Marantz has launched the NR1510 and NR1710 slimline 4K Ultra HD AV receivers, both available now from Marantz dealers and direct from the company website for $599 and $749, respectively. The units adlopt a compact chassis and are capable of the “latest technologies…for an immersive listening experience, without sacrificing valuable […]

Control4 has announced the launch and availability for shipment of its Smart Home OS 3, designed to unify “hundreds” of connected devices in a single platform. The new OS 3 promises thousands of new features with an intuitive UI facilitating one-touch control on mobile devices, touch screens, TVs and remotes. […]

Denon has announced two new X-Series AV receivers. The Denon AVR-X2600H (95W per channel) and AVR-X1600H (80W per channel), both capable of 7.2-channel surround audio. “Denon is committed to bringing the latest technologies to home theater enthusiasts while offering flexibility so they can grow with their home entertainment systems. To […]

VIZIO has announced the availability of its 2019 4K HDR smart TV collection, featuring what the company claims are “premium” picture quality technologies, including Quantum Color and Active Full Array backlighting. The company says the 2019 lineup offers “an ideal package of expansive colors, deep blacks and luminescent whites.” The […]

In light of recent news items suggesting piracy is on the rise again, researchers from the University of Houston and Western University in London, Ontario, have published new data in the INFORMS journal, Management Science, which has found that the power of word-of-mouth (WOM) is effective at boosting demand for […]

Control4 has announced new Triad Distributed Audio Series audio loudspeakers designed for multi-room audio applications “on any budget and for all types of listeners,” with 14 models focusing on installation flexibility and performance. The new series accommodates sizes and configurations engineered with builders, contractors and homeowners in mind. The speakers […]