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The X-Tube AS301DTS is a vacuum tube USB dongle that allows you to enjoy DTS surround sound on your laptop. Powered by a VIA VT1610 chipset, the device is compatible with Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 platform. You will also need a pair of AH-516 headphones in order to fully enjoy your DTS experience. Measuring 45mm x 23mm and weighing at 12grams, the X-Tube AS301DTS is priced at 4000 Yen ($44). [Rakuten]
Teufel has launched its Cinebar 50 soundbar that is claimed to produce audio quality similar to the standard five-speaker system. The soundbar features two tweeters, two mid-range drivers and two low-mid range drivers that will pump out a total of 200-watts of power. Its bundled CB 50 SW subwoofer produces 150-watts of power with a frequency response ranging from 35Hz to 150Hz. Connectivity comes in the form of a couple of digital inputs (one coaxial on optical) and two pairs of analogue (Phono) inputs at the rear. There is also a USB port in the front for playback of MP3 and WMA files from storage devices. The Cinebar’s onboard decoder supports DTS and Dolby Digital. If you are interested, you can buy the Teufel Cinebar 50 soundbar for £1,500 ($2,468). [Teufel]
Pioneer’s BDP-95FD Blu-ray player has just unveiled hours ago. This new high-end Blu-ray player is apparently the first player to offer bitstream output of “all advanced audio formats” including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital+, DTS-HD High Resolution, and DTS-HD Master Audio. The player also offers full 1080p24 video, along with HDMI 1.3 connectivity (including HDMI-CEC technology), and Pioneer’s Home Media Gallery, which will let you network the player with your computer or other DLNA-compliant gear. Pioneer BDP-95FD Blu-ray player retails for a $1,000 when it’s released in October.
ASUS today has introduced the Xonar D2, which is the company’s first dedicated sound card based on the newer AV200 processor. ASUS claims that its brand new PCI-based sound card is “fully aware of Dolby Digital and DTS signals for processing movie audio, and for recording includes a special application called the Portable Media Processor.” This software uses “analog loopback transformation built into the card to create near-lossless copies from most sources.” The Xonar should be available soon as an add-on for existing PCs. No word on pricing so far.
Via Electronista
The Onkyo TX-SA505 (7.1) offers various compatibilities including Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS, DTS-ES, AAC, Dolby NR professional logic IIx, DTS 96/24, and more. The unit also sports the Audyssey 2EQ for advanced precision and an interesting “Theater-Dimensional” technology allowing a 5.1 sound with only 2 speakers. No word on pricing yet.
Via Akihabaranews
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