IMAX Private Theater

If you're already getting tired of that 150 inch flat screen, how about an IMAX theater....for your house. Yes, you read that right, IMAX will be outfitting select clients with the ultimate home theater setup: a full-on 3D-capable 4K IMAX projection system, 7.1 surround sound, and of course, a floor to ceiling, wall to wall, curved screen to give you a complete, immersive experience. IMAX

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REDRAY Player

Wondering what to do with all that resolution on your obnoxiously high-res 4KTV? Digital Cinema company RED is releasing a player of their very own that plays back RED encoded 4K files with 7.1 channel surround sound, 3D, and soon, access to a network of 4K feature films. $1,450, RED

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DIRECTV Genie

DIRECTV ups the ante with a beast of a DVR called the Genie. Loaded with a 1TB hard drive, the Genie touts 5 tuners so you can record 5 shows at the same time (+ 1 VOD download) in HD and offer full HD DVR functionality to every tv in the house without the need of individual receivers at each screen. You can also watch the same show with full rewind/fast-forward capability on up to four tvs and you can also tap into the Genie with up to eight DIRECTV RVU-enabled TV, set-top, or consoles. DIRECTV

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Google Nexus Q

Nexus Q ($300) is a new cloud-based media streamer that's built around the newly revamped Google Play giving you access to music and movies through your TV and home speakers or wirelessly through any Android-enabled device in your home. Audio nerds should also be excited about the set-top's built-in audiophile-grade amp and Banana jack speaker outputs. Another nice little detail is the 32 LED ring that surrounds the front of the Nexus Q which changes and shifts colors in tune with your music. Link

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IKEA Uppleva

IKEA is taking the problem of cable clutter into its own hands with the introduction of Uppleva, a fully integrated home A/V solution and furniture piece. The Uppleva unit cleans up the cable mess and confusion with a built-in 1080p LED-backed TV, built-in 2.1 speaker system, and a wireless subwoofer. The speaker panel also flips down to reveal storage for the rest of your electronic equipment. Uppleva will first launch in Europe this fall and reach the rest of the world in the spring of 2013. Source

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LG Cinema Screen

While the chatter of a potential Apple television is getting noisier and noisier, don't think for a second that the big players aren't paying attention. LG's answer to their beautiful new Cinema Screen line. The displays feature 1mm bezels which they say makes for a much more immersive viewing experience, especially in 3D. The screens also feature LG's Smart TV software and Dual Play which lets two players see two different screens as opposed to the conventional split screen when using 3D glasses with a compatible game. Link

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Bose VideoWave

Forget the Home Theater in a Box, Bose's new VideoWave has your whole surround sound system built right into the TV. Their new VideoWave ($5,350) hides 16 speakers that uses the company's Adaptiq technology to automatically calibrate the system based on room size and shape. They also include a "Unify" console to organize your DVR, iPods, and Media Players through one remote. Link

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The New Apple TV

The new Apple TV is getting a massive reboot this Fall with a huge price drop ($99) and some much needed new features. First up, Netflix streaming is now available on the Apple TV, second, a new selection of TV rental conent at .99 cents per episode, and lastly, Airplay which wirelessly streams video, photos, and audio to your TV, iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. Link

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Google TV

Obviously not appeased with just owning the internet space, the tech giant now wants to take over your living room with Google TV. Google TV takes the convenience of the web and online entertainment and combines it with their familiar search bar to make it easy to find your favorite shows, movies, and other content. They've also packed in their browser to give you access to the web and the whole suite of Google Apps. The service will be available as a built-in service on new TVs and set-top boxes like the one above from Logitech. Link

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Philips Blu-Ray SoundBar

Philips' new SoundBar is probably the easiest way way to go HD with a home theater in box that integrates a Blu-Ray player and a DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD 7.1 sound experience in one device. It also features BD-Live for compatibility with the latest Blu-Ray features, touch screen controls, and an optional iPod dock. Link

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