap of clay? And the cheap plastic just screams “Look at me. I look like a planter, but you know there is something different ’bout me.”
The MSRP price came in a little higher than expected with each satellite speaker MSRP’n for $179 and the subwoofer for $329. Available this January.
Once again, friends, into the breach. JBL has just released some speakers, a wireless subwoofer kit, and a wireless speaker kit that will have you singing in the aisles of your local Best Buy when they’re finally launched.
The WEM-1 is a wireless speaker kit for $359 and is available in September. The subwoofers, ES250PW and ES150PW cost $729 and $599 respectively include a little transmitter for sending your subwoofing to other rooms. Finally, the LS series speakers range from $999 to $1,999 each and include bookshelf, floorstanding, and center channel models. Read More
Infinity has released the Prelude Forty speakers – $6,000 each, natch – and a wireless subwoofer line that starts a $549. The PSW310W costs $1,199.
The subwoofers include a compact transmitter and can be placed anywhere in the room. The speakers, obviously, use ceramics, metals, and all kinds of audio mumbo-jumbo to make noises that are clearly worth $6,000 each.
All models are shipping, if you have the cash.
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Integra tends to put out very nice, abet pricey AV equipment, so the CE companies first Blu-ray players low price surprised the CEDIA out of me. According to one of their product minions, the DBS-6.9 is going to hit all Integra distribution channels for $599. Expect the normal Blu-ray tech of HDMI 1.3a output, bitstream compatibility, and unfortunately Profile 1.1. Sorry, no BD Live here, but it’s only 600 bones, unlike Yamaha’s $1,199 overpriced monster. Available shortly.
More pics after the jump.
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I don’t get it. A ‘new’ $1,199 Blu-ray player that doesn’t support the latest Blu-ray standard. The player leaked out a few weeks ago, so there really isn’t anything here but some gadget pr0n. It might look nice, but without BD Live, who in their right mind will buy it?
The USB to VGA Adapter Kit from CablesToGo uses Ultra-Wide Band technology to transmit VGA video over wirelessly over USB to a VGA out port to a television. You can connect a PC to one end and then transmit the 720p video to a television up to 30 feet away.
No pricing, it seems, but makes a nice addition to the wireless USB to VGA Pantheon currently populated by IOGEAR.
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Last JVC post of the day, folks. Complementing the earlier Procision series LCDs we have a 42- (LT-42SL89) and 46-inch (LT-46SL89) models that measure 1.5-inches in width with a max depth of 2.9-inches. Both sets offer full HD resolution and weigh only 26.4 pounds. The super-slim Procision models are available now for $1,899.99 and $2,399.99, respectively.
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The FlyWire is an HD streamer that sends 1080p content to any TV, anywhere, from an HD source. Built-in IR blasters allow you to send control signals to any CE device including Blu-Ray players and receivers. It basically lets you send HD video to a TV mounted on a wall without requiring you to rewire your entire house.
Belkin FlyWire™ Offers Faster, Easier, and More Installations to Custom Installers
FlyWire, a Wireless HD Transmitter, Helps Custom Installers Reduce Costs While Increasing Productivity by Eliminating the Complication of Labor-Intensive in-Wall Wiring
CEDIA EXPO 2008
Booth #260
COMPTON, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Belkin’s new FlyWire, a wireless transmitter that delivers uncompressed 1080p True Cinema HD content, makes home theater and commercial installations quicker and easier, allowing professional integrators to complete jobs more efficiently and take on more projects. This synergy aims to increase profit margins, productivity, and revenue opportunities for installers.
On display at CEDIA Expo 2008, FlyWire wirelessly connects devices—such as Blu-ray® players, receivers, video-game consoles, and set-top boxes—to HDTVs and projectors, transmitting high-definition 1080p True Cinema picture resolution with broad-home range. Featuring an intuitive and simple setup, composed of an HD transmitter, receiver, remote control, and IR repeater, FlyWire provides the freedom and flexibility to place an HDTV virtually anywhere—without cables.
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Am I the only one sick of all the TVs, Blu-ray players and projectors coming out of CEDIA today?
