CES 2015 AV Electronics, Speakers & Gadgets Technology Highlights

[TICA]

This year International CES 2015 brings back those great gadget tools that most people go crazy over.
Check out their highlights video on what caught attention the most. Enjoy and share your thoughts with us!

 

[TICA]

More news from International CES:

The Diva II SP (SRP: $4,495) features a machined aluminum platter with vibration absorbing properties that work symbiotically with the chassis. Combined with the turntable’s exclusive low-density self-lubricating bearing system, twin-belt drive and other refinements, unwanted vibrations are all but eliminated. The Diva II SP’s Digital Signal speed control provides precision speed regulation.


The Sequel II SP (SRP: $9,995) takes AVID engineering excellence to an even higher level with a completely purpose-designed suspension system bearing and platter. Its upgraded power supply and motor are drawn from the statement Acutus Reference SP, and its twin-belt drive, single-point bearing, rigid chassis, Digital Signal speed control and other upgrades yield extraordinary musical realism.

 

[TICA]

Wharfedale Diamond 200 Series loudspeakers
At CES 2015, Wharfedale is introducing its Diamond 200 Series loudspeakers in the U.S. Distributed by Sound Solutions in the U.S., the new Diamond 200 Series includes the model 210 and 220 bookshelf monitors, model 230, 240 and 250 floorstanding towers, model 220C center channel speaker and model WH-D8 and WH-D10 subwoofers. All incorporate significant upgrades from the previous, highly acclaimed Diamond 10 Series to deliver exceptional musical accuracy at prices ranging from $299 to $1,599 per pair suggested retail.

 

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Klipsch Debuts WiSA Enabled Reference Premiere Wireless Home Theater Speakers at CES 2015

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Klipsch has announced the debut of its "Reference Premiere Wireless Home Theater speakers" at CES 2015

The wireless system consists of tower speakers RP-440WF, monitor speakers RP-140WM and a center channel speaker RP-440WC that features a two-way design and utilizes the same driver and horn technology as the brand’s debuting Reference Premiere series. The system’s RP-110WSW subwoofer is also modeled directly after the new Reference Premiere RP-110SW subwoofer, but offers the added convenience of WiSA wireless connectivity.

Other benefits of the wireless speakers:

• Simple and intuitive out-of-box set-up

• High-definition wireless connectivity (no speaker wires to run)

• Precision engineered electronics systems designed specifically for each component

• Reference Premiere acoustic technologies

 

[TICA]

Ocean Way Audio Introduces Its Sausalito High-Resolution Reference Loudspeaker System at CES 2015

Ocean Way Audio’s systems, Sausalito allows the listener to move around the room and hear the same natural, open and accurate image. It features a highly refined three-way reflex design that incorporates a new midrange and tweeter. The crossover has been updated to accommodate these changes, while the cabinet features a sleeker design – to maintain time alignment and reduce baffle reflection – and new materials to minimize low-frequency resonance. The artistic sophistication of this styling is reminiscent of the California city it was named for.

Ocean Way Audio Sausalito features:

• Components:
  • Tweeter = 1" fabric dome with ferro fluid cooling and low resonant frequency.
  • Mid = 8" geometrically reinforced aluminum cone with shorting-ring motor and cast aluminum frame
  • Woofer = 12" aluminum cone, low distortion triple shorting-ring motor and cast aluminum frame
• Crossover Frequencies = 160Hz & 1850Hz, 3rd order filters
• Efficiency = 85db
• Crossovers utilize high quality components from Solen, Jantzen, Mundorf and Mills. All components hand matched to 0.1% tolerances for best imaging.
• Sausalito comes in an elegant Hand Rubbed Satin finish
• Dimensions/weight: each cabinet is 42 inches tall x 16.5 inches wide x 22.75 inches deep, and weighs 148 lbs.
• MSRP in the U.S. $35,000

 

[gene]

RBH Unveils New Flagship SX Tower Speakers

RBH has a new flagship speaker in their SX line. The bottom subs are a pair of SX-1212/R's and the tops feature (3) 8" aluminum mid/woofers and 1 AMT. What would you do to get your hands on the first production pair?

