CEDIA 2018

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CEDIA 2018
Emotiva Gets Ready For 11.5.8 Dolby Atmos
Joe Palenchar  |  Sep 06, 2018  | 
Emotiva Audio is in an expansive mood at the CEDIA Expo, launching an AV preamp/processor/tuner with the processing power and expansion ports that will enable it to support 11.5.8 channels of Dolby Atmos surround.
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JBL’s New Speaker Line Takes Center Stage
Al Griffin  |  Sep 06, 2018  | 
Harman has its affordable JBL Stage series speakers on display at CEDIA. The new speakers, which supersede the company’s previous entry-level Arena series, has a neat, retro look, with white paper-cone mid-bass drivers reminiscent of those found in the company’s professional studio monitors from a few decades back.
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Elac Debuts Navis Wireless Speakers
Al Griffin  |  Sep 06, 2018  | 
Elac is moving big-time into making high-performance wireless speakers, a realm currently dominated by companies including KEF, Dynaudio, and DALI. The outfit’s new Navis series consists of the AR-B51 standmounter ($2,000/pair, shown) and AR-F51 tower speaker ($4,000/pair).
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Sony's Unveils Three 4K HDR Projectors
Thomas J. Norton  |  Sep 06, 2018  | 
Sony introduced three new 4K HDR projectors at the 2019 CEDIA EXPO: the VPL-VW295ES at $5000, the VPL-VW695ES at $10,000), and the VPL-VW995ES at $35,000. (Remaining in its extensive home projector lineup are the 4K VW5000ES and VW885ES, the 2K HW65ES and HW45ES, and the short throw 4K VZ1000ES).

The lamp-based VPL-VW295ES replaces the VPL-VW285ES, and is very similar to its predecessor in a number of ways—the same motorized lens but without lens memories, and no iris control, either manual or dynamic. But it adds a number if significant features...

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JVC Shifts to Native 4K with New Projectors
Thomas J. Norton  |  Sep 06, 2018  | 
JVC put its pixel-shifting prowess on hold today at CEDIA Expo with the introduction of three native 4K projectors.
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Harman, a Samsung Company
Thomas J. Norton  |  Sep 06, 2018  | 
The Harman booth housed a number of sister companies, including Revel, JBL, Mark Levinson, Arcam, Lexicon, and Harman itself (Harman once owned Infinity, but that classic marque appears to have been killed off).

Shown in the photo is a new line of wireless and “smart” products boasting the also once iconic (then Harman Kardon) Citation name, most of which will ship this month...

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Epson Demos New Pro Cinema Projector
Thomas J. Norton  |  Sep 07, 2018  |  First Published: Sep 06, 2018  | 
Epson is showcasing its new Enhanced 4K Pro Cinema 4050 LCD projector here at CEDIA Expo 2018. It’s said to offer, compared to earlier Epsons, improved brightness, higher contrast, better HDR, and a newly optimized 4K pixel shift. It’s claimed to provide 2400 lumens of peak brightness (presumably in the High lamp setting), a contrast ratio of 200,000:1, and 100% coverage of P3 color.
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Denon, Marantz to Unveil Imax Enhanced AV Receivers
Joe Palenchar  |  Sep 05, 2018  | 
Sound United brands Denon and Marantz are coming to the CEDIA Expo to update premium audio components in the highest reaches of their lines and launch the industry’s first audio components certified under the new Imax Enhanced content and hardware certification program.
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Definitive Technology Updates Wi-Fi Soundbars, Shifts From DTS Play-Fi to Chromecast
Joe Palenchar  |  Sep 05, 2018  | 
Definitive Technology updated its two Wi-Fi streaming soundbars by upgrading their TV connections, enabling voice control through Google Assistant-enabled devices, and shifting their underlying wireless multiroom-audio platforms to Chromecast built in (CCBI) from DTS Play-Fi. Meanwhile, sister brand Polk unveiled two entry-level soundbars.
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Klipsch to Unveil IP-Controlled Subwoofers
SV Staff  |  Sep 05, 2018  | 
Two new IP-controlled subwoofers and a high-end passive soundbar are just a few of the many products Klipsch will showcase under the “One Stop Shop” banner when CEDIA Expo 2018 exhibits open tomorrow.
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Pioneer Spins Its First 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player
Joe Palenchar  |  Sep 05, 2018  | 
Pioneer is bringing its first 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player to the CEDIA Expo, helping fill a premium-player void created by Oppo’s exit from the Blu-ray market.
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Trinnov Establishes U.S. Subsidiary
SV Staff  |  Sep 05, 2018  | 
Trinnov, the Paris-based maker of high performance AV gear, today announced the establishment of a U.S. subsidiary to manage the company’s expanding presence in the states and provide factory direct support for its products.
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CEDIA Expo 2018 Preview
SV Staff  |  Sep 04, 2018  | 
CEDIA Expo opens today in San Diego and runs through Saturday, September 8. The 2018 version of the trade show will bring together more than 20,000 professionals involved in the $14 billion home technology industry. In addition to CEDIA’s robust educational program, this year’s show will feature 500-plus exhibits showcasing a broad range of the latest in audio/video, home theater, and smart-home technology.
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