JVC launched an all-new line of thin LCD TVs today under the Procision moniker. There are three 120Hz 1080p models in 42-, 47- and 52-inch sets. Powered by JVC’s new HD engine, Clear Motion III, which has a 32-bit processor, Genessa, you should expect flawless picture quality. All three sets feature three HDMI v1.3 inputs, two component inputs, two S-video inputs, SPDIF input, AV output, PC input, IR and RS-232C interface and a USB port.
Pricing and availability after the jump.
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New Blu-ray players, 1080p projectors, super-thin LCDs, and everything had the Sony name on it. Must be the Sony booth. Gallery after the jump.
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All we know is it’s coming next year and it holds 400 Blu-ray discs. Are there even 400 Blu-ray titles out?
Logitech announced the Squeezebox Boom last week and I spent sometime poking and prodding it today. It looks great; clean and simple with a rubberized texture finish. The remote is simple and rests in a on top of the player. As for the controls though, it’s kind of clunky. I wanted to use the large, middle knob more, but the buttons flanking the knob controls it more. Granted, there wasn’t much content available on the showroom floor, but it was a pain in the ass to switch between songs. The Squeezebox did sound good with nice, rich sound. I’m just not that impressed for $299.
Gallery after the jump.
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Pioneer has one killer Blu-ray player on their hands. The BDP-09FD is a monster and thanks to the geeky venue that is CEDIA, the CE company had the player naked for all the world to peep. It’s shipping to videophiles sometime in the 4Q for a whopping $2,200.
Me, “So who is going to buy these ‘new’ Sharp Profile 1.1 Blu-ray players?”
Cute Sharp girl, *laughs* “I think Sharp hopes someone will.”
For a low price of $399, a consumer can get both a BD Live-enable Blu-ray player with a Netflix streamer. Plus, after a little hands on time, I think LG has a winner with the BD300. The player loads quick, the picture is Blu-ray good, and the menu simple.
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Also announced at CEDIA from Sharp are a gaggle of HDTVs and one mini-audio system. There’s a rather extensive list and if you’re really, really interested then hit the jump for all the details. Images for all other products coming shortly.
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For the discerning HD enthusiast who has it all, here’s the 4K2K D-ILA projector from JVC. It’s got a 10-megapixel optical system that can project things at 4096×2400 resolution – four times full HD resolution – all in a pretty small package.
Granted, there’s not a lot of content available in 4X HD yet, but JVC suggests using the multi-screen mode to view up to four full HD screens at a time. Basically, this thing was made for watching professional football and, for that, I applaud it.
No details on pricing, but it might be one of those “if you have to ask, you can’t afford it” moments. I hate those moments because I always have to ask.
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8:30 this morning, I jammed myself into a small theater lobby with a bunch of morning breath sporting, traditional AV journalist. Not a great way to start the morning. Last night, Sony gave me crab legs, beef medallions, with an open bar, but this morning, I get a continental breakfast. Yum.
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Just some icing on the thin TV cake: Hitachi just launched 50-inch ultrathin LCD TV. No pricing or availability, but it is purdy.
Hitachi Unveils 50-Inch Ultra Thin Plasma Display
Hitachi’s New UltraThin 1.5-inch Plasma Display is Expected to be Main Attraction at CEDIA Expo in Denver
CEDIA EXPO 2008
DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Continuing its leadership position in developing the world’s thinnest HDTVs, Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. has unveiled the first Plasma Display Panel in its UltraThin “1.5” family. This gorgeous new plasma addition to Hitachi’s 1.5 line – so named for its ultra thin 1.5-inch depth – will be offered in a 50-inch screen size, making it among the largest in the UltraThin category. In fact, it represents one of the world’s thinnest, at approximately one-third the depth of other plasma displays.
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Hitachi’s 1.5-inch thin Director’s Series TVs are starting at $1,499 and ending – for the 47-inch UT47X902 – at $3,799. The V series starts at $1,499 for the 32-incher and $3,599 for the 47-incher. You’ll recall these thin-boys from CES 2008 and now they’re finally here.
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