CEDIA 2008
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Fred Manteghian Sep 05, 2008 0 comments

At one rung below Velodynes cost –no-object top line comes the new Optimus series, in three sizes and two finishes. Shown here, the 12" model in high gloss black (high gloss cherry is also available) which puts out 1,200 watts RMS (2,400 dynamic peak) of power. Add in 7-band room equalization and a remote, and the $1,800 price doesn't seem so stiff. Those looking for perhaps a little less bass could investigate the Optimus 10 (10" woofer, $1699) or the the Optimus 8 (8" woofer, $1,299).

CEDIA 2008
Fred Manteghian Sep 05, 2008 0 comments

Cool new device to hang your plasma. Four of these slip in, pop-up modern versions of a molly bolt will hold a 150 lbs of high definition plasma heaven. Cost is only $16 a pair, but they'll only sell to your dealer. So with labor, permits, taxes, that comes to /. . .

CEDIA 2008
Fred Manteghian Sep 06, 2008 0 comments

Both the DTR-9.9 ($2,600) and DTR-8.9 ($2,000) offer the same ISFccc level internal processing found in the DHC-9.9 pre-pro along with a near identical feature set, minus the balanced outputs and with amplification. In the case of the flagship, DTR-9.9, that 7 channels that put out 145 watts into 8 ohm.

CEDIA 2008
Fred Manteghian Sep 06, 2008 3 comments

Now you can ISF calibrate each of the four HDMI inputs on Integra's new flagship DHC 9.9 pre-pro. Differences between your setup box, BD player and gaming machine can be leveled before hitting your display device. Prior to this, your choices were calibrate your device for the "best" of your sources., or calibrate them all in your display device and remember to switch between the memories manually (remember, they're hitting your display via a single HDMI cable), and that's only if your projector or flat screen had that many memories! Integra worked extensively with Joel Silver of the ISF to make sure this worked right and the DHC 9.9, as well Integra's two top AVRs, the DTR-9.9 and DTR-8.9, get this ISF capability and that elusive seal of approval.

CEDIA 2008
Fred Manteghian Sep 06, 2008 0 comments

At the bottom left, the RSX-1560 is Rotel's new flagship receiver, putting out 100 watts into 7 channels at 8 ohms (200 watts at 4 ohms) using the same IcePower Class-D technology that worked so well in the RMB-1085 amp I just reviewed. Catching up to the competition, the receiver does in-AVR decoding of both Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD MA bitstreams. $2,599.

CEDIA 2008
Fred Manteghian Sep 06, 2008 0 comments

A true three-way, $1,250.

CEDIA 2008
Fred Manteghian Sep 06, 2008 1 comments

These will set you back $3,000 a pair, but these three way speakers, with dual 6.5" Kelvar woofers, 5" midrange, Nautilus tube-loaded tweeter looks to be meant for serious theater duty. Available in gloss black, rosenut or wenge.

CEDIA 2008
Fred Manteghian Sep 06, 2008 0 comments

The Revel Ultima Voice 2 on it's equally Ultima Voice 2 Pedestal. Behind and to the left are Salon 2 and Studio 2 (smaller) as well. Not new, but still something to lust after.

CEDIA 2008
Fred Manteghian Sep 06, 2008 1 comments

What gives Lexicon?

CEDIA 2008
Fred Manteghian Sep 06, 2008 0 comments

The $2,799 flagship receiver from HK has all the right buzz words going for it, including Faroudja DCDi video processing and scaling to 1080p, Dolby Volume, in-receiver decoding of Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD MA, four HDMI inputs (only one output though), Internet radio and seven channels of 110 watts.

CEDIA 2008
Fred Manteghian Sep 06, 2008 4 comments

The good news is, owners of the Theta Casablanca can finally get HDMI switching capability (4-in / 1-out). The price? $4,000 provided you're at Casablanca 3 level. To get there from my original Casablanca would add between $3K-$4k to that price. How bad do you want it?

CEDIA 2008
Fred Manteghian Sep 06, 2008 2 comments

With most of the same goodies found the $5,500 flagship RX-Z11 I recently reviewed in Home Theater magazine, this $2,700 receiver from Yamaha is a killer bargain! The below black and above white clipping Kris Deering noted in the review has been corrected in the new models (including newer Z11s). You get Internet radio, 140 watts x 7 channels, Rhapsody streaming, XM/Sirius readiness, and web-browser control, five HDMI inputs, two outputs, and scaling up to 1080p.

CEDIA 2008
Fred Manteghian Sep 06, 2008 1 comments

There are 12 coffee can sized driver housing lined up facing each other and porting out that long slot you see. It takes four of these units in total to get the THX seal of approval during install, but the price of $7,000 is actually pretty reasonable compared to a couple of $3,000 discrete subs.

CEDIA 2008
Fred Manteghian Sep 06, 2008 0 comments

Center channel in the new Klimt series from Vienna Acoustics is called the Poetry. Note the coaxially mounted tweeter and midrange. Quite lovely, and expensive, but I didn't get the price.

CEDIA 2008
Fred Manteghian Sep 06, 2008 0 comments

French audio manufacturer, heretofore excelling in two channel audio has put their toe into the home theater waters with their YA701 multichannel receiver. Okay, first off, there's no video switching built in, but YBA offers a video box with two HDMI inputs (one output) and two component and two composite inputs (and outputs). There is no accommodation for HD audio formats, but YBA plans an upgrade in the future for Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD MA. Pretty cool and we're looking forward to the next generation.

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