The iPod docks have been introduced in acknowledgement of the iPod's massive market share, according to a Sony spokesperson at the Sony.Experience More event where the products were unveiled.
Sony's new AV receiver and home theatre line up also sports iPod connectivity, while its HiFi gear now also adds Bluetooth connectivity for easy syncing between Bluetooth music phones and PCs.
"We believe that by combining top sound quality with the ease and comfort of connectivity and compatibility in our new product line-up, we are onto a winning formula," said Sony Australia Audio Marketing Manager, David Allen.
Headlining the new home theatre range is the more unusual 5.1 DAV-IS10 system. This comprises of tiny golf-ball sized satellite speakers and 200 watt subwoofer which are aimed at being discreet without compromising on sound. The system is Bluetooth enabled and can connect to an iPod or Walkman via the Digital Media Port.
The new AV receiver (STR-DA3300ES) is also well connected – with six HDMI inputs, as well as the Digital Media Port option. It can upscale to 1080p and supports DTS HD, Dolby TruHD and Dolby Digital+.
Also new to the AV range is Sony's active audio furniture which incorporates a surround system into a TV stand. The first product in this new category is the RHT-G800, which also features HDMI switching and decodes linear PCM audio to work with Blu-ray discs.
The new HiFi line up includes the Giga Juke system, with inbuilt 80GB hard disk drive and Gracenotes database for track and artist information.
If you're pressed for space, you may be interested to know the mini-systems haven't missed out the connections either – with Bluetooth and USB streaming capabilities in the new AZ33D and AZ77DBT systems.
RRPs:
DAV-IS10: $1499
RHT-G800: $1,499
STR-DA5300ES: $2,999
NAS-50HDE GIGA JUKE HDD: $1,199
DHC-AZ77DBT: $799
DHC-AZ33D: $499
Author: Manisha Kanetkar
Source: http://www.smarthouse.com.au/
Source: New Sony HiFis With Bluetooth And iPod Connectivity
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