Sony's new XM-ready home A/V systems
Friday, February 9, 2007 at 10:55 AM
It looks like Sony has unveiled some high-end home integration audio / video equipment at the International Builders Show this week.
At the top of the line is the Sony NHS-3030. It provides audio and video entertainment in up to 13 rooms, incorporating an ES A/V receiver and six sources. These include a DVD manager with 400-disc changer (yikes), along with a music storage and a management server. The remaining sources range from XM Satellite Radio to secondary DVD players (in case you have more than 400 DVDs you want to access). Up to three additional HD or standard-definition components can be added to the system.
Sony's NHS-2030 and NHS-1030 have similar capabilities, including XM support, just with less rooms (6 rooms instead of 13). Your content is either navigated on your TV, or through LCD touchscreens or wall remotes.
At the bottom of the ladder is the Sony NHS-330, which gives you A/V support in up to 3 rooms, each with independent volume control. The NHS-330 includes an ES system, and three sources - which can be anything from XM Satellite Radio to a DVD changer.
Cost? Oh right, these badboys will run you only $10,000 to $50,000 (that's installed, thankfully). You better start saving your lunch money kids, because they're expected to be available this Spring.
[Product Announcement via Engadget]
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It looks like Sony has unveiled some high-end home integration audio / video equipment at the International Builders Show this week.
At the top of the line is the Sony NHS-3030. It provides audio and video entertainment in up to 13 rooms, incorporating an ES A/V receiver and six sources. These include a DVD manager with 400-disc changer (yikes), along with a music storage and a management server. The remaining sources range from XM Satellite Radio to secondary DVD players (in case you have more than 400 DVDs you want to access). Up to three additional HD or standard-definition components can be added to the system.
Sony's NHS-2030 and NHS-1030 have similar capabilities, including XM support, just with less rooms (6 rooms instead of 13). Your content is either navigated on your TV, or through LCD touchscreens or wall remotes.
At the bottom of the ladder is the Sony NHS-330, which gives you A/V support in up to 3 rooms, each with independent volume control. The NHS-330 includes an ES system, and three sources - which can be anything from XM Satellite Radio to a DVD changer.
Cost? Oh right, these badboys will run you only $10,000 to $50,000 (that's installed, thankfully). You better start saving your lunch money kids, because they're expected to be available this Spring.
[Product Announcement via Engadget]
Thanks to everyone who sent this in!

