This last weekend I finally broke down and bought a Wii to keep my Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and various other technology toys company. At the end of the day as I cradled my now-worn-out right arm, the irony of the fact that the two game systems which most likely belong in someone’s bedroom were focused on family room content while the one game system that belonged in a family room didn’t do any of the multimedia stuff the other two do.
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Onkyo HT-L970 Home Theater System
The system consists of a full featured 6.1 channel surround receiver, progressive-scan DVD changer, 150-Watt powered subwoofer, and six stylish extruded aluminum speakers designed to complement modern flat panel and projection video displays. The 6.1-channel SKS-HT240 speaker and subwoofer system is also available separately for use with other home theater electronics.
The centerpiece of the HT-L970 is the company’s TX-LR552 A/V receiver, which combines six channels of digital amplification, complete 6.1-channel processing, and a comprehensive array of inputs and outputs into a chassis that is under 4-inches high. Each of the receiver’s six amplification channels is capable of delivering 65 watts of power into six ohms, thanks to Onkyo’s exclusive digital amplifier technology.
Onkyo Ships DV-CP802 DVD Player
The six-disc carousel includes the company’s blue-illuminated tray light for disc recognition. It features a 108-Mhz/12-bit video D/A converter for video clarity and detail, and progressive scancomponent video output with 3-2 pulldown capability. In addition to the component video output, there are both composite and S-video connections for compatibility with nearly all televisions, and allvideo outputs are continuously active.
The DV-CP802 features 192-kHz/24-bit audio DACs with Onkyo’s Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry (VLSC) for smoother, more detailed analog output. Onkyo’s Direct Digital Path ensures maximum integrity ofDolby Digital, DTS and PCM audio signals to the rear-panel digital outputs. There is a multichannel analog audio output, including a defeatable second set of surround channel connections for use with7.1-channel home theater systems.
Jazz J9938 5.1 speaker system review
Quote from the review:
“The Jazz J9938 5.1 Home Theater Speaker System is an ideal setup for most people’s audio needs offering 5.1 Channel Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Surround Pro Logic II & AAC. It also has 45 watts of total power and is magnetically shielded. The overall sound quality is good and it’s well priced. Watch the Video to find out more…”
Kenwood announces 2003 receiver line-up
Kenwood introduced its 2003 line of home theater audio/video receivers featuring five new models, including two with 6.1-channel THX® Selectâ„¢ audio certification and 6.1-channel THX Surround EX decoding. The top model, VR-7080, is equipped with Kenwood’s new “Touch Zone™†smart remote control, which illuminates only the buttons that are active for the component being operated.
All models – finished with a sleek, silver design – feature Active EQ by DSP, which optimizes performance with compact speaker systems, and three models – the VR-7080, VR-7070, and VR-7060 – offer new SRS® Circle Surround II, which produces discrete 5.1-channel surround sound from any 2-channel audio source.
Sony unveils new receiver line-up
Leading the new receiver lineup is the STR-DA9000ES, which incorporates unrivaled audio technology with a new cosmetic design and enhanced user interface for simple yet comprehensive operation. Equipped with a 7 Channel Direct Drive Digital Amplifier using Sony’s® S-Master
Denon introduces new DVD-2900 DVD player
Denon’s new DVD-2900 is proof. The single-disc universal player is the first one on the market to break the $1000 price point. Suggested retail is $999, with the actual price to be determined by dealers and savvy buyers.
Advance publicity indicates that the 2900 may be the single source home theater fans have been looking for
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