LG Electronics today announced its 2013 audio and video lineup at the CES show in Las Vegas.
The new selection features the BH9430PW 9.1-channel speaker system, NB4530A Sound Bar, BP730 Blu-ray player with Smart TV features, the ND8630 Dual Docking Speaker and the NP6630 Portable Speaker.
Havis Kwon, president and CEO LG’s Home Entertainment division, said the BH9430PW is a high-quality surround sound speaker system designed to take the movie viewing experience to the next level. The industry-leading 9.1-channel system, it adds four additional channels to the typical 5.1 setup, delivering an enhanced audio performance.
The system’s 3D Surround Processor analyzes content to distribute sound in multiple directions while maintaining the appropriate balance level. LG also opted to employ high-tensile Aramid fibers in the construction of the sound cones, which results in a wider range of sound, including defined, deep bass with near-zero sound distortion.
Also serving as a smart hub, the BH9430PW is compatible with NFC technology for wireless content mirroring. In addition, it has other Smart TV capabilities such as web browsing. The BH9430PW also includes an iPod dock to charge devices and provide access to stored content.
The BH9430PW also offers a new feature for late night viewing; the Private Sound Mode. This feature lets customers feed the system’s sound directly to their smartphone via Wi-Fi to ensure that the rest of the family stays fast asleep.
The NB4530A Sound Bar has a slim design with a black and silver finish, making it the ideal complement to today’s slim-profile premium TVs. The Sound Bar produces compellingly rich audio with 2.1 channels, 310W speakers and LG’s advanced 3D Surround Processor. All these features are packed into a single compact, manageable speaker unit, maximizing space savings. upporting HDMI with an Audio Return Channel (HDMI ARC), the Sound Bar plays audio from the TV without requiring additional cables. It is also Bluetooth-enabled to facilitate wireless audio streaming from smartphones, tablets and laptops. The Sound Bar’s installation options – wall-mounted, standalone or in and close proximity to the TV – provide a level of flexibility for a tidy fit in any room. It is also possible to connect the NB4530A wirelessly with LG’s latest TVs. The Sound Bar uses the 3D Surround Processor to enrich the audio experience of watching the TV.
The BP730 offers a range of comprehensive Smart TV features including Video-On-Demand (VOD) and wireless connectivity options. The availability of premium VOD services such as Hulu Plus, Pandora, Netflix and YouTube is on the rise.
Expanding its partnerships with content providers, LG is able to access entertainment with or without Blu-ray discs. The BP730 also supports Near Field Communication (NFC) for wireless and seamless content mirroring from smartphones and other external devices.