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The program, which is sponsored by the Consumer Electronics
Association, has recognized 17 products for their innovation,
functionality and practicality.
Framingham, MA - November 24, 2004 - The 2004 Distributed Audio
Award winners were announced last week in a ceremony at Electronic
House Expo in Long Beach, California. The program, which is sponsored
by the Consumer Electronics Association, has recognized 17 products for
their innovation, functionality and practicality.
2004 Distributed Audio Award Winners
All-Inclusive Distributed Audio System: $1,000 or more per room
Xantech, MRC88
All-Inclusive Distributed Audio System: Less than $1,000 per room
Sonance, Sonance DAB1
Amplifiers, Controllers & Receivers
Audio Design Associates, Inc. (ada), HTR-2400 Home & Theater A/V Receiver
Connectivity Products
On-Q Home, Entertainment Connection Center
In-Ceiling Speakers: $1,000 or more per pair
Boston Acoustics, DSi495
Installation Aids and Accessories
Sencore Electronics, SP295C SoundPro Audio Analyzer
In-Wall Speakers: $1,000 or more per pair
Polk Audio, LC265i with ENC265
In-Wall Speakers: Less than $1,000 per pair
Boston Acoustics, DSi460T2
In-Wall/In-Ceiling Subwoofers less than $1,000
Boston Acoustics, VRiSub85
Multiroom Audio Media Servers
Meda Systems, Inc., Bravo Digital Media Server
Multiroom Audio Source Components
Bose Corporation, Bose(R) Lifestyle(R) BUILT-INvisible(R) AV-18 Media Center
On-Wall Speakers: $1,000 or more per pair
Boston Acoustics, P400
On-Wall Speakers: Less than $1,000 per pair
Klipsch Audio Technologies, Klipsch Reference Series RVX-42
Outdoor Speakers
Niles Audio Corporation, RS8Si Weatherproof Rock Loudspeaker
Racks, Mounts & Enclosures
Middle Atlantic Products, ASR Adjustable Shelving Rack
User Interfaces/Keypads
Remote Technologies Inc (RTI), T2+ Universal System Controller
Wireless/No-New-Wires Transmission Media/Technology
Philips Consumer Electronics, Philips SL400i
Best Overall Distributed Audio Awards Product Meda Systems, Inc., Bravo Digital Media Server
A panel of five industry experts judged the products to determine
the best in category, as well as one overall best product. For a
complete listing of products in competition for the awards, please
visit www.virtualehx.com, or contact Nancy Franco for additional
information on the program, nfranco@ehpub.com.
Electronic House Expo, a Tradeshow Week magazine Fastest 50 event,
is the trade show and conference of the $16 billion electronic home
industry. Held twice annually and sponsored by CEA's TechHome Division,
the EHX trade show floor and conference program provide an invaluable
forum for information exchange, education and new product
demonstrations from leading manufacturers and service providers across
the entire electronic home spectrum of home networking, automation,
entertainment, and security. EHX, produced by EH Events &
Education, is the only event to unite such a broad, quality audience of
electronic home professionals under one roof. Visit www.ehx2004.com for complete event information.
About EH Events & Education
EH Events & Education develops and produces world-class trade
shows, conferences and events for the electronic home industry. The EH
Events & Education flagship event, Electronic House Expo (EHX), is
the trade event of the electronic home industry, joining thousands of
industry professionals together with leading manufacturers and service
providers. An integral business unit of EH, EH Events & Education
provides the electronic home industry with essential educational forums
that promote awareness and commerce for this $16 billion market.
About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) represents more than 1,000
corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing,
distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics,
wireless and landline communications, information technology, home
networking, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related
services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's
members account for more than $80 billion in annual sales. CEA's
resources are available online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for
information about the consumer electronics industry. CEA also sponsors
and manages the International CES - Defining Technology's Future. All
profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including
technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering
standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.
Distributed Audio Awards Given to Unique P400 Home Theater Speaker,
Versatile DSi460T2 In-Wall, New VRiSub85 In-Ceiling Sub, and DSi495
In-Ceiling Speaker.
EHX FALL, LONG BEACH, CA, Nov. 22, 2004 — Boston Acoustics, Inc.
(NASDAQ: BOSA), a premier manufacturer of high-performance audio
solutions for use in home music and audio-video systems, after-market
and OEM automotive systems, and custom built-in audio systems, has won
a quartet of important audio awards for an ingenious new on-wall
speaker designed for flat-panel displays, versatile in-wall and
in-ceiling speakers, and a flexible new in-ceiling subwoofer at the
Electronic House Expo (EHX), which just concluded.
