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The Next Generation of HD DVD Players
 This was supposed to be the year of next-gen DVD players, but slow rollouts on the HD DVD side and repeated delays of product in the Blu-ray camp have put the high-def DVD movement in slow motion at best. Sony, which originally planned to deliver its $1,000 BDP-S1 standalone Blu-ray player last summer, has again pushed off shipping plans, this time until the end of the year. The priority for the company going into the holiday selling season is to fulfill the onslaught of PlayStation3 orders. more>>
In Depth
Music System Upgrade Turns into Home Media Overhaul
 What started as a simple addition to an existing music system turned into a complete entertainment and control system overhaul. The first phase of Starr Systems Design's (SSD) contract involved adding music and a plasma TV to an exercise room. The team's next task was to redesign and re-install the family room media system. The master bedroom soon followed with a new media system, and then a master bath renovation required a music, lighting control, and television installation. The clients were so impressed by the new systems that they asked SSD to upgrade the Lutron lighting control system, the whole-house music and control system, and eventually the home theater. Simply put, the client wanted everything to be state-of-the-art and, more importantly, integrate seamlessly into the family's lifestyle. more>>
New Products
Sunfire Loudspeakers Eliminate Sound Reflections
 Designed by audio industry veteran Bob Carver, the Sunfire Cinema Ribbon loudspeakers were engineered on the principles of psychoacoustics. A configuration of dual side-firing high back-EMF woofers coupled to a single front-firing ribbon produces Sunfire's trademark Sonic Holographic Imaging. more>>
Media Center Incorporates Intel Viiv
 Niveus Media's Rainier Edition Media Center incorporates Intel Viiv technology, Core Duo and Core 2 Duo processors, an HDMI output, and an HD-DVD player. Packed in an AV component frame, Rainier is based on Windows Media Center 2005 software and offers installation-friendly connections including RS-232, wireless 80211.b/g, an integrated flash card reader... more>>
Niles Audio Speaker Designed for Usability
 The Niles Audio Directed Soundfield ceiling-mount loudspeakers are adjustable, enabling installers to pivot the woofer and midrange up to 20 degrees to the intended listening area. The specialized assembly allows for a larger woofer area and more powerful bass -- without enlarging the speaker's frame or grille. more>>
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