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Are You Putting Subwoofers Behind the Viewer?
SV  |  Jan 28, 2020
Patrice Congard, founder and CEO of U.K.-based Screen Audio Excellence, discusses subwoofer placement and the potential pitfalls of phase cancellation in the latest installment of an ongoing tech series, published here with his permission.
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Audio Video News
Dolby to Celebrate the Oscars at NYC Pop-Up
SV Staff  |  Jan 28, 2020
Dolby Soho, a pop-up in New York City’s SoHo district, is inviting the public to attend a free experiential installation called “The Contenders” to celebrate some of the year’s best films in advance of the 92nd Academy Awards on Sunday, February 9.
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Audio Video News
‘Ford v Ferrari’ Now Streaming, Hits 4K Blu-ray Feb. 11
SV Staff  |  Jan 28, 2020
Ford v Ferrari, the film based on the epic underdog tale of Ford Motor Company’s attempt to build the world’s fastest car with legendary car designer Caroll Shelby, is available for streaming today with the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release to follow on February 11.
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Audio Video News
Best Super Bowl TV Deals
SV Staff  |  Jan 27, 2020
To make your pre-game TV shopping a little easier, we scoured the web for deals with a focus on Sound & Vision Top Picks. Here's what we found…
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Blu-ray Movie ReviewsUltra HD Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Ad Astra
Chris Chiarella  |  Jan 24, 2020
Picture
Sound
Extras
In Ad Astra (Latin for "to the stars"), a curious mashup of 2001 and Apocalypse Now, new facts have recently come to light about the disappearance of a deep, deep space probe launched to find intelligent life in the cosmos. The commander was Cliff McBride (Tommy Lee Jones), the most decorated man in the history of the space program, and now his son Roy (Brad Pitt) is tasked with his own top-secret mission...
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Audio Video News
Vizio Kicks Off Super Bowl TV Deals
SV Staff  |  Jan 24, 2020
Time to clear out those 2019 models. Vizio today announced Super Bowl deals on a few HDR-enabled 4K LED-backlit LCD TVs.
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What Are the Benefits of Bi-Wiring Vs. Bi-Amping?
Al Griffin  |  Jan 23, 2020
Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.com

Q I just bought Polk Audio Monitor 40 Series II speakers and want to know how to install them using bi-wiring. Do I connect two separate wires from the positive and negative outputs on the receiver and run them to the separate positive and negative input sets on the speaker? What benefits will that provide? —Kris Green, via email

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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Austere Introduces 8K-Capable HDMI 2.1 Cable
SV Staff  |  Jan 23, 2020
Oregon-based startup Austere has introduced an HDMI 2.1 cable designed to meet 8K UHD specifications.
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Q Acoustics Adds Stand-Mount Model to 3000i Series
SV Staff  |  Jan 22, 2020
U.K.-based speaker specialist Q Acoustics has added a new stand-mount model to the 3000i speaker series the company introduced last year.
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AV Receiver Reviews
Cambridge Audio AXR100 Stereo Receiver Review
Daniel Kumin  |  Jan 22, 2020
Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $499

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Fine amplifier power and sonics
Subwoofer output
Full-sized, full-function remote control
Bluetooth streaming
Minus
No USB type-B input for computer connection
No onboard Wi-Fi
Limited ergonomics

THE VERDICT
Cambridge Audio's stereo receiver may be simple, but it features an excellent amplifier, solid DAC performance, and a useful FM tuner.

They still make stereo receivers? Who knew! But seriously, folks—I'm here all week. Stale humor aside, there will always be a sure market for high-quality audio playback, with access to terrestrial-broadcast radio, AKA good old FM, and a basic feature set for hooking up outboard components. And Cambridge Audio's AXR100 is one of a small but growing cadre of current-day stereo receivers aiming to satisfy it.

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