Onkyo have released a range of new home A/V equipment that offers HDMI v1.4 connectivity and 3D video support. The new line-up includes a pair of full-sized receivers, the TX-SA578 and the TX-SA608, a pair of mini-systems, the BASE-V30HDX and BASE-V20HDX, and a 2.1-channel sub/speaker system, the HTX-22HDX.

The TX-SA608 and TX-SA578 support seven channels of 190W and 160W respectively, along with Audyssey 2EQ, Audyssey Dynamic Volume and – on the SA608 only – Audyssey DSX support. They’ll go on sale by the end of March, priced at 84,000 and 71,400 yen respectively ($950 and $808 respectively).

The mini-systems, the BASE-V30HDX and BASE-V20HDX, come with two stereo speakers and a sub, but offer five channels of regular 30W output (and a 60W sub output) if you want to hook up the full surround set. Even without there’s virtual surround support, along with Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. They’ll go on sale in Japan on March 24th, priced at 74,800 and 64,800 yen respectively ($846 and $733 respectively).

As for the HTX-22HDX, that has three HDMI inputs (and one output), together with various analog and digital inputs. As standard it offers two front stereo speakers and a sub, but there are outputs for a further center and rear speakers and in fact Onkyo have matching models to go with the set. Each regular speaker channel gets 50W, while the subwoofer gets 60W, and the system supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.

Auzentech has released the Auzen X-Fi HomeTheater HD, an HDMI 1.3a compliant audio card. The Auzen X-Fi HomeTheater HD has been designed around the latest Creative PCI Express X-Fi audio processor.

When paired with CyberLink PowerDVD 9 Ultra software, the X-Fi HomeTheater HD sound card provides the highest quality lossless multi-channel audio experience for enjoying Blu-ray discs at home (24 bit, 192 kHz), taking full advantage of lossless digital audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD™ Master Audio.

The X-Fi HomeTheater HD sound card provides full quality Blu-ray audio through eight 24-bit analog outputs, as well as providing the capability to “bitstream” the audio through your HDMI 1.3 connection. Simply route your HDMI video signal from your video card or integrated graphics output through the X-Fi HomeTheater HD, and the full quality audio is merged with the video signal, providing a single cable connection to your HDMI 1.3a capable television or receiver.

The Auzen X-Fi HomeTheater HD audio card is the only native PCI Express HDMI 1.3a compliant card in the market that supports bitstream audio and bit-by-bit video output.

For home theater enthusiasts, the processor includes HDMI 1.3a support and features Dolby Digital and DTS encoding for a single-cable connection to home theater systems. For gamers, the card leverages the power of the PCI Express-optimized X-Fi processor to deliver accelerated audio for improved game performance, with ultra-realistic EAX 5.0 effects and 3D positional audio. For audiophiles, Auzen X-Fi HomeTheater HD includes an independent Headphone Amplifier, Microphone Pre-Amp, and implements Auzentech’s Pointing Ground Design™ which greatly reduces noise and distortion in the circuitry.

The Auzen X-Fi HomeTheater HD brings together technologies of Auzentech, Creative Labs, CyberLink and Silicon Image.

“Auzentech and CyberLink have worked in collaboration to bring this amazing sound card to the market, and we’re pleased that this masterpiece is now available” said Alice Chang, CEO of CyberLink. “The X-Fi HomeTheater HD is the ultimate sound card for the home theater PC enthusiast, delivering the highest quality multi-channel audio through HDMI or via high quality analog connections.”

“We would like to thank all our customers who have patiently waited through the long development cycle, and all parties involved in creating the finest sound card to enter the market so far,” said Stephane Bae, President of Auzentech, Inc. “By teaming up with Industry leaders Creative, CyberLink and Silicon Image, end-users and Home Theater enthusiasts can enjoy Blu-Ray in its full glory.”

The Auzen X-Fi HomeTheater HD is priced at $249.99.

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