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PRO’s Latest Speaker Is a 3-in-1 Marvel
Bob Ankosko  |  Sep 28, 2021  | 
Pro Audio Technology (PRO), the Lake Forest, CA-based company specializing in professional-grade high-end speaker systems, has developed a super speaker that can fill the roles of three speakers at once.
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Fall Review: Best Gear of 2021
Bob Ankosko  |  Sep 23, 2021  | 
With the holidays fast approaching and only three months to go before we ring in 2022, it’s a great time to take stock of Sound & Vision’s Top Picks in 2021. We’ve categorized three dozen exemplary A/V products, a third of which can be had for $1,000 or less. Whether you’re in the market for a budget soundbar or a state-of-the-art surround processor, we’ve got you covered. Every A/V category is represented.
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Onkyo and Pioneer AV Receivers Get Dirac Live
Bob Ankosko  |  Sep 21, 2021  | 
Dirac Live, the sophisticated speaker setup/room correction system developed by Swedish technology company Dirac, is for the first time making its way into the mainstream AV receiver (AVR) brands Onkyo, Integra, and Pioneer Elite.
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Amazon TVs on the Way, Sony and LG Win TV Shootout
Bob Ankosko  |  Sep 16, 2021  | 
The world’s largest online retailer just keeps getting bigger and is now seeking to expand its stake in one of America’s favorite pastimes: watching TV.
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Sonos Upgrades Beam Soundbar with Dolby Atmos
Bob Ankosko  |  Sep 14, 2021  | 
Wireless speaker pioneer Sonos today announced an upgraded version of its popular Beam soundbar, recipient of a Sound & Vision Top Pick in 2018.
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CEDIA Expo 2021: The Show Must Go On
Bob Ankosko  |  Sep 02, 2021  | 
Concern over the rapidly spreading Covid-19 Delta variant has wreaked havoc on CEDIA Expo 2021 but the show is soldiering on. Here’s some of the CEDIA-related news that has crossed our desk.
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B&W Refines its Vaunted 800 Speaker Series
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 30, 2021  | 
In its first major move since being acquired by home-audio powerhouse Sound United last October, Bowers & Wilkins (a.k.a. B&W) has introduced “evolved” versions of its iconic 800 Series Diamond speakers.
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Top TV/Video Picks in 2021 (So Far)
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 26, 2021  | 
Supply disruptions and the ever-lingering effects of the COVID-now-Delta pandemic have made it a challenging year for getting new A/V products to market. Despite the slowdowns, we’ve managed to corral enough gear to keep our reviewers busy even though we would have preferred having more options in some product categories. Our test reports have focused on TV and video projection in recent weeks so we decided to broaden the scope of this roundup to include all TV- and video-related products that have been awarded Top Pick status so far in 2021.
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Polk Refreshes 2 Home Theater Speaker Series
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 24, 2021  | 
Looking ahead to the rapidly approaching 2021 holiday season, Polk Audio today introduced not one but two full-line home theater speaker series.
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Monitor Audio to Deliver Silver Series 7G this Fall
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 16, 2021  | 
Monitor Audio, the British company that has been building high-quality speakers for almost a half a century, is putting the final touches on the seventh generation of the Silver Series it introduced 22 years ago.
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New Gear August 2021
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 12, 2021  | 
NAD, JBL, LG and other top A/V brands have all announced new products in recent weeks. Here’s a look at some of the gear coming your way.
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Elac's Solano Series Features Signature Jet Tweeter
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 10, 2021  | 
The speaker-meisters at Germany’s Elac are keeping busy these days. Following closely on the heels of the new Uni-Fi Reference series, the Solano series brings the brand’s signature Jet 5 folded-ribbon tweeter to more affordable price levels.
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LG’s Disappearing 4K OLED TV Is Finally Here
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 05, 2021  | 
It’s been a long time coming but the futuristic roll-up OLED TV LG previewed at CES two-and-a-half years ago is finally here — with a catch.
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Sony Previews 4-Speaker Home Theater System, New Flagship Soundbar
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 02, 2021  | 
Sony is previewing a new flagship Dolby Atmos-capable soundbar and home theater system that creates an immersive sound field from four compact speakers. Both are due out early fall.
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Best Gear of July 2021
Bob Ankosko  |  Jul 29, 2021  | 
We hope you’re enjoying the dog days of summer along with a return to some semblance of pre-pandemic normal even as the COVID-19 Delta variant threatens a return to mask-wearing protocols. Meanwhile, here at Sound & Vision we continue to pursue the latest audio and video offerings with an eye toward isolating gear that rises above the pack. In July, our efforts were duly rewarded with an impressive soundbar that can be had for less than $200 and a compact subwoofer that plays remarkably low and loud. Our testing also uncovered a reference-quality DAC that doubles as a streaming media player and a new flagship speaker from one of Canada’s top audio brands. Let’s take a closer look.
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