IHS iSuppli announced it forecasts that premium audio systems in automobiles will attain double-digit sales growth worldwide in 2011 and in the years ahead.
Pioneer Launches Elite SC Receivers
Pioneer Electronics (USA) announced its new flagship 9.1-channel SC-57 ($2000) and 7.1-channel SC-55 ($1600) Elite audio/video receivers.
Sonos Streams Music with PLAY:3
Sonos, Inc. announced its new PLAY:3 ($299) streaming music player.
Yamaha Launches RX-V867 AV Receiver
Yamaha Electronics Corporation announced its “67″ series RX-V867 A/V receiver. According to the statement, the RX-V867 ($899.95) joins four other models (RX-V367 $249.95, RX-V467 $379.95, RX-V567 $479.95, RX-V667 $599.95) and offers simultaneous dual HDMI outputs, network capabilities, as well as 3D video and the latest HD Audio support.
Integra Launches 9.2-Channel 3D Network AV Receivers
Integra announced two 9.2-channel, THX Ultra2 Plus certified, 3D-ready network audio-video receivers designed for custom installation – the DTR-80.2 ($2,800) and DTR-70.2 ($2,000).
Integra Launches 3D Network AV Preamplifier Processors
Integra announced two THX Ultra 2 Plus certified, 3D-ready, network audio/video preamplifier processors designed for custom installation – the DHC-80.2 ($2,300) and DHC-40.2 ($1,200).
Integra Unveils 7.2-Channel 3D Network AV Receivers
Integra announced two 3D-ready, 7.2-channel, THX Select 2 Plus certified, network audio/video receivers designed for custom installation – the DTR-50.2 ($1,400) and DTR-40.2 ($1,000).
Onkyo Unleashes THX-Certified AV Component Separates
Onkyo announced that it is expanding its product line to include upscale THX-Certified separate components. According to the statement, this debut includes a new $2,199 top-of-the-line 3D-Ready 9.2-channel AV preamp/processor (PR-SC5508), a $1,699 companion 9 x 150W power amplifier (PA-MC5500) and a $599 premium Blu-ray Disc player (BD-SP808).
Onkyo Launches HT-RC260 and HT-RC270 AV Receivers
Onkyo announced that it is now shipping the newest generation of its HT-RC home theater receiver line–adding two new models, the mid-priced HT-RC260 and the more upscale HT-RC270.
Sony Elevates 3D AV Receivers and Blu-ray Player
Sony Corporation announced several new Elevated Standard (ES) AV receivers including the STR-DA5600ES, STRA-DA4600ES, STR-DA3600ES and STR-DN2010 as well as a Blu-ray 3D player, the BDP-S1700ES. According to the statement the STR-DA5600ES ($2,000) 7.1 Channel Network Multi-room AV Receiver will be available in September 2010 while the STR-DA4600ES ($1,500) and STR-DA3600ES ($1,100) are planned for [...]

