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4K All the Way
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4K All the Way

Sony's Projector

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10+ mins  |
April - May 2022
Big-Time Bass
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Big-Time Bass

JVC RS2000 4K projector

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8 mins  |
April - May 2022
TV Trends of CES 2022
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TV Trends of CES 2022

After going fully online in 2021 due to the global pandemic, CES 2022 was an in-person event, with both manufacturers and attendees required to provide proof of vaccination and don masks prior to entering the show floor.

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April - May 2022
Technics EAH-AZ60 Noise-Canceling True Wireless Earbuds
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Technics EAH-AZ60 Noise-Canceling True Wireless Earbuds

My first stereo system was a full-on Technics rig, right down to the turntable and cassette deck, so I've always harbored a fondness for the brand. And while the recent comeback of Technics to the hi-fi scene has had a decidedly high-end spin—its SU-R1000 Digital Integrated Amplifier costs $9,499—they've also branched out into accessible gear like wireless all-in-one speakers and headphones.

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3 mins  |
April - May 2022
Sonos Beam Gen 2 Soundbar - Beam Me Up
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Sonos Beam Gen 2 Soundbar - Beam Me Up

BOTH THE original Sonos Beam and the company's new Beam Gen 2 soundbar use beamforming, a technology that combines an array of drivers with advanced signal processing, to create an enveloping audio experience without need for multiple speakers. With the Beam Gen 2 ($449), Sonos builds upon the virtual surround sound capabilities of the original by adding Dolby Atmos processing and side-firing drivers, a combination that ups the sense of immersion it can create. And the cost for this upgrade: a mere $50 premium over the original Beam soundbar's $399 price.

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10 mins  |
February - March 2022
BENQ V7050i 4K DLP Laser TV Projector - In Living Color
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BENQ V7050i 4K DLP Laser TV Projector - In Living Color

Is there a projector maker that hasn’t yet come out with an ultra short throw (UST) model aimed at viewers who want a theater-size image in their living room, but without the usual ceiling-mount and dark room baggage that accompanies it? If you asked me that question one year ago, I would have replied “BenQ.” But now, with its V7050i 4K DLP Laser TV, BenQ has joined the UST projector fold, adding its name to the ranks of Sony, Epson, Optoma, Vava, Hisense, LG, Samsung, and others.

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February - March 2022
We're Not in Kansas Anymore
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We're Not in Kansas Anymore

"Many years ago, I would ride my bicycle to the neighborhood record store, lean it against the window (no need to padlock), spend an enjoyable hour flipping through LPs, pick one out, and buy it (cash, of course). I would then slip it into my backpack and ride home, put the needle in the groove, and enjoy the sound of my purchase. Oh, how times have changed. In particular, the cool kids are now buying music as non-fungible tokens (NFT)."

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3 mins  |
February - March 2022
Fluance Ai41 Bluetooth Speaker System
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Fluance Ai41 Bluetooth Speaker System

"Two Speakers Better Than One"

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6 mins  |
February - March 2022
Canton Chrono 70 Loudspeaker - It's Chrono Time
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Canton Chrono 70 Loudspeaker - It's Chrono Time

Canton may be a speaker brand that’s relatively unknown in North America—no doubt due to the company’s products not being available in these parts for the past decade—but the German outfit has been doing business for almost 50 years. Headquartered about 25 miles north of Frankfurt, Canton is one of Germany’s largest loudspeaker manufacturers, offering a truly breathtaking spread of models across several product ranges.

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6 mins  |
February - March 2022
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2021 Top Picks of The Year

Looking back on 2021, I can honestly state that it represented an improvement over 2020, though it didn’t end up being the full-scale return-to-normal everybody was looking for. A/V consumer and trade shows such as CEDIA Expo in Indianapolis were gutted. Supply chain logjams delayed the arrival of new gear, particularly in core categories like speakers and A/V receivers, both of which ended up underrepresented in our 2021 Top Picks of the Year list compared with previous years. But even with all the challenges, the wheels of industry continued to grind, with much fantastic gear coming in for us to test and recommend.

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February - March 2022
JVC DLA-NZ9 8K D-ILA PROJECTOR - The Future Looks Bright
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JVC DLA-NZ9 8K D-ILA PROJECTOR - The Future Looks Bright

GIVEN THE current uncertain state of the world, I was truly surprised when JVC announced not one but three new projectors prior to the kickoff of CEDIA Expo 2021, an event that ended up being a pale shade of its regular self. The new JVC trio largely replaces the company’s current projector lineup, offering a list of new features including a next-gen BLU- Escent laser light engine, HDMI 2.1 connectivity with full 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video input support, and HDR10+ high dynamic range.

