All items tagged with AV Receivers (30)

Sound United Adds MPEG-H 3D Audio Format to Denon and Marantz Home Theater Amplifiers and Processors

November 11, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Sound United Adds MPEG-H 3D Audio Format to Denon and Marantz Home Theater Amplifiers and Processors

Sound United, parent company to Denon, Polk Audio, Marantz, Definitive Technology, HEOS, Classé, and Boston Acoustics, announced the immediate availability of MPEG-H 3D Audio format support across a wide range of home theater products. Working alongside Fraunhofer IIS, the primary developer of the MPEG-H Audio standard, selected Denon and Marantz AV amplifiers and AV preprocessors will receive MPEG-H support via a firmware update.

NAD Launches Modular T 758 V3i Surround Sound Receiver with BluOS, AirPlay2 and Dirac Live

August 13, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

NAD Launches Modular T 758 V3i Surround Sound Receiver with BluOS, AirPlay2 and Dirac Live

NAD Electronics announced the launch of the T 758 V3i, a performance update to the T 758 A/V Surround Sound Receiver. The affordable surround sound receiver will now come ready with Dolby Atmos, DTS Master Audio, BluOS high-res multi-room audio, Dirac Live, 4K UHD Video and Apple AirPlay 2 all built-in. The T 758 V3i ($1,499 U.S. MSRP) begins shipping in August 2020. As with all NAD components, the company’s latest offering expands on the 'Simple is Better' design philosophy, which contributes to ease of use and maximizes performance where it counts.

Dirac Live Bass Control Expands Performance of Latest AudioControl AV Receivers and Processors

August 6, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Live Bass Control Expands Performance of Latest AudioControl AV Receivers and Processors

Swedish digital audio pioneer Dirac and the team of self-proclaimed obsessed audio experts at AudioControl announced that the brand's latest line of receivers and processors will include Dirac Live Bass Control for a more immersive home theater experience in any space. The collaboration between the two companies has resulted in expanding the Dirac Live Bass Control software to the new Concert Series receivers and Maestro Series AV processors, part of AudioControl's high end home audio range.

VOXX International Establishes Expanded Distribution Alliance Between Klipsch And Onkyo Corporation

July 31, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

VOXX International Establishes Expanded Distribution Alliance Between Klipsch And Onkyo Corporation

VOXX International Corporation, the manufacturing and distribution group of automotive, consumer and biometrics technologies and owner of Klipsch, among several other brands, announced an expanded alliance with Onkyo and Pioneer Corporation, which adds the two premium brands and new product lines in the Americas. This agreement follows the termination of the efforts by Sound United to acquire Onkyo Corporation’s consumer audio division in 2019.

Axiim Q UHD Media Center Receives WiSA Certification

April 28, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Axiim Q UHD Media Center Receives WiSA Certification

The Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA) announced it has certified the Q UHD Media Center created by Axiim. The Q UHD sets a very high standard for wireless audio video receivers (AVRs) with its advanced connectivity, wireless connection to all WiSA Certified speakers and premium tuning and control features that tailor the listening experience through a beautifully designed user interface. The Q expands on Axiim’s WiSA Certified wireless audio transmitter collection by joining the Axiim LINK transmitter which is designed for use with WiSA Ready TVs, PCs and gaming systems.

Smart Speakers Continue to Play a Leading Role in the Home Audio Market

August 14, 2019 by Futuresource Consulting

Smart Speakers Continue to Play a Leading Role in the Home Audio Market

The worldwide home audio hardware market grew 20% last year to reach 154 million units, with a further 19% growth projected in 2019, according to a new market report from Futuresource Consulting. The sector, which includes wireless speakers, soundbars, A/V receivers, Hi-Fi systems and dedicated speaker docks, also witnessed 5% revenue growth last year, with trade values reaching $14.5 billion.

NXP Brings Dolby Atmos and DTS:X to the Masses with its New Immersiv3D Audio Solution

February 18, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

NXP Brings Dolby Atmos and DTS:X to the Masses with its New Immersiv3D Audio Solution

Following a showcase at CES 2019, NXP Semiconductors announced its Immersiv3D audio solution, combining NXP software on its i.MX 8M Mini applications processor with support both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive audio technologies. The i.MX 8M Mini SoC also brings smart capabilities like voice control to a broader range of consumer devices including soundbars, smart speakers, and AV receivers with the option for adding additional speakers to distribute smart voice control and immersive audio throughout the home.

MQA Announces Integra as New Hardware Partner, While Onkyo and Pioneer Further Expand MQA Choices for Custom Install Sector

December 14, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

MQA Announces Integra as New Hardware Partner, While Onkyo and Pioneer Further Expand MQA Choices for Custom Install Sector

MQA, the pioneering technology delivering master quality audio in a file small enough to stream, announced a new hardware partner, Integra, along with the latest products to receive MQA upgrades, enabling listeners to experience every detail of the original recording. While Integra is an established name in the custom install market, Onkyo and Pioneer are also expanding its line of MQA-enabled integrated receivers, bringing full MQA decoding to nine further models, including network-ready models.

IMAX and DTS Partner to Launch IMAX Enhanced Program for Home Entertainment

September 5, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

IMAX and DTS Partner to Launch IMAX Enhanced Program for Home Entertainment

IMAX Corporation and DTS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Xperi Corporation, announced a new partnership for the next-generation of home entertainment with the launch of the IMAX Enhanced program. The new certification and licensing program combines the highest-end consumer electronics products with IMAX digitally re-mastered 4K HDR content and DTS audio technologies to offer consumers a new level of quality in immersive sight and sound experiences for the home.

Global Home Audio Market Continues to Grow in Shipments and Revenue Propelled by Wireless Audio

August 17, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Global Home Audio Market Continues to Grow in Shipments and Revenue Propelled by Wireless Audio

The Consumer Electronics (CE) team at Futuresource Consulting just unveiled some of the main trends included in the company's latest Home Audio Market Report, confirming that the global home audio market already broke the $13 billion barrier in 2017. According to the report, the global home audio market continues to climb, with hardware shipments increasing by 23% in 2017, and new emerging product categories likes wireless speakers and soundbars continuing to propel the business.

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