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Integra Unveils New Dolby Atmos & DTS:X Receivers, Prices Start at $800[teaser]Several receivers with next-gen audio support have been revealed. [/teaser] Integra has detailed the latest additions to its home theater lineup. The DTR-40.7 ($1,400), DTR-30.7 ($1,100), and DTR-20.7 ($800) all include immersive object-based audio capabilities. All three receivers are 7.2 channel models with 4K HDR video support and HDCP 2.2 compliancy. The premium DTR-40.7 is Dolby Atmos-enabled and DTS:X ready (via a future firmware upgrade) and boasts 175 watts per channel at 6 Ohms, 110 Watts per channel at 8 Ohms, and a premium 384 kHz / 32-bit hi-grade AKM 4458 DAC. Meanwhile, the DTR-30.7 is also Dolby Atmos-enabled and DTS:X ready, and offers 100 Watts per channel at 8 Ohms and 170 Watts at 6 Ohms. Finally, the Dolby Atmos-enabled DTR-20.7 offers 65 Watts per Channel at 8 Ohms and 115 Watts at 6 Ohms. An exact release date for the receivers has not been announced. Source: IntegraPosted Thu Jul 16, 2015 at 02:00 PM PDT by: -
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HBO Now Arrives on Android Devices and Amazon Fire Tablets[teaser]HBO's standalone streaming service is now available on more platforms. [/teaser] HBO and Amazon have announced the arrival of HBO Now for Android devices (Android OS 4.1 and later) and current generation Fire tablets. The premium streaming service initially launched exclusively on Apple devices. "If there's one thing Fire TV and Fire tablet customers are telling us, it's that they love to watch their favorite movies and TV shows. This is why the team is doubling down on adding great new movies and TV shows for Fire TV and Fire tablet customers—in less than five months we’ve added over 700 new channels, apps, and games to Amazon Fire TV, and over 300,000 apps are now available on Fire tablets," said Steve Rabuchin, Vice President, Amazon Appstore. "HBO has produced some of the most groundbreaking and award-winning TV shows and movies, and we are excited to introduce HBO Now on Fire tablets and soon on Fire TV." HBO NOW allows users to watch every episode of every season of HBO’s original programming, hit movies, documentaries, sports and exclusive comedy specials separate from a traditional cable or satellite subscription. The service offers more than 2,000 popular series and movies, including 'Game of Thrones,' 'True Detective,' 'Silicon Valley,' 'Girls,' 'Veep,' 'The Wire,' 'Divergent,' 'X-MEN: Days of Future Past,' 'Neighbors,' and 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.' In addition to Android and Fire tablet support, HBO Now will also be available on the Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast and Android TV products in the coming weeks. An HBO Now subscription currently costs $15 per month. Sources: Amazon, VarietyPosted Thu Jul 16, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Prime Day: Headphones, Speakers, Tablets, and Monitors Up to 70% Off![teaser]Amazon is offering big discounts on select electronics! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's Prime Day Promotion, Amazon is running a special sale on several gear items exclusively for Prime members. Fire HD 6 - $79 (20% off) Fire HD 6 Kids Edition - Currently $129 (13% off). V-MODA Crossfade M-80 Vocal Noise-Isolating Headphone - Currently $70 (70% off). Bose SoundTrue Headphones On-Ear Style - Currently $80 (47% off). Philips NC1/27 Fidelio Noise Cancelling Premium Headphones - Currently $199 (34% off). Theatre Box - 360-Degree 3D-Sound Portable Speakers - Currently $179 (40% off). Acer G226HQL Bbd 21.5-inch Full HD Widescreen Display - Currently $96 (26% off). These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to staytuned to High-Def Digest for more Prime Day sales!Posted Wed Jul 15, 2015 at 04:30 PM PDT by: -
Klipsch Details Reference Premiere Dolby Atmos Enabled Speakers[teaser]The new Atmos-enabled speaker series is now available! [/teaser] Klipsch has revealed its latest home theater speaker collection. The Reference Premiere Dolby Atmos-enabled series includes the RP-280F floorstanding speakers ($2,400 per pair), the RP-140SA elevation channel toppers ($500 per pair), and the RP-450CA center channel ($850). "Klipsch is proud to be a part of this significant advancement in cinema and home theater technology. Our Dolby Atmos enabled series showcases the leadership of the new Klipsch Reference Premiere speaker line by revolutionizing the listening experience, delivering an effortlessly powerful, enveloping, professional surround sound experience to the home", notes Mark Casavant, Sr. VP of Global Product Development at Klipsch. The speakers all feature proprietary 90°x90° Hybrid Tractrix® Horn technology with Linear Travel Suspension (LTS) titanium tweeters and copper-colored Cerametallic™ Woofers. Designed to meet Dolby's Atmos-enbaled speaker specifications, the RP-280F includes integrated top-firing drivers to bounce sound off of the ceiling. In addition, customers can add the RP-140SA elevation channel toppers to existing speakers in order to simulate overhead sound. The series can be paired with any Klipsch Reference subwoofer. The Klipsch Reference Premiere Dolby Atmos-enabled speaker series is now available. Source: KlipschPosted Wed Jul 15, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Prime Day: Samsung 50-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D TV Bundle for $1,000![teaser]Amazon is offering a big discount on an Ultra HD TV and 4K Video Pack! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's Prime Day Promotion, Amazon is running a special sale on a Samsung HU8550 Series Ultra HD TV. The bundle also offers a 1TB external hard drive pre-loaded with 10 movies and 30 documentaries in 4K resolution, including 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation,' 'World War Z,' 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine,' 'Night at the Museum,' 'The Counselor,' 'Forrest Gump,' 'Star Trek: The Future Begins,' 'Star Trek: Into Darkness,' 'Life of Pi' & 'The Book Thief.' In addition, four pairs of 3D active glasses are included as well. Samsung 50-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D TV with 4K Video Pack - $1,000 The deal will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more Prime Day sales!Posted Wed Jul 15, 2015 at 07:45 AM PDT by: -
