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JVC Introduces 50” BlackCrystal E-LED TV

— The R Series BC50R joins a growing line of affordable edge-lit BlackCrystal LED TVs, with 1080p video, Energy Star-certified efficiency, and XinemaSound™ 3D audio processing technology —

IRVINE, CA, April 8, 2013 — JVC-TV, the legendary brand in audio/video electronics, announces the introduction of the new 50” R Series BC50R BlackCrystal E-LED HDTV featuring an extremely slim, efficiently powered edge-lit LED screen, 120Hz CrystalMotion™ video processing, and JVC’s XinemaSound™ 3D post-processing audio technology.

JVC’s projector line is getting a refresh, with three new models ranging in price from $9,999.95 to $24,999.95. All models employ the company's BLU-Escent laser diode light source—a feature previously available only in the flagship DLA-RS4500—along with its proprietary 8K/e-shift technology. They are also outfitted with 8K60p/4K120p-capable HDMI inputs (48Gbps)—a first for a home theater projector, according to JVC.

Kaleidescape has unveiled the Strato M, an entry-level movie player designed for home, marine, and commercial theater systems. The new player offers reference-quality 2K video output, surpassing standard Blu-ray quality, along with support for lossless audio.

Kaleidescape has launched the Strato E ($2995). This new entry-level movie player is made for home, marine, and commercial theaters. The Strato E provides reference-quality 4K video output, supporting SDR, HDR10, and Dolby Vision formats.

Kaleidescape, the Silicon Valley firm that introduced the first dedicated movie server in 2001, today announced a new 4K movie player that supports Dolby Vision high dynamic range (HDR) and lossless audio, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. The move addresses the criticism that previous players were limited to the static HDR10 format.

The audio wizards at England’s KEF are out to prove that they are not just a speaker company with today’s launch of the Mu7 wireless, noise-canceling headphones.

Two iconic names in British and American hi-fi are drawing on many decades of experience in home audio to advance the art and science of speaker design. KEF is celebrating 60 years with a sexy new wireless tower speaker, while the company founded by Paul W. Klipsch in 1946 works to refine its flagship Reference Premiere series and step-down Reference series yet again.