This just in!
http://news.digitaltrends.com/news/story/16431/onkyo_intros_new_budget_home_theater_sets
HT-S4100 and HT-S3100 will cost $479 and $379 respectively.
In case someone does not know, Onkyo is a very good brand when it comes to home theaters. Apparently, they finally decided to capitalize on their growing reputation.
Leading the group of new systems is the HT-S5100, offering 7.1 channel surround count, three HDMI inputs (with 1080p pasthru), and an iPod dock that lets users plug in (and, of course, charge) their personal media players. The S5100 also includes Audessey 2EQ room correction technology that can automatically adjust sound characteristics and delays for each speaker relative to active listening locations and accommodate low-level listening. The S5100 also sports Dolby and DTS surround sound, a 130 Watt per-channel amp (with a 290-watt subwoofer), and seven satellite speakers. The system is also ready for Sirius satellite radio, and integrates optimizer technology to make MP3s and AAC files compressed for headphone use sound better over a legitimate audio system.
Next up, the HT-S4100 and HT-S3100 dial back to 5.1 surround sound, but still offer DTS and Dolby Digital surround sound processing. The S4100 offers a 200-watt subwoofer and an iPod dock; the S3100 powers its subwoofer off the main amp and lacks an iPod dock.
The manuals are not available yet, but here is where they will be:
http://www.onkyousa.com/download/own_manuals.cfm?cat=Systems
Friday, April 18, 2008
Panasonic SC-BT100 Blue-ray Home Theater System
Panasonic SC-BT100 Blue-ray Home Theater System
As it often happens, one starts with a simple question: "Does this sort of thing actually exist?"
In this case, the likelihood that someone already started making Blue-ray home theaters at an affordable price was fairly high. Indeed, here it is:
The price tag of this SC-BT100 is going to be just under $1000:
http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9906766-7.html
It's certainly no the best that is out there, but it will do for some folks. I am still looking for a manual.
As it often happens, one starts with a simple question: "Does this sort of thing actually exist?"
In this case, the likelihood that someone already started making Blue-ray home theaters at an affordable price was fairly high. Indeed, here it is:
The price tag of this SC-BT100 is going to be just under $1000:
http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9906766-7.html
It's certainly no the best that is out there, but it will do for some folks. I am still looking for a manual.
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