Prime Day: Tablets, Projectors, and Speakers on Sale![teaser]Amazon is offering big discounts on select gear items! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's Prime Day Promotion, Amazon is running a special sale on several electronics exclusively for Prime members. Fire HD 7 - $79 (43% off) LG Electronics PV150G LED Minibeam Projector - Currently $240 (31% off). Optoma HD37 Full 3D 1080p Projector - Deal starts at 8:00 AM PT. KEF X300A Digital Hi-Fi Speaker System - Deal starts at 8:00 AM PT. Logitech Harmony Ultimate Remote (Refurbished) - Deal starts at 8:00 AM PT. These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more Prime Day sales!Posted Wed Jul 15, 2015 at 07:30 AM PDT by: -
Don't Forget to Sign up for Amazon Prime Day, Deals Include 50-Inch 4K TV Bundle for Under $1,000![teaser]The special sale starts at midnight! [/teaser] Amazon has released a preview for its upcoming Prime Day promotion. The massive sale will begin at 12:00 AM PST on July 15 and is exclusive for Amazon Prime members. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Amazon will be offering special discounts all day long on July 15, with exclusive lightning deals updated as often as every ten minutes throughout the day. The promotion will include a bevy of HD gear products with sale prices that promise to rival or even best Black Friday deals. In order to help prepare Prime members for the special event, Amazon has released a sneak preview of several deals that customers will be able to take advantage of. Some upcoming highlights will include: Fire TV Stick, $15 offFire HD 7, $60 offFire HD 7 Kids Edition, $60 off32-inch LED TV, $7540-inch 1080p LED TV, $115Brand-name 32-inch Smart HDTV, under $20050-inch 4K TV bundle, under $1000Bose headphones at the lowest price ever on Amazon Prime Day deals will be exclusive to Amazon Prime members, so if you're not already a subscriber, make sure to sign up by midnight! New members can register now at amazon.com/primeday to take advantage of a 30-day free trial. A Prime membership currently costs $99 per year, and includes free 2-day shipping, Prime Instant Video, Prime Music, the Kindle Owners' Lending Library, and more. Make sure to say tuned to High-Def Digest for more Prime Day deal updates as they are announced! Source: AmazonPosted Tue Jul 14, 2015 at 09:30 AM PDT by: -
VIZIO & Sony Announce Product Support for Dolby AC-4 Object-Based Audio Platform[teaser]Both companies have pledged support for the upcoming audio technology. [/teaser] Dolby has announced a partnership with VIZIO and Sony to incorporate Dolby AC-4 audio into their future products. The next-gen audio format is geared toward broadcast TV and streaming services. "We are pleased to be working with Sony Visual Products and VIZIO to bring products with Dolby AC-4 technology to market, and are proud to count them among a growing list of CE manufacturers, SOC providers, and professional partners who support Dolby AC-4," said Giles Baker, Senior Vice President, Broadcast Business Group, Dolby. "Dolby AC-4 has already been standardized by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute and DVB. And now, as a candidate for ATSC, Dolby AC-4 is made more powerful by the addition of these global leaders in consumer displays." The Dolby AC-4 format offers new features and scalable solutions for broadcast and streaming audio, including alternate language options, services for hearing and visually impaired audiences, and object-based audio capabilities. In addition to upcoming VIZIO and Sony products, the technology is also being considered for incorporation into the new ATSC 3.0 broadcast system. Product development for Dolby AC-4 is now underway, and consumer televisions with support for the format are expected to hit the market in 2017. Source: DolbyPosted Tue Jul 14, 2015 at 08:45 AM PDT by: -
Sonos Releases PLAY:1 Update with New Features[teaser]A new update is available for the wireless speaker. [/teaser] After an initial beta run, Sonos has officially released the latest update for its Play:1 speaker system. The upgrade offers sound quality enhancements, support for a simpler home theater setup, and new music streaming options. As part of the controller update, the Play:1 now includes the ability to view upcoming and previously played tracks in shuffled playlists. Likewise, the upgrade also includes new Google Play Music features like curated radio stations, recommended radio stations, the option to add and remove tracks or albums from your library, and auto playlists based on activities like rating tracks. Finally, the download offers updates for the TuneIn music service as well, including improved navigation, design, and album art. The new Sonos update is now available. The Play:1 is currently on sale for $199. Source: SonosPosted Mon Jul 13, 2015 at 01:37 PM PDT by: -
Comcast Readies New Streaming TV Service for $15 Per Month[teaser]The cable company is offering a new way to watch live TV. [/teaser] Comcast has detailed its latest TV watching option. Dubbed "Stream," the upcoming web-based platform allows users to watch live TV channels on their mobile devices and computers without a traditional cable subscription. Stream will only be available for Xfinity internet customers and will provide in-home playback for around a dozen live networks, including all of the major broadcast channels and HBO. Likewise, the service will also offer a library of on-demand content, TV Everywhere access, and a cloud DVR to record programs. The app will support tablets, smartphones, and computers. Comcast Stream will initially launch in Boston this summer and will then expand to Chicago and Seattle. The company plans to cover all of its markets by early 2016. Xfinity internet users will be able to subscribe to Stream for an additional $15 per month. Source: ComcastPosted Mon Jul 13, 2015 at 05:00 AM PDT by:
