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Onkyo’s iLunar Sound System Promises 3D Sound from Stereo Sources[teaser]The company has teamed up with Sonic Emotion to provide the technology that allows for the feature. [/teaser] The folks at Onkyo are getting ready to launch a new sound system that they’re calling iLunar. What sets iLunar apart is its ability to take stereo sound and give you the illusion of a full 3D audio experience, surrounding you with music. This is accomplished using technology from Sonic Emotion, which started out developing sound tech for large venues but has since managed to scale down their techniques for consumer markets. “We are delighted to release the new iLunar, which was jointly developed with Sonic Emotion,” says Onkyo CTO Nobuaki Okuda. “We believe we can continue to provide a dynamic listening experience to customers with our iLunar, which features Absolute 3D sound technology.” Source: OnkyoPosted Thu Aug 23, 2012 at 09:31 AM PDT by: -
LG’s 84 Inch 4K TV Shipping Now in Korea – Coming to US Next Month[teaser]In addition to the high resolution picture, the TV packs 3D capabilities and a 2.2 channel speaker system. [/teaser] LG’s new 84LM9600 would be impressive if it were simply an 84 inch 3D HDTV. We’d be more than willing to drool over the picture and sheer size of this beast, but there’s even more to it than that. LG’s set boasts an Ultra High Definition resolution – 3,840 by 2,160. 3D fans will be able to take advantage of the high resolution to get a 1080p picture while still using passive technology 3D. Of course, you’ll want a native 4K source to experience this, but an upscaling receiver will get you close enough to notice the difference. The TV also boasts a 2.2 channel speaker system, with a pair of 10 watt speakers paired with 15 watt woofers. You know, just in case you had to sell your speakers to swing the price of the 84LM9600. Source: EngadgetPosted Wed Aug 22, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Runco’s New DLP Projector is Designed to Make Ambient Light a Non-Issue[teaser]The LS-10HBd pumps out 3,780 lumens for operation in all lighting conditions. [/teaser] The folks at Runco have announced a new projector that they’re calling the LS-10HBd. It’s a part of the LightStyle series and is designed to ensure that you won’t have to worry about ambient light when you want to watch your movies. With an output of 3,780 lumens before calibration, the LS-10HBd will work in much brighter conditions than most. It also boasts ISF Day and Night modes, SuperOnyx DLP technology and it comes with the Runco DHD 4 external video processor. The Runco LightStyle 10HBd will be available in September at an MSRP of $29,995. Source: Electronic HousePosted Tue Aug 21, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Warner Extends Digital Copies for Most Discs Until 2017[teaser]For most of your movies, the expiration on digital copy redemption is essentially gone. [/teaser] Getting a digital copy of the movie you purchased on disc is pretty slick, unless it turns out that you missed the window of opportunity to use your code to redeem your copy. Luckily, that won’t be a problem with most Warner titles, or at least it won’t be for five years or so. Warner has, without making a grand announcement about the change, extended the expiration date of the codes for most of their movies to 2017, ensuring that you have plenty of time to get your digital copy. This doesn’t apply to all discs, but it seems to apply to most. At this time, Warner has not commented officially or released a list of which titles were and were not extended. Source: EngadgetPosted Tue Aug 21, 2012 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
Croon Launches a Slick New Bluetooth Speaker[teaser]It sports a unique look, stylish finishes and a Class D amp. [/teaser] Croon’s new The Original speaker has a very specific purpose. It’s designed for the single purpose of streaming music via Bluetooth from your tablet, phone or MP3 player. It packs a Class D amplifier that provides 15 watts each to a pair of 2.5” full-range drivers. There are some benefits of being Bluetooth only that more complete solutions don’t offer. For example, you won’t find a single button on The Original. All controls are handled by your tablet or phone, including volume – this allows for a more streamlined audio circuit. The Original features an 8mm thick MDF housing, which is available in four different colors, though pricing varies depending on which you want. The base model is available in black at $199. Grey and white run $229 while red comes in at $235. Source: eCousticsPosted Mon Aug 20, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Free Movie Streaming from Crackle Comes to Nook – on the Way to Kindle Fire[teaser]The iOS versions of the service have been updated too, with a cleaner interface and HDMI/AirPlay TV Playback. [/teaser] Crackle isn’t the most popular movie streaming service out there and it’s a bit lacking in terms of quality, but the price is just right – free. There are a good chunk of movies available to watch and now that’s been extended to Nook users, though not those that use a Nook Color. If your tablet of choice is the Kindle Fire, you’ll be