Boston Acoustics received EHX’s Distributed Audio Awards for the
innovative P400 High Performance Home Theater Speaker, the DSi460T2
In-Wall Loudspeaker, the unobtrusive VRiSub85 In-Ceiling Subwoofer, and
the DSi495 In-Ceiling Loudspeaker.
The speakers earned the awards in four separate categories,
demonstrating the breadth of Boston Acoustics’ strength in home audio
product development, and the broad appeal of The Boston Sound‰, the
company’s acclaimed audio signature, which the award-winning speakers
all share.
EHX’s Distributed Audio Awards honor products displaying exceptional
innovation, functionality and value. Winners were selected by a
distinguished panel of industry experts, who conducted live listening
tests, from among more than 60 advanced products submitted by numerous
leading manufacturers. The awards were presented to Boston Acoustics in
a special ceremony at EHX on Nov. 16, first night of the show.
The new P400 High Performance Home Theater Speaker, won the award
for Best On-Wall Speaker costing $1,000 or more per pair. The P400’s
breakthrough configuration combines a multichannel audio system’s left,
center and right speakers into a single chassis to provide
space-challenged homeowners with a Home Theater product that integrates
performance, style and ergonomics in a single component. In
accomplishing this, the P400 incorporates three 4 1/2-inch woofers,
three passive radiators, and three of Boston Acoustics’ VR
aluminum-dome tweeters. The speaker can be used with a variety of video
displays, including plasma and LCD video displays. Suggested price for
the P400 is $1,500 each.
The DSi460T2 In-Wall Loudspeaker won for Best In-Wall Speaker
costing $1,000 or less per pair. The DSi460T2 is a multipurpose
loudspeaker that solves a variety of whole-house audio and Home Theater
problems, including delivering stereo audio from a single loudspeaker
that also provides both the left and right channels of surround effects
in a Home Theater system. The DSi460T2 has the ability to switch its
dispersion pattern from direct radiation to a diffuse sound field that
can fill a room with music and movie soundtracks. Suggested price for
the DSi460T2 is $400 each.
The new VRiSub85 In-Ceiling Subwoofer won the award for the Best
In-Wall/In-Ceiling Subwoofer costing $1,000 or less. The VRiSub85 is
designed to fill in the important low frequencies that are sometimes
too difficult for small architectural speakers to handle. The subwoofer
can be configured a number of different ways to meet the needs of
individual installations, and can be powered by Boston Acoustics’ SA1
Subwoofer Amplifier to complete an all-inclusive Boston Acoustics
speaker system. Suggested price for the VRiSub85 is $500 each.
The DSi495 In-Ceiling Loudspeaker won the award for Best In-Ceiling
Speaker costing $1,000 or more per pair. The DSi495 is a three-way
speaker specifically designed to serve as a left, center or right
loudspeaker within a Home Theater system, and features a baffle that
can rotate to produce the best possible audio for each Home Theater
user. This type of arrangement allows the homeowner to have a fully
functional Home Theater without the limitation of needing to place
speakers in a room lacking suitable floor space. Suggested price for
the DSi495 is $500 each
All four award winners deliver The Boston Sound™ — pure, natural,
and true to the original. The Boston Sound is renowned for its smooth
octave-to-octave tonal balance, from the deepest bass to the highest
treble. All Boston Acoustics systems present highs, mids and lows in
perfect balance. It is the same consistent voice you hear no matter
which Boston speakers you are listening to.
Electronic House Expo is the trade show and conference of the $16
billion electronic home industry. Held twice annually, the show
provides an invaluable forum for information exchange, education and
new product demonstrations from leading manufacturers and service
providers across the entire spectrum of industries concerned with home
networking, automation, entertainment, and security. It is sponsored by
the TechHome Division of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and
the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA).
About Boston Acoustics
Founded in 1979, Boston Acoustics, Inc. (NASDAQ: BOSA) designs,
manufactures, and markets high performance audio systems for use in
home music and audio-video systems, after-market and OEM automotive
systems, and custom built-in audio systems. Highly regarded for
creating The Boston Sound™, the company is renowned for delivering
superior, competitively priced products emphasizing performance,
consistency and value. For further information, visit the company`s Web
site at www.bostonacoustics.com.
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Mitsubishi`s HC2000 projector is designed for the home theater
enthusiast who wants optimum quality video and high-definition images.
World’s Quietest HC2000 Offers Professional-Level Features for Home Cinema Enthusiasts
IRVINE, Calif., November 16, 2004 — Mitsubishi Digital Electronics
America, the industry leader in home entertainment technology and
innovation, today introduced its HC2000 projector with features that
promise an extraordinary home cinema experience. The HC2000 projector
offers the latest technology in video display, image excellence, noise
reduction, convenient installation and HDTV compatibility in home
theater projectors.
“Our challenge was to create an outstanding high performance
combination of incredibly smooth video images, detail in black areas,
extremely quiet operation and ease-of-use,” said Steve Medina, senior
manager of product planning and development for Mitsubishi Digital
Electronics America’s Presentation Products Division. “The HC2000 met
and exceeded those challenges with the latest technology available in
the home display arena.”
HIGH VIDEO PERFORMANCE – SMOOTH OPERATOR
Mitsubishi’s HC2000 displays stunning HDTV images thanks to its own
CineView HD™ video processing technology, which processes and scales
all signals for the smoothest, cleanest images. The HC2000 produces
spectacular results from standard definition video sources such as DVD,
cable and satellite as well.
Mitsubishi’s new HC2000 also boasts the latest DLP™ chip from Texas
Instruments, known as the TI HD2+™ chip for high performance video
imaging. The projector has a 4x and 5x color wheel speed selection to
provide a customized viewing experience; rainbow effects from fast
motion are virtually eliminated.
HIGH CONTRAST RATIO - DETAIL IN THE DARKS
Along with offering a 3600:1 contrast ratio, Mitsubishi’s new HC2000
uses a novel approach to enhancing detail in black areas in analog or
digital video. To reduce internal light reflection and image noise,
optical engine components are colored black, leading to clear,
detail-rich images through the lens. The lens aperture is also
optimized for better image reproduction in dark areas of a film or
video.
The projector is designed with a distinctive 8-segment dark-video
enhancement color wheel that has two palettes of red-blue-green, and
two dark green segments, minimizing noise and providing more details in
the shadows. This level of detail in the darks makes film noir and dark
action films more vibrant and exciting to watch.
WORLD’S QUIETEST PROJECTOR – CAN’T SEE IT, CAN’T HEAR IT
The HC2000 home cinema projector uses a scirroco fan and a unique
cooling duct which creates a very effective sound baffle. The resultant
fan noise is as low as 23 dBA—the quietest projector available in the
world today. Home theater enthusiasts using high-end audio components
can enjoy the most subtle movie sounds–without distracting fan noise.
The HC2000 is also designed to fit in an out-of-the-way place to
minimize viewing distraction. Using a vertical lens shift of 50
percent, the projector can be mounted directly to the ceiling with a
slim bracket, and project to a 106” diagonal screen positioned 30” down
from where the ceiling meets the wall. The HC2000 chassis is designed
to avoid leaking any internal light, which also can detract from the
projected image.
HDTV COMPLIANT – THE FUTURE IS NOW
The HC2000 offers the highest digital imaging technology today in true
1280 x 720, HDTV resolution. It also has a DVI input with
high-bandwidth digital copy protection (HDCP) compliance for use with
digital set-top boxes that distribute high quality video signals.
“HD is the buzz for everyone in the home cinema market,” said Aki
Ninomiya, vice president, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s
Presentation Products Division. “And the HC2000 is the Mitsubishi
projector everyone will be talking about.”
To create an overall home theater environment based on Mitsubishi’s
technological excellence, the HC2000 can be connected to an HDTV
tuner/controller such as the Mitsubishi HD-5000 and a surround sound
audio system for a full cinema experience.
Pricing, Availability, Warranty
The HC2000 will be in limited distribution through a select group of
A/V Specialty Retailers, and has a market price of $9,999. It is
covered by a two-year limited warranty on parts and labor plus a 90-day
limited warranty on the lamp.
About Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America/Presentation Products Division
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Presentation Products Division
markets an extensive line of professional presentation, display and
front-projection home entertainment display systems and is known for
its award-winning, high-quality, accurate color reproduction
technology. Products are sold through authorized distributors,
resellers, retailers, dealers, and system integrators throughout the
United States. Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America is located at
9351 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, Calif., 92618. For more information, please
call 888-307-0312 or visit www.mitsubishi-hometheater.com.
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CineView HD is a trademark of Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. DLP and TI HD2+ are trademarks of Texas Instruments.
