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.
JBL's Control Now all weather speaker comes in the form of a quarter circle. Use one as is, or two on the wall as shown, or four as a full omni donut. Comes in sugared (white) or chocolate (black).
Mitsubishi's new HC7000 projector is a lot sharper looking than this artistic photo might suggest. (OK, the artsy look was an accident; it's hard to get a clean shot when the subject is rotating around behind glass). Said to offer an ANSI contrast ratio of 1000:1 and a peak contrast of 72,000:1. $3995, in mid to late October.
Revel has announced a whole new range of on-wall speakers designed for use with other components that dwell on the walls. The line, an unusual one for this audiophile-oriented company, also includes a wireless subwoofer.
The LaserView RPTV that Mitsubishi has been promising is almost here. The single model (65" only, for now), which uses lasers as a light source and a DLP chip as an imaging element, is expected to ship at the end of this month (Sept) for $6995.