What a fantastic Summer we were treated to.  Fall is here now though and the days are getting shorter.  Time to get back into all the returning HD shows like Lost, 24, Prison Break and of course a new season of Hockey.   We have many new products to get the most of all your favorite fall TV shows, Movies and Music releases.

Stealth Acoustics speaker invisibility allows for powerful advantages over other loudspeakers as they can be placed wherever they sound best, free of visual concerns that may conflict with architectural features. Stealth Acoustics offers complete, invisible companion subwoofer solutions for extended low frequency response.

At first glance an opulence of art form is seen ...A closer look presents intelligent engineering and a brand new concept in mounting ... At last, a hands-on approach postures strength and stability while opening up one's mind to endless possibilities of ideas for an evolving lifestyle.

50" 1080P HDTV Plasma, Pro-FHD1

Behind the awe inspiring image of a PureVision plasma is the technology that creates a 1080p native resolution with more than 2 million individual pixels. The Elite PRO-FHD1 combines the higher pixel count of 1080 interlace with the smooth refresh of 720 progressive. Allowing for a more accurate picture when viewing fast-moving content such as action films or sports with the amazingly sharp, bright, accurate picture quality for which Pioneer is known. The PRO-FHD1 is leading a new dimension in High-Definition from Pioneer with a trio of superior products. In concert with high-resolution amplifiers and speakers, as well as Pioneer's first Blu-ray Disc player, this new plasma creates the ultimate home theater

$10,000.00

$10,000.00

Vento Referance 5DC, Floorstanding Full Range Speakers

The design is inspired by nature. The cabinets in the Vento Series, with their acoustic enhancing curvature, are reminiscent of classical musical instruments. Their outstanding sound reproduction qualities open up new dimensions in sound for pure musical enjoyment. The Vento loudspeaker Series is a combination of perfect craftsmanship, top quality materials and state-of-the-art speaker technology. The amazing finish of the new Vento Reference 5 DC conceals a complex cabinet designed for pure performance. The magnetic motor systems of the drivers have been further refined with computer optimized copper inserts to produce the highest linearity, even at extreme cone excursions. Complex crossover networks utilize the finest components: minimal resistance inductors, high power handling capacitors and the highest quality metal film resistors. Internal wiring is “Black Science” loudspeaker cable from Fast Audio.

46" LCD HDTV, LC-46D62U 

The AQUOS^® LC-46D62U sets a new standard for large-screen flat-panel TVs. With Full HD Spec 1080p resolution, dramatically enhanced black level and an elegant new design, it produces a breathtaking picture quality that is second to none. The AQUOS LC-46D62U utilizes the next generation of Sharp’s proprietary Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel with multi-pixel technology, providing a native 2000:1 Contrast Ratio and a Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 10,000:1 with Enhanced Picture Contrast Technology, 4ms response time and wide viewing angles (176º H x 176º V). The AQUOS LC-46D62U has built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC tuners and include 2 HDMI™ inputs, is compatible with 1080p signals, and has 2 HD component video inputs. The AQUOS LC-46D62 features a sleek piano black cabinet with subtle, recessed bottom-mounted speakers, and the included table stand easily removes for wall mounting applications.

$3,800.00

$2,000.00pr

A3, Three Way Totally Invisible In-Wall or Ceiling Loudspeaker

The Stealth Acoustics model A3 is a three-way, full-range loudspeaker system that becomes completely invisible after installation. The loudspeaker has a rigid frame which attaches directly to standard structural framing without the need for special mounting brackets. The face of the panel has been pre-primed and is ready to receive finishing materials. The edges of the panel are tapered similar to the edges of gypsum wallboard, providing the room necessary for normal wallboard tape and joint compound to be used to feather the speaker seamlessly into the wall. The A3 loudspeaker comes equipped to match either 1/2” or 5/8” wallboard installations. On-site finishing options include latex paint, covering with light wallpaper, fabrics and selected texture coats. There is no need for special vellums or other nonstandard wallboard finishing materials.

Smart State Color touchscreen Remote, 1000

The latest and most intelligent evolution of simple, one-touch control. 
The Logitech® Harmony® 1000 features a brilliant 3.5” color touch screen that allows for one-touch activity-based control of even the most sophisticated A/V components.  Say goodbye to the wasted time and unnecessary complexity of multiple remotes controlling multiple devices; Logitech's patented Smart State Technology® makes it easy! Control your HDTV, adjust aspect ratios, or change sound modes—there are no complicated macros to program.  Just press an on-screen activity icon and Harmony does the rest.
The Harmony 1000's sleek shape and brushed aluminum surfaces will look right at home as the centerpiece of your digital living room.  One remote is all you'll need to control even the most complex home entertainment systems.