Computer has revolutionized the office in the past. At the Home
Theater Show 2004, from 11/4-11/7, 2004 in SF. nMedia System will
introduce a new Home Theater PC product line that will transform your
home entertainment.
Castro Valley, CA, October 08, 2004. Computer has revolutionized the
office in the past. At the Home Theater Show 2004 (EHX2004), from
11/4-11/7, 2004 at the San Francisoc San Francis Hotel, California.
nMedia System, Inc. will introduce the innovative Home Theater PC
system and components that will transform your home entertainment. The
all-in-one, sleek and stackable AV looking system comes with all the
features and functionalities you find in today¡¯s computer, as well as
eliminate the need for separate AV components, such as your VCR, DVD/CD
Player, CD Changer and TiVo in the home theater. The new system will be
one of the most exciting new products to hit the home theater market.
¡°With the advent of broadband Internet, DVD burners, TiVo, MP3
players, and DV Camcorder and Digital Camera, the digital revolution
transformed the way we relate to media and entertainment. Consumers
have more control over what they watch and listen to than ever before
--creating a surging demand for efficient, innovative and convenient
means to access media,¡± said Jack Chen, the Director of Sales and
Marketing of nMedia System, Inc. ¡°Microsoft Media Center PC emerged in
the marketplace 2 years ago, trying to give users greater access to
audio and visual media through their PCs. However, the new concept did
not convince the home theater buyers to accept the traditional PC as
part of the home theater system. To win in the market, nMedia System
has improved several bottlenecks in this nature, such as the PC fan
noise, AV looking chassis design, remote control, 10 feet user
interface application, ease of use and all-in-one package, which will
give the PC a real consumer electronic feel. As more consumers are
buying the flat screen high definition displays, such as Plasma TV, LCD
TV, HDTV and Home Theater projectors, we see the demand for the Home
Theater PC sales skyrocket.¡±
nMedia System¡¯s flagship product, Home Theater PC Suite: The Turnkey
Home Media Gateway Toolkit for home theater buyers, is a complete home
entertainment solution that gives users 7 functions in 1. To build or
upgrade your future home theater system, the consumers will only need a
high definition visual display unit, a 5.1 surround sound system, high
speed Internet and TV signal.
The main system features include :
o Watch, and burn DVD movies, download & rent the latest movies online
o Play, download, buy, record and manage your favorite digital music
o Watch, listen, pause, instant replay, rewind and record TV & Radio on demand
o Check out family snapshots, watch personal videos and share them with friends
o Play the cinematic 3D games with ultra realistic visuals
o Surf the Internet and check email with a big screen monitor, while lying on your couch
o Serve as the high performance PC/media server for your whole family
Northern California, Castro Valley-based nMedia System, Inc. was
founded in 2004. The company`s vision is to create future home
entertainment PC systems that are optimal for today`s consumer
electronic gear such as Plasmas TV, LCD TV, HDTV and Home Theater
Projectors. We integrate various home Audio/Video functions and
performance computing into one easy-to-use unit, and deliver consumers
the rich home entertainment experiences for a new level of control and
convenience.
For more info visit http://www.nmediapc.com
San Jose, Calif. (Nov 5, 2004) - Silicon Optix's Realta chip with
Hollywood Quality Video (HQV) technology has been selected by Denon for
its new DVD-A1XV DVD player. (DVD-5910 in the USA)
For our flagship DVD player we needed the industry’s flagship video
processor. Once we did side-by-side comparisons, we quickly realised
that there really was no other solution that could match the incredible
picture quality that the Realta HQV chip delivers, commented Roger
Batchelor, Product Manager of Denon UK.
The award-winning Realta chip originates from Teranex's $60,000
broadcast and post-production platforms. Teranex’s software algorithms
run on Realta’s fully-programmable, trillion operations per second
video processing engine to deliver a new standard in image quality, a
standard Silicon Optix is calling 'Hollywood Quality Video', or HQV.
HQV represents the world’s highest quality de-interlacing,
pixel-based noise reduction, automatic per pixel film/video cadence
detection and detail enhancement.
"No other technology enables a level of image quality that comes
close to HQV, when converting standard DVD video and film to high
definition," said Roger from Denon.
“With the introduction of the DVD-A1XV consumers can upgrade their
home theater systems to experience true Hollywood Quality Video,"
continued Roger. "The Denon DVD-A1XV, which is already seriously
high-end in every respect, will feature the ’HQV Powered by Teranex‘
logo so that customers know that they are getting the world's very best
video processing, in the world's best DVD Player.'
