future entertainment for geniuses

Future entertainment for geniuses

2010-02-16T19:39:00.002+10:00

(Future entertainment for geniuses) is a blog that discusses the best and new in Home entertainment systems, gadgets, technology and innovative products..

Sennheiser Headphones Set To Be Hot

2010-02-16T18:45:00.000+10:00

Sennheiser HD 800

If you're looking for the ultimate hi-fi experience in a pair of headphones, then the Sennheiser HD 800 should be on your audition list.

Good: Solidly built • Great sound • Suitable to all genres of music •
Bad: Need a beefy headphone amp • Price •

RRP: AU$2,399.00

New audio technology

2010-02-13T14:43:00.001+10:00

New audio technology could revolutionize the industry.

A group of scientists have developed a new audio technology in the Helsinki University of Technology (TKK).
Directional audio coding (DirAC) technique aims to produce the best possible sound for the listener regardless of how many speakers the sound system has and where the speakers are located. TKK has now sold the protecting patents to a German research organization Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.

The technique is based on Spatial Impulse Response Rendering (SIRR) and would use for example a remote control to measure and determine what kind of speaker setup surrounds the listener. By transmitting audio and metadata between the microphone, the audio system and the speakers it would produce optimal audio quality for the listener. The technology is said to be suitable for teleconferencing as well.

According to TKK DirAC could become the industry standard. The recordings would hold 1-3 channels of audio and metadata. However, the studies are not yet finished.

NEW Sony 3D Blueray Player

2010-02-11T01:40:00.000+10:00

Sony has released a new standalone Blu-ray player, the BDP-S470.

Just another new Blu-ray player? Not quite. This one will output 3D. Sort of.

All the usual features are here: 1080p/24, BD-Live, and Sony's BRAVIA Internet Video (which includes NetFlix, Amazon on Demand, and more). New is the ability to use an iPhone or touch as a remote control, complete with cover art and production information on the iPhone/touch screen. The app is called "BD Remote" and is available on Apple's App Store.

It even plays SACDs!

If this doesn't sound like a fantastic Blueray player then i dont know what does!

PRICE:
RRP- $200

Pioneer BDP-LX52 BD-Live Blu-ray Player

2010-02-10T04:49:00.000+10:00

Pioneer Blu-ray just got faster, slimmer and more advanced with a new generation of players.

Consumers can choose between an entry-level Pioneer Blu-ray player (BDP-120) offering BD-Live, onboard HD audio decoding and Quick Start mode, or step-up to 1GB internal memory, a unique video engine, jitter-free audio transmission and RS232 on the BDP-LX52.

Both Pioneer Blu-ray players ensure the highest quality playback of Blu-ray discs, DVDs and CDs. Sitting only 58mm high and taking only 0.8 seconds to start-up from stand-by mode, the BDP-120 ($599) is Pioneer’s fastest, slimmest and most affordable Blu-ray player on the market. The BDP-LX52 ($999) is the first sub $1,000 Pioneer Blu-ray to offer internal memory for BD-Live, multi-channel jitter-free audio, an RS232 port for easy management via advanced control systems and Triple HD Noise Reduction.

Overall a gteat Blu-ray Player.

Paradigm Signature S8

2010-02-09T17:22:00.000+10:00

Paradigm Signature S8 Speaker System is kind of like a BMW 3 Series salesman trying to come to grips with an M5 in terms of explaining the difference between a good piece of kit and an outstanding one which transcends the normal boundaries of that type of product. To get a handle on how good these speakers really are, I've had to resort to my Dirty Tricks Manual. The picture doesn't do these speakers justice, in the flesh they are a superb piece of work, more like a sculpture than a speaker and the finish, available in Cherry, Gloss Black or Rosenut, is flawless. Big buggers too at 123 cm high, 52 cm deep and 21 cm across weighing 45 kgs each. They may be imposing but they impose gracefully. I won't even go into the technical specifications..

I've never heard sound so good. One gets the feeling these speakers can be driven up to and beyond concert levels without distress, a saving grace for me after a few glasses (or bottles) of wine.

So if you looking for great speakers and don't want to spend $50,000 on a pair the next choice would be to purchase these fantastic Paradigm Signature S8 speakers for only A$ 22,400

2010-02-09T17:07:00.000+10:00

Write a Review on this Iteams.. What do you think about them and what would you like to see out there in the market?

Samsung UN46B8000

2010-02-09T16:44:00.000+10:00

Samsung lights up the sides and slides into 240 Hz with the svelte UN46B8000.

This thing is gorgeous, I think it’s two dimensional.

Amazingly, the attractiveness of this set is only one of its claims to fame.