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February - March 2022
MEDIA ROOM INSIDER: APARTMENT THEATER
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MEDIA ROOM INSIDER: APARTMENT THEATER

This Tel Aviv penthouse apartment fits a no-compromise 7.4.4 Dolby Atmos system into a cozy 10 x 18-foot space

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February - March 2022
MONOLITH BY MONOPRICE ENCORE T6 SPEAKER SYSTEM - Monolithic Value
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MONOLITH BY MONOPRICE ENCORE T6 SPEAKER SYSTEM - Monolithic Value

THE STORY of how Monoprice parlayed its success as a humble purveyor of computer peripherals into its current status as a direct-toconsumer A/V gear powerhouse will have to wait for another day, mostly because I don’t know it. But I do know this much: the torrent of ultra-high-value speakers and electronics, desktop audio, and even pro audio designs that have bubbled up from the Monoprice spring over the past few years is all but unprecedented in my decades in the audio/video world.

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10 mins  |
February - March 2022
OSD BLACK TREVOCE 12 EQ DSP SUBWOOFER - Triple Threat
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OSD BLACK TREVOCE 12 EQ DSP SUBWOOFER - Triple Threat

OSD AUDIO is a maker of many audiorelated things, its extensive product line covering most bases for custom residential and commercial installations. But the company also has a fair number of consumer offerings, including a sizeable range of subwoofers.

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7 mins  |
February - March 2022
Springtime in New York: The Bootleg Series Vol. 16 1980-1985 - Deluxe Edition
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Springtime in New York: The Bootleg Series Vol. 16 1980-1985 - Deluxe Edition

Discussing the merits of Bob Dylan’s ’80s output is a lightning rod for even his most ardent fans.

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4 mins  |
December 2021 - January 2022
Blue Heaven
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Blue Heaven

Bluesound Node Streaming Dac

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7 mins  |
December 2021 - January 2022
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The Green Knight

The Green Knight, director David Lowery's film adaptation of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, an anonymous 14th century poem, is a fantastical, visually intoxicating take on Arthurian legend.

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3 mins  |
December 2021 - January 2022
Beethoven, Regolith, and You
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Beethoven, Regolith, and You

WIDE ANGLE SIGNALS

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3 mins  |
December 2021 - January 2022
Qobuz Redux
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Qobuz Redux

Three years ago, French upstarts Qobuz made quite a splash upon entering the U.S. streaming market. What has happened with the high-res service in the interim?

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3 mins  |
December 2021 - January 2022
Troubleshoot Your Network Like a Boss
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Troubleshoot Your Network Like a Boss

Given the proliferation of internet-connected devices in the home, the most common system problems can often be boiled down to network issues. Whether it is slow Wi-Fi, choppy streaming quality, or a total inability to connect, if something is amiss with your home’s network, there will be a cascade of glitches.

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4 mins  |
December 2021 - January 2022
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Qobuz Redux

Three years ago, French upstarts Qobuz made quite a splash upon entering the U.S. streaming market. What has happened with the high-res service in the interim?

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3 mins  |
December 2021 - January 2022
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Beethoven, Regolith, and You

The year is 1969. I am sitting in front of my family's TV watching live black-and-white video from the moon. High-definition TV is still science fiction, but in the blurry picture I can see Neil Armstrong descend the ladder and step onto the lunar surface.

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3 mins  |
December 2021 - January 2022
Just Add Music
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Just Add Music

Q ACOUSTICS Q ACTIVE 200 LOUDSPEAKER

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10 mins  |
December 2021 - January 2022
Blue Heaven
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Blue Heaven

BLUESOUND NODE STREAMING DAC

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6 mins  |
December 2021 - January 2022
The Power Station
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The Power Station

True story. My very first hi-fi system featured a Rotel integrated amplifier—if memory serves, a model RA-20 of some 20 watts per channel.

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8 mins  |
October - November 2021
XGIMI – A Potent Portable
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XGIMI – A Potent Portable

Even as TVs grow ever-larger, the projector category continues to be an active one, with more recent designs like ultra-short throw models giving viewers an alternative to room-dominating hangfrom-ceiling setups.

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10+ mins  |
October - November 2021
A Classic Reimagined
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A Classic Reimagined

KLH model five loudspeaker

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October - November 2021
Instant Atmos
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Instant Atmos

KLIPSCH’S NEW Cinema series soundbars are the latest effort of an iconic, 75-year-old speaker maker to push new performance barriers while delivering a product that is quintessential, well, Klipsch.

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10 mins  |
October - November 2021
MEDIA ROOM INSIDER: SENECA CINEMA
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MEDIA ROOM INSIDER: SENECA CINEMA

Do-It-Yourself Theater with a Twist

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9 mins  |
October - November 2021
LCD Reloaded
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LCD Reloaded

IN 2020, Sound & Vision tested Samsung’s 65-inch Q90T series TV, an LCD model that lacked some of the features and refinements found in the company’s flagship sets from the previous year.

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October - November 2021

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