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Hidden Figures
Chris Chiarella  |  Aug 11, 2017
Picture
Sound
Extras
Return to a time when “computers” were exceptionally intelligent, hardworking human beings who crunched the daunting numbers needed to advance the space program. Sadly, this was also an era of rampant sexism in this country, as well as deeply rooted racism, especially in the South where the National Aeronautics and Space Administration was headquartered. In 1961, Russian dominance in outer space put NASA at the heart of the Cold War.
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Audio Video News
Bang & Olufsen’s B&O Play Now at Best Buy
SV Staff  |  Aug 11, 2017
Bang & Olufsen, the Danish luxury audio brand known for its high-style products, announced that a select group of B&O Play-branded products are now available in Best Buy stores and on BestBuy.com.
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Editor's Eye
For More Fun in the Sun, Move Your AV Outdoors
Rob Sabin  |  Aug 11, 2017
I love that time of year when, after a couple of false starts and brief teases, the persistence of winter finally breaks for good and the soft breezes of spring arrive. That’s a decidedly northern experience, of course, one that some folks eventually move south to get away from permanently (well, the winter that precedes it, anyway), and which others have never known because of their origins in warmer climes. I get it — I’ve got family all over the country and have spent plenty of time out west and in Florida, and I see how a guy could get used to it. But the New Yorker in me thinks those folks are missing out. If you haven’t struggled through a winter, even a mild one, you can’t fully appreciate the fleeting beauty of a spring and summer in the same way. You need that frame of reference. It makes being outside that much better.
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SmartStream
Alexa Now Controls Fire TV
Barb Gonzalez  |  Aug 10, 2017
Alexa can now search and control playback on Fire TV players, sticks, and Fire TV Edition Smart TVs.
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New Products
Let's Take It Outside
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 10, 2017
You can make all the excuses you want, but there’s really no good reason these days for not enjoying some form of A/V entertainment outdoors, whether you’re listening to music or watching a video in your backyard, at the park, or on the beach. Allow us to inspire you with a dozen products guaranteed to enrich your outdoor experience…or adventure.
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Audio Video News
UHD Alliance Steps Up Its Game with Full-Time Prez
SV Staff  |  Aug 10, 2017
The UHD Alliance, the industry group charged with fostering an ecosystem around the benefits of 4K Ultra HD and high dynamic range (HDR) technology, has appointed respected AV industry veteran Mike Fidler as its first full-time president.
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Ask S&V
Which In-Ceiling Speaker Should I Use for Dolby Atmos?
Al Griffin  |  Aug 10, 2017
Q I have a 5.1-channel surround speaker setup in my basement that uses Infinity speakers. Is it better to have overhead speakers that are angled toward the viewer, or ones that fire directly down at the sitting position? —Steve Thompson
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Audio Video News
New Staffing Company Targets Custom Electronics
SV Staff  |  Aug 10, 2017
Brent Wiseman and Tres Huber, veterans of the custom installation and construction industries, have formed a company to address “critical labor and personnel shortages in the custom electronics/integrator industry.”
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Audio Video News
Disney to End Netflix Deal and Start Streaming Service
SV Staff  |  Aug 09, 2017
The Walt Disney Company yesterday announced plans to end its licensing deal with Netflix and launch its own streaming services.
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Tower Speaker Reviews
Dayton Audio Epique CBT24 Speaker System Review
Daniel Kumin  |  Aug 09, 2017

Performance
Build Quality
Value
PRICE $1,995 pr (assembled); $1,295/ pr (kit)

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Remarkable, panel-speaker-like stereo imaging
Neutral tonal balance
Complete absence of “floor-bounce” thickening
Minus
Curtailed bass requires subwoofer support
Needs custom- or auto-equalization for best performance
Modest subwoofer localization

THE VERDICT
A genuine rarity—a truly distinct take on consumer loudspeaker design— Dayton Audio’s Epique CBT24 delivers exceptional performance with exceptional stereo imaging. Extremely unusual looks and the need for modest equalization and a subwoofer shouldn’t deter adventurous listeners.

And now for something completely different: Dayton Audio’s Epique CBT24.

What’s an Epique CBT24? A 24-driver, no-crossover, one-way tower loudspeaker that stands 5 feet tall yet is no more than 3.5 inches wide over its full, dramatically arched length. A tower speaker with a unique geometry, pedigree, visual aesthetic, and equally unique technical story (and even marketing plan).

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