Based on Google’s Android OS, Panasonic’s eX3 in-flight entertainment system provides passengers access to news, live television, games and Facebook. What’s more, they will also have broadband Internet access and GSM access for their compatible phones. Passengers will enjoy large HD and even 3D displays, exciting productivity tools such as video conferencing, and a true home theater entertainment experience. The company has announced that this in-flight entertainment system is ready for getting customized by different airlines. [Product Page]
Harman Kardon is ready to launch the Harman Kardon BDS 400 and Harman Kardon BDS 800 integrated home entertainment systems. The Harman Kardon BDS 400 is one of the finest entry-level home theater systems on the market. With a powerful HD-enabled receiver that plays Blu-ray disc recordings, DVDs and CDs, the BDS 400 has two satellite speakers with the Dolby Virtual Speaker technology, a subwoofer and all the necessary cables and wall-mounting equipment you need to get up and running quickly. The Harman Kardon BDS 800 offers a true surround-sound experience with a quartet of voice-matched satellites, a center-channel speaker, a subwoofer and the BDS 5 SO integrated receiver. [Harman Kardon]
Onkyo has decided to release two new home theater receivers to replace the HT-RC270 and HT-RC260. The new Onkyo HT-RC370 and HT-RC360 home theater receivers come equipped with the new Marvell Qdeo 4K video upscaling processor, allowing users to upscale video to 1080p and beyond to as much as 4k of horizontal resolution, regardless of the source resolution. There is a USB port in the front-panel that reads audio files from USB Flash drive, iPods or iPhones. What’s more, the Onkyo HT-RC370 and HT-RC360 also support PC audio and Internet radio from services like Pandora, Napster and SiriusXM Internet Radio. Other features include 7.2-channel surround sound, lossless HD surround sound via Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio codecs, advanced HDMI interface Onkyo’s latest GUI, and more. The Onkyo HT-RC370 retails for $849, while the Onkyo HT-RC360 is priced at $549. [Onkyo]
Monster has proudly introduced a new powerful five-speaker 2.1 system that was inspired by the iconic disc featured in Disney’s epic film, Tron. Dubbed as the Monster TRON Light Disc Sound Dock, the gadget uses sophisticated microprocessors to individually control the Light Ring’s LEDs. It also features four high-performance drivers that provide ultra-crisp highs, a clear mid-range and extended low-end effects, while the down-firing subwoofer produces room-filling bass. The Monster TRON Light Disc Sound Dock is compatible with iPods. Other features include a 3.5mm auxiliary audio input for your additional MP3 players, laptops, desktops and other audio sources. The Monster TRON Light Disc Sound Dock retails for $299.95. [Amazon]
Philips has rolled out its new Harmony 8000 series DVD component HiFi system for music lovers. This Hi-Fi system comes with new ClariSound speakers, which provide finest balance between natural sound, detailed precision and bass tightness. The Philips Harmony 8000 combines the finest materials like pure aluminum for the casing, real wood for the speaker boxes and glass fiber woofers, giving a unique design identity to the speakers. The system is designed with a 2 x 80W RMS Class-D digital amplifier, a CD player, a DVD player with an HDMI output and 1080p up-scaling and a USB 2.0 port, allowing you to play your favorite music from a USB thumb drive. [Philips]
The Logitech Z906 delivers theater-quality surround sound for your movies, games and music. This THX-Certified 5.1 system features 500 watts (RMS) of theater-quality sound, digital and analogue inputs, an easy-to-read-and-stack control console and a wireless remote. The stackable, easy-to-read design fits right in with any home-entertainment system and provides you control of your audio right from your couch. Included in the package are five satellite speakers, a subwoofer, a speaker connection wire, 6-foot six-channel direct cable, a stackable control console, a wireless remote and 3 AAA batteries. The Logitech Z906 surround sound speaker system is priced at $533. [Logitech]
Onkyo is back with a new home-theater-in-a-box (HTiB) in the form of the Onkyo HT-S5400. The home theater receiver at the heart of the system features the latest implementation of the HDMI connectivity standard with support for 3D video, lossless audio from Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, and an Audio Return Channel. The amplifier sections of the receiver uses a massive transformer, optimum gain volume circuitry and PLL jitter-cleaning circuitry to preserve signal accuracy. Additional features include high-quality TI Burr-Brown audio DACs, a new Advanced Music Optimizer to enhance the fidelity of compressed audio files, and an on-screen display for adjusting the settings. What’s more, the Onkyo 7.1-channel HT-S5400 also supports Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Audyssey Dynamic Volume, two volume and equalization technologies that enable users to enjoy audio content in greater comfort. The Onkyo HT-S5400 will be available in April 2011 for $599. [Press Release]
The Antec Rockus 3D 2.1 speaker system creates a personal home theater experience that brings the power and realism of 3D sound together with the clarity and accuracy of high-fidelity audio. The speaker adopts the 3Dsst 3D technology that actively analyzes incoming stereo audio signals and intelligently places them into a 3D sound field. The Rockus also features a dedicated music mode optimized for superb stereo sound reproduction. Using this 3D speaker system, you can enjoy your music with deep, visceral sub-bass and spacious crisp, mids and highs. The Antec Rockus 3D speaker system is priced at $249.99. [Antec]
Sunfire has unveiled a small subwoofer for home theater, which is claimed to be the most powerful subwoofer in its class. The little sub enclosure has a 6.5-inch woofer that is paired with a special design to allow 1.5-inch of excursion for deeper bass. Sunfire claims that the sub will out perform many of the 10-inch and 12-inch subs on the market. Sunfire will launch the Atmos in Q2 2011 on a limited basis. [i4u]
Pioneer today introduced the S-DJ08 and S-DJ05 active reference monitoring speakers. Designed for DJing and music production, these bi-amp 2-way powered speakers both have a 2.5cm soft dome tweeter, a low resonance chimney-style heat sink and a bi-amp circuit that drives the tweeter and woofer separately. The S-DJ08 comes with an 8-inch woofer, while the S-DJ05 has a smaller 5-inch woofer. What’s more, the Pioneer S-DJ08 comes equipped with strong 10 cm high-force magnets for better control of the subwoofers. Both speakers offer XLR, TRS and two sets of RCA inputs for users to connect several devices at the same time. The Pioneer S-DJ08 and S-DJ05 will be launched in January 2011 for $1,199 and $899, respectively. [Pioneer]
