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LG's New 65-Inch 4K OLED & SUPER UHD TVs Now Up for Pre-Order![teaser]Several of the company's CES 2016 products are now up for pre-order. [/teaser] LG has announced that pre-orders are now live for select gear items recently revealed at CES 2016. The products currently available for pre-order include the company's new 65-inch 4K OLED TV and new 65-inch SUPER UHD TV. "CES is the most anticipated consumer technology show of the year, and it's the launchpad for our latest and greatest products," said David VanderWaal, vice president of marketing, LG Electronics USA. "This year, we're bringing that excitement directly to consumers who can buy some of these amazing products before they even hit store shelves." The LG products currently up for pre-order include: LG OLED65E6P 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD Flat Smart OLED TV - $7,000 LG 65UH8500 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV - $3,000 LG 34UC98 34-Inch WQHD IPS Curved LED Monitor - $1,200 LG PH550 HD Projector With Built-In Battery and Screen Share - $600 LG Electronics Music Flow P5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - $98 All of the above products are now on display at CES in Las Vegas. Source: LGPosted Wed Jan 6, 2016 at 12:45 PM PST by: -
Sony Expands Home Audio Lineup with New Soundbar Systems & Receivers[teaser]Several new audio products have been revealed. [/teaser] Sony has announced the latest additions to its home audio collection. The lineup includes the HT-NT5 High-Resolution Audio Sound Bar, HT-CT790/CT390 Sound Bars, HT-XT2 Sound Base, HT-RT3 5.1ch surround Sound Bar system, and the STR-DN1070 and STR-DH770 7.2-channel AV receivers. The HT-NT5 is a premium soundbar model with a low-profile aluminum chassis design and six individual speakers driven by their own dedicated amplifiers, along with a Sigma subwoofer unit with dual magnets. HDMI 2.0 pass-through with HDCP compliancy is included as well, offering support for 4K HDR video. Likewise, the soundbar features high-res audio playback and can also be paired with additional multi-room compatible wireless speakers for wireless surround sound. Meanwhile, the HT-CT790 is a 330W soundbar that uses Sony's S-Force Pro and newly designed sound deflector to create a wide soundstage. The sound deflector is also integrated into the 300W HT-CT390 2.1 channel soundbar. Designed to sit under a user's TV, the HT-XT2 Sound Base is a 2.1ch speaker system with an integrated subwoofer and 170W of power. For customers looking for a 5.1 solution, Sony is also offering the HT-RT3 5.1ch surround Sound Bar system with 600W of power, a subwoofer, and included rear speakers. Finally, the company is also releasing the new STR-DN1070 and STR-DH770 7.2-channel AV receivers. The former uses a new DAC (Digital to Audio Converter) and supports DSD native playback for high-res audio. The latter includes Front Surround DSP technology and the latest 4K video standards. US pricing and availability have not been announced yet, but Sony's new home audio line is expected to hit Europe in March and April. Source: SonyPosted Wed Jan 6, 2016 at 12:15 PM PST by: -
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DISH Announces Hopper 3 Whole-Home DVR with 4K Support and Ultra HD Content from Sony & Netflix[teaser]The company's latest DVR includes 4K support. [/teaser] DISH has unveiled its newest Hopper device. The Hopper 3 includes several new features and 4K on-demand playback. "Today we are giving consumers even more choice and control over their viewing experience by introducing the most advanced DVR in the world, while also redefining the mobile viewing experience," said Vivek Khemka, DISH Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. "Hopper 3 is more than just a DVR; it's an entertainment hub that supports and centralizes the various content types popular today, like streaming apps and Ultra HD, while engineered to adapt with the trends on the horizon, like linear 4K." The Hopper 3 features 16 tuners, allowing customers to watch shows in multiple rooms, remotely view live content through DISH Anywhere, and schedule multiple recordings at the same time without any pesky conflicts. Under the hood, the device runs a Broadcom BCM7445 quad-core ARM application processor at 1.5 GHz, 21K DMIPS and features a 2TB hard