CES: THX Media Director, the Latest THX-Certified Displays plus THX Roomcaster
THX technologies enhance a plethora of plasmas, while Roomcaster might finally cut the surround sound cord.
THX technologies enhance a plethora of plasmas, while Roomcaster might finally cut the surround sound cord.
With the lackluster economy taking center stage, it’s no surprise that CES attendance was down 20% or more this year, but there were still plenty of new HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc players and other home theater equipment to keep us gear-freaks entertained.
Wireless iTunes streaming combines with X-Fi audio enhancement, all with simple setup and use.
While still not consumer-available, the potentially game-changing XStreamHD service was on display in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center at CES.
Pioneer has broken price barriers before but this time it’s in the downward direction with HDMI-capable home theater receivers starting at $199.99.
The HDTV manufacturer known for their low cost/high value plasma and LCD HDTVs is entering the Blu-ray realm with a feature-packed player at a bargain basement price.
Polk’s two-box home theater solution offers convenience, performance, and remarkable value when you throw in the wireless sub.
Redesigned NAD AV receivers and pre-pros promise performance today and an upgrade path for tomorrow.
Manufacturer Myvu shows their expanding line of video glasses and accessories.
At CES this year, Dolby took surround sound in a whole new direction – UP – with their new surround codec: Dolby PRO LOGIC IIz.
| ★★★★★ | Perfection |
| ★★★★☆ | Outstanding |
| ★★★☆★☆ | Excellent |
| ★★★☆☆ | Very good |
| ★★☆★☆☆ | Good |
| ★★☆☆☆ | OK |
| ★☆★☆☆☆ | Pretty Bad |
| ★☆☆☆☆ | Poor |
| ☆★☆☆☆☆ | Blech! |
| No Stars | Fail! |