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Sharp and NHK 85-Inch Direct-View Super Hi-Vision TV
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) and Sharp Corporation have worked together to develop a new 85-inch LCD Super Hi-Vision prototype TV, which sets a new benchmark for resolution. NHK began R&D into Super Hi-Vision, which has dramatically [...]
Klipsch Gallery Speakers Now Shipping
Announced eariler this year at the CES, Klipsch has just began shipping its new Klipsch Gallery speakers. These ultra-thin speaker systems aim to fulfill any audio need and present a fitting home theater option for any [...]
New Panasonic PH30-Series Plasma Displays
Panasonic just announced their new PH30 Series, to join their HD Professional Plasma Displays product line. The displays are available in two models, the 42-inch TH-42PH30 and the 50-inch TH-50PH30. The PH30 Series caters primarily to [...]
dB Logic HP-100 Headphones
It’s always nice to see manufacturers keeping their customers’ best interests in mind, especially when it comes to safety and health. In this case dB Logic has just announced its latest in sound pressure level limiting [...]
Cambridge Audio 751BD 3D Blu-ray Universal Player Now Shipping
The new Cambridge Audio 751BD player promises to expand on the company’s highly successful 650BD Blu-ray Universal player, a player which we’ve been using as the reference player in the CANADA HiFi lab for some time [...]
Wilson Audio WATCH Center Series 3 Speaker
Wilson Audio has announced their new Wilson Audio Theater Comes Home (WATCH) Center Series 3 speaker a.k.a. the WATCH Center 3. This new WATCH Center 3 uses the same midrange as the Alexandria Series 2, with [...]
The Pros and Cons of Ribbon Tweeters
Understanding The Pros and Cons of Ribbon Tweeters Loudspeakers divide their output into frequency bands. Typically they will have one or more large drive units to cover the low (bass) frequencies, and a single smaller [...]
The Chipmunk by Audiowood
Audiowood is a company that takes pride in its natural wood influenced designs. When I saw the name of this latest product offering, I couldn’t help thinking of three little critters that go by the [...]
KEF Blade Loudspeakers
If you’re looking to outfit your audio system with an out of the ordinary speaker, you might be interested in KEF’s new Blade loudspeaker. The KEF Blade is a revolutionary loudspeaker combining unmatched precise sound imaging [...]
LG Optimus Pad
There will be no shortage of tablets for you to choose from this year. LG is the latest manufacturer to begin offering is tablet, the Optimus Pad, Canadian customers. The LG Optimus Pad offers a [...]
Amped Wireless AV3000 WiFi Network Bridge
Amped Wireless has recently announces the release of their new AV3000 Amped Wireless A/V Net Connect Home WiFi Network Bridge for A/V Devices. The AV3000 connects Internet-ready audio and video devices, such as Blu-ray players, game [...]
UltraLink Debuts New UFi Branded UCube Compact USB Digital Speakers
Ultralink/XLO Products, a company that made its name in the cable and power accessory categories, has just introduced a new personal audio brand called UFi. The first product launched under the new brand is the UCube [...]
Klipsch Icon Series Speakers
Klipsch has just announced the launch of its new Klipsch Icon series, a line which is comprised of five all-new speaker models and infused with the latest in audio technology. Serving as the replacement for the [...]
Volo High Speed HDMI Cables
In audio-speak audio/video cables are sometimes affectionately referred to as loom. Volo Products has just recently added to the choices of loom with their new line of High Speed HDMI cables. The new Volo Universal, Pro [...]
Chisto Disk Analoguer and Black Analoguer
Let’s face it – no matter how carefully you handle your discs, they will eventually get dirty. For that matter even brand new discs aren’t perfectly clean. And playing dirty discs results in an unnecessary loss [...]
Panasonic VIERA Remote App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch
If you can’t get enough of your Apple device and already own a Panasonic TV then you’ll love this! Panasonic has just launched its new VIERA Remote App for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. It [...]
Getting Good Bass In Your Home Theatre: Subwoofer Placement Tips
So you bought yourself a gorgeous flat panel TV, set it up with a Blu-ray player and began watching a blockbuster movie like The Dark Knight. If you’re a regular reader of CANADA HiFi then I’ll [...]
BenQ SH960 DLP Projector
BenQ recently announced that its latest high-end DLP projector will be available in North America just in time for the summer. Designed for use in the most demanding settings, the new SH960 utilizes 1080p native resolution [...]