MacNN | surround News http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us surround, Latest News, Headlines, Stories; http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ Sony unveils diminutive wireless 5.1 system http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/06/05/sony.ht.is100.bravia/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0806/5-bravia-esta.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Sony on Thursday unveiled the HT-IS100 Bravia Theatre Micro System, consisting of five miniscule speakers that the company claims are roughly the size of a golf ball. The system comes with three 1080p inputs with repeater functionality, with support for eight channels of audio, with the ability to add optional wireless rear surround speakers, which are automatically configurable. In addition to th... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/06/05/sony.ht.is100.bravia/ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:00:00 GMT Hear enhances Mac OS X sounds http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/04/08/hear/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0802/joe_080408_hear.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />JoeSoft has announces the availability of Hear, a sound enhancement program for the Mac. The developer says this add-on "greatly" improves audio quality in movies and music throughout all Mac OS X applications. It offers a wide array of settings, purportedly delivering intra-app sound that is richer and clearer with regard to dialog. "Hear is a great new program that makes everything sound better ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/04/08/hear/ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:15:00 GMT Genius launches GHP-05 headphones http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/03/18/genius.ghp.05.headphones/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0803/geniusghp50.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Genius released a premium headphone set Tuesday which reportedly offers a more 'live' listening experience thanks to a new 3D surround technology. The GHP-05 Live features an integrated DRD True 3D surround sound system said to enhance bass and dynamic range. According to Genius, the technology allows for pronounced low bass while delivering high treble levels along with well-defined vocals.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/03/18/genius.ghp.05.headphones/ Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:25:00 GMT Super Bowl XLII to inspire 2.4m HDTV sales http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/01/25/hdtv.sales.for.super.bowl/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0801/25-superbowl-esta.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The Super Bowl is expected to spur sales of approximately 2.4 million HDTVs, according to the third annual Sports and Technology survey performed by the Consumer Electronics Association and the Sports Video Group. The finale for seasonal NFL activity has so far been the cause of $2.2 billion in HDTV sales this year, making it the largest driving factor in the industry for three years running. The ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/01/25/hdtv.sales.for.super.bowl/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:00:00 GMT IOGEAR unveils Dual-Link DVI KVMP switch http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/01/14/iogear.unveils.new.switch/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0801/iog_080114_kvmssm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />IOGEAR today unveiled the Dual-Link DVI KVMP & MultiMedia Switch (site not updated, alternate switch shown at right) at Macworld Expo. The 2-port switching device allows users to share a Dual-Link DVI display, USB keyboard, mouse, and 7.1 surround-sound between two computers. The Dual-Link DVI KVMP & MultiMedia Switch supports seamless switching and consistent resolutions among computers with vari... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/01/14/iogear.unveils.new.switch/ Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:50:00 GMT Leggett and Platt unveil iPod-compatible bed http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/01/11/ipod.compatible.bed/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0801/leg_080111_lnpsm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Leggett and Platt has unveiled an iPod-compatible bed at the Computer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 'Starry Night Sleep Technology Bed' features a built-in iPod dock Wi-Fi connectivity, and a surround sound speaker system. An LCD projector, dual temperature controls, and DVR functionality also treat users looking to lounge around in bed. The high-tech furniture is priced between $20,0... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/01/11/ipod.compatible.bed/ Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:45:00 GMT Vizio unveils 7 plasmas, 2 LCD TVs, speakers http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/01/07/vizio.tvs.speakers/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0801/7-vizio-esta.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Vizio recently unveiled its Black Tie LCD TV line and an accompanying home theatre system, as well as seven new plasma HDTVs. The Black Tie lineup consists of the 42-inch SV42LF, and 47-inch SV47LF; the two models are defined by a 1080p screen resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Vizioís Motion Estimation and Motion Compensation technology can upscale any video framerate to 120 frames-per-second to ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/01/07/vizio.tvs.speakers/ Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:05:00 GMT