drive for up to 500 hours of high-definition recording (or 2,000 hours of standard definition recording). For 4K playback, the Hopper 3 can decode and output 60 FPS and 10-bit color and can support H.264 and H.265. The device also supports HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2, USB 3.0, and HDR10/BDA 2.0 encoded streams. In addition, DISH has announced partnerships with Sony Pictures, The Orchard and Mance Media to offer on-demand Ultra HD content to the Hopper 3 and 4K Joey, including popular titles like 'The Amazing Spiderman' and 'American Hustle.' Likewise, the unit includes Netflix access with 4K playback and integration into the Hopper's universal search results. Finally, the DVR also features a new 4K Sports Bar Mode which divides the screen into four quadrants, enabling customers to watch four different HD feeds at the same time. An exact release date and pricing have not been announced yet. Source: DISH via BusinessWirePosted Wed Jan 6, 2016 at 10:30 AM PST by: -
Klipsch Details Audio Lineup for CES 2016, Including Wireless Speakers & New Soundbars[teaser]Several audio products are on display now. [/teaser] To celebrate its 70th anniversary, Klipsch is demonstrating its latest audio lineup at CES. The collection includes the Reference Premiere HD Wireless speakers, the R-15PM powered monitors, several new soundbars, new Bluetooth speakers, and more. The Reference Premiere HD Wireless speakers use the company's Reference Premiere acoustic platform along with an HD Control Center for lossless, wireless audio transmission using WiSA technology. The series includes tower speakers RP-440W ($999 each), monitor speakers RP-140WM ($999 pair), a center channel speaker RP-440WC ($499 each), and a subwoofer RP-110WSW ($799 each) that are all modeled after the company's Reference Premiere series. In addition, the HD Control Center ($499 each) smart distribution hub "processes multi-channel inputs and distributes them wirelessly with transmission of up to 24 bit/96kHz." The Reference Premiere HD Wireless speakers will be available in March at Magnolia Home Theater and Magnolia Design Center stores. Meanwhile, Klipsch is introducing the new R-15PM powered monitors ($499 pair) as well. Part of the Reference Series, the monitors are designed for simple set up and include an integrated phono pre-amp, Bluetooth wireless technology, digital optical, analog RCA and USB audio inputs. In addition, the speakers use proprietary 90°x90° Hybrid Tractrix Horn technology and Linear Travel Suspension titanium tweeters, along with individual, ultra-low noise amplifiers designed to eliminate the need for an A/V receiver. The R-15PM powered monitors will be available in January. The company also announced five new soundbar models with HDMI and a Reference Premiere theater bar. Likewise, select models will use Play-Fi wireless technology for multi-room and wireless streaming audio. Ten new Bluetooth speakers, new wireless headphones, and the new Jamo digital series of speakers. Klipsch's new audio lineup is now on hand at CES from January 6-9. Source: KlipschPosted Wed Jan 6, 2016 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
Pioneer Brings High-Res Audio Gear to CES 2016, Including Stereo Receiver, DAP, and Headphones[teaser]Headphones, a receiver, and a digital audio player are among the devices on display at the show. [/teaser] Following their debut at CEDIA 2015, Pioneer has announced the launch of their XDP-100R Digital Audio Player ($700) and the SX-N30 Network Stereo Receiver ($600). In addition, the company has released more details for its SE-MASTER1 Headphones ($2,500). All three audio products are now on display at CES from January 6-9. The SE-MASTER1 Headphones are handcrafted, reference-grade headphones with 50 mm driver units with a 25 µm aluminum diaphragm finished with a Parker Ceramic Coating. In addition, the headphones will support high-resolution audio of up to 85.000 Hz. Likewise, the floating structure design offers low distortion and concise sound separation while the 3.5mm-thick aluminum alloy housing minimizes resonance from the driver units to provide accurate sound. The SE-MASTER1 Headphones will be available in late February for a suggested retail price of $2,500. Meanwhile, the XDP-100R Digital Audio Player is based on the Android OS and offers support for several high-res audio