"The Realta HQV chip is the new leader in video processing. Big
kudos to Denon for being the first manufacturer to bring this powerful
Teranex-in-a-chip video processing to the home," said Pete Putman of
HDTVExpert.com
The Denon-A1XV DVD player will be available in the UK in the first
quarter of 2005 and has an RRP of £2499.99 (TBC) US availability of the
DVD-5910 should be in the same timeframe.
To learn more about Realta HQV go to www.hqv.com
About Denon:
From its beginning in the 1930s as a supplier of professional recording
studio and broadcast equipment, Denon has become a world leader in the
manufacture of the highest quality audio, audio/video, and software
products. Denon is recognized internationally for innovative and
groundbreaking products and has a long history of technical
innovations, including the development and first commercialization of
PCM digital audio. Additional information is available at www.usa.denon.com OR www.denon.co.uk
About Silicon Optix:
Silicon Optix Inc, a privately held fabless semiconductor company, is
the leading supplier of advanced video/image digital processing
integrated circuits (ICs). The company’s products are driving three
unique technologies into a broad range of markets: a patented,
powerful, array-based programmable DSP for digital video,
industry-leading software algorithms from Teranex and proprietary
eWARP‘ geometry processing. Its mission is to leverage these innovative
technologies into ICs that will enable the next generation of digital
video/image capture, transmission, distribution, editing, storage and
display solutions, with an initial focus on large area digital displays
including front and rear projection. Silicon Optix is headquartered in
San Jose, California, with operations in Hanover, Germany; Orlando,
Florida; Taipei, Taiwan and Toronto, Canada. For more information about
Silicon Optix, please visit the company's Web site at www.siliconoptix.com.
p>The MPM-201, a 30 GB model, and the MPM-202, a 60GB model, include a 3.5-inch LCD screen and S-Video and coaxial outputs.
DivXNetworks, Inc., the company that created the revolutionary,
patent-pending DivX® video compression technology, today announced the
availability of the MPM-200 portable media player from NH Japan is
fully DivX Certified, enabling the playback of all versions of DivX
video. The NHJ MPM-200 is among the first generation of portable
devices to achieve DivX Certification. DivX, often called the 'MP3 of
video', is among the world's most popular video technologies with over
130 million global users. The MPM-201, a 30 GB model, and the MPM-202,
a 60GB model, include a 3.5-inch LCD screen and S-Video and coaxial
outputs. Additionally, both models have a built-in TV tuner to enable
users to record TV content directly to the device. The device also has
dual SD/MMC and CompactFlash slots for additional expansion playback,
backup or image viewing.
The DivX® Certified portable profile is a formalised procedure for
integrated circuit (IC) manufacturers and OEM manufacturers to obtain
the DivX Certified logo for the portable media player (PMP) class of
devices. The program provides all the tools for a partner to develop
and test a PMP product for playback compliance to DivXNetworks'
standards for the Portable profile, enabling users to playback all
versions of DivX video at the highest level of quality. DivX Certified
portable devices offer playback of DivX video at 720X480 @ 30fps,
720X576 @ 25fps.
'There is enormous global consumer demand for DivX Certified
portable media players that are compatible with the billions of DivX
files that exist today, and the NHJ MPM-200 is an excellent device that
meets our rigorous standards for full certification,' explained Mark
Lawson, Managing Director Europe, Middle East & Africa of
DivXNetworks. 'Portable media players represent an exciting new
category for the next generation of digital video devices, and NHJ has
established themselves as an early leader in this market.'
'DivX Certification is an absolute requirement for our product, and
we're excited to partner with DivXNetworks to bring our users one of
the first DivX Certified portable devices,' said Maj Harilela, CEO of
NHJ Limited. 'The MPM-200 series is a truly innovative product line
that redefines the portable media experience.'
For more information on DivX Certification, visit
http://www.divxnetworks.com/solutions/certification. To learn more
about the NHJ product line, see http://www.nhjapan.com.
About NHJ
Established in 1999, NHJ Limited designs, manufactures, and markets
lifestyle products that are at the cutting edge of technology and at
affordable prices. NHJ specialises in Portable Digital Technology (PDT)
in the form of three different brands: Che-ez, D'zign, and V@mp, which
have all enjoyed strong success in Japan and Hong Kong. NHJ USA was
established in the US market early in 2004 as part of NHJ's global
expansion. NHJ has a strong financial backing from Harilela Group, the
privately owned hotel investment and development company.
