The Panasonic RP-HC700 noise cancelling headphones are designed to filter out background noise by generating a signal of the opposite phase to effectively cancel it.  Additionally, the headphones reduce low frequency noises such as the drone of a plane’s engine or a loud air conditioning unit.

The noise-canceling feature can also be switched off to allow the user to converse or to reduce background noise by virtue of the headphone’s comfortable insulated housing.  When the noise canceling effect is off, the headphones can still be used as normal headphones.

Company claims that whether used to block out sound while on an aircraft or to create a tranquil environment to enjoy your music, with the RP-HC700 noise canceling headphones, are upto the challenge and even a crowded flight feels like a private flight.

These comfortable headphones feature large, 40mm drivers with Neodymium rare-earth magnets for pure, natural sound reproduction and a well-rounded response that keeps the bass pumping without overwhelming the music.

The ultra thin diaphragm is made from natural fiber bio-cellulose which has the sound velocity advantages of both aluminum and titanium, along with the warm, delicate sound that a paper diaphragm provides.  Trebles are sparking clear, and bass notes are deep and rich.

Boasting ergo-design earpads made of soft, high-grade synthetic leather, the Panasonic RP-HC700 headphones provide long listening comfort.  Thanks to their swivel mechanism they conveniently fold for compact storage and come with a protective carrying case, making them ideal for travel.

Panasonic RP-HC700 Headphone features

• Reduces outside noise by 92% (22dB) at 200Hz
• Bio-Cellulose Diaphragm reproduces pure & precise sound
• Feed-forward canceling system with new driver provides high-quality sound reproduction even when noise canceling circuit is off
• Two noises cut filters for low and high sound frequencies
• Ergo-design Earpads for long listening comfort
• Hard case included
• 34 hours long operation time with 1xAAA Alkaline battery
• Frequency response 10Hz – 30kHz
• Black Color

The Panasonic RP-HC700 noise cancelling headphones operate on one AAA Alkaline battery and have a frequency response of 8Hz – 22kHz.

The Panasonic RP-HC700 noise cancelling headphones are already available, with a suggested retail price of $199.99.

The VHT210 32-inch Home Theater Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and the VHT510 40-inch Home Theater Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer delivers big home theater sound in a sleek design with advanced surround sound technology.

Both can be connected wirelessly to the VHP100 Wireless Home Theater Headphones, which deliver premium audio performance with active noise cancellation in a comfortable over-the-ear design.

The expanding array of VIZIO wireless audio devices utilizing Wireless HD Audio technology enables consumers to enjoy audio from almost anywhere in the home. For example, using the Wireless Home Theater Headphones, users can watch movies with full surround sound, without disturbing neighbors or others in the home, or enjoy their tunes from another room with proper set up.

With Wireless HD Audio built-in to the SoundBar, the wireless subwoofer can be placed anywhere in the home theater up to 60 feet away, under optimal conditions, from the Soundbar without running wires across the living room.

VHT210 Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer

With a sleek design perfectly matched for smaller-sized flat panel TVs, this 32” Soundbar also connects wirelessly to its subwoofer, with a range of up to 60 feet, and also works with other VIZIO Wireless HD Audio products.

Exceptional audio performance is produced by the Soundbar with dual 2.75” drivers and .75” tweeters that deliver left right and center channels, all enhanced with SRS Studio Sound HD for an immersive surround sound experience and SRS TruVolume™ technology that eliminates sharp jumps in volume with channel and program changes.

With easy-to-configure table-standing or wall-mounting options and audio inputs including digital audio optical (S/PIDIF) and analog stereo (RCA), the VHT210 is an easy fit and a great performer in any home theater. The VHT210 will be available in Q3 at an MSRP of $299.99.

VHT510 Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Surround Speakers

For the ultimate home theater surround sound experience, the 40” VHT510 Soundbar is ideal for HDTVs that are 40” or larger and also includes a wireless subwoofer and rear surround speakers that utilize Wireless HD Audio technology. This premium surround sound system supports Dolby Digital, DTS, SRS CircleCinema HDTM and SRS TruVolume for a truly immersive audio experience.

In addition to a digital S/PDIF input, two analog stereo RCA inputs are provided. A remote control selects inputs, playback formats and volume.  The VHT510 will be available in Q3 at an MSRP of $399.99.

VHP100 Wireless Home Theater Headphones

With a comfortable over-the-ear design and high-definition audio through high performance 40mm drivers, VIZIO’s Wireless Home Theater Headphones let you crank up the sound for a fully immersive audio experience.

