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Elite’s $1,000 Outdoor Cinema Bundle Includes a Short-Throw Projector
SV Staff  |  Nov 18, 2019
As we head into winter, Elite Screens is thinking ahead to warmer weather with a lightweight outdoor video projection system that boasts an ultra-short-throw DLP projector and freestanding projection screen.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Enclave Audio Unveils First THX/WiSA-Certified Wireless Speaker System
SV Staff  |  Nov 18, 2019
Enclave Audio of Woodland Hills, California today introduced two wireless “plug-and-play” 5.1 home theater speaker systems, one of which is the first to carry both THX and WiSA certification.
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Should I Love or Hate Amazon’s Echo Studio?
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Nov 18, 2019
Amazon's newest audio offering, the Echo Studio, packs five drivers and Dolby Atmos into a compact package and promises to deliver terrific sound quality and a truly immersive soundfield. I am trying to figure out whether I should love or hate this thing.

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Blu-ray Movie ReviewsUltra HD Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Spider-Man: Far From Home
Chris Chiarella  |  Nov 15, 2019
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The true superpower on display in the current Spider-Man franchise might be its irresistible charm. Marvel's beloved signature character has certainly had some Hollywood ups and downs, but in his most recent iteration he seems content to exist in the shadow of Tony Stark/Iron Man rather than stand truly alone. Add to that irksome choice an abundance of high school drama and perhaps an over-reliance upon comedy and big-screen Spidey is at risk of alienating longtime fans. Still, Spider-Man: Far from Home somehow manages to engage us from start to finish.
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Audio Video News
McIntosh Releases DA2 Audio Upgrade Module
SV Staff  |  Nov 15, 2019
The DA2 digital audio module McIntosh introduced with in July with the release of its C53 preamplifier is now available for installation in McIntosh products equipped with the company’s original DA1 module.
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Audio Video News
Best AV Gift Ideas of 2019 (So Far)
SV Staff  |  Nov 14, 2019
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about holiday shopping. To help you get the ball rolling we’ve compiled a list of Sound & Vision’s Top Picks that represent a good value at prices ranging from $80 to $1,000. Of course, as more and more companies look to kick start sales in advance of Black Friday, some of these products may already be discounted, so don’t forget to check. Oh, and be sure to peruse each of the five pages presented here so you don’t miss anything.
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Editor's Eye
Selective Streaming
Al Griffin  |  Nov 14, 2019
Depending on how you look at it, the arrival of Apple TV+, Disney+, and other streaming options — some still on the horizon — is either a glut or an embarrassment of riches.
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What Product Tops Your Holiday Wish List?
SV Staff  |  Nov 14, 2019
With the traditional Black Friday kick-off to holiday shopping only two weeks away, the holidays are coming fast. If you’re like us you are already keeping an eye out for deals and thinking about gifts for friends and family, which leads us to today’s Sound & Vision poll question. In exchange for a couple minutes of your time, we’ll share the results with everyone in a few days. And please leave a comment to let us know what other types of gear are near the top of your list (sorry this poll only supports one response). Thank you!
What Product Tops Your Holiday Wish List?
4K LCD HDTV
11% (83 votes)
4K OLED TV
28% (225 votes)
AV receiver (< $1,000)
5% (40 votes)
AV receiver (> $1,000)
14% (108 votes)
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player
7% (55 votes)
Streaming media player
5% (38 votes)
Turntable
5% (39 votes)
Portable hi-res-capable audio player
2% (14 votes)
Digital network preamp or amp/DAC (digital-to-analog converter)
4% (31 votes)
Home theater speaker system (5.1 or higher)
4% (33 votes)
Soundbar (with or without wireless subwoofer)
1% (9 votes)
Dolby Atmos/DTS:X-capable soundbar (with upward firing speakers)
2% (17 votes)
Wireless multiroom speaker (designed for Wi-Fi networking)
2% (15 votes)
Bluetooth speaker (designed for