About DivXNetworks
DivXNetworks is a consumer-focused video technology company positioned
at the centre of multimedia convergence. The company's core offering is
the DivX ® video codec, among the world's most popular video
compression technologies with over 130 million users worldwide. Often
called 'the MP3 of video,' the patent-pending DivX video technology
offers DVD-quality at 10 times greater compression than MPEG-2 files,
enabling full length films to easily fit on a CD or be delivered over
broadband connections. DivX video technology powers a range of
applications that span the convergence value chain, from a secure
IP-based video-on-demand solution to next-generation consumer
electronics products and video software applications. DivXNetworks is
headquartered in San Diego, California, with satellite offices in Los
Angeles and San Jose, CA, Taipei, Taiwan, Tokyo, Japan, Guildford,
England and Dortmund, Germany.
For more info visit http://www.nhjapan.com
Issendorff Mikroelektronik GmbH brings the most functionally reliable building automation system in Europe to America
Palo Alto, California (Nov. 3rd, 2004): Issendorff GmbH will be showing its LCN building automation system for the first time in America at the upcomming EHX 2004 in Long Beach, California from Nov. 15 to 18, 2004.
LCN building automation system is widely installed in Europe and has gained a solid reputation of being the leading building automation system in functionality and reliability for commercial and residential applications. The system is currently being introduced world wide, starting with the Americas, Middle East and Asia. The exceptional adaptability and reliability of the system are the results of a technology developed to span building life time (mininum 45 years). Moreover, LCN bus system technology also reduces the installation cost compared to conventional electrical installation.
'We are very excited regarding the potential market in America and believe that we will deliver the tailor-made solutions that homer owners, professional builders and architects are looking for' said Eberhard Issendorff, CEO of Issendorff, GmbH.
For more information on LCN, please see http://www.lcn-america.com
About Issendorff Mikroelektronik GmbH: Founded in 1992 by Dipl Ing. Eberhard Issendorf, the company developed LCN Technology and brought the first LCN modules to the market in 1994. Since then the company has grown world wide and is the company of choice in Europe for large commercial and industrial buildings thanks to the superiority in safety, reliability and cost effectiveness of its products.
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Media Contact: Thanh Nguyen, LCN America, email: press@lcn-america.com
Content is copyrighted by Issendorff GmbH. All trademarks are are the property of their respective owners.
For more info visit www.lcn-america.com
New 36in tall DSP loudspeaker echoes lines and technology of flagship products
Huntingdon, UK, November 2004—Internationally-acclaimed Meridian
Audio Ltd, based in Huntingdon, near Cambridge, England, is pleased to
announce the forthcoming introduction of the DSP5200, the latest
addition to its expanding line of unique DSP-based loudspeakers for the
highest quality hi-fi and home theater systems.
The DSP5200 takes the elegant appearance and advanced design of
Meridian’s flagship DSP8000 and popular DSP7000 and delivers it in a
compact package just 36 inches tall. Indeed, many of the features that
make the 5200 a truly impressive smaller loudspeaker derive from the
larger systems in the line. Ideal for more spacious as well as smaller
rooms, these loudspeakers will do justice to any system, in almost any
environment.
The self-contained system combines a 2 1/2-way crossover design,
three custom drivers, three amplifiers, two multi-bit delta-sigma
digital converters, digital crossovers and computers to deliver an
impressive, powerful and accurate sound with full remote control over
bass, treble tilt, time-correct balance, absolute phase, tweeter axis
and input. The latest technology gives the DSP5200 uncompromised,
precise detail with pinpoint imaging and dimensionality in both stereo
and surround. Advanced signal processing packs dynamics and bass into a
size that defies imagination, while DSP controls allow correction of
the frequency response for a variety of locations.
Cabinet construction is of 19mm thick multi-layer materials, with
proprietary heavy poured resin, and is inherently stiff with superior
geometry and damping. The dual bass drivers use 160mm long-throw
composite designs and the cabinet vents through an extremely effective
dual rear port. This configuration, along with active operation and DSP
correction, delivers a combination of smooth, powerful bass and very
low mid-range coloration. The tweeter is a 25mm aluminum-dome,
silver-wire design.
Each speaker incorporates an electronics panel in the rear part of
the cabinet. The speaker accepts digital signals and has two inputs,
placed at the base of the cabinet for maximum neatness and ease of
installation. The electronic design of the DSP5200 is entirely new, and
takes advantage of the latest advances in component design as well as
techniques and approaches employed on the DSP8000.