happy to know that a free Crackle app is on its way to you too, though a specific date has yet to be announced. iOS users already have the app, but get an update that makes the interface prettier and easier to use. The update also includes the ability to use AirPlay to send their content to an enabled device. Source: EngadgetPosted Mon Aug 20, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Bonus View Digest - August 17, 2012August is already half over, but [teaser]The Bonus View keeps chugging along through the dog days of Summer. Check out some of the great stuff featured on the blog this week. From news of the new Blu-rays hitting store shelves, to what you should see at the theaters this weekend, we covered just about everything![/teaser] Blu-ray News This was a big week for Blu-ray releases, mainly because highly anticipated movies like 'Jaws,' 'The Raid: Redemption,' and 'The Hunger Games' were finally released. Is there anything else you should be excited about? Well, check out Josh's Blu-ray Highlights post to make sure you didn't miss anything. We have the 'Rushmore' contest results from last week. Check to see if you won. Home Theater News Want to know what to watch on Netflix? Brian Hoss has you covered there. Check out his Netflix Alert about ESPN's '30 for 30' series that is streaming on the service right now. You won't want to miss these sports documentaries. Theatrical News Luke saw a movie or two that opens this week (except for 'The Expendables 2' which was not screened for critics outside of New York and L.A.). Check out his review of Disney's 'The Odd Life of Timothy Green.' A movie you could take the whole family to. In the Trailer Park E checked out a few sci-fi movies that will be hitting theaters soon. Find out what E has to say about movies like 'Cloud Atlas,' 'Branded,' and 'The Prototype.' TV News This week we have television recaps of season two premieres for 'Grimm' and 'Hell on Wheels.' Josh also covered the pilot episode of 'Major Crimes' TNT's spin-off from 'The Closer.' We also have a recap of 'True Blood.' Special Features Last week on the Weekend Roundtable, we discussed the best and worst TV spin-offs. Check it out and see what people think. Add in your own opinion in the comments section. In the Mid-Week Poll we asked what you think about reading source material before or after seeing the adaption on screen. What do you think? Let us know. That's it for this week. Stay tuned to The Bonus View for more chances to win and more great content. We hope you all have a great weekend.Posted Fri Aug 17, 2012 at 11:45 AM PDT by: -
Genelec Launches a Speaker Angle Configuation App for iOS[teaser]The app finds the exact right angles for your speakers, eliminating the guess work. [/teaser] Some people are content to set up their speakers once, assume everything’s fine and just kick back and enjoy. Others of us are tweakers – the type of people who keep making tiny adjustments to find the exact right placement. Genelec has released an app called SpeakerAngle to help out with that. The app works simply. Select your setup and then place the phone on top of the speaker you want to align. SpeakerAngle will tell you how far to turn the speaker and stop you when you’ve reached the right point. There’s also an included tutorial to make sure you’re getting it just right. You can pick up the app on iTunes at a price of $0.99.Posted Fri Aug 17, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Rumor: Coinstar is Negotiating a Buyout[teaser]According to sources of The Post, the negotiations with a private equity firm are getting pretty serious. [/teaser] Redbox has been doing incredibly well since it first launched, and the upcoming streaming partnership with Verizon has people excited – particularly one private equity firm that may end up buying the company. According to The Post, the folks at Coinstar are in serious talks with a private equity firm. This doesn’t mean they’ll be selling necessarily, but it’s an indicator that the possibility is there. Of course, if the firm doesn’t end up picking up Coinstar, there are a few companies who would certainly benefit from the acquisition. Just as with Hulu and Netflix sales rumors, analysts are calling for Amazon to pick up the company. Source: New York PostPosted Fri Aug 17, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
The TiVo Premiere 4 Offers Four Tuners and 500GB Storage[teaser]The new DVR comes in at $249 with a $14.99/mo commitment. [/teaser] TiVo has launched a new DVR that fits somewhere in the middle of its line, allowing you to get the four tuner experience without having to break the bank on the high-end XL4. It comes in at $249 with a one year commitment at $14.99 a month. The Premiere 4 is ready for future whole-house setups thanks to the inclusion of MoCA, and you’ll find two USB 2.0 ports, one eSATA port and an Ethernet input as well. There’s 500GB of recording space in the Premiere 4, which gives you around 75 hours worth of HD recording. You’re not going to be storing seasons of shows, but it’s a decent chunk of storage. The TiVo Premiere 4 is available now through TiVo or Best Buy Magnolia. Source: EngadgetPosted Thu Aug 16, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by:
