1-Feb-99

Pioneer Electronics Introduces A New Line Of Home Theatre Packages Offering High-End Features At Aggressive Price Points

Pioneer Electronics Introduces A New Line Of Home Theatre Packages Offering High-End Features At Aggressive PricePoints Pioneer Electronics continues to give consumers home theatre options in a variety of configurations for every budget, with introduction of four new home theatre in-a-box systems for 1999. All packages include an A/V receiver, five satellite speakers, and a subwoofer for a complete home theatre audio solution- all in one box. For buyers encountering a multichannel sound system for the first time, ease of installation is extremely important. With that in mind, Pioneer has produced an installation video and a companion booklet for each of the new systems, that details set-up procedures. All of the provided speaker cables are color-coded, making connections even simpler. HTP-305 (600 watts total system power) The HTP-305 is the ultimate home theatre in a box, incorporating a Dolby Digital receiver, 6-channel inputs, Pioneerís exclusive Midnight Mode for late night movie viewing, and 3 digital inputs. The speaker system consist of three 2-way satellite speakers for the front left, center, and front right channels, and tow full range satellite speakers make up the rear channels. To complete the home theatre, the HTP-305 comes with a 100 watt powered 8-inch subwoofer. HTP-205 (550 watts total system power) To accommodate the thousands of video titles available in Dolby ProLogic, yet still providing the flexibility to upgrade to Dolby Digital or DTS surround formats, Pioneer has chosen a receiver with 6-channle inputs to drive the HTP-205 home theatre system. To compliment the receiverís five 100-watt amplifiers, Pioneer has provided three 2-way satellite speakers that make up the front, left, center and front right channels. The rear speakers consist of two full range satellite speakers, and the 8-inch 50-watt powered subwoofer handles the bass. The HTP-205 also features a pre-programmed A/V remote control, making operation of it and your other equipment easier than ever. HTP-105 (450 watts total system power) At a price point that will fit anyoneís budget, the HTP-105 comes equipped with a Dolby ProLogic receiver. This receiver features Dolby Pro-Logic surround sound, Virtual Dolby, 4 100-watt amplifiers and a pro-programmed A/V remote control. The HTP-105ís speaker package consists of five 4-inch full-range satellite speakers and an 8-inch 50-watt powered subwoofer. HTP-55 (200 watts total system power) For consumers looking for a great home theater system at a budget price but with extravagant performance, Pioneer offers the HTP-55 surround system. The hear of the HTP-55 is a receiver that features Dolby ProLogic processing, four 50 watt amplifiers, and a preprogrammed A/V remote control. The HTP-55 speaker package consists of five 4-inch full range satellite speakers and a 6-inch passive subwoofer. The HTP-305 is available in February at a suggested retail price of $840.00 The HTP-205 is available in February at a suggested retail price of $720.00 The HTP-105 is available in February at a suggested retail price of $600.00 The HTP-55 is available in June at a suggested retail price of $450.00.