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Krell has released their latest surround sound processor, called the S-1200. Replacing the previous S-1000, the 1200's most significant addition is a new video processing engine which now fully supports HDMI 1.3, including Deep Color, 48-bit maximum color depth, 340MHz video bandwidth, and conversion of analog video signals to HDMI. An extra cost S-1200"U" version adds 1080p upconversion.

Continue reading Krell S-1200 Surround Sound Processor]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:26:28 +0000 http://www.audiojunkies.com/blog/1659/altec-lansing-expressionist-plus http://www.audiojunkies.com/blog/1659/altec-lansing-expressionist-plus

Altec Lansing has released the follow up to their rather odd Expressionist Bass desktop speaker system, which is called the Expressionist Plus. The Expressionist Plus system is a more conventional 2.1 sat/sub system with a more conventional design, though it retains the elegant looking gloss black finish with gold detailing, and industrial cues. The system is comprised of a pair of 2" satellite speakers, and a 5.25" subwoofer designed to be placed either on the desk or on the floor.

Continue reading Altec Lansing Expressionist Plus]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:23:22 +0000 http://www.audiojunkies.com/blog/1658/three-new-denon-headphones http://www.audiojunkies.com/blog/1658/three-new-denon-headphones

While Denon is still mostly known for their A/V receivers, they are steadily expanding their presence in the headphones. Denon's newest headphones are three models targeting the mid to upper end of the earbud market. The AH-NC600 ($200) is Denon's first noise-cancelling earbud. The AH-NC600 features an inline amplifier, and is claimed to reduce ambient noise by 99%.

Continue reading Three New Denon Headphones]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:05:44 +0000 http://www.audiojunkies.com/blog/1657/trends-audio-pocket-power-amp http://www.audiojunkies.com/blog/1657/trends-audio-pocket-power-amp

Hong Kong's Trends Audio has released a new ultra tiny power amp, called the TA-10.2P. The pocket sized amp measures just 3" W x 1.8" H x 5.9" D, and yet is able to deliver 10 watts per channel into 8 Ohms and 15 watts per channel into 4 Ohms, thanks to a Tripath TA-2024 chip (only ultra efficient speakers need apply).

Continue reading Trends Audio Pocket Power Amp]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:03:27 +0000 http://www.audiojunkies.com/blog/1656/salk-sound-ht4-speakers http://www.audiojunkies.com/blog/1656/salk-sound-ht4-speakers

Factory direct speaker builder Salk Sound has thrown their hat into the high-end audio ring, with a new state of the art speaker currently known as the HT4. Salk's new flagship slots into their line above the current Veracity HT3, and will take the fight to some of the biggest names in audio.

Continue reading Salk Sound HT4 Speakers]]> Sat, 13 Jun 2009 08:42:37 +0000 http://www.audiojunkies.com/blog/1655/aragon-and-acurus-return-from-the-dead http://www.audiojunkies.com/blog/1655/aragon-and-acurus-return-from-the-dead

Klipsch has a bit of a history of buying up companies and killing them off. Klipsch acquired Mondial Designs, owners of the Aragon and Acurus brands in 2001, and within a few years, both brands were dead. Palladium and 8008 fans can now rejoice though, as two former Klipsch engineers have started a new company that will bring new Aragon and Acurus models to market.

Continue reading Aragon and Acurus Return From the Dead]]> Sat, 13 Jun 2009 08:40:14 +0000 http://www.audiojunkies.com/blog/1653/kef-concept-blade-is-sexier-than-muon http://www.audiojunkies.com/blog/1653/kef-concept-blade-is-sexier-than-muon

KEF has released a new concept speaker design that is (in my opinion at least) even better looking than their Muon flagship. The scimitar shaped Concept Blade is not meant to be a production model, but rather like a concept car, more of a showcase of design and technological concepts that will appear in future KEF models.

Continue reading KEF Concept Blade is Sexier than Muon]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:01:41 +0000 http://www.audiojunkies.com/blog/1652/super-mini-cube-speaker-is-worlds-smallest http://www.audiojunkies.com/blog/1652/super-mini-cube-speaker-is-worlds-smallest

If you have a device with a headphone jack that you would like to produce sound, and don't mind parting with $10, the Super Mini Cube speaker may be for you. Claimed to be the world's smallest speaker, the Super Mini Cube measures about 1" on all sides.

Continue reading Super Mini Cube Speaker is World’s Smallest]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2009 01:42:52 +0000 http://www.audiojunkies.com/blog/1651/how-its-made-speakers http://www.audiojunkies.com/blog/1651/how-its-made-speakers

I stumbled across this very interesting video on Youtube; it's a clip from the Discovery Channel's "How It's Made" show. It's a very detailed demonstration of how a dynamic bass driver is made from scratch.

Continue reading How It’s Made – Speakers]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 20:45:50 +0000 http://www.audiojunkies.com/blog/1650/hdmi-group-releases-hdmi-14-spec http://www.audiojunkies.com/blog/1650/hdmi-group-releases-hdmi-14-spec

Until now, the various HDMI specification changes have built on the original design, using basically the same cables and just adding features. With the new HDMI 1.4, that's about to change. Yes, all of your HDMI devices, ports, and cables are now officially obsolete. Isn't technology fun?

Continue reading HDMI Group Releases HDMI 1.4 Spec]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 20:38:41 +0000