formats, including up to DSD 11.2MHz, 384kHz/24bit FLAC/WAV audio files, streaming audio, and the new "MQA" lossless format (via free update). In addition, the player features a 4.7-inch touchscreen display, internal storage that is expandable to 432GB, and uses ESS Technology’s high-end SABRE DAC "ES9018K2M" and "SABRE 9601K" headphone amp for audio processing. The XDP-100R Digital Audio Player is now available for a suggested retail price of $700. Finally, the SX-N30 Network Stereo Receiver is a two-channel receiver with 80W/Ch and Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Apple Airplay connectivity. In addition, the device supports music streaming services like Pandora and Spotify, as well as FM/AM radio, and high-res audio playback. The SX-N30 Network Stereo Receiver is now available for a suggested retail price of $600. Pioneer's new home audio products are now on hand at CES 2016. Source: PioneerPosted Wed Jan 6, 2016 at 08:15 AM PST by: -
Sony Reveals 2016 BRAVIA X93D 4K HDR TVs & ULTRA Streaming App[teaser]The latest BRAVIA model offers HDR and TRILUMINOS tech. [/teaser] Sony has detailed the newest addition to its Ultra HD TV lineup. The upcoming BRAVIA 4K LCD X93D series offers advanced picture quality features. The X93D series includes HDR support and uses Sony's new "4K HDR" designation and logo to ensure compatibility. The displays also feature new Slim Backlight Drive technology which uses a unique backlight system structure to achieve grid array backlighting without traditional full-array direct LED backlights. Likewise, the sets include Sony's X-tended Dynamic Range PRO contrast-enhancing technology and wide color gamut TRILUMINOS tech. In addition, Sony will also be demonstrating its new Backlight Master Drive technology on a prototype 85-inch TV. Backlight Master Drive tech achieves precision backlight boosting with ultra high density direct LED backlights and an ultra peak brightness of 4,000 nits Finally, Sony announced a new 4K HDR streaming app called ULTRA. ULTRA is set to launch in the US later this year on BRAVIA TVs, and will offer new and classic titles from Sony's 4K library. Pricing has not been detailed yet, but Sony's new X93D series is expected to launch this spring. The BRAVIA lineup is now on display at CES from January 6-9. Source: Sony, Sony 2Posted Tue Jan 5, 2016 at 05:30 PM PST by: -
Samsung Unveils 2016 SUHD TV Lineup with HDR, Quantum Dot, and Bezel-Less Curved Models[teaser]The company's newest 4K TVs have been detailed. [/teaser] Samsung has revealed the latest additions to its SUHD TV lineup. The collection will range in size from 49-inches to 88-inches across five series. "Our new SUHD TVs represent our singular focus on innovation that matters most to consumers, by providing the very best picture quality for the home," said Hyun Suk Kim, President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. "In 2016, we’re going beyond anything we've done before to offer a remarkable synergy of design, engineering and craftsmanship." Samsung's 2016 SUHD TVs will use cadmium-free, 10-bit Quantum dot displays. HDR support with 1,000 nit minimum will be included as well. In addition, the KS9500 model features a special bezel-less curved-screen design. The displays will also come equipped with the Tizen Smart TV platform along with the new Smart Hub and Smart Control Remote, and IoT hub connected home technology. Access to 4K streaming services like Netflix and Amazon is also provided, along with support for Samsung's new Ultra HD Blu-ray player with HDR via the TVs' HDMI 2.0a connection. Pricing and release dates have not been announced yet, but Samsung's new SUHD TVs will be on display at CES from January 6-9. Source: SamsungPosted Tue Jan 5, 2016 at 03:20 PM PST by: -
