Sharp's new TL-M4600 and TL-M5200 measure 46" and 52" respectively, with full 1920x1080 resolution. Their fan-free passive cooling and ethernet port are suitable for the home installations. Both displays use Sharp’s proprietary Advanced Super View (ASV) panel, with a sub-6ms pixel response time and 176 degree viewing angles. The monitors feature 1500:1 (TL-M4600) and 2000:1 (TL-M5200) contrast ratios. Connectivity includes analog and DVI-D computer inputs as well as HDCP-compatible HDMI, and both the M4600 and M5200 have a built-in web browser.

The TL-M5200 is available now priced at around $4,995 USD

For consumers who desire the best, LG Electronics Canada has just unveiled the Scarlet TV LCD series representing the most sophisticated and technologically advanced televisions LG has ever delivered to the Canadian market

Pioneer’s Elite BDP-05FD and BDP-51FD BonusView (Profile 1.1) Blu-ray players offer picture-in-picture interactivity and a redesigned platform that is said to significantly improve overall performance, especially in tandem with the firm’s KURO displays and A/V receivers.

Both support 12-bit video digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and 12-Bit Deep Color is implemented on both models, which would theoretically deliver an unprecedented range of hues and shades.

Film-based discs will deliver smooth, judder-free images via Pioneer’s 1080p/True 24 frames per second (fps) video output

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. has just introduced four new A/V receivers delivering high-definition (HD) audio and video experiences for emerging home theaters – the Elite SC-07, SC-05, VSX-03TXH and VSX-01TXH. Acting as the HD control center, Pioneer’s full line of A/V receivers work seamlessly with Pioneer’s 2008 KURO displays and Blu-ray Disc players to deliver the ultimate HD picture and sound performance for a truly emotional response in the living room

Elevating the high definition experience in home theaters, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. just announced the Elite BDP-05FD and Pioneer BDP-51FD BonusView Blu-ray Disc players that exceed the capabilities of current players in the market with support of next generation high resolution audio and video formats that fulfill the emotional experience of high end entertainment

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. has just announces a new line of KURO plasma displays featuring black levels five times deeper than the previous award-winning KURO. Widely recognized for its commitment to creating entertainment experiences that transcend the ordinary, Pioneer takes yet another groundbreaking step towards HDTV perfection with this new line of 2008 KURO flat panel televisions

Canton has updates its high-end Karat family of music and home theater loudspeakers with six new speakers to replace discontinued models. The new models incorporate upgraded drivers and crossovers, subtly refined cabinet aesthetics, and new high-gloss finish options.

The narrow front baffle and deep side panels allow for the use of a large woofer for deep bass performance while maintaining precise imaging in the upper registers to minimize diffraction effects

Pioneer is expanding its KURO strategy across new display technologies to meet the needs of the most discerning entertainment connoisseurs

NuVo’s new Essentia “G” whole-home distributed audio system offers six-zones of audio with two-way metadata communication from select NuVo products. The system is also environmentally-friendly, meeting Energy Star requirements by drawing less than one-watt of power when it’s in standby mode, and employing a Generation D digital amp that supplies cooler operation.

The E6G system can be connected with any six sources, including the NuVo M3, T2, or NuVoDock wireless iPod interface; as well as non-NuVo products. All NuvoNet sources can display artist and title info on the 1” OLED displays on the Decora-style keypads

Originally released in June, 2006, vinyl guru and analog expert Michael Fremer ‘s DVD entitled “21st Century vinyl: Michael Fremer’s Practical Guide to Turntable Set-up” has sold more than 7000 copies and continues to sell as it reaches a younger demographic now getting into vinyl for the first time.  The disc has been translated into German and Italian with Japanese and Mandarin Chinese Language editions currently in production

First shown at CES in January, the displays come in 32-inch, 37-inch, 42-inch and 47-inch sizes.

They lack ASTC/NTSC tuners but feature one HDMI v1.3 port as well as a VGA input for PC use. An optional external Audio Video Center can be added (pricing to be determined) that adds three HDMI v1.3 ports, two component video inputs, as well as an ATSC/NTSC tuner. The S Series models include the Audio Video Center

The new iTube 452 with Valve Dock is the latest addition to Fatman's comprehensive line of tube amplifiers. It boasts increased power output and, for the first time, includes a sub pre-out. The unit also employs a sleek, new design, with clean, rounded edges, and black finish.

