Awesome Home Theater

The new Apple TV has a remote with a built-in touchpad and can also be used as a controller for games like Disney Infinity, Guitar Hero Live as well as other apps coming to the media player’s new App Store. Drops 10/15 for $149-$199.

Cloud Media’s latest all-in-one media player is the first of its kind to have XLR outputs. It also supports 4K video, has a built-in hard drive tray and can boot into either its Linux-based interface or into Android.

Not to be confused with the portable gaming device, the new NVIDIA Shield is a media streaming device for HDTVs. It runs Android TV and is capable of 4K streaming. It can also stream games from a PC with a compatible NVIDIA GPU.

A small universal remote control that snaps on to streaming device remote controls. Its buttons can mimic the function of any button on your other remotes, e.g. you can turn on your TV and control your soundbar’s volume with one Sideclick.

A table with a 2.1 stereo system built in. It has two 4″ speakers, an 8″ woofer, an amplifier, 2 RCA inputs, separate controls for volume, woofer level and subsonic filter, hidden storage and power strip, and optional storage bins.

The Forge TV is an Android TV device. It will let you play Android games with up to four controllers and view media via Android apps. But the real news here is Razer’s Cortex, software that can stream PC games to Android TV devices.

An all-in-one amplifier designed to be compact, simple and affordable. It provides up to 50W per channel and has a 192 kHz/24-bit DAC. It has analog and digital coaxial inputs, a USB input and a Bluetooth aptX receiver.

The Fire TV Stick aims to combine the benefits of Chromecast and dedicated media streaming devices. You can use it on its own, but it can also mirror the screens of Miracast-enabled devices and stream from a few iOS and Android apps.

Another alternative to Chromecast. Matchstick will be cheaper and have better hardware than Google’s device. It’s also completely open source and should have more apps and devices that support its streaming function.

A compact, open source media player based on Raspberry Pi and XBMC. Slice can be equipped with a 2.5″ internal hard drive and stream files over USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi. It’s also Airplay compatible. More here and here.

A Bluetooth device that works with an iOS/Android app to turn your mobile device into a universal remote. AnyMote works with over 800,000 devices and supports macros, time-based activation and voice commands.

Odin is a battery-powered portable projector that runs Android KitKat, which means it can run Google Play apps. It has Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, HDMI and USB ports. It can create up to a 250″ screen and can also be used as a Bluetooth speaker.

A TV stand with a shelf and power strip at the back. It lets you hide your set top boxes and other video devices as well as their cables and cords. The wooden model in the video is just a prototype; the actual product is made of metal.

Made for home theater and video gaming, the Sony MDR-HW700DS headphones system can stream over the 5GHz band for less interference and better sound quality. It can also emulate an immersive 9.1 surround sound system.

The 4K Ultra Short Throw Projector uses laser technology to beam video at up to 4096×2160 just a few inches from your wall or screen. Its modular construction lets you separate its speakers and cabinets from the actual projector.

Craftsman and Alloy Welding turned a 52″ tool chest into a home theater cabinet. They hollowed out all but two of the drawers in front and made swing-out speaker compartments as well as a remote-controlled retractable TV mount.

Formerly exclusive to theaters, Tremor FX is now selling its sound-activated butt-shaking recliners to home users. It works with any video player or game console that has an HDMI output, and doesn’t require content to be specially encoded.

The W1500 lets you view 1080p HD content wirelessly. Simply plug in its wireless HDMI dongle to your device and watch without cables. It also has 2 HDMI ports, RCA, component video in, etc. Plus, it supports 3D content.

For the cinephile with a blockbuster budget. IMAX is taking commissions to put a 3D-capable IMAX digital theater in your mansion, along with 24/7 support. They should tie up with Prima Cinema to provide content. Video here.

A powerful high-fidelity system in a wood cabinet strong enough to hold a 65″ TV. The XXL has an 8″ subwoofer, four 5.25″ ported woofers and two 1″ tweeters. Also works with AirPlay and Bluetooth.

Watch new movies on the same day that they’re released in theaters. Requires at least 10mbps broadband connection. It has a fingerprint scanner because it costs $500 to view a movie. More here.

3M teamed up with Roku to create a portable home entertainment projector. It has a Roku Streaming Stick built-in and a battery good for about 2.5 hours. Its projection range is from 6″ to 120″.

Preserve your home videos and old movies to DVD with this handy converter. It also has a DV input for transferring footage from a camcorder directly to a DVD. It also works as a VHS and DVD player.