From the national anthem to the halftime show,

Future Sonics’ clients delivered memorable performances at the 2010 Super Bowl

Bristol, Pennsylvania – (February 12, 2010) - Future Sonics, the world’s leading professional earphone designer and manufacturer is celebrating this year their 25th Anniversary of the Ear Monitors® brand. This milestone year began with FS contributing their unparalleled audio quality and award-winning products to the most watched television program in U.S. history. With Carrie Underwood kicking it off with the national anthem, Future Sonics’ clients were a fixture on the Super Bowl stage all night long. Future Sonics’ client, Roger Daltrey and The Who took the stage during halftime and delivered one of the most memorable Super Bowl performances to date.

The Super Bowl is one of the most celebrated stages of all, and none of these performances would have been possible without the engineers behind the scenes. Simon Higgs, Monitor Engineer for The Who, states “The best audio I’ve heard comes from Future Sonics’ transducers – their sound is just fantastic. Not only in the professional atmosphere; Roger Daltrey and I both have sets for personal use.” Higgs goes on to say, “I can always count on their support which is unparalleled.” (more…)

PETALUMA, Calif. — Feb. 24, 2010 — Panamax today announced that it has been selected as a vendor partner by the Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA) buying group. The partnership expands Panamax’s distribution network, while providing HTSA members with full access and exclusive pricing on its award-winning products, including a broad UPS product line and industry-leading IP control solutions.

With 59 dealer members, 97 storefronts, and 425 installers nationwide, HTSA represents an aggregate annual sales volume of more than $450 million. Only 52 vendors have access to this elite group of home theater specialists. With the addition of Panamax, HTSA brings its members special pricing on Panamax power management solutions, opportunities for demo programs, and special promotions. (more…)

World’s finest special edition headphones shipping to retailers across the United States and Canada

Wildomar, Calif. – (February 23, 2010) – Ultrasone Inc., distributor for German headphone manufacturer Ultrasone AG, is pleased to announce its shipping the Edition 8 Palladium headphones to North American retailers. Available for purchase next week for $1699, the Edition 8 Palladium headphones are Ultrasone’s most luxurious, audiophile-grade headphones to date.

The Edition 8 Palladium are among Ultrasone’s most sonically accurate and transparent headphones that also employ the company’s latest S-Logic™ Plus technology, resulting in an impartial acoustic feeling that affords the listener the utmost spacious tonal perception. Catering to the growing need of audiophiles, producers and enginners, who not only demand impeccable sounding, but also aesthetically pleasing headphones, Ultrasone has adorned the outer earcups with palladium, a rare material that increases durability and limits tarnishing. The earcups are also embossed with a high-tech ceramic inlay, completing the first-class appearance of the headphones. Each Edition 8 headphone is individually stamped with its own serial number & comes in a sleek leather bag for storage and transportation. (more…)

February 24, 2010 – For Immediate Release

Showcasing the latest and most advanced home theater audio and audiophile products from Revel, Mark Levinson, Lexicon and JBL Synthesis, Harman is bringing its mobile showroom to the Architectural Digest Home Design Show in March

ELKHART, Indiana – Featuring one audiophile display room and one fully functioning home theater display, Harman’s Mobile Showroom has been touring the country for the last five months showcasing its high performance technologies to audiophiles, enthusiasts and dealers. This March, the showcase will be making a stop at the Architectural Digest Home Design Show in New York City, displaying its award winning products from Revel, Mark Levinson, Lexicon, and JBL Synthesis at the four-day exhibition.
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New Compact, Economical Device with Dual-Mono Design and External Power
Supply

Helps Turntables Deliver Unrivaled Performance

PARKER, CO, Feb. 17, 2010 — Einstein Audio, a leading German designer and manufacturer of premium audio components, introduces into the U.S. market The Little Big Phono MC Phono Preamplifier, a compact, single-ended preamplifier designed for turntables with moving-coil cartridges.

The Little Big Phono was developed with circuitry based on Einstein’s successful, but far costlier phono preamp calledThe Turntable’s Choice. A streamlined, more efficient manufacturing process led to much of the cost savings. Yet The Little Big Phono, like The Turntable’s Choice, delivers dynamic agility, precisely tracked bass lines, and a vocal range rich in emotive tone, body and a
powerful projective force, all balanced by a brilliant treble. Its dual-mono architecture, strong dynamics, absolutely quiet breaks, and unbelievable focus and image make it a must for lovers of vinyl. (more…)

Leon’s Ultra-Thin ‘Stow-or-Show’ Subwoofer Can Be Converted to a Downward-Firing Position to Hide Within Any Room’s Décor

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Feb. 22, 2010 — Leon Speakers today introduced a new dimension in living space and dedicated home theater with the Aaros^® 10-inch ultra-thin subwoofer. The Aaros 10-inch subwoofer (A10-UT) packs theater-grade performance along with musical finesse in a sleek, compact enclosure with a depth of only 4.5 inches. Designed to meet the audio and design demands of Living Space Theaters™, this modern, sculptural subwoofer looks impressive in the foreground of any home and can be customized to complement any décor. The A10-UT is also convertible to a downward-firing position to fit easily under a couch or hide away in any cabinet, delivering extreme versatility and a high-impact low end to any space. (more…)

Home cinemas have never looked so good-or sounded so strong-with Harman’s

Revel, Mark Levinson, and JBL Synthesis packages

ELKHART, Indiana – For years, the love/hate relationship that some women have had with home entertainment systems, and home theater systems in particular, has been mounting as each new piece of technology seems to invade another part of the house. While the quality and performance are attractive, the Starship Enterprise appearance of some A/V systems has progressively become more unwelcoming, and has forced many women to choose between style and substance. Harman has been listening close, and has eliminated the need to compromise with their user-friendly, aesthetically superior assortment of Revel speakers, Mark Levinson amplifiers, and JBL Synthesis home theater set-up. (more…)

PEEWEE PC ANNOUNCES PEEWEE KIT AT TOY FAIR –
TURNS ANY COMPUTER INTO A KID FRIENDLY PC

Perfect Children’s Introduction to Computers
Includes USB Drive with 7 Age Appropriate Games for Entertainment & Learning
Security Suite Protects Kids from the Internet & Computer Content (more…)

So you want to connect your new Apple computer equipped with Mini DisplayPort to a flat panel display using HDMI, DVI or DisplayPort?  Gefen makes it easy with three new Mini Display Port Adapters.

In addition to providing a simple signal adaptation, all three are packaged as cable solutions, offering a flexible, plug and play method to send high resolution video from computer to display.

Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter

View downloaded movies, photos and more on any flat panel display or projector equipped with HDMI using this convenient adapter. One end of the cable is equipped with Mini-DisplayPort to link to your computer; the other end is equipped with HDMI to link to your display. No extra power is needed to deliver vibrant visuals up to 1080p full HD from the computer to the display for a fully engaging home entertainment experience. (more…)

The Great Kat shred guitar virtuoso (http://www.greatkat.com) is now available for interviews to discuss her unique Shred/Classical Guitar and Violin Technique — on display in the new “Beethoven’s Guitar Shred” DVD http://www.greatkat.com/dvd/dvd.html.

“Beethoven’s Guitar Shred” features The Great Kat’s guitar shredding on Classical masterpieces:
• Beethoven’s “5th Symphony”
• “The Flight Of The Bumble-Bee”
• Paganini’s “Caprice #24”
• Bach’s “Brandenburg Concerto #3”
• Along with original theatrical speed metal Wagnerian style music videos (more…)