Sharp Details 2016 AQUOS 4K Ultra HD TV Lineup with Quantum Dot, HDR, & Curved Screen Models[teaser]The company's upcoming displays have been revealed. [/teaser] Sharp has announced its latest Ultra HD TV lineup. The upcoming collection of 4K displays includes seven series in sizes ranging from 43-inches to 70-inches. "The Sharp brand has long been esteemed in the TV industry for pioneering sophisticated picture technologies and creating the big screen category," said Mary O'Neill, Sharp Brand Marketing Manager. "2016 will be no different, with unique viewing features coupled with paramount quality, immense screen sizes and high value." The flagship 70-inch N9100U flat-screen Ultra HD TV ($3,300) and the 65-inch N9000U curved-screen 3D Ultra HD TV (3,000) will both feature full array local dimming and SPECTROS quantum dot technology to achieve 91 percent of the Rec.2020 color space. In addition, both models include support for the Open HDR standard, octa-core processors, and VP9 and HEVC encoding. Likewise, the 70-inch N8100U Ultra HD TV ($2,300) will also offer HDR and full array local dimming, while the 75-inch N8000U Series Ultra HD TV ($3,000) will offer HDR and multi-zone edge-lit local dimming. Next up, the 70-inch N7100U Ultra HD TV ($2,000) is HDR-enabled with full array local dimming, while the N7000U Series (43-inches to 65-inches) and the entry-level N6000U Series (43-inches to 55-inches) are also HDR-enabled. Sharp's entire 4K Ultra HD TV lineup will be on display at CES in Las Vegas from January 6-9. The N9000 series is expected to start shipping in mid 2016. For full specs and prices please check out the company's complete press materials here. Source: SharpPosted Tue Jan 5, 2016 at 01:45 PM PST by: -
Universal & MGM Set to Offer Dolby Vision Content[teaser]Two more studios will support the format. [/teaser] Dolby has announced that Universal and MGM both plan to offer new release and catalog titles in Dolby Vision. The studios now join previously announced supporters including Sony, Warner Bros., and Netflix. "With 4K UHD content becoming more prevalent, we are excited to provide consumers an elevated home-viewing experience and showcase our content with Dolby Vision HDR," said Jose Gutierrez, Executive Vice President, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios. "We could not be more pleased to be working with Dolby to deliver to consumers the ability to watch Universal movies in the most spectacular format possible," said Michael Bonner, Executive Vice President, Digital Distribution, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. "Together, we are committed to ensuring that home entertainment consumers can enjoy the richest, most remarkable movie-watching experience yet with Dolby Vision." Dolby Vision is an end-to-end video technology that uses high dynamic range and wide color gamuts to create and display content with superior brightness and contrast, resulting in more realistic highlights and shadow detail on supported TVs. The process is currently integrated into VIZIO's Reference Series displays and will also be supported by TCL's X1 QUHD TV, and LG's upcoming SUPER UHD TVs and 2016 OLED TVs. Specific Universal and MGM Dolby Vision titles and delivery platforms have not been announced yet. Source: DolbyPosted Tue Jan 5, 2016 at 12:15 PM PST by: -
TCL Announces X1 QUHD TV with Dolby Vision HDR & Quantum Dots[teaser]The new premium TVs are on display at CES. [/teaser] TCL has announced its newest Ultra TV model. The X1 QUHD TV features advanced picture quality features like Dolby Vision and Quantum Dots. "With our latest X1 series, we integrated best-in-class technologies across HDR, quantum dot and 4K Ultra HD for the best viewing experience with the most vivid colors, striking contrasts and crisp resolutions," said Chris Larson, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, TCL North America. "Dolby Vision is leading the market in HDR technology and, coupled with a wide selection of premium HDR streaming content, takes the X1 series to the next level of performance." The 65-inch X1 TV features an Ultra HD LED panel with a 4000R curvature and Quantum Dot technology to deliver a wide color gamut and up to 1,000 nits peak brightness. In addition, the display includes direct local dimming technology with 288 zones and a special slim design. Likewise, the TV supports Dolby Vision HDR for enhanced contrast. An IDP (Intelligent Display Process) Engine for accurate colors and SDR to HDR is incorporated as well, along with MEMC (Motion Estimation and Motion Compensation). Finally, the X1 also includes an integrated Harman Kardon S-Class Stereo system. Support for several 4K HDR streaming services will be featured as well, including VUDU. Pricing has not been detailed yet, but the TCL 65-inch X1 QUHD TV will be available in the US during the second quarter of 2016. Source: Business Wire 1, Business Wire 2Posted Tue Jan 5, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by:
