Emotiva
AV123 demoed
its prototype Emotiva Pre/Pro ($2999) and 7x200W amplifier ($1999), which
will be available soon |
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Fosgate
Fosgate
Audionics had some impressive multi-channel music playing through its analog
(tube) surround processor, the FAP-V1 ($13,000). This unit only plays
DPL-II. No DD or DTS, so it is for two-channel stereo signals. |
Gallo
The new
Reference 3 speaker system ($2600/pair) was on display in the Anthony
Gallo Acoustics room |
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Hsu
Hsu
Research brought their new VTF series subwoofers (VTF-2 and VTF-3) in cool
glossy black piano finish and blue-lit logo |
Niro
These
five small drivers in one unit and small subwoofer are
part of the new prototype of near-field surround sound system from Niro,
called the Movie Mouse. This interesting system should be available in a
few months |
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Pioneer had a Blu-Ray DVD recorder (High Definition
DVD) on display, but
with no estimate of price or shipping date.
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Sharp Electronics had a wide range of LCD and Plasma screens on
display, including a new wireless model that allows you to watch TV
anywhere in the house via WiFi. Another model takes PC cards and is
designed to serve as both a communication and entertainment center in your
home.
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Vidikron showed a 720p DLP-based projector,
along with a stacked high-brightness (4000 ANSI
Lumens) Vision Model 100 LCD projector and a Vision Model 60 D-ILA
unit.
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Yamaha was demonstrating a new HD2+ DLP-based
DPX-1100 and the LCD-based LPX-510 that featured an improved contrast
ratio. Both Yamaha projectors had HDMI inputs. The image on the 1100, in
particular, looked very good.
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InFocus was showing a
wide variety of projectors, including an extremely small DLP-based
unit. The new X2 replaces the very popular X1 but with an increase
in the brightness spec to 1500 ANSI Lumens. They also displayed the
7205, an HD2+ DLP-based projector, with a very bright image that
held up well in the presence of considerable ambient light. |
DLP-based rear projectors are getting thinner and
thinner as can be seen with the 61 inch InFocus unit that is only 7 inches
thick.
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Toshiba brought their TDPMT-800, featuring
an HD2+ DLP chip and exceptionally high brightness with 1100 ANSI lumens.
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Sony was showing off
their Qualia 004 three-chip (LCD) 1080 HD SXRD projector in their main exhibit
area and in a large screening room. |
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