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Optoma announced the HD70, a 720p projector for only $999. Even cooler, it’s shipping next week. Look for our review soon.

Following on the success of AudioControl's Maestro M2, the M2e theater processor incorporates AudioControl's Active Balanced Technology, which allows it to output a high-rez component video signal that can extend 1,000 feet over standard Cat-5 wiring.

Digital Projection unveiled a broad line of DLP projectors at both 720p and 1080p resolutions, and in single- and three-chip configurations. Many of its projectors are available with the VIP 2000 outboard processor utilizing Silicon Optix’ vaunted Realta chip set with HQV (Hollywood Quality Video).

Meridian’s Bob Stuart presided over a demonstration of Meridian’s model 350 in-walls speakers. The speakers can be configured as more traditional passive speakers connected to traditional power amps at speaker level, and they can also be configured as full digital active speakers using all digital connections and onboard amps.