Aperion Audio’s Home Audio Link™ Transmits Uncompressed Audio Wirelessly from Any Source and Offers Multi-Room Listening

Portland, OR, January 18, 2010 – Aperion Audio, a consumer direct maker of award-winning home theater speaker systems, introduces the Aperion Home Audio Link (HAL), a wireless adapter which streams any audio format wirelessly from a computer, iPod, MP3 music player or mobile device to a variety of audio systems. By adding more HAL Receiver units the music can be distributed to up to three rooms. HAL is simple to use, utilizes a robust wireless link, and delivers high quality sound at an affordable price. (more…)

Current-Driving of Loudspeakers by Esa Meriläinen demonstrates new process for loudspeaker feeding

KIRKKONUMMI, Finland (MMD Newswire) January 4, 2010 — Current-Driving of Loudspeakers: Remedy to the Fundamental Fallacy of Sound Reproduction Technology by Esa Meriläinen argues that conventional loudspeaker technology is flawed and introduces a new method for loudspeaker feeding called current-drive. (more…)

Middleton, WI- Intelix LLC, U.S. manufacturer of audio/video equipment and software, announced the release of the DIGI-SCAL-11X2, a revolutionary high-definition switcher with built-in scaling and audio/video format conversion. (more…)

The range of Pronto control panels offers extensive, complete control of any home system.

LAS VEGAS, NV – CES 2010 – January 7-10, 2010 – South Hall2 Booth 25220 – Philips Pronto, the value leader in two-way control solutions for the home, is showing off its TSU Series of wireless touch panels. The line consists of two wand style control panels (TSU9300 and TSU9400), optimal for home theater control, and two tablet style panels (TSU9600 and TSU9800), perfect for total home control. The line boasts the company’s PEP 2.4 (ProntoEdit Professional) for a dynamic two-way integration with the home’s subsystems as well as the high quality design expected from Pronto panels.

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– All the Power, Performance and Listening Luxury of Snell’s Flagship Illusion

in a Smaller, More Streamlined Cabinet –

LAS VEGAS, January 6, 2010 – Snell Acoustics, a leading manufacturer of high-performance and custom-built loudspeakers for more than 30 years, has announced the availability of its new Phantom B7 loudspeaker, first shown at CES 2009. The Snell Phantom (SRP: $25,000/pr) is engineered to provide the prestige, style and incredible sound of the company’s flagship Illusion, only with an acoustic design befitting of conventional living rooms and smaller footprint. In keeping with Snell’s pedigree and its “No Compromises” sound proposition, Phantom features many of the same astounding audio characteristics and leading-edge technologies as Illusion, including the innovative, continuously variable cabinet design and extraordinary best in class parts list. (more…)

– New Addition Allows Consumers to Create Reference Quality Theater with Phantom Loudspeaker System or Snell’s Flagship Illusion –

LAS VEGAS, January 6, 2010 – Snell Acoustics, a leading manufacturer of high-performance and custom-built loudspeakers for more than 30 years, is proud to announce the upcoming introduction of its new Phantom Center loudspeaker (SRP: $7,500), a reference quality center channel speaker matching the quality, style and performance of the company’s recently introduced Phantom B7 Tower. Both the Phantom B7 and the new Phantom Center loudspeaker are engineered to provide the style and incredible audio performance of the company’s flagship Illusion, only on a scale appropriate for conventional living rooms. Phantom Center gives discriminating consumers the opportunity to create a ”Best in Class” surround sound system. Its astounding power and performance are made possible through the utilization of many of the leading-edge technologies featured in Snell’s flagship Illusion and shared with the Phantom Tower. The Snell Phantom Center is scheduled for market introduction in March 2010. (more…)

– High Performance Control Center Gives Enthusiasts Total Flexibility and Maximum Performance from All Advanced Sources; Elegant and Simple Solution For Home Theater Entertainment –

Las Vegas, NV, January 6, 2010 – McIntosh Laboratory, a global leader in home entertainment systems that has defined the highest quality in sound reproduction for over 60 years, today announced the availability of its high-performance MX150 A/V Control Center (SRP: $12,000). With features and functionality far beyond those of typical A/V preamplifiers, the MX150 sets a new standard for high performance home theater, providing users with an elegant solution for controlling and enjoying the maximum benefits of all today’s advanced video and audio source components. (more…)

– High-Performance MVP881 BR Delivers Ultimate Quality Audio and Video from Virtually Any Disc-Based Packaged Media; with BD Live Connectivity and Much More –

Las Vegas, NV, January 6, 2010 – McIntosh Laboratory, a global leader in home entertainment that has defined the highest quality in sound reproduction for 60 years, today announced the introduction of its first ever Universal Audio/Video Blu-ray Player, the model MVP881 BR (SRP: $8,000). Scheduled for availability in January 2010, the MVP881 BR is a single source component offering universal compatibility and world-class performance from virtually all today’s most advanced video and audio disc formats, also supporting BD-Live Blu-ray Profile 2.0 web-enabled features. It reflects all of McIntosh’s leading-edge craftsmanship, attention to detail and unmatched performance, and sets a new reference standard in ultimate-quality source components. (more…)

– Advanced Digital Technologies Allow Users to “Fine-Tune” Audio Systems by Eliminating Room Interaction; Time-Honored McIntosh^® Craftsmanship –

Las Vegas, NV, January 6, 2010 — McIntosh Laboratory, a global leader in home entertainment that has defined the highest quality in sound reproduction for 60 years, today announced the introduction of the MEN220 Room Correction System (SRP: $4,500). The MEN220 delivers a potent suite of digital Room Correction, Custom-EQ and 2-Way Crossover capabilities in one easy-to-use stereo component that allows users to “fine-tune” the characteristics of their audio systems and achieve the best possible performance in any listening space. The MEN220 is scheduled for availability later this month. (more…)