$600.00

$1,200.00

Abyss, 12" Active Subwoofer

Abyss represents MartinLogan's ultimate Design Series subwoofer. Featuring a high-resolution 12-inch aluminum cone driver Abyss effortlessly provides exceptional bass. Performance aside, the real story is Abyss' innovative user-configurable design. Capable of both front- and down-firing operation and featuring flexible crossover controls Abyss is capable of providing superb bass from any location - whether in a corner, under or behind furniture, or even installed in a cabinet.

50" HDTV Plasma, Pro-1140HD

New Exclusive First-Surface PRO Color Filter for enhanced contrast, color and reduction in light reflection on screen.

Pure Drive II Signal Processing – Full time 10-bit Digital Video Processing delivers a low noise, high contrast, natural colored image.

ACE IV (Advanced Continuous Emission) for reproduction of billions of colors and improved grey-scale rendering in dark picture areas

Home Media Gallery offering a multimedia experience to enjoy movies, music and photos through an existing home network

$5,500.00

$15,000.00

The RS-1100 and RS-1100 Ultra are among a growing family of new, next generation products from Runco featuring 1080p resolution – the highest available in the consumer market. These new models boast 1920 x 1080 native resolution DLP™ light engines featuring Runco’s powerful SuperOnyx™ technology for bright, pristine, high definition images.  Both model’s illumination system incorporates Runco’s exclusive Selectable Lamp Intensity Control™ (SLIC™), which provides two light intensity levels to allow maximum flexibility for screen size, ambient light conditions, brightness and contrast balance, and lamp life preservation. It also has a newly refined cooling system, which increases efficiency and reduces noise levels.

Floorstanding Speakers, Karat 711DC  

They represent the essential elements of pure design and pure music. Side firing woofers and a narrow front baffle provide a contemporary appearance that is as exceptional as its pure and natural sound. The Karat loudspeaker series combines the idea of pure design with totally faithful musical reproduction in a unique way. This provides the captivating experience of pure music.

This is the Karat Flagship Model.

$6,000.00

$8,000.00

CW-50mc, 50" HDTV Plasma

Runco incorporates its acclaimed Vivix™ processing onto a modular card for the first time with the new CW-50mc plasma monitor. This controller card contains all of the video processing circuitry necessary for superb image reproduction on this flat panel display.  Additionally, several significant improvements have been engineered into the Vivix processing circuitry. Orthogonal line processing and deinterlacing have been incorporated, and a sophisticated video decoder is used that compensates for time-base errors commonly found in analog sources such as video tape. These new orthogonal algorithms result in substantial refinement of processed images and the new decoder produces deeply saturated colors, excellent contrast, high brightness and low black levels, without the artifacts associated with ordinary processing.

HDTV DLP Projector, IN-76

The InFocus Play Big IN76 is a big idea.  It’s the perfect way to enjoy the big game, the big concert or the latest Hollywood blockbuster. Viewers with a bigger idea of what home entertainment can be will cheer and applaud its big theater image – and think of all the money you’ll save on babysitters.  This performance at this price, it can’t be matched by the competition. The IN76 is fully compatible with DVD players and gaming consoles and connects seamlessly to cable boxes and satellite dishes. And it’s HDTV-ready. For home theater, the IN76 is bigger than life.

$3,500.00

$750.00

Pause, rewind and replay live TV.  Record up to 50 hours of analog TV, up to 120 hours of Digital TV or up to 25 hours of High-Definition TV.  Built in Dual Tuner: Record one show and watch another; record two shows at the same time; play back a recording and record two other shows at the same time.  High Definition video and Dolby AC-3 5.1 audio

Shaw Communications to Acquire Whistler Cable
Calgary , AB , August 18, 2006: Shaw Communications Inc. has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Whistler Cable Television Ltd., which operates cable and Internet systems in Whistler and Pemberton , BC . The agreement is subject to approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange.   “Whistler Cable is an excellent system and a perfect fit with Shaw’s existing systems on the West Coast, as well with the system that we recently acquired from Coast Mountain Communications Inc. which also operates in Pemberton,” said Peter Bissonnette, President of Shaw. “We are excited by the opportunity to provide leading entertainment and communications services to the world renowned resort town of Whistler, particularly with the 2010 Winter Olympics approaching.”   More

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