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Hisense Flexes Marketing Muscle with $20K NBA Championship Edition TV
Mark Henninger  |  Oct 03, 2024
Just in time for the start of the 2024-2025 season: if you love basketball, need a new TV, and have $20K to spend, Hisense has something special for you. The 110UX Championship TV is its latest offering and it was unveiled today at NBA headquarters in NYC. And while the NBA "enhancements" on this TV do not include a special "Basketball" picture mode, they do include memberships, aesthetic touches and collectors items.
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The Connected Life
Thanks For a Great Ride!
John Sciacca  |  Oct 03, 2024
October/November 2024 is the final print issue of Sound & Vision, which, sadly, also means this will be the end of this column. For 21 years I’ve had the privilege of sharing some advice and anecdotes in this space, and for this last column, I thought I’d take a look back on some of the highlights over the years and get a bit personal. And the best place to start is at the beginning…

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New Products
Focal Unveils DIVA UTOPIA: A High-End Wireless Loudspeaker for Audiophiles
Mark Henninger  |  Oct 02, 2024
French audio manufacturer Focal has unveiled the DIVA UTOPIA, its first wireless, connected, active loudspeaker. This model aims to deliver audiophile-grade sound paired with the convenience of modern wireless technology.

Developed over five years, the flagship speaker merges Focal’s renowned acoustic engineering with advanced electronics from Naim Audio, setting a new standard in high-fidelity sound systems. Available in October 2024, the DIVA UTOPIA is priced at $39,999 USD (or $51,999 CAD) per pair, sold exclusively at Focal Powered by Naim stores.

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Music Reviews
”Part of the Plan" and "Hold Me Down” in Atmos on Apple Music
Mike Mettler  |  Oct 02, 2024
And the beat keeps on keepin’ on for East Atlanta rapper Hunxho, who just dropped a sonically seductive two-track single, “Part of the Plan + Hold Me Down”, on September 27.
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New Products
Epson's New EpiqVision Mini Laser Projectors: Portable Big-Screen Viewing
Mark Henninger  |  Oct 01, 2024
Epson has unveiled its latest EpiqVision Mini series, introducing two new portable laser projectors: the EpiqVision Mini EF22 and EF21. These models promise a versatile, high-quality viewing experience, featuring Full HD HDR projection up to 150 inches, integrated streaming options, and advanced audio features, making them ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.
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SVS Launches PB17 and SB17-Ultra: New Flagship Subwoofers
Mark Henninger  |  Oct 01, 2024
SVS, the Ohio-based high-performance audio company, has introduced its new flagship subwoofer line, the 17-Ultra R|Evolution series, marking a major redesign for the company’s products. The new series is set to push the boundaries of subwoofer technology with advanced innovations across the driver, amplifier, and digital signal processing (DSP), all aimed at delivering powerful, low-frequency sound with precision and control.
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Audeze CRBN2 Electrostatic Headphones with "SLAM" Bass Tech
Mark Henninger  |  Sep 30, 2024
Audeze, the premium headphone manufacturer renowned for high-end, audiophile-grade products, has just unveiled its latest creation: the CRBN2 electrostatic headphones. As part of Audeze’s ongoing pursuit of cutting-edge audio technology, the CRBN2 introduces the company’s new Symmetric Linear Acoustic Modulator (SLAM) technology, promising listeners an exceptional level of transparency and enhanced bass response.
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Track One
Sound & Vision Magazine Takes a Bow
Mark Henninger  |  Sep 29, 2024
I know you’ve heard this one before: All good things must come to an end. To quote The Doors, “This is the end.” The final print issue of Sound & Vision magazine has left the printer. We are a purely digital property now.
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Arendal 1723 Speakers and Subwoofer 2V: Sublime Sounds
Jim Wilson  |  Sep 29, 2024

1723 Speakers
Performance
Build Quality
Value

2V Subwoofer
Performance
Build Quality
Value

PRICE $10,146 (complete system)

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Understated elegance
Precision crafted
Incredibly detailed sound
Well thought out design

Minus
Heavy, bring friends when unpacking and installing
5 digit price could put a dent in your wallet
App still doesn’t like me

THE VERDICT
Words like entertaining, fun, captivating and commanding can all be used to describe what the Arendal 1723 series is capable of. The overall sense is of a company that took their time to get it right, and then executed the plan to near perfection. There aren’t many instances where I struggle to find flaws, but with Arendal it’s a challenge to do so. It feels a little like deja vu for me, that’s the same conclusion I had with their smaller 1723 S system. Guess brilliance runs in the family.

I’m moving up in the world it seems. In March of 2023 I published an article on Arendal Sound’s 1723 S speakers and 2S subwoofer, one step below the flagship 1723 and 2V subwoofer. I was impressed with the brand and their products back then, I felt the S series was something special.

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Wide Angle
Logos and HDR10 Broadcasts: An Open Letter to the TV Networks
Michael Hamilton  |  Sep 29, 2024
As with many communities across the USA, the Tampa Bay area has implemented ATSC 3.0 broadcasting, which has been in service for over a year. Well, of sorts…
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