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Mark Henninger  |  Dec 13, 2024  | 
Apple’s upcoming tvOS 18.2 update for the Apple TV 4K brings a key enhancement for cinema enthusiasts: expanded aspect-ratio support, most notably 21:9. As reported by multiple sources, this update allows users with compatible projectors to view widescreen movies at their intended cinematic proportions.
Mark Henninger  |  Dec 09, 2024  | 
In the world of immersive audio, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X tend to hog all the headlines. Everyone’s always talking about them, and if you’re not tuned in, you might think they’re the only games in town. But then there’s Auro-3D. If the audio industry were a soda aisle, Auro-3D would be kind of like RC Cola—never the top seller, rarely a household name, but still hanging around, offering its own flavor for the folks who appreciate something a bit different.
Mark Henninger  |  Nov 19, 2024  | 
Bose Corporation has announced its acquisition of the McIntosh Group, the parent company of high-end audio brands McIntosh and Sonus faber. This strategic move positions Bose to expand into the luxury and high-performance audio markets.
SV Staff  |  Nov 07, 2024  | 
Premium Audio Company (PAC) has unveiled a series of firmware updates aimed at enhancing audio playback, functionality, and room correction on select models from Onkyo, Integra, Elite, and Pioneer. The updates are set to roll out on October 28 and November 18, 2024.
Mark Henninger  |  Oct 21, 2024  | 
KEF is the acoustic partner for the Los Angeles premiere of Titus Kaphar’s Exhibiting Forgiveness. The premiere took place at the Gagosian Gallery in Beverly Hills, where KEF’s cutting-edge sound systems delivered an auditory experience that complemented Kaphar’s emotionally charged film and concurrent art exhibition.
Mark Henninger  |  Oct 15, 2024  | 
Sonos has launched the Arc Ultra, a premium soundbar. It debuts the company's new Sound Motion transducer technology. This innovation reduces the transducer size and boosts bass to create powerful sound from a more compact form. The Arc Ultra has up to twice the bass of its predecessor, it offers a 9.1.4 spatial audio experience in a sleek, stylish design.
Mark Henninger  |  Oct 15, 2024  | 
British audio manufacturer Bowers & Wilkins, a leader in high-performance audio technology since 1966, has launched the Zeppelin Pro Edition. Building on the acclaim and success of the Zeppelin wireless loudspeaker series, the Pro Edition offers superior performance, innovative design enhancements, and advanced smart features.
Mark Henninger  |  Oct 15, 2024  | 
Today XGIMI announces the release of its Horizon S Series. Available on XGIMI.com and Amazon, the new lineup includes the Horizon S Max and Horizon S Pro projectors.
SV Staff  |  Aug 30, 2024  | 
Denon is expanding its A-Series receiver lineup with a new upscale model based on the flagship AVR-A1H.
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 29, 2024  | 
Marantz today announced a reference-level series of stereo audio components — its first high-end statement offering since 2016.
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 28, 2024  | 
You probably won’t find a RadioShack in your local mall anymore but you might find one in a small town...like Sitka in southeastern Alaska.
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 22, 2024  | 
The spring and summer of 2024 produced a bumper crop of exceptional audio and video gear, ranging from a $169 gaming headset to a unique $12,000 set of speakers (no, that’s not a typo) from a French company you never heard of — plus a dozen more Sound & Vision Top Picks. It’s an eclectic harvest featuring a great sounding portable wireless speaker from a company specializing in audio, a mini streaming amp that proves good things come in small (and affordable) packages, a top performing mini-LED TV, a flagship AV receiver with everything an audiophile could ask for, and a home theater speaker system guaranteed to leave your jaw on the floor. There’s even a high-end universal audio/video universal disc player in the mix and a modern take on the classic boombox. Let’s take a closer look...
SV Staff  |  Aug 21, 2024  | 
Bowers & Wilkins today announced two hi-res-capable wireless earbuds designed by the engineering teams that developed the brand’s Px7 S2e and Px8 over-ear headphones.
SV Staff  |  Aug 19, 2024  | 
The 8K Association (8KA) today announced a multifaceted global education and promotion campaign intended to accelerate industrywide adoption of 8K content, products, and services.
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 13, 2024  | 
Austrian turntable specialist Pro-Ject is previewing a new belt-drive model that boasts a “first-of-its-kind” balanced moving-magnet phono cartridge.

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