Archive for September, 2009

Sonance Details Cinema Series In-Ceiling Speakers

Posted September 23rd, 2009 by Admin | No Comments

Sonance aims to combine a great sound and a great look with its new line of in ceiling speakers. The Cinema Series speakers are among several new models to feature the Visual Performance micro-trim grille, and a high gloss black finish. The LCR1S and LCR.5S are designed to act as left, right [...]

Jaton Introduces Opretta Preamp and REAL A3 Floor Standing Speaker

Posted September 23rd, 2009 by Admin | No Comments

In preparation for the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest just a few weeks from now, Jaton has announced a few new products that they’ll be bringing along to the show. To start with, they’ve let out a few specs on their Operetta AP2300AX stereo amplifier. At a price of ,500 the amp is designed to [...]

Pioneer Project ET Does… Pretty Much Everything

Posted September 23rd, 2009 by Admin | No Comments

Pioneer’s Project ET, also known as E-Tap, is a set top box that does nearly everything you’d want a set top box to do. Still in the prototype phase, E-Tap’s features aren’t set in stone, but neither is its existence as a consumer product. Pioneer has gone so far as to say that [...]

Integra Shows Four Networked Receivers

Posted September 23rd, 2009 by Admin | No Comments

From entry level up, Integra’s new receivers have a wide variety of features including fairly strong networking capabilities. All four of the receivers are able to stream from a networked storage device or PC, but can also directly link up to services like Sirius Internet Radio, Rhapsody and Pandora.
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Runco Announces Lightstyle Projectors

Posted September 23rd, 2009 by Admin | No Comments

Runco just recently announced plans to release a new series of entry level high definition projectors. Bearing the monikers LS-3, LS-5 and LS-7, the new line of projectors is intended to supply a quality HD picture at a value oriented price. Runco’s LS-3 and LS-5 projectors feature a single DLP chip and two [...]

Canton Intros High-Gloss Mid-line Loudspeakers

Posted September 23rd, 2009 by Admin | No Comments

German manufacturer Canton has stepped up its offerings with five new high gloss speakers. Neither low nor high end, the performance and pricing of the new loudspeakers is nestled comfortably in the middle. The new line, dubbed Chrono SL, is made up of a pair of floor standing speakers, a pair of bookshelf speakers, [...]

X-Men: The Animated Series - Volumes 3 and 4

Posted September 23rd, 2009 by Admin | No Comments

Buena Vista is back with “X-Men” animated episodes in Volumes 3 and 4. I can't tell you all how thankful I am that you supported the initially released two volumes. That helped to ensure the release of these next two volumes. So, please continue to support these volumes so we can get [...]

More details on HDI’s 100-inch laser 3D TV: more energy-efficient, lower cost, walks on water

Posted September 22nd, 2009 by Admin | No Comments

California startup HDI is already creating buzz with the 100-inch laser-based 3D HDTV it’s been demoing. If the claims made by the company rep I corresponded with today turn out to be true, we could be looking at a Holy Grail of sorts for the next generation of television.
According to the spokesperson, the set draws [...]

Van Helsing (2004)

Posted September 21st, 2009 by Admin | No Comments

Let me clarify something upfront. “Van Helsing” is not an accurate depiction of the Dracula, Frankenstein and Van Helsing lore. So those that are expecting a documentary of these legends should just skip this film. However, those that are out for entertainment will rather enjoy this film. I am a big [...]

Startup firm HDI previews 100-inch laser 3D HDTV

Posted September 20th, 2009 by Admin | No Comments

We’ve seen laser-based HDTVs from Mitsubishi, and Panasonic and Sony, among others, are looking to introduce 3D sets to American consumers next year. But now a California-based startup firm has unveiled a 100-inch laser-based 3D display. The company’s big claim is that the set also runs at 1080Hz, or more than twice as fast as [...]