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KEF E305: 5.1 compact speakers kit
Definitely very active in the last months, either with the LS50 speakers or the KEF X300A active speakers, the manufacturer today introduced the KEF E305, a 5.1 compact speaker kit, which reinforces the mid-range offer of the manufacturer already pretty well supplied with the famous KHT-2005 & KHT-3005 kits.
The E305 pack consists of four E301 satellite speakers and a E301c central speaker with similar architecture, since it is 2-way Bass-reflex speakers featuring of the Uni-Q technology, it incorporates an aluminum tweeter (19 mm) and a aluminum bass/midrange cone (115 mm). The announced frequency response is 90 Hz at 33 kHz, which is rather interesting in terms of dimensions,...
Boston Acoustics Soundware XS Digital Cinema: new 2.1 home cinema kit
Boston Acoustics presents a new version of its Boston Acoustics Soundware XS Digital Cinema speaker kit in white version. It consists of two small satellite speakers and a subwoofer, and has a built-in amplification to power the kit, which allows it to be connected directly to a TV.
Now available in a white lacquer finish, the Soundware XS Digital Cinema includes 2 DSP, with Movie mode for movies or television, and music for concerts or listening to music, while providing a sound virtualization (Boston Virtual Surround Sound) and Dolby Digital decoding . Bluetooth connectivity is also the appointment in order to connect a PC, tablet or smartphone.
The Boston Acoustics Soundware XS Digital...
Logitech Z553: Design 2.1 audio kit
Logitech, the specialist in computer accessories, has unveiled its new 2.1 audio system called Z553. It consists of a subwoofer and two cylindrical satellites of original design showing two tubes stacked one on the other, all set on a tripod.
The system has an RCA auxiliary inputs and two 3.5 mm. In addition, there is a compact control unit which adjusts the overall volume and bass. The Z553 Speaker System will be available later this month at a price of $150.
B&O BeoPlay A9: a deluxe AirPlay and DLNA speaker
Bang & Olufsen has announced a new high-end loudspeaker, the “BeoPlay A9″, which complements the A8 but does not replace it.
New member of the range BeoPlay, the “A9″ it’s aimed for consumers of dematerialized content. Launched after the advent of the Apple Lightning connector, as expected it is free of wired connections and has a simply wireless connectivity.
It...
Soundbar with wireless subwoofer creates 360º sound
I have always maintained that the soundbar speaker type is an interesting solution for those who just want to boost the sound of the TV in the room without spending a lot. Although these boxes come deserving the attention of the public and industry, due to the compact size and easy installation, you can not compare them with a home theater system that consists of, at least, five speakers.
But, JBL...
Sony unveils two new home theater sound bars 2.1
Sony just announced the upcoming release of two new sound bars, products that were not previously present in the manufacturer’s catalog preferring conventional speakers. The Sony HT-CT260 and HT-CT60 sound bars are designed to join a TV allowing the user to enjoy a decent sound for movies or music.
The Sony HT-CT260 and HT-CT60 sound bars are equipped with Sony S-Master technology and S-Force...
How to choose a subwoofer for your home theater?
The subwoofer is the only speaker in a home theater that can be bought from a different brand. No worries about the maintenance of the tone in relation to other boxes in the system. The band of low frequencies it reproduces is outside the region where the differences in tone can be noticed.
The power of the subwoofer should be twice the power per channel of the receiver. Example: if the receiver...
Paradigm Cinema 100 CT (Compact Theater) Speaker System Review
If you want a 5.1 home theater system that is very affordable, you should look into the Paradigm Cinema 100 CT speaker system. HomeTheaterReview.com reviewer Alex Lezcano put it to the test. Here’s how it did.
Paradigm is one of Canada’s premiere loudspeaker manufacturers, with one of the widest product ranges in the business. Knowing this, I was delighted to have the opportunity to review...