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JBL LS
Tom Norton  |  Sep 05, 2008
JBL has a new range of S speakers, one step down from the flagship Synthesis line. Shown is the LS40 ($1000 each).
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Sherwood AVR Part II
Tom Norton  |  Sep 05, 2008
This is the multi-point microphone provided with the new Sherwood flagship AVR (above) for setup.
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Sherwood AVR
Tom Norton  |  Sep 05, 2008
This new Sherwood AV receiver has all of the requisite features, plus a new type of audio processor. Trinnov processing not only performs the usual equalization options, but is said to be able to electronically shift the source of sound from the actual physical location of the speaker to elsewhere in the room.
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Powered HDMI
Tom Norton  |  Sep 05, 2008
UltraLink has a solution for those long HDMI cable connections with this powered HDMI cable. It's equipped with an in-line transmitter at the source end and a receiver at the reception end. $1000 for a 100-foot run.
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Muon over CEDIA
Tom Norton  |  Sep 05, 2008
At somewhere north of $100,000 a pair (if you have to ask...), the striking looks of the KEF Muon speakers likely caught the eye of more than a few custom installers. But even the best sounding speakers are overmatched in the open confines of a big convention center, and the Muons were no exception
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Marantz Anamorphic Lens II
Tom Norton  |  Sep 05, 2008
Here's more detail on the new Marantz supplementary anamorphic lens.
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Marantz Anamorphic Lens
Tom Norton  |  Sep 05, 2008
Marantz has announced a new, cheaper anamorphic lens for its VP-11S2 and VP-15S1 DLP projectors. It's also said to be compatible with some other projectors.
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Looking Sharp
Tom Norton  |  Sep 03, 2008  |  Published: Sep 04, 2008
Sharp sees the worldwide market for LCD flat panel televisions growing rapidly in the next year, despite a slower economy in the US, and it's ready to meet the demand. While it has a number of new models, the ones that caught my eye were the Aquos Limited Edition designs. Available in October at prices yet to be announced, these sets will be available in two sizes: 52" (the LC-52XS1U-S) and 65"(the LC-65XS1U-S).
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Wolf Does It All
Tom Norton  |  Sep 04, 2008
You want to show both films and video in your home theater? Wolf offers the Reference System, with two of its "Reference Analog" 35mm film projectors (shown) plus its Reference Digital Projector, for $300,000. The pieces are available separately, in case you are wondering. The required three-phase power installation, and the projectionist, are not included.
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Never Cry Wolf
Tom Norton  |  Sep 04, 2008
Wolf Cinema is a new company with a lineup of high-end, 3-chip DLP projectors. The three models (DCX-500, DCX-1000, and DCX-1500—the numbers indicate the lamp wattage) all use Xenon lamps, and the projectors are available either in a black-box, custom form designed to be hidden away, or in a finished case. But you won't find Wolf products (marketed by Sumiko) in your local AV shop; they deal in custom system packages only.
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