The latest miniaturized surface-mount components add control and
improve linearity, while the advanced high-value capacitors allow the
power supply and its low-field true-toroidal transformer to be placed
closer to power amplifiers, offering lower inductance and improved
power performance.
The input receiver uses a FIFO (First In First Out) memory buffer
for the lowest possible jitter from almost any source. At the heart of
the 5200 is a new DSP system based around a 150MIPS processor, running
brand new software. A built-in circuit monitoring system handles both
thermal and bass protection, without compromising either sound or
protection capability.
High resolution double-precision processing and upsampling, coupled
with the latest 192kHz, 24-bit DACs, ensure the digital signal path is
second to none.
The three 75W amplifiers themselves are again based on those in the
DSP8000, with the latest error-correcting auto-biasing technology,
which runs the amplifiers with maximum linearity and minimum
coloration, even at high levels.
The result of all this intensive research and careful, painstaking
design is a digital loudspeaker system that out-performs anything of
its size, while its visual design and elegance remain second-to-none.
Meridian products are carefully designed inside and out and the
DSP5200 – available in a choice of black or silver high gloss lacquer,
satin Santos rosewood, natural satin maple and black ash finishes –
looks as good as it sounds.
The DSP5200 is expected to begin shipping in December 2004.
Recommended retail price is $10,995
The new TruAudio DVA-6 Dual Voice Coil, InCeiling loudspeaker now
incorporates two swiveling tweeters rather than stationary ones and a
magnetic grill.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TRUAUDIO Introduces New version of Dual Voice Coil, InCeiling Speaker DVA-6
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – September 15th, 2004 – TRUAUDIO introduced
today a new twist (actually a swivel) on one of the staple products in
their line-up, made it easier to install and improved the sound quality
as well. The new TruAudio DVA-6 Dual Voice Coil, InCeiling loudspeaker
now incorporates two swiveling tweeters rather than stationary ones,
boasts a 6 ½” Aluminum Woofer and Two ¾”Aluminum Tweeters. It is the
next model up from the DV-6 in the TruAudio family of Dual Voice Coil
speakers. A dual voice coil speaker is a great solution to get stereo
out of one speaker for use in a small room such as a bathroom or
walk-in closet, where mounting space and/or budget is a consideration.
However, an installer does not always get to mount the speaker where he
wants to due to light fixtures, etc. Now, if the speaker needs to be
mounted away from the center of the room, the swiveling tweeters will
help direct the sound where the dealer wants it to go. If the speaker
is mounted in the corner or towards the wall, point the tweeters toward
the listening area, one pointing in the left direction, the other
pointed in the right. This will offer noticeable stereo sound from one
speaker. As with most of our products, TruAudio has put a lifetime
warranty on the DVA-6.
The EZ GRILL™. Another improvement on the DVA-6 is the grill.
Dealers have told us that a lot of the installation time installing a
speaker is spent on the grill. Also, once the speaker is installed and
the grill has to be removed, it has to be done from the front. Pulling
the grill off using a paper clip or some other clever device by
sticking it in one of the grill holes can be frustrating. The new
TruAudio EZ GRILL™ takes care of this problem. This simple, yet very
effective solution uses magnets to hold the grill in place. The grill
fits flush due to careful engineering and tooling and does not pop out
even when a loud music lover pumps lots of volume through the speaker.
This grill is now being incorporated into several other new and current
TruAudio speakers as well. Innovative ,simple and practical - the
TruAudio EZ Grill™.
ABOUT TRUAUDIO
TRU believers in architectural speaker innovation, TruAudio designs
and manufactures a full line of premium-quality custom audio products.
Our engineers go to great lengths to make sure our in-wall, in-ceiling
and outdoor loudspeakers blend into any background, yet deliver
unforgettable performances. We sell our audio products only through a
limited number of Certified TruAudio Dealers across the country. Each
dealer meets our high standards for premiere customer service and
flawless installation. TruAudio absolutely backs up every set of
TruAudio speakers with a Lifetime Warranty.
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Contact:
Mark Cichowski
949-472-4141 – Direct
801-746-3777 – Main #
801-746-3774 - Fax
2875 West Parkway Blvd.
West Valley City, Utah 84119
E-mail: markc@truaudio.com
Web site: www.truaudio.com
TRUAUDIO introduces an innovative solution for in-ceiling home theater, the REVOLVE.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TRUAUDIO Introduces New InCeiling LCR, REVOLVE
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – TRUAUDIO introduced today an innovative solution
for in-ceiling home theater, REVOLVE. Using an all-new design and the
latest technology, combined with ease of installation and cosmetics
once in the ceiling, REVOLVE is an evolutionary solution for in-ceiling
home theater applications.
