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CES 2011
More on Arcam rCube
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 08, 2011
And here's what it does, according to the carton. Note that the iPod streaming includes component and composite video, the former using a proprietary jack and dongle that physically resembles S-video with more pins.
CES 2011
Aerial 7T Is a Big Guy, But Sensitive
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 08, 2011
The Aerial Acoustics 7T floorstanding speaker ($9850/pair) loads its multiple-layered MDF enclosure with high-quality parts. It plays down to a rated 28Hz with a rated sensitivity of 89dB and mustered serious bass response when mated with the 80wpc Peachtree Nova.
CES 2011
Gallo Does First Wood Veneer Speakers
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 08, 2011
Anthony Gallo Acoustics is doing its first wood veneer speakers, but that doesn't mean the Classico Collection is like everyone else's speakers. The S2, shown, uses the same tweeter as other Gallo products. Inside the enclosure is the same polyfill bag dampening that expands or contracts according to driver movement. Though the speaker shown is a prototype, the final version is expected to ship in 90 days for $695/pair. Other members of the same family will include another stand-mount, two floorstanders, center, and sub.
CES 2011
Klipsch On-Walls Borrow Cup of Sugar
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 08, 2011
For its new gallery on-walls, Klipsch borrowed technology from other product lines, including the distortion-killing "linear travel suspension" tweeter from the new Reference line and the woofer from the bestselling Quintet sat/sub set. There will be four passive models, including the big placement-friendly G42 LCR, with its 90 x 90 degree Tractrix horn, available in summer. Prices range from $199-699. There are also three active models, which are Apple AirPlay certified, priced at $400-800. The picture shows some of the passive models and does not do them justice. They looked really good.
CES 2011
Sonawall Takes Sound to New Heights
Darryl Wilkinson  |  Jan 08, 2011
Sonawall’s Spodak UW-200 system is an add-on to any surround system that’s designed to move the focal point of the sound up to where the TV image is. The system includes a pair of tiny on-wall pod speakers and a special crossover that lets you fine tune the blend of the pod speakers with the rest of your system. MSRP is $350 for the system. The company also makes a 5.1-channel system ($800) and a 2.1-channel desktop system ($500) using the same pod speakers and a subwoofer.
CES 2011
Cambridge Audio Blu-ray Player Has Guts
Darryl Wilkinson  |  Jan 08, 2011
Cambridge Audio’s newest 3D compatible BD player, the Azur 751BD, features an upgraded audio section, a custom transport, dual configurable HDMI outputs, and both 7.1 analog and dedicated stereo analog outputs. Coming in March, the 751BD will sell for $1,199.
CES 2011
MK Sound Gets Refreshing
Darryl Wilkinson  |  Jan 08, 2011
Updating a classic, MK Sound premiered the new version of the company’s popular S150 monitor. The new model, the S150 MKII THX Ultra2, features the same redesigned tweeter recently introduced in the 950 THX Select2 bookshelf. Also introduced were a new matching tripole surround for the S150 system, MK Sound’s first on-wall speakers, and a new in-wall and on-wall speaker.
CES 2011
Definitive Technology Adds Models
Darryl Wilkinson  |  Jan 08, 2011
Definitive Technology showed off the company’s some of the company’s new speakers that will be introduced over the next nine months. First among them is a new Mythos 7.1 soundbar that sounds as good with two-channel music as it does with multi-channel content. Other intros will include new subwoofers that are smaller than the current models and offer an optional wireless adapter, new bookshelf speakers, and later in the year, an active soundbar with a wireless subwoofer.
CES 2011
SENSIO Makes 3D Easy
Darryl Wilkinson  |  Jan 08, 2011
3D format creator and content aggregator SENSIO introduced SENSIO Autodetect, a feature that automatically detects the input format of video content, whether it’s 2D, side-by-side, or top-and-bottom and displays the images in the corresponding output format. It’s designed for integration into AVRs, set-top-boxes, 3DTVs, and BD players. SENSIO also introduced SENSIO S2D Switch, a technology that can convert 3D material to 2D. SENSIO S2D Switch is intended to be incorporated into future 3DTVs.
CES 2011
3D Gets Fishy
Darryl Wilkinson  |  Jan 08, 2011
3D isn’t just for your living room TV. Innovision showed off one of the company’s HoloAD “three-dimensional holographic messenger” that creates glasses-free 3D moving images. Innovision promotes the cool-looking device to be used for digital signage.

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