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Onkyo and Pioneer AV Receivers Get Dirac Live
Bob Ankosko  |  Sep 21, 2021
Dirac Live, the sophisticated speaker setup/room correction system developed by Swedish technology company Dirac, is for the first time making its way into the mainstream AV receiver (AVR) brands Onkyo, Integra, and Pioneer Elite.
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CEDIA 2012
Onkyo Bows Compact TV Speaker System
Bob Ankosko  |  Sep 08, 2012
Along side its impressive lineup of A/V receivers, Onkyo is demonstrating the EnvisionCinema LS3100 at CEDIA Expo, a 2.1-channel powered TV speaker package featuring two oval speakers with removable stands to accommodate wall or cabinet mounting, a wireless powered subwoofer and a low-profile 20-watt digital amplifier/control center offering SRS audio processing and Bluetooth 2.1 for wireless streaming from compatible devices. The system, which comes pre-programmed for control with most TV remotes, switches on and off with the TV and responds to volume commands. Better yet, it incorporates SRS’s TruVolume equalizer that smoothes out fluctuations in volume as you switch channels, WOW HD audio processing for a more expansive soundstage and a Dialog Mode that enhances voice intelligibility. EnvisionCinema will be available in November with a suggested retail price of $499.

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Onkyo Bringing Hi-Res Super Store to the States
Bob Ankosko  |  Feb 09, 2015
Onkyo today announced it is bringing its e-onkyo hi-resolution music download service to the U.S. The service, which has been operating in Japan since 2005, will operate under the “onkyo music” name and provide download access to hundreds of thousands of 24-bit/44.1kHz to 192kHz high-res tracks and millions of 16-bit CD-quality FLAC files, according to the company.
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Onkyo Previews New Flagship AV Receiver
Bob Ankosko  |  Mar 27, 2023
Onkyo today announced plans to bring a new flagship 11.2-channel AV receiver to market this spring.
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Onkyo's New 8K-Ready AVR Supports Dolby Vision & Lots More for $399
Bob Ankosko  |  Nov 07, 2023
Onkyo today introduced a new 5.2-channel AV receiver that brings a robust slate of future-ready features to system builders for only $399.
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Onkyo, Pioneer Elite, and Integra AV Receivers Get Dirac Live Bass Control
Bob Ankosko  |  Jun 07, 2023
Dirac, the Swedish company specializing in sound optimization, today announced that its Live Bass Control feature is now available for license in high-end AV receivers from Onkyo, Pioneer Elite, and Integra.
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Bluetooth Speaker ReviewsWireless Multiroom Speaker Reviews
Oppo Sonica Wireless Speaker
Bob Ankosko  |  Nov 17, 2016

Performance
Features
Build Quality
Value
PRICE $299

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Elegant styling
Top-notch build quality
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi streaming up to 192 kHz/24 bit
Remarkably full sound from a compact speaker
Minus
Can sound a tad bright
Not battery-powered
Rudimentary app

THE VERDICT
Oppo’s Sonica is an elegant and versatile wireless speaker whose superb sound belies its small footprint.

As I waited in anticipation for Sonica to arrive, I was reminded of an old ad slogan: “When E.F. Hutton talks, people listen.” It’s kinda that way with Oppo. Over the past 12 years, the Silicon Valley–based company has built a stellar reputation with its best-in-class Blu-ray players and Top Pick–designated headphones and amp/DACs. I couldn’t wait to see if Oppo had extended its golden touch to wireless speakers—a category with more than its fair share of duds. My expectations were high.

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Optoma Adds 4K Laser Projector to Home Theater Line
Bob Ankosko  |  Nov 09, 2021
Optoma has added a DLP laser projector to its 4K home theater lineup, bringing the number of laser-lit models in the line to four.
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Orders End Soon for Special Edition of Nakamichi’s Striking Dragon Soundbar System
Bob Ankosko  |  Apr 25, 2023
Today is the last day to order the special 75th Anniversary World Premiere Edition of the mighty Nakamichi Dragon 11.4.6 Home Surround Sound System unveiled in January at CES 2023.
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CEDIA 2013
OSD Audio Bows Bluetooth Rock Speaker
Bob Ankosko  |  Sep 26, 2013
Bluetooth is fast becoming a fixture inside the house and now OSD Audio is taking the convenience of wireless streaming outside with two Bluetooth-enabled outdoor speakers: the BTR-800 rock speaker ($350/pr) and BTP-650 patio speaker ($290/pr). Both models are weather-resistant two-way designs with a reception range of 150 feet (unobstructed) and 75 feet (obstructed), according to the company.

The BTR-800 combines an 8-inch woofer and 1-inch soft-dome tweeter in a faux rock enclosure offered in three landscape-friendly colors: canyon brown, granite grey, and slate grey (shown). Available in white or black, the BTP-650 has a 6.5-inch woofer and includes speaker cable, a power cord, and mounting hardware.

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