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Which Version of 1999’s ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ Is Closest to What the Director Intended?
Chris Chiarella  |  Dec 19, 2023
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Q There are so many versions of Eyes Wide Shut, censored, uncensored, different durations, Director’s Cut, Studio Cut, Theatrical Release USA, Theatrical Release Europe ‐ ugh! Out of all of these, which Blu-ray version is considered, in 2023, to be closest to what Kubrick intended? — Dan Labriola

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Audio Video News
HEOS Music App Gets a Makeover
SV Staff  |  Dec 18, 2023
The Home Entertainment Operating System (HEOS) music app Denon launched almost 10 years ago as an answer to Sonos, is getting a makeover.
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Got Tech Questions? Ask S&V!
SV Staff  |  Dec 18, 2023
Got tech questions? Looking for advice on how to get the most out of your A/V gear? The experts at Sound & Vision have answers! Email your questions to AskSandV@gmail.com.
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Signals
Vacuum Tubes: It's Not Rocket Science
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Dec 18, 2023
You mow your own grass. You shovel your own driveway. You make your own granola. You grind your own coffee beans. You chop your own firewood. You change your own oil. You reload your own ammo. You make your own vacuum tubes. Wait. What?

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Ultra HD Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
Chris Chiarella  |  Dec 15, 2023
Picture
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Extras

Having already cracked the code to what would yield the best animated Batman of all time (and arguably the best adaptation of The Dark Knight, period), the team behind TV’s The Animated Series was ultimately given the green light to make a PG-rated feature film in that same style. And while small-screen Bats pushed creative boundaries, in theaters he went even further, with blood, violence and even (gulp) sex adding a palpable impact to this wholly satisfying adventure.

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The S&V Interview
Displace Offers a New Take on TV
Bob Ankosko  |  Dec 14, 2023

15 Minutes with Balaji Krishnan, Displace Founder & CEO

Displace, the San Diego-based startup founded by serial entrepreneur Balaji Krishnan in 2022, has a bold vision for the future of TV. He envisions a world in which we are surrounded by a network of super smart TVs that integrate seamlessly into our daily lives. The kind of TV he has in mind was previewed almost a year ago at CES 2023 and is now close to being ready for prime time: It’s super lightweight, runs on batteries, and literally sticks to the wall with the ability to be easily moved from one spot to another. We reached out to Krishnan to get an update on where things stand with his remarkable TV. Here’s what we learned.

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Audio Video News
Dirac Live Bass Control Now Available for More Denon and Marantz AVRs and Preamps
SV Staff  |  Dec 14, 2023
Dirac, the Swedish company specializing in sound optimization, today announced that its Live Bass Control feature is now available for license in seven mid- and high-end AV receivers/preamps from Denon and Marantz.
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Apple TV OS 17.2 Update Moves Movies & TV from iTunes to Apple TV & More
Barb Gonzalez  |  Dec 13, 2023
The recent Apple TV OS 17.2 update aims to bring all your movies and TV shows together in one place to make it easier for you to find what you want to watch.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Noble Audio Adopts xMEMS Driver Tech for New Wireless Earbuds
Bob Ankosko  |  Dec 13, 2023
Noble Audio, a 10-year-old Texas-based company specializing in high-performance in-ear monitors (IEMs) with luxurious custom finishes, has announced that its latest set of noise-canceling wireless earbuds are built around a cutting-edge silicon-based microspeaker developed by xMEMS Labs.
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Soundbar Reviews
Sony HT-A5000 Soundbar Review
Tom Norton  |  Dec 12, 2023
Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE: $1,000

AT A GLANCE

Plus
Do-it-all abilities
Competent audio performance
Minus
Operational complexity
Intimidating manuals

THE VERDICT
The detailed setup and operation of the Sony HT-A5000 soundbar can be a little off-putting, but its performance doesn't disappoint and offers a dramatic upgrade over the on-board sound of virtually any television.

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