Denon, Marantz Add Crestron Compatibility
Denon's now Crestron-compatible AVR-X3000
Several of Denon and Marantz's products have been certified as Crestron Connected, Crestron announced Tuesday.
The functionality will be added to Denon models AVR-X3000, AVR-X4000, and AVR-4520CI and Marantz models SR6008, SR7008, AV7701, and AV8801, via an online firmware update.
“By embedding Crestron intelligence in Denon and Marantz receivers, it allows for seamless communication with Crestron home automation solutions, giving installers a simplified home theater solution and homeowners complete control of their home entertainment system," Steve Samson, director of business development for Crestron, said as part of the announcement.
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This home system is powerful enough to fill the largest of rooms with rich, clear sound. The Wi-Fi enabled system does not occupy much space and comes with access to internet radio, local iTunes and music services like Pandora built in. If your home already has a Wi-Fi network, you can stream your music at the touch of a button, or applications for advanced functionality.
BOSE SOUNDTOUCH 20 WI-FI SYSTEM
The SoundTouch 20 is more compact in dimension than the SoundTouch 30 Wi-Fi music system. It is only seven inches tall and a foot wide and comes with features similar to the SoundTouch 30. With single touch function, one can instantly tune into internet radio stations. It comes packed with Pandora music service and can add popular services such as Deezer, iHeartRadio etc. through auto updates.
BOSE SOUNDTOUCH PORTABLE WI-FI SYSTEM
The Portable system, as the name suggests, enables you to carry your music along wherever you go. Stream songs easily through Pandora and tune into internet radio stations. The mini wonder is only six inches tall.
All three systems come with their own remote controllers.
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Bose Wave Radio III
Bose has launched its third-gen Wave music systems today with the Wave Music III and the Wave Radio III. They use Bose’s proprietary waveguide speaker technology, which lets the small one-piece systems fill rooms with detailed and full-bodied sound. The new Wave music systems also include a built-in DAB digital tuner and improved FM/AM tuner.
The Wave Music III and the Wave Radio III are nearly identical except that the Music can play CDs, while the Radio is limited to its radio tuner but can play digital music from your other accessories, such as an iPhone or iPod. It can also play music from your computer and any Bluetooth-enabled smartphone or tablet.
If you have a CD collection that you’d like to play from, then the Wave Music III lets you play from any CD or MP3-encoded CD. It uses a slot-loading CD player to keep the Wave Music III design simple and elegant.
Both systems offer Touch-top on/off/snooze controls and dual independent alarms. They also now include built-in DAB digital tuner for international radio and improved FM/AM tuner.
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New JVC home theater projectors that display 2D HD content with full 4K precision are now shipping. Announced at CEDIA Expo in September, the new models feature JVC’s new e-Shift technology capable of projecting images with 3840 x 2160 pixel resolution, four times that of full HD. The upconverting technology is available in four of seven new 3D-enabled projectors that boast a wide range of advancements, including higher native contrast than previous models for levels that remain unmatched by any other home theater projector.
Now that you have your HouseWide Home Theater installed, you are realizing that there were more ideas that were untapped. Here are some ideas from our Aftermarket Solutions Page:
Bose® 251® environmental speakers
Outdoor speakers let you move the party outside
Outdoor speakers are built tough -- they laugh at wind, rain and weather. Tuck a pair under your eaves and they'll pump out the tunes to keep everybody smiling and swaying at your next cookout or pool party. We also have some "rock" speakers that blend seamlessly into your landscaped lawn or garden.
Take sturdy, weather-resistant outdoor speakers. Provide them with angled drivers in a unique Articulated Array® design that reproduces sound over a larger listening area. Then add top-notch Bose audio technology, with patented multi-chamber bass enclosures for deep bass without audible distortion. The result? Bose 251® environmental speakers — and a whole lot of outdoor music enjoyment.
These innovative speakers can withstand temperature extremes from 158º F to -40º F, and passed the rigorous salt fog test 66% longer than required by the Marine Industry Standard. That means they can handle direct exposure to the elements — so they make just as much sense for your dock or boat as they do for your patio.
Bose® 151® SE environmental speakers
At an outdoor party, people don't stay in one spot — neither should your sound. That's why the 151® SE environmental speakers feature Bose's exclusive Stereo Everywhere® technology. They disperse balanced stereo sound over a wide area — ideal for outdoor listening. From one corner of the deck to the other, on the patio, or in the garden, you'll enjoy rich, consistent audio performance. Three 2-1/2" full-range drivers in an Articulated Array® speaker design ensure clear, wide-open sound, and the slot-port tuning reduces air turbulence for cleaner lows.
