From October, Pioneer will launch 2 new high-quality loudspeakers to complement the EX Speaker Series: the S-4EX bookshelf and S-8EX centre speakers. Constructed with the same award-winning design technology as the S-3EX tall boy speakers, these smaller sized multi-channel solutions bring the high definition audio experience to life.

Both speakers have an ultra rigid cabinet construction and the S-4EX has a curved front baffle surface with a 3m radius to ensure perfect time alignment. The S-8EX employs 2x 16cm bass drivers while the S-4EX get one along with a ceramic graphite diaphragm tweeter mounted concentrically within a magnesium coned midrange driver. Pioneer gives no details on specifications, but the maximum power handling of 160W per speaker.

No price yet but these speakers will be available in beech high gloss veneer or dark teak matte finish.

According to Pioneer's European website, 4 Blu-ray disc players will be introduced by the company. The new line-up will include the BDP-LX91 (LX Line Reference Blu-ray disc player with BD-Live / Profile 2.0 support), BDP-LX08 (LX Line "Designer" Blu-ray disc player with BonusView / Profile 1.1 support), BDP-LX71 (LX Line Blu-ray disc player with BonusView / Profile 1.1 support) and the BDP-51FD (Blu-ray disc player with BonusView / Profile 1.1 support).

The BDP-LX71 will be available in September. The BDP-51FD and the BDP-LX08 will arrive in October and the BDP-LX91 later on in winter. Price for each model remains a mystery.

Pioneer will be releasing two new 7.1-channel A/V receivers in July known as the VSA-LX51, and VSA-1018AH. Both amps have HDMI 1.3 (3 input / 1 out) with Deep Color and x.v.Color support, Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-HD High Resolution Audio/DTS EXPRESS decoders, USB port to play MP3/WMA/AAC files and Advanced MCACC technology.

The VSA-LX51 has an additional video upscaler, the Faroudja DCDi, one of the best deinterlacers around to upscale video to 1080p, and the receiver delivers 7x 180W of power output (6Ω) instead of 7x 170W for the VSA-1018AH model.

Prices are about $1,400 for the flagship VSA-LX51 and $1,100 for the VSA-1018AH.

Pioneer has released the PDX-Z9, an all-in-one solution that combines a SACD player with built-in 50 watts per channel stereo amplifier. The receiver not only handles Super Audio CD and audio CD, but also covers playback of MP3, WMA and MPEG-4 AAC lossy audio formats as well as high-quality FLAC files. The PDX-Z9 has the ability to receive terrestrial FM/AM radio stations and internet radio, while iPod and USB devices can be directly connected and controlled with the receiver's remote.

The Pioneer's SACD receiver is available for €990.

Pioneer has introduced in Japan two new A/V receivers, the VSX-518V & VSX-918V. Slightly different to the US models (VSX-518-K & VSX-918V-K), both Japanese receivers feature a built-in AM/FM tuner, iPod support, DTS/Dolby Digital/Dolby Pro Logic II decoders, WMA/MP3/AAC through USB, MCACC Speaker Calibration, and the Pioneer Hybrid Amplifier Technology (PHAT) to reduce the distortion caused by the dynamic change of heat in the system.

VSX-518V - 5.1 channel, 130 Watts per channel, 2x HDMI (video switching), WMA9 Pro Decoder.

VSX-918V - 5.1 channel, 130 Watts per channel, 2x HDMI A/V, WMA9 Pro Decoder, PCM via HDMI.

Pioneer has recently launched a new home theater system with a 5.1-channel receiver incorporating a DVD player. The HTZ-373DV features 1080p HDMI connectivity, Dolby Digital/Dolby Pro Logic II/DTS decoding, Pioneer’s MCACC Speaker Calibration system, and it has MP3 along with WMA files supports.

The 5.1 surround system provides 60W per channel plus 30W for the central channel and 60W for the subwoofer. It's available in Japan for about $350.

Pioneer has unveiled four new A/V receivers delivering high-definition (HD) audio and video experiences for emerging home theaters, the Elite SC-07, SC-05, VSX-03TXH and VSX-01TXH. All models handle Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS HD and DTS HD Master Audio, incorporate HDMI 1.3a connectivity with full support of 12-Bit Deep Color, 1080p Faroudja video scaler chip, multi-zone capability, iPod and USB connectivity as well as DRM file support. The SC-07 and SC-05 also include a class-D amplifier "Direct Energy HD Amplifier" and Neural-THX support.

The VSX-01TXH and VSX-03TXH will be available in June for $750 and $1,000 while the SC-05 and SC-07 will be available in August for $1,800 and $2,200, respectively.

Pioneer has introduced a couple of new Blu-ray disc players in its Elite line, the BDP-05FD and BDP-51FD models. These players have the ability to decode all advanced audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS HD and DTS HD Master. Both features 1080p HDMI 1.3a technology, professional quality Wolfson 12-bit D/A converters, and DVD playback with 1080p up-conversion.

The Elite BDP-05FD comes with a 2-year warranty instead of one year for the BDP-51FD, and features gold-plated connection ports, capacitance touch key buttons and an aluminum front panel that will have audiophiles and videophiles eager to use and display within their high end home theater décor.

The Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD and BDP-51FD BonusView Blu-ray disc players will begin shipping this summer for suggested prices of $799 and $599, respectively.

Welcome to the world of the HTS-LX70 home theater system. With HDMIs and built-in DolbyTrue HD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-96/24, DTS-ES Decoders as well as 13-advanced surround modes, it’s the perfect complement to your flat TV. The system also includes iPod and XM Radio connectivity, MCACC, four multi-directional satellite speakers utilizing Pioneer’s exclusive Dodec Technology, and an illuminated touchscreen remote for easy operation of the entire system.

The Pioneer HTS-LX70 is currently available for $1,800.

Pioneer has released the DV-410V, a new DVD player (maybe the last ). It has HDMI output with 1080p upscaling, a front-in USB lets the user play music or watch movies from a USB memory stick and JPEG browser functions. In addition, the DV-410V has Virtual Surround Sound, which enables surround sound effects from just two speakers.

It's now available in Europe for a price of €149.