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Panasonic DP-UB9000 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player Review
Thomas J. Norton  |  Sep 04, 2019

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $1,000

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Unique adjustability
Outstanding overall performance
Tank-like construction
Minus
Complex adjustments
Won't play SACDs

THE VERDICT
If you're in the market for an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc player that can do everything you want, and plenty of things you didn't know you wanted, Panasonic's flagship model leaves little on the table.

When Panasonic introduced its flagship DP-UB9000 Ultra HD Blu-ray player in early 2018, serious videophiles in the U.S. were set to drooling. Although a less expensive player, the DP-UDP820, had been widely available for some time, this new model clearly offered more. In late 2018, the New York A/V dealer Value Electronics ended up becoming the exclusive U.S. source for the DP-UB9000. That launch proved so successful that Panasonic's flagship player is now widely available, replacing the discontinued Oppo UDP-205 and UDP-203 players as the premium disc spinner du jour.

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SmartStream
Roku to Release New Wireless Soundbar and Subwoofer
Barb Gonzalez  |  Sep 04, 2019
Following the success of its wireless speakers, Roku is expanding its audio line with two new products.  The first is a Roku soundbar that pairs with the second—a wireless subwoofer.  
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Audio Video News
LG to Begin Worldwide Roll-Out of 8K OLED TV
SV Staff  |  Sep 04, 2019
LG has announced plans to begin the worldwide rollout of an 8K OLED TV it says exceeds industry performance standards.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Denon Unveils Compact, Network-Enabled Amp
SV Staff  |  Sep 04, 2019
Denon has introduced a network-enabled integrated amplifier aimed at audiophiles who don’t have the space for a full-size component.
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Headphone Reviews
Face-Off: 8 Noise-Canceling Bluetooth Headphones
Stewart Wolpin  |  Sep 03, 2019
We put eight noise-canceling Bluetooth headphones to the test to find out which are the best.
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A/V Veteran
Know Your Blu-ray Stats
Thomas J. Norton  |  Sep 03, 2019
An in-depth look at Blu-ray parameters that can be sorted and studied in a variety of ways.
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Audio Video News
Best Gear of August 2019
SV Staff  |  Sep 03, 2019
As we ease into September and get ready to welcome autumn, it’s time to recap the tech goodness that came our way in August. Among the month’s Top Pick blessings are a top-performing OLED TV from Sony, a soundbar that just might be the best ever, and a compact pair of speakers that deliver shockingly good sound for $129.
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Ultra HD Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Shadow
Al Griffin  |  Aug 30, 2019
Picture
Sound
Extras
Set in third century A.D. China, Shadow tells the story of the uneasy truce held by the Pei and Yang kingdoms. Years earlier, the Pei kingdom lost possession of the city of Jing following a duel between Pei army commander Zi Yu and the formidable warrior Yang Kang. As the kingdom's debauched monarch aims to maintain power by acquiescing to Yang Kang, Zi Yu plots to retake the lost city, an objective carried out with the help of a lookalike his family has been grooming since childhood. Directed by Zhang Yimou (House of Flying Daggers), a filmmaker known for his elegant visuals and bold use of color, Shadow's palette is mostly restricted to black-and-white and skin tones.
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The Connected Life
System Building Advice, Part 1
John Sciacca  |  Aug 30, 2019
During my many years in the custom installation industry, I've been involved in hundreds of projects of all sizes. These are some of the pearls of accumulated wisdom that I typically share when new customers come in to my shop with plans, or we are walking together through a jobsite.
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Audio Video News
Best Value Gear of 2019 (So Far)
SV Staff  |  Aug 29, 2019
Labor Day sales are in full swing but you may not feel the need for a discount when it comes to Sound & Vision’s recent Top Value Picks. From a $700 AV receiver with near-flagship chops to a kick-ass pair of desktop speakers from a revered audio brand, there’s a little something for everyone.
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