Pioneer Introduces New Home Theatre Systems

26-Jun-03

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. added two new home theatre systems to its current product line, including the HTZ-830DV and the Pioneer Elite EX-500.""Home-theatre-in-a-box entertainment systems are among the hottest items in the consumer electronics industry. For consumers, they offer an easy and affordable way to create a real theatre experience in the living room,"" said Russ Johnston, Senior Vice President of Marketing for the Home Entertainment Division of Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. ""Whether you are into movies, music, live sporting events, or videogames, the multichannel surround sound effects can dramatically improve the overall experience.""The EX-500 combines the functionality of a slim six-channel receiver with a DVD-Audio/SACD progressive scan DVD player.The receiver boasts 100 watts of amplification for each of the six channels, in a package that weighs in at fifteen pounds and stands under three inches in height. It processes DolbyÆ Digital EX, DTS-ESÆ, Dolby Pro Logic II, and offers Pioneer's automatic Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration system (MCACC).The EX-500 includes a DVD player that offers playback of DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD (SACD) titles, as well as MP3 files. A photo viewer is built in, enabling users to create an ongoing slide show of digital images. Pioneer's PureCinemaô progressive scan circuitry is also featured.The Pioneer HTZ-830DV offers a progressive scan DVD player with DVD-Audio and SACD playback, an integrated multichannel receiver with 360 watts total output power, and five satellite speakers and a subwoofer. The HTZ-830DV offers DolbyÆ Digital, DTSÆ, and Dolby Pro Logic II, and a preprogrammed system remote.Pioneer also offers home theatre systems with wireless rear speakers, five-disc carousels, and systems that are receiver-based to be added to a current DVD player.The EX-500 will be available in July for a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $850, and the HTZ-830DV will be available in September at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $1,000.For more information about Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., visit www.pioneerelectronics.com.

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