Get Ready

This TV uses LED side lighting, which means that the LEDs that create the light you see are on the sides of the TV and aim inwards. They shoot across a dimpled plastic surface that directs the light towards your eyeballs. Most laptops work on the same principle. While you concede a tiny bit in the width of the display (hardly noticeable), you gain a lot more in an almost total lack of depth. OLED, eat your heart out. (It is not, however, an "LED TV")

The TV's stunning good looks are matched by a user experience significantly better than any competitor, with excellent performance and the promise of lower power consumption. Its few faults are more than outweighed by its adjustability and all the little things that show that serious thought went into designing every aspect of this TV.

RRP PRICE: $2,999
Your thoughts?

Please write a Review

2010-02-09T14:53:00.000+10:00

Write a Review on this Iteams.. What do you think about them and what would you like to see out there in the market?

New Waterfall Audio Victoria Evo

2010-02-06T12:48:00.000+10:00

Clearly Different

If that pun made you roll your eyes, they only get worse from here.

There are cool speaker designs, and then there are cool speaker designs. Most of the designs we audiophiles drool over include words like "ribbon," "ultra-tweeter" or maybe "plasmawoofer." Drivers and crossovers with specs to make a techy salivate wrapped in a swoopy MDF and veneered cabinet.

Or maybe not so swoopy.

And let's face it, for the most part, even the coolest-looking speaker designs still look like speakers, and rarely do they offer the "wow" factor for the non-audiophile.

"But they go to 50,000 hertz!"

"What hurts?"

Panasonic TH-65VX100U

2010-02-03T07:58:00.000+10:00

Premiere Plasma

Looking to carve out a piece out of the high-end custom market for themselves, Panasonic launched the Premiere line, with 50 and a 65-inch models.

Sporting many custom features aimed at the custom market, does the Premiere have what it takes to compete with the KUROs of the world?

Looks like Panasonic took some of the great features from the PRO models to the Consumer models....cuts & drives, gamma, etc., etc.

Panasonic TH-65VX100U
RRP PRICE: $9,995

Intel Inside For New Sony PS4? Insiders Say Yes

2010-02-02T16:36:00.000+10:00

Sony is working on a brand new PS4 that could incorporate new Intel processors, says a source. The device, which will be cheaper to manufacture than current model PS3s, will also get new Intel graphic processors (GPU) and Gigabit wireless technology if it goes ahead.

Currently Sony uses the Cell processor manufactured by Toshiba.

A Sony source said that Intel technology was being used in development models; however, no final decision has been made because of concerns over heating and the potential of the processors crashing when used in a gaming environment.

What do think about this?

"B&W 600 Speaker Delivers Real Sound"

2010-01-30T14:26:00.000+10:00

The astonishing new B&W 600 Series speakers are here, and rest assured, they have been worth the wait! We take a closer look at the 683.

The 683 is the top model in B&W's most recent incarnation of the entry-level 600 Series. It's not a speaker range to be taken lightly, especially given that B&W is one of the largest dedicated loudspeaker makers in the world and thus one of the biggest players in the audiophile market.

The new 600 Series is smaller than previously, and there are just two standmounts, the 686 and 685, and two floorstanding stereo models, the 684 and 683. There are also three subwoofers: ASW 608, 610 and 610XP (the ‘8' and ‘10' refer to the driver size in inches, and XP essentially just means bigger and better). There are also two centre speakers and a surround speaker.

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X3 Mobile Phone

2010-01-26T02:35:00.000+10:00

Sony Ericsson Xperia X3 is an Android OS based smartphone. The phone has a beautiful sleek body that is quite appealing to the eyes. It features a 3D panel user interface a 4 inches touchscreen display.. The display gives you an unbelievable resolution of 852 x 480 pixels.. You can get beautiful snaps with its 8 mega pixels camera with LED flashlight. You can alos shoot VGA photos at the high speed of 30 frames per second. The handset has a slider screen that slides over the QWERTY keyboard. It supports both 2G and 3G networks. In 2G, Sony Ericsson Xperia X3 supports quad band network of 850, 900, 1800 and 1900; and in 3G it supports dual network of 900 and 2100. The device has HSDPA and Wi-fi (IEEE 802.11g) and for local connectivity it uses Bluetooth 2.1, miniUSB and 3.5mm AV connector. It surely takes things to the next level.

Yamaha Releases Full HD Receivers

2010-01-23T10:19:00.000+10:00

Yamaha Music Australia has debuted the RXV3800Bi and RXV1800B, two new AV Receivers that claims to deliver full HD audio and video with the latest in HDMI technology (version 1.3a).

The RXV3800Bi and RXV1800B ensure full HD signals are delivered to reproduce the audio and visual experience created by the producer. The new HDMI version 1.3a offers support for Deep Colour providing 30 and 36-bit colour depths, allowing the rendering of billions of colours for greater picture accuracy. Both receivers support 24Hz refresh rate, the native refresh rate for film sources such as Blu-Ray and also supports higher refresh rates on 100Hz/120Hz, making this receiver ready for the next generation of LCD and plasma display panels.