Bose made these low-profile speakers exceptionally rugged for year-round dependability. They're built to withstand extremes in temperature (158º F to -40º F), and they passed 1,200 hours of salt fog testing — that's twice the demanding Marine Industry Standard. Adjustable weather-resistant brackets provide secure installation to most surfaces, and let you direct the speaker for optimum outdoor coverage.
Bose® Virtually Invisible® 791 in-ceiling speakers
Enjoy rich, detailed Bose sound anywhere in your home — without sacrificing an inch of floor space. Bose's Virtually Invisible 791 speakers install in your ceiling and blend seamlessly into your room. You can paint the included grilles and grille frames the same color as your walls, for an exact match with your décor.
These speakers deliver signature Bose sound throughout your room, thanks to their Stereo Everywhere® design. This technology produces balanced stereo sound over a wide area, so you don't have to stay in one small "sweet spot." Install a pair of 791 speakers in the den for music listening or use them as rear surround speakers in a home theater system.
Bose® Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers
Two full-range drivers in an Articulated Array® speaker design deliver great performance. Bose's famous Stereo Everywhere® technology sends rich stereo sound all over, so you don't have to search for a small "sweet spot" to really enjoy your music. And proprietary ported enclosures provide clean, consistent performance — especially in the lower frequencies — regardless of the space behind your wall or above your ceiling.
These easy-to-install speakers can be placed in your walls or your ceilings, and they come with a pair of rectangular grilles and a pair of circular grilles — you get to choose which shape best matches your room's look. The grilles and grille frames are finished in white, but are paintable to match your decor.
Bose® 301® Series V Direct/Reflecting® speaker system
Love the idea of a room filled with music? Sounds like you're ready for classic Bose sound, from one of the most popular speakers ever made. The world-renowned Bose 301® Series V Direct/Reflecting® speaker system delivers the spacious, open sound Bose is famous for. How do they do it? With two high-sensitivity 2" Stereo Targeting® tweeters teamed with a long-excursion 8" woofer, and proprietary Stereo Everywhere® technology — it creates a mix of direct and reflected sound, so you don't have to worry about finding and staying in a "sweet spot." Huge numbers of people have found this the best way to enjoy stereo music — and it's great for home theater as well.
Worried about space? Don't be. Bose specializes in compact speakers that can fit unobtrusively into most rooms, and the 301® system is a prime example. The horizontal design makes it easy to place on bookshelves, too. And it's flexible — a pair of these speakers is exceptional as front left and right speakers in a small home theater setup, or as high-quality surrounds for Bose home theater in a large room.
Bose® 301® Series V Direct/Reflecting® speaker system
Why choose bookshelf speakers?
Bookshelf speakers may be small in size, but they can deliver surprisingly big sound. Some ultra-compact models even fit on a desktop. Most are right at home in tight spaces like shelves, so they're usually good choices for your home theater's rear channels. For the best performance, try placing bookshelf speakers on solid speaker stands to help the sound really "open up." If you want full bass impact, add a powered subwoofer and enjoy punchy sound that's as deeply satisfying as that of floor-standing speakers.
Bose® Lifestyle® SA-3 stereo amplifier
Bring great Bose sound to any room in your home. The Bose Lifestyle® SA-3 amplifier lets you quickly and easily expand a Lifestyle® home theater system into a multi-room/multi-source system. That means you can enjoy surround sound in your home theater room while other family members tap into the music-playing features of your Lifestyle® system in other rooms, or even outdoors.
The Lifestyle® SA-3 amplifier is the most powerful stereo amplifier Bose offers. With 100 watts per channel, it can drive any pair of high-performance Bose speakers you choose. The Lifestyle® SA-3 amplifier also offers patented Bose signal processing circuitry that automatically adjusts tonal balance as you change volume, guaranteeing that you'll enjoy warm, full-bodied stereo sound at any listening level.
Like all Bose products, the Lifestyle® SA-3 amplifier not only delivers great sound, but also offers simple, streamlined operation. The included Bose link cable is all you'll need to connect the amplifier to your main Lifestyle® system. An expansion remote (sold separately) is necessary to operate the Lifestyle® SA-3 amplifier — this also gives you easy control of your Lifestyle® system from afar.
The Lifestyle® SA-3 amplifier also offers an auxiliary input that lets you hook up an additional piece of A/V gear located in the same room, such as a CD player, a portable audio device, or a TV. An auto-sensing feature allows the amplifier to switch to this local source whenever you turn on the connected component.
This amplifier is small and sleek enough to be easily concealed on the floor, tucked away on a shelf, or mounted to a wall. It also includes an expansion output that lets you "daisy-chain" multiple Lifestyle® SA-3 amplifiers for audio in up to 14 additional rooms.
Bose® SL2 wireless surround link
If you have a Bose Lifestyle® or Acoustimass® home entertainment system, you can use the SL2 to set up a wireless link to your rear speakers. It's great for folks who want the excitement of surround sound without running wires to the back of the room.