The iTube 452 with Valve Dock is a 45-watt-per-channel, push-pull tube amplifier. With the addition of the sub pre-out, customers can add their own powered sub to the unit to further enhance the listening experience

JBL’s new ES series speakers feature ultra-high frequency titanium laminate tweeters that can reach up to 40 kHz.

The speakers also include cellulose-based PolyPlas woofers for greater bass extension, and EOS wide dispersion acoustic tweeter waveguides. Each also employs a new cosmetic design, featuring slim, rearward tapered cabinets with rounded tops.

The series is made up of eight models. The 4-way, dual 8” ES90 and 4-way, dual 6” ES80 floor-standing towers are available for $999/pr. and $799/pr., respectively.  The 3-way ES30 ($399/pr.) and ES20 ($299/pr

Our first encounter with Canadian-based Sinclair Audio was more than two years ago when the company asked us to review their very first product offering, the Brighton Series speakers.  We enjoyed the speakers enough that we used them in one of our reference systems when evaluating other similar speakers for the next little while.

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Empire Theatres Limited, a Canadian film and entertainment provider with venues across Canada, announces its latest entertainment initiative as it unveils www.SONGO.ca today! SONGO offers a catalogue of almost 2.5 million music downloads through an agreement with Puretracks.

With the purchase of a concession combo at Empire Theatres' 50 locations nationwide, guests will receive a SONGO game card containing 3 FREE music downloads. Guests simply log onto www

The KP-900 boasts a bright, easy to read, backlit LCD screen and injection-molded backlit buttons with laser-etched labeling. Six buttons to the right of the screen can be associated with a selected activity such as “Watch TV.” Four MB of configurable flash memory allow the KP-900 to support up to 400 full pages of commands that can be distributed into as many as 255 devices. Additional features include a 255-color backlighting palette for the LCD display, one-touch blue backlighting for all hard buttons, the ability to learn new IR commands, a small integrated speaker for audible feedback, a built-in sleep timer and a USB cable

Everyone needs an area in their home to escape. For women, it may be the bed/bathroom area. For men...the garage? Axiom Audio is developing a cross hatch on-wall version of their popular M3 speaker, perfect for those with TVs, gaming stations, music, etc. in their very own man sanctuary...the garage. Est. price: $375. www.axiomaudio.com

Onkyo has upgraded the feature set of its most popular HDMI-1.3a-capable home theater receiver by adding 1080i video upscaling, two additional HDMI inputs to handle a total of four HDMI sources, Audyssey's new Dynamic EQ loudness compensation technology, and Onkyo's new Music Optimizer circuit. The new Onkyo TX-SR606 replaces the company's best selling TX-SR605.

The Onkyo TX-SR606 provides HDMI 1.3a inputs for up to four high-definition 1080p video sources, plus high definition surround sound processing all over a single HDMI connection. This version of HDMI has greater bandwidth for higher resolution, higher frame rates, and 36-Bit Deep Color

Onkyo’s newest HTIB systems come in 7.1- and 5.1-channel configurations and include HDTV-capable A/V receivers, to be used with home theatre components like a Blu-ray player. Two of the three new models also include an iPod docking station for easy music playback.

The 7.1 channel HT-S5100 system includes the HT-R560 receiver that has three 1080p-compatible HDMI inputs and one output, Audyssey 2EQ room correction technology that can adjust the time delay of each speaker based on its position, and Audyssey's Dynamic EQ that adjusts sound based on volume

Sharp is now shipping its Aquos Special Edition series of LCD flat panel televisions.

The AQUOS SE94 series, available in 46", 52" and 65" sizes, combine a new cornerstone design and internet connectivity with remote diagnostic support.

The SE94 series feature full-HD 1920 x 1080p resolution, a new 10-bit ASV panel with a contrast ratio of 3,000:1, 4ms response time, 120Hz frame rate conversion and a new power save feature which means the sets consume less energy than previous generations of Aquos televisions