Show Report

CES 2004

AV123 demoed its prototype Emotiva Pre/Pro ($2999) and 7x200W amplifier ($1999), which will be available soon

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.

The new Reference 3 speaker system ($2600/pair) was on display in the Anthony Gallo Acoustics room

Hsu Research brought their new VTF series subwoofers (VTF-2 and VTF-3) in cool glossy black piano finish and blue-lit logo

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

Pioneer had a Blu-Ray DVD recorder (High Definition DVD) on display, but with no estimate of price or shipping date.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Toshiba brought their TDPMT-800, featuring an HD2+ DLP chip and exceptionally high brightness with 1100 ANSI lumens.

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