All items tagged with AV Receivers (30)

DTS Virtual:X Immersive Audio Technology Now Available Across Popular Analog Devices Product Series

May 9, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

DTS Virtual:X Immersive Audio Technology Now Available Across Popular Analog Devices Product Series

DTS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Xperi Corporation, announced that its DTS Virtual:X post-processing technology is now available in several popular Analog Devices DSP chips. The fully-certified DTS Virtual:X SDKs are ready for integration into AVRs and soundbars, with the first Analog Devices-enabled DTS Virtual:X firmware updates scheduled for Summer 2018. The DTS Virtual:X solution is now available on the following Analog Devices DSP products: ADSP-2148x, ADSP-2157x, ADSP-SC57x, ADSP-2158x.

Yamaha Unveils First AV Receivers, Wireless Speakers and Subwoofer with Wireless Surround

May 2, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Yamaha Unveils First AV Receivers, Wireless Speakers and Subwoofer with Wireless Surround

Yamaha introduced three new 4K AV receivers — the 5.1-channel RX-V485 and 7.2-channel RX-V585 and RX-V685 — two new speakers, the MusicCast 20 and MusicCast 50, and the new MusicCast SUB 100 subwoofer, all featuring a new wireless technology called MusicCast Surround. An enhancement of the company's MusicCast wireless multi-room audio system, MusicCast Surround allows a user to build an AV receiver-based 5.1-channel surround sound system with wired speakers for the front channels, wireless speakers for the surrounds, and the option of using a wireless subwoofer.

DTS Virtual:X Immersive Audio Technology Now Available on Select Denon and Marantz A/V Receivers

November 21, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

DTS Virtual:X Immersive Audio Technology Now Available on Select Denon and Marantz A/V Receivers

DTS announced the integration of DTS Virtual:X technology in A/V receivers for the first time. Select Denon and Marantz A/V receivers are now able to receive a firmware update to offer immersive sound in home theaters without the need for height or rear speakers. DTS Virtual:X technology in an A/V receiver offers immersive audio - virtual surround and virtual height - from simple soundbars, or traditional stereo and surround configurations (5.1/7.1 channel).

AudioControl Adds Dolby Vision HDR Support to their Complete Lineup of Premium Home Theater Receivers and Preamp/Processors

November 16, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

AudioControl Adds Dolby Vision HDR Support to their Complete Lineup of Premium Home Theater Receivers and Preamp/Processors

Responding to the market uptake in 4K UDH displays and content with High Dynamic Range, Seattle-based AudioControl, makers of innovative high-performance audio solutions for the residential, commercial and automotive markets has added support for Dolby Vision HDR to their entire line of home theater A/V receivers and preamp/processors including the new Maestro M5 introduced at the 2017 CEDIA Expo.

Onkyo and Pioneer Electronics Announce Firmware Updates Activating DTS Play-Fi

August 3, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Onkyo and Pioneer Electronics Announce Firmware Updates Activating DTS Play-Fi

Onkyo and Pioneer Corporation (USA) have announced firmware updates to activate DTS Play-Fi wireless multi-room audio. Products supported include the Onkyo SBT-A500 Network Surround Soundbar System and Onkyo NCP-302 Wireless Network Speaker, as well as Pioneer's MRX-3 Wireless Speaker and FS-EB70 Elite Network Soundbar System. An update for other selected 2017-model Pioneer/Elite products, as well as 2016-model components is due end of September 2017.

Samsung-Owned Harman International Industries Acquires Arcam

July 19, 2017 by Joao Martins

Samsung-Owned Harman International Industries Acquires Arcam

The news was out in the British press and there's been a message sent by Arcam to its own distribution network, shared on social media. Apparently, Harman has decided to acquire the famous British audio brand Arcam for reasons unknown. No details are available about the transaction. On Arcam's twitter account the company confirmed the news, by stating "the current team carries on and joining Harman opens the door to major R&D and manufacturing resources for our future."

Sound United Acquires Denon, Marantz, and Boston Acoustics

March 10, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Sound United Acquires Denon, Marantz, and Boston Acoustics

Sound United, parent company to Polk Audio, Definitive Technology, and Polk BOOM, announced it has completed the acquisition of the D+M Group, owner of the Denon, HEOS by Denon, Marantz, and Boston Acoustics brands. The D+M Group is the largest supplier of audio/video receivers worldwide and a leader in wireless multi-room audio. Sound United is the largest supplier of loudspeakers in North America and a leading supplier of sound bars and wireless music systems.

Sony Electronics Unveils First 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player for Custom Installers and Expands ES Family of Audio-Video Receivers

September 18, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Sony Electronics Unveils First 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player for Custom Installers and Expands ES Family of Audio-Video Receivers

At CEDIA 2016, Sony Electronics announced the addition of four new audio-video receivers to join their current ES flagship model, the STR-ZA5000ES. Designed specifically to meet the needs of custom installers, the STR-ZA3100ES, STR-ZA2100ES, STR-ZA1100ES and the new entry-level STR-ZA810ES, support 4K HDR capability and incorporate both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive audio. Sony also unveiled its ES Series 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player for custom installers, combining 4K video and Hi-Res audio.

Arcam Introduces new AVR’s with Dolby Atmos and DIRAC Live

October 14, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Arcam Introduces new AVR’s with Dolby Atmos and DIRAC Live

Visitors to CEDIA Expo 2015 will have the chance to be the first to see and hear the US debut of the Arcam AVR550 and AVR850 Dolby Atmos AVR’s as well as the new SR250 2-channel A/V receiver. Promoted by US distributors, The Sound Organisation, the new HDMI 2.0a and HDCP2.2 home systems from the British brand will also be presented at a special Open House event.

AudioControl Launches New Dolby ATMOS Concert AVR-7 & AVR-9 Receivers

October 14, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

AudioControl Launches New Dolby ATMOS Concert AVR-7 & AVR-9 Receivers

AudioControl’s new Concert AVR High-Power Receivers launch at CEDIA 2015 with Dolby ATMOS, HDMI 2.0a, HDCP 2.2 and DIRAC Live Room Correction. Both the new AVR-7 and AVR-9 models feature seven amplifier channels for surround format support and benefit from four high-performance Dolby ATMOS pre-amp outputs. Both models are also DTS:X ready.

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