Pairing with VIZIO’s 2.1 and 5.1 channel home theater Soundbars is easy and automatic with built-in Wireless HD Audio support. Its wireless base station accepts SPDIF and RCA inputs, as well as RCA audio outputs for use with legacy Soundbars and Home Theater systems.

Active noise cancellation provides maximum audio enjoyment in environments with high ambient sound levels, such as on airplanes or automobiles using the built-in 3.5mm audio jack.

The rechargeable headphones fuel up by simply placing them on the base station, and features automatic power-saving mode to extend battery life. Complete with a USB charger and an accompanying travel case, these headphones are also ideal for home theater on-the-go.

VT100 would be available in Q4, MSRP will be $299.99.

The MRX series features four receivers: the MRX 300, MRX 500, MRX 700, and MRX 900, all featuring 7 channels of amplification (MRX 900 will have 9 channels of amplification) and 4 HDMI in/1 out (MRX 900 will have 7 HDMI in/1 out).

Bringing the company’s award winning technology to its newest line, Anthem’s MRX receivers are all equipped with the critically acclaimed Anthem Room Correction (ARC) system.

A highly anticipated release, the Anthem MRX receivers include all the latest audio formats inc luding Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, and DTS-HD Master Audio and support internet radio (except MRX 300) and HD Radio (MRX 700 and MRX 900).

In addition, the MRX series will process 3D movies and television when paired with a 3DTV and a 3D capable source component making them the perfect addition for 3D enabled home theaters.

The MRX receivers boast amplifier sections embodying Anthem’s design focus on low noise, low distortion and “real” power. Standard on all Anthem products, the receivers come with the company’s hallmark of user-friendly menus and easy operation.

Additional technical features of the MRX receiver line include:

• 9.1 channels of amplification with bi-amping capability on the MRX 900
• 7 channels of amplication on all other models
• Built in award-winning Anthem Room Correction (ARC) system
• Internet Radio via built-in Ethernet port on models 500 and up
• Front and rear USB inputs play music from the hard drive or memory stick on models 500 and up
• 1080p up-conversion with Deep Color support
• Second 2-channel zone

Designed for use with all MRX receivers, Anthem is also introducing an optional add-on accessory, the MDX 1 iPod/iPhone dock, including native digital output and on-screen display for the latest generation iPod/iPhone.

With no AC adaptor plug or inserts required, as well as menu access and song selection using an MRX remote control, the MDX 1 is a desirable add-on to the MRX family. The MDX 1 will be released simultaneously with the MRX 500 and MRX 700 and will be priced at $129 MSRP.

The MRX series receivers are estimated to start at $999 MSRP with the first two models, the MRX 500 and MRX 700 expected to hit specialty dealer shelves by late summer 2010.

In addition to providing full 1080p performance with Blu-ray and 1080p up-scaling with DVD discs, VIZIO’s new Blu-ray players, the VBR210, VBR220 and VBR231 offer even more entertainment on demand from the Internet, from top brands like Netflix and VUDU, which offers High definition movies and TV shows, and Pandora Internet Radio.

The players also deliver access to other well-known online services, such as the Associated Press.

The VBR210 and VBR220 Blu-ray players utilize built-in 802.11n single-band 2.4 GHz wireless to connect to the user’s high-speed Internet connection.

Each delivers up to 7.1 channels of digital audio output over HDMI, with support for Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby® Digital Plus, and DTS HD® audio formats.

Both players have a USB port that supports JPEG and MP3 media playback. Available now, both players carry an MSRP of $189.99

The VBR231 Blu-ray Player is the first in the market to offer superior performance with VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) through its built-in 802.11n Dual-Band wireless connectivity.

With the ability to use both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands, this player delivers reliable high-speed connectivity in almost any room of the home — and it is a great complement to the VIZIO Dual-Band Wireless Router.

Additional features include support for Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS HD audio formats over HDMI, and a USB port for JPEG and MP3 playback. The VBR231 is scheduled for release in July with an MSRP of 199.99

Increasing number of people prefer to build large personal collections of digital content on their desktop or laptop computers. However, the drawback is that they must use a computer to play these files, which means their movie watching and music listening experience is confined to the small screen and diminutive speakers of their computer system.

With Transcend`s HD Media Player, users can simply connect a USB storage device to playback digital media content in the comfort of their living room or bedroom- without having to struggle with clumsy solutions such as burning the files onto DVDs or connecting their computer to the TV.

