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Pioneer Announces New Entry-Level Loudspeaker Series
As more mainstream consumers discover the pleasures of home theater, the demand for more affordable loudspeakers, that still deliver good quality sound, have definitely increased. As a result, Pioneer has announced a new series of loudspeakers that it hopes will capture consumers' attention and pocket books.

The new series features two bookshelf speaker models (SP-BS21-LR and SP-BS41-LR), a floorstanding model (SP-F5S512), the (SP-C21) center channel speaker, and the SW-8 powered subwoofer.

The SP-BS21-LRfeatures a two-way bass reflex design with a 4-inch woofer/midrange driver and 1-inch soft dome tweeter, and is priced at $79.99 each.

The SP-BS41-LRfeatures a two-way bass reflex design with a 5 1/4-inch woofer/midrange driver, 1-inch soft dome tweeter, and is priced at $199.99 each.

The SP-F5S512floor standing model features a 2.5-way bass reflex design with three 5 1/4-inch woofer/midrange drivers, 1 inch soft dome tweeter, and is also priced at $199 each.

Next up is the SP-C21Center Channel speaker. This speaker is a horizontal 2-way reflex design with two 5 1/4-inch woofer/midrange driver, 1-inch soft dome tweeter, and is priced at a very modest $79.99.

To round the new speaker line out is the SW-8powered subwoofer. This sub features an 8-inch driver with an added front-facing port for increased low frequency extension. The SW-8 has an onboard amplifier with a maximum 100-watt output, and is priced at $149.

For more details on all these speakers, as well as their designer, Andrew Jones, check out Pioneer's Official Announcement.Photo Top Right - SP-BS21-LR, Left Side - SP-F5S512, Bottom Right - SP-C21 (c) Pioneer Electronics, USA

Pioneer Announces New Entry-Level Loudspeaker Seriesoriginally appeared on About.com Home Theateron Thursday, September 9th, 2010 at 08:00:22.

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Home Theater Term of the Week - DVD
DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disc. DVDs can be used for storing video, audio, still image, or computer data. Many people refer to DVD as a Digital Video Disc, however, technically, this is not correct.

TRIVIA ALERT:In case you were wondering, VHS stands for Video Home System.

For additional terms and definitions, check out my Home Theater Glossary

Home Theater Term of the Week - DVDoriginally appeared on About.com Home Theateron Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 at 13:00:05.

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Consumer Alert: Paradigm Recalls Cinema 70 CT Subwoofers
Paradigm and the U.S. Product Safety Commission have issued a recall of 2,200 Cinema 70 CT Subwoofers due to a potential overheating problem. For more details, check out the official announcement posted by the U.S. Product Safety Commission.

Consumer Alert: Paradigm Recalls Cinema 70 CT Subwoofersoriginally appeared on About.com Home Theateron Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 at 06:00:35.

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What Audio Return Channel Is
Although 3D is getting all the buzz these days, another practical feature being introduced to consumers via HDMI ver1.4ais Audio Return Channel, also referred to as ARC. Find out what Audio Return Channel isand how it can make connecting a home theater receiver to a TV easier.

What Audio Return Channel Isoriginally appeared on About.com Home Theateron Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 at 10:00:06.

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CEA To Sponsor 3D Demo Days on September 10-12, 2010
In an effort to provide consumers with accurate information, as well as extended demonstrations of 3D-TV, the CEA (Consumer Electronics Association)is sponsoring a nationwide "3D Demo Days"at select Consumer Electronics and Home Theater dealers. No matter if you live in Alaska, Nebraska, or even Canada or Puerto Rico, there will be a dealer showing off the latest 3D-TVs, Blu-ray Disc players, and other 3D-enabled products. For all the details, including basic information on 3D as well as 3D demo locations in your area, check out the CEA's 3D Tips page. Also, for additional information on 3D, check out my own 3D Home Theater Basics FAQs.

Related Story:CEA Reports on Consumer Adoption of 3D So Far (Home Media Magazine)

CEA To Sponsor 3D Demo Days on September 10-12, 2010originally appeared on About.com Home Theateron Monday, September 6th, 2010 at 10:00:35.

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