HiDef-initely
Craving a crisper image? Wayne Ree checks out the latest in hi-def TVs and accessories.
If video killed the radio star, then high definition is going to annihilate everything in its path. The latest revolution in home entertainment, hi-def—which brings a kind of clarity to the entire visual and audio experience that was unheard of before—is primed to change the way you enjoy everything, from your TV to your video games. Here's the lowdown on the must-have hi-def gear that’s out there right now.
Samsung Sonoma S7 LCD TV
What’s It All About: Samsung recently launched their Sonoma S7 LCD TV and we have to say that we were impressed. Thanks to its Digital Image engine (DNIe) technology, this television features crystal clear visuals that make even the slightest detail astoundingly lucid. Sound quality is nothing to scoff at either, with SRS TruSurround XT. The Sonoma could also double up as one mind-blowing computer screen. What’s more, this baby just looks good, being stylishly sleek and slim.
How Much Is It: The 32-inch goes for $9,800, while the 40-inch costs $18,800.
Where To Get It: Fortress, LG/F, Melbourne Plaza, 33 Queen’s Rd. Central, 2121-1077.
Sony KLV-32S200A LCD TV
What’s It All About: Sony’s KLV-32S200A is one of the latest additions to their BRAVIA LCD television range. With its BRAVIA Engine's one-chip digital processor, this 32-inch hi-def TV features sharp pictures with striking colors that left us drooling. On top of the stunning picture quality, the KLV-32S200A also boasts fantastic sound quality with SRS TruSurround XT and is compatible as a computer screen. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that it’s one very beautiful looking set either.
How Much Is It: $10,800
Where To Get It: Broadway, Shop 714, Times Square, 1 Matheson St., Causeway Bay, 2506-1330.
Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 5 Speakers
What’s It All About: These wicked speakers from Bang & Olufsen define top of the line. A boon to the hi-def lifestyle (to say the least), the BeoLab 5 Speakers are among the most powerful all-digital home speakers, utilizing Acoustic Lens Technology, which reproduces sound so well that the quality is evenly good, no matter where you are in the room. The BeoLab also features The Moving Microphone System, which measures reflections in the room, which the Adaptive Bass Control in turn analyzes and adapts to the bass unit’s performance, so that you always have the perfect acoustic level for your room.