The new Transcend DMP10 HD Media Player is optimized for breathtaking high-definition (HD) video and audio quality through its HDMI 1.3 and S/PDIF digital connection interfaces.

Fully equipped with DTS and Dolby Digital audio decoding, plus Full HD 1920×1080 H.264/AVC and VC-1 video decoding, the DMP10 delivers crystal clear sound with breathtaking picture quality and smooth 24p video playback without stuttering.

For easy plug-and-play file browsing and playback, the DMP10 comes with two high-speed USB ports designed to connect external hard drives or USB flash drives loaded with HD videos, digital music and photos.

The HD media player supports the most popular HD file formats, including MKV, AVI, WMV, RMVB and M2TS, and its colorful user-friendly menu interface and wireless remote control makes locating and playing media files fast and simple.

With an elegant gloss-black design that fits well in any room, the DMP10 HD Media Player enables home theater enthusiasts to enjoy digital movies, music and photos directly on their big screen TV and home audio system.

There is no news about price and availability of Transcend DMP10 HD Media Player as yet.

Readily available for price of $91.75 in US, the new Audio Technica ATH-AD700 Open-air Dynamic Audiophile Headphones are made from a lightweight honeycomb aluminum casing and magnesium frame structure resulting in almost negligible sense of pressure on the ear.

Offering a completely natural listening experience, Audio Technica ATH-AD700 Open-air Dynamic Audiophile Headphones weighs only 1.25 pounds and produce smooth and relaxed sound quality with deep resonating bass and vocal projection.

The self-adjusting wing in ATH-AD700 headphones is capable of automatically adjusts to user’s head size for easy-wearing listening comfort. A straight cord at the left earpiece terminates to a mini plug with included 6.3 mm / 1/4-inch stereo audio adapter.

The new Panasonic HDC-HS700 and HDC-TM700 HD camcorders are equipped with 1080/60p video recording  allowing them to record video without detail loss or Moiré pattern. And they also feature an advanced 3MOS system that produces vivid, true-to-life colors and excels in darkly-lit environments.

The new Panasonic HDC-HS700, is capable of records both to its large internal 240 GB Hard Disk Drive or to an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card while Panasonic HDC-TM700 comes equipped with an internal 32-GB of built-in memory as well as capability to record to SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards.

The digital sensor of these models is capable of shooting 14.2-megapixel still images and 13.3-megapixel still images from recorded video in batched manner. Even with such a ultra-high native pixel resolution, the models equipped with a newly developed technology are capable of increasing sensitivity and reduces noise by one-half to achieve vivid images with minimal noise, resulting in excellent color reproduction, high resolution, rich gradation, and lets the user capture vividly colored images in bright or darkly-lit places.

Both Panasonic HDC-HS700 and HDC-TM700 HD Camcoder models features high-sensitivity 3MOS system that provides an effective video image pixel count of 7,590,000 pixels resolution and separates the light received through the lens into the three primary colors viz.  red, green and blue, processing each independently.

Both Panasonic HDC-HS700 and HDC-TM700 HD Camcoder models feature a 12x optical zoom lens, which is further enhanced by Intelligent Resolution Technology with combined zoom of 18x Intelligent Zoom. The Intelligent Zoom is capable of correcting image degradation, if any, in ordinary digital zooming, extending the camera’s zoom ration to approximately 1.3X, while maintaining the image quality, thus delivering stunningly clear full-HD 1080p images.

Both models also use built-in gyro sensors that detects hand-shake to reduce blurring and POWER O.I.S. technology corrects even the slightest movement approximately five times more effectively than the previous version.

Both Panasonic HDC-HS700 and HDC-TM700 HD Camcoder models also feature a 3.0-inch touch-screen LCD display that allows users to navigate by selecting icons on the display. An Electronic View Finder, earphone terminal and microphone terminal allow for even more control.

The Panasonic HDC-HS700 is capable of recording upto 102 hours of recording in HE mode directly onto to its 240 GB HDD and using Panasonic’s new 64 GB SDXC Memory Card, the HDC-HS700 camcorder provides an additional recording time of 27 hours and 30 minutes. While the HDC-TM700 offers upto 13 hours and 40 minutes of recording in HE mode onto its 32 GB built-in memory.

The Panasonic HDC-HS700 and HDC-TM700 Camcoder models are expected to go on sale in US around March 10, 2010 for a starting price of $1,680.