 

[gene]

New RBH Sound Speakers at a more manageable size:

These speakers are designed to replace the EMPtek line from what we're hearing. More to come.

 

[onlyme]

RBH Unveils New Flagship SX Tower Speakers

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... What would you do to get your hands on the first production pair?

Simple. Call you with a credit card number.

 

[j_garcia]

Saw that news on the Panasonic 4K BD player, hinting at the anticipated update to 4KBD?

 

[gene]

Panasonic 4K Blu-ray Player

Panasonic is claiming to have the world's first native 4k Blu-ray player that will hit the market this year but this image from CES looks like nothing more than a mockup. Where is the disc drawer? Vaporware at least at CES.

 

[gene]

Simple. Call you with a credit card number.

I'll gladly take your credit card but since we don't sell gear, I'd just use it for a shopping spree

 

[gene]

Sharp just announced a new line of UHDTV's

Sharp Aquos UHDTV's are HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 compliant!

The budget level UB30 come in 4 screen sizes ranging from 43" to 65" and $750 to $2300, respectively. Their next lineup called the UE30 include 4 models from 60" to 80" starting at $2k and up to $6k for the 80incher. Their flagship UH30 come in 70" and 80" models priced at $3200, $6000, respectively and feature Spectros Rich Color and THX 4K certification.

 

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Samsung 85" Bendable HDTV?

Utilizing servos behind Samsung's new 85" HDTV, it can go from flat to curved on command. They claim curving the TV helps create a more "immersive" effect but we suspect the bending aspect has more of a "look at what our TV can do that yours can't" bragging rights purpose than one of necessity. I mean, I have a 110" screen on my front projection system and have no issues being immersed without it bending.

It will likely cost more than a new Acura NSX and in all honestly, which would you rather have?

 

[TICA]

WISA debuting with Bang & Olufsen and BEoLab at CES 2015
Listening to Bang & Olufsen's "Immaculate Sound" on the BeoLab 17, 18, 19 and BeoLab Transmitter, paired with Sharp AQUOS Wireless Universal Audio Player. What do you think?

 

[TICA]

MartinLogan Neolith at CES 2015 - Demo Room

MartinLogan Having a blast demoing their new Neolith at International CES in Las Vegas! Stop by for a listen at The Venetian, Suite 30-118.

Neolith features one of MartinLogan's largest electrostatic radiating surfaces, fully 35% larger than the Statement E2. Its proprietary curvilinear electrostatic transducer delivers an ideal wave launch; a detailed, ultrarealistic soundstage, reproducing nearly the entire mid-range and high frequency audio spectrum. It is utterly uninhibited by room limitations.

Smoothly blended low-frequencies are provided by a 15-inch rear-firing ported woofer and 12-inch front-firing sealed mid-bass woofer. Combined, they deliver powerful, extremely accurate bass.

 

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AVEGANT GlYPH Virtual Reality Head Set

A virtual retinal display, projecting images directly on your eyes; it's a technology that's been around since the '80s, but it's rarely found in consumer headsets. And instead of goggles, they look like headphones. In fact, they are headphones — they just tip forward onto your eyes if you want to use them as a headset.

Pre-orders, will be selling the Glyph for $499 through January 15th and $599 thereafter.

 

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Totem Acoustics Demo Room at CES 2015!

 

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Wilson Audio's New Model, the Sabrina!

It is a three way floor standing speaker, with a soft dome tweeter, midrange, and 8" woofer.

 

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Paradigm's Prestige 5.1 Speakers Series:

Meet Paradigm's Prestige 2000SW - a 15" beauty of a subwoofer, available this Spring!

 

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Tivoli Audio New Line Up at CES!

Music System Three and the customizable Albergo at the Demo Room.