TruAudio’s REVOLVE is designed to perform as the front left, center,
or right. The REVOLVE speaker is intended to be rotated to point toward
the listener. Its midrange and tweeter rest on a rotating, proprietary
bridge to give you even more control over the direction of the sound.
Its technology represents a good year’s worth of research and
development to design an in-ceiling LCR configured on the same plane
whose sonic images fire directly toward the Audience. Because of
REVOLVE’s forward thinking design, you will accomplish a great home
theater solution without using any wall space.
TruAudio’s REVOLVE is built to deliver the exceptional sound quality
expected in home theater. The lower end frequencies are reproduced
using an aluminum cone woofer mounted on a 15 degree angle to better
project the bass and fill the room. The midrange is reproduced using
carbon fiber with its high end coming from a titanium tweeter. Extra
strength baffle, level controls, dog ear mounting and micromesh
aluminum grills are just a few more of the features offered. As with
most of our products, TruAudio has put a lifetime warranty on REVOLVE.
ABOUT TRUAUDIO
TRU believers in architectural speaker innovation, TruAudio designs
and manufactures a full line of premium-quality custom audio products.
Our engineers go to great lengths to make sure our in-wall, in-ceiling
and outdoor loudspeakers blend into any background, yet deliver
unforgettable performances. We sell our audio products only through a
limited number of Certified TruAudio Dealers across the country. Each
dealer meets our high standards for premiere customer service and
flawless installation. TruAudio absolutely backs up every set of
TruAudio speakers with a Lifetime Warranty.
# # #
Contact:
Mark Cichowski
949-472-4141 – Direct
801-746-3777 – Main #
801-746-3774 - Fax
2875 West Parkway Blvd.
West Valley City, Utah 84119
E-mail: markc@truaudio.com
Web site: www.truaudio.com
HAI, the leading manufacturer of integrated security and home automation systems since 1985, announced that it will begin shipping a new suite of fully supervised wireless security products to compliment its award-winning Omni home control systems.
New Orleans, LA – November 3, 2004 - HAI, the leading manufacturer of integrated security and home automation systems since 1985, has announced that it will begin shipping a new suite of fully supervised wireless security products to compliment its award-winning Omni home control systems. The announcement was made at the International Security Conference being held this week in New York City.
The new wireless products include:
1. 64 Zone Supervised Wireless Receiver
2. 3 Zone Door/Window Transmitter that includes a mercury tilt switch for garage doors
3. Quad Pet Immune Motion Detector that greatly reduces false alarms
4. 4 Button Keyfob that can be programmed to control any HAI Omni feature, such as lights, temperatures, and macros, in addition to security
5. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector with Voice Alarm for added safety
6. Panic/Alert Pendant that can trigger outgoing phone calls to up to 8 different numbers, an email notification, or video surveillance recording
“These products are a natural extension of our current line,” explains HAI President Jay McLellan, “and like all of our products they offer the latest, most reliable technology at the most affordable price in the marketplace.”
HAI’s new supervised wireless security line will begin shipping first quarter 2005. Separately, HAI also announced availability of a wireless receiver supporting GE Security (a.k.a. ITI or Interlogix) and Caddx wireless transmitters.
All HAI products are sold through its worldwide network of Distribution Partners and installed by over 1000 trained dealers. For more information on HAI products please call 800-229-7256 or visit www.homeauto.com.
Buffalo, New York -- November 1, 2004 - B & K Components, Ltd.
has released new product line of Receivers, Preamplifiers and
Amplifiers. The Series 2 line of Home Theater Preamp Processors and
Receivers features Video Transcoding, Pro Logic IIx, 3 Notch Filters
for room correction and more... Series 2 Home Theater Preamp Processors
and Preamplifiers will have CK1.2 Keypad control through the RS232 port. Please contact your local B&K Dealer to purchase or details.
Need help finding a dealer? Please go the B& K’s "HOW TO BUY"
section of the website to fine the closest B & K Dealer to you. If
you would like more details visit the product section of the B & K website
or request literature to send directly to you from the Info page of the
B & K website. You can also contact us at: 1(800)543-5252 or
outside the US: 1(716) 656-0023.
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