New Bowers & Wilkins High End Speakers

2010-01-21T13:19:00.000+10:00

When it comes to high-end speakers Bowers & Wilkins, the maker of the highly popular Zeppelin iPod dock, is among the best. Last week the company launched a new 800 Series Diamond loudspeaker, the first new update of the 800 series in six years.

The product for the first time includes a diamond dome tweeter. The new series, the company said, boasts "vastly improve performance across the board and for the first time the inclusion of a diamond dome tweeter in every speaker in the seven-model range."

New advances, in addition to the diamond dome tweeter, include a new surround material, improved bass performance, and new oxygen-free-copper speaker terminals and links.

The Diamond series will be available in February in seven versions, ranging from the HTM4 Diamond (US$2,500 per pair) to the 800 Diamond (US$24,000 per pair.)

New B&W Soundbar Hits Oz

2010-01-19T01:17:00.001+10:00

Bowers & Wilkins has launched its Panorama soundbar in Australia. Showcased in CES in January, it is available now for $2999.

The company says that the Panorama can be placed on its own feet or attached to the wall using the supplied bracket. It is designed to partner flatscreen televisions from 37-inches upwards.

Using a combination of multiple drive units and Digital Signal Processing (DSP), the Panorama claims to ‘provide users with an immersive surround performance from a single speaker.'

Struggling Sony Banking On 3D TV

2010-01-09T21:00:00.000+10:00

Make-believe company Sony Australia is set to kick start a bitter 3D TV war later this month, with the company already claiming that it has the best 3D TV offering, spanning TV, content and cameras. The experts disagree.

Sony Australia is also attempting to try and regain a leadership position in the flat-panel TV market after losing sales last year to Samsung, LG and Panasonic.

During the past 18 months consumers around the world have shunned Sony's struggling Bravia TV brand, with sales slumping in key markets around the world. Last night the company announced a further 10.7 per cent decline in the sale of Sony-branded consumer electronic products, including Bravia TVs and Sony PlayStations.

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10

2010-01-08T11:52:00.000+10:00

Sony Ericsson is known for delivering stylish and equally capable mobile phones. Another addition to the long list is Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 which is provided with a built-in camera of 8 MP, capable of capturing quality still as well as video images. The long list of imaging features is comprised of auto focus, LED flash touch focus, image stabilization and face and smile detection. Moreover, the device is provided with the large internal memory of 1 GB which can be expanded further up to 16 GB by inserting card in the microSD memory card slot. Moreover, one can surf Internet at any point of time, thanks to the advanced technology of Wi-Fi and built-in HTML web browser. Not only this, the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 supports built-in music player and FM radio to keep the users busy all the time. On top of it, the large TFT capacitive touchscreen of 4 inches displays images having the high resolution of 854 x 480 pixels and enhances the value of the mobile phone to a great extent.

Polk Atrium Sat30 and Sub10

2010-01-05T13:01:00.000+10:00

Rock Outside...without rocks

It seems like your only choices for outside speakers are bland white boxes, rocks, and tree stumps. Now I'm not dendrophobic, but even the best of these don't really look like tree stumps.

With the Sat30 and Sub10, Polk has made some speakers designed to blend a little more naturally, if less "organically."

Your first question might be, what maniac reviews outdoor speakers in December? Well, it's 66 degrees outside, which sure beats the temp in the summer, which can feel like double that. Summer is when we retreat inside.

The Sat30 is about the size of a small light fixture, which is not by accident. One of the installation options is to hang the speakers from the patio roof as if they are light fixtures. Inside is a 3.5-inch "Dynamic Balance Composite Cone" midrange. In front of that is a 0.75-inch "Dynamic Balance Polyurethane Tweeter," a layout reminiscent of car speakers. The frequency response of the satellites is a claimed 100 Hz to 22 kHz. These sats are "weatherproof." Polk says their design was tested down to -40 F and up to 185 F. It's never reached that hot here in the summer, as far as I know.

LG Launches Blu-ray Soundbar

2010-01-02T20:06:00.000+10:00

LG has unveiled a new Blu-ray Soundbar that has built-in Wi-Fi, allowing users to gain access to BD Live and YouTube wirelessly.

The LG HLB54S claims to provide 430 Watts of output power, has a 4.1-channel surround sound, and comes with a wireless subwoofer.

LG Australia's Senior Marketing Manager, Stan Bilinski said, "LG's new HLB54S is a stylish solution for cinema-quality surround sound at home. With its built-in Blu-ray player, Dolby-enhanced sound, Wi-Fi capabilities and minimalist design, this sound bar makes movies sound better. By not only combining stylish design and smart technology the HLB54S Sound Bar further benefits consumers by offering a compact solution to minimise clutter in the living room."