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The New Vizio 42-inch 5.1 Home Theater Soundbar

January 17th, 2013

Vizio has announced a new addition of the Vizio 42-inch 5.1 Home Theater Soundbar with expected ship date to be in the spring of these year and an MSRP of $330.

“We’re very proud our 42” 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar was named Best of CES 2013, This product is engineered to elevate the consumer home theater experience to new heights at an unparalleled value. VIZIO’s new slim, modern, size-matched design complements a range of HDTV sizes and are packed with technologies to amplify audio to match the visual experience consumers have grown to expect from their HDTVs.” - John Schindler, VIZIO Vice President of Product Management

As we’ve reported previously, Soundbars are gaining a lot of popularity. With pristine sound quality and a speaker system without the clutter and vast amount of wires used in traditional home theater speakers, there’s no wonder why Soundbars are catching on.

The Vizio  42-inch 5.1 Home Theater Soundbar can push out 102dB of output with less than 1% total harmonic distortion. With Bluetooth support for streaming audio directly from a Bluetooth enabled device like a tablet or smartphone, this new line of Soundbars may attract a huge audience.

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Belkin’s “Thunderstorm” Handheld Home Theater Case

January 7th, 2013

Belkin has introduced a handheld home theater case for the iPad. MSRP $199.99, the Thunderstorm  is a form-fitting case that protects the iPad the same way as a traditional case does but the Thunderstorm has a large stereo speaker along the side edges of the iPad. With an app you can purchase, the Thunderstorm is marketed as a handheld home theater system that allows the user to adjust the sound for different uses such as music, movies, or games.

There is one negative to the Thunderstorm and that would be the size and weight of the iPad. You may not want to hold on to it for too long as it does weight a lot more than your traditional iPad. The Thunderstorm comes with a stand so you don’t have to hold it the entire time.

Belkin has two versions of the Thunderstorm. One is for the fourth-generation iPad and fits its Lightning dock connector. The other is for the third-generation iPad and the iPad 2, which have the older Apple 30-pin connector.

Would you want a case like this just to have better sound? We always appreciate your comments and feedback so contact through Facebook, Twitter, email or by phone.

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Blaine, WA 98230
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Soundbar Speakers

November 27th, 2012

Soundbar speakers have become the new trend in home theater equipment. Home theater enthusiasts prefer soundbar speakers because they eliminate a lot of the wiring with 5.1 surround sound systems, they are a space save, less expensive, and you don’t need an AV receiver.

According to CNET, soundbar speakers sound great but not as good as traditional 5.1 surround sound. Last week, CNET‘s article titled “Best Soundbars”  listed nine of the most cost effective and best sounding soundbars on the market. Click here to read the article.

View the Harmon/Kardon review by Audioholics. 

Everyone agrees that soundbars do not sound as good as your traditional 5.1 surround system but the convenience factor is so attractive that soundbar speakers have risen in popularity. When purchasing a soundbar or if you’re thinking of purchasing one, here is what to look for:

Virtual Surround Sound - Most sound bars produce small beams of sound that bounce off your walls and ceilings. Ensure you have the illusion of surround sound with your soundbar speakers.

Watts - Watts are important for amplified sounds. Dependent on the size of your room and the watts you want, ensure you get what’s best for the size of your home theater.

Subwoofer - You can purchase soundbars with internal subwoofers. If you require more deep bass sounds, an external can be purchased to boost your low end.

Frequency Response  - For lower frequencies like an explosion, gunfire, sound of doors opening or closing, frequency response, measured in hertz, is imperative. 

Digital Signal Processor (DSP) - A DSP makes your home theater sound like you have side and rear speakers. Look for soundbars with a DSP

Connectivity – HDMI, RCA, optical, and coaxial digital outputs and inputs will allow you to connect your Blu-ray player, gaming system, PVR/DVR, and other important home theater equipment. The more connectivity options you have, the better for your system. 

If you decide to follow this latest home theater trend, ensure you do your research and pick what’s best for your home theater. We recommend reading the reviews done by CNET.

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Samsung HT-E6730W Blu-ray Home Theater System

October 31st, 2012

“Enjoy a more lifelike experience with Vacuum Tube and Digital Sound. Hear your favorite music for the first time with the innovation of analog and digital sound combined. It creates a truer, more immersive sound that digital alone cannot replicate. Samsung has brought wonder to your eyes, now it’s time for your ears.” – Samsung’s official website 

The Samsung HT-E6730W Blue-ray home theater in a box system that combines 2D and 3D Blu-ray DVD player with a vacuum tube-equipped 7.1 channel audio system that has internet and network streaming capabilities. With MSRP of $849.99 this home theater package is reasonably priced for what it comes with. Here are the specs via the official Samsung website:

General

7.1 Channels
Total Power: 1330W

Features

Captivating 2D & 3D Blu-ray Playback
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
BD Wise
Crystal Amp Plus
Samsung Smart Home Theater
Smart Hub Network Service
Vertical Surround Sound
Wireless Rear Speakers
Built-in WiFi
Smart Volume
AllShare™ Play

Audio Processing

Dolby® Digital
Dolby® Digital Plus
Dolby® Pro Logic II
Dolby® True HD
DTS
DTS 96/24
DTS-HD
3D Sound Plus

Speakers

EC2-1 Center Speaker
EW4 Dual-unit Subwoofer with passive radiator
ES3-1 Surround
2 Tallboy Swivel Speakers

Connectivity

1 Audio Input
2 HDMI Inputs
HDMI Out
Includes iPod Docking Cradle
Made for iPod / iPhone
1 Optical Input
USB HOST 2.0
Wireless Rear Module included
Built-in WiFi

Supported Media

Supports Blu-Ray
Supports CD DA / CD-R / CD-RW
Supports DVD / DVD±R / DVD±RW

Dimensions & Weight

Product Dimensions: 16.93″ (W) x 2.48″ (H) x 12.4″ (D)
Product Weight: 8.49 lbs.
Shipping Dimensions: 36.26″ (W) x 15.63″ (H) x 17.56″ (D)
Shipping Weight: 60.63 lb.

For those of you that may have already purchased this, we would love to know how the experience is in your home theater. The features are great and can cover both 2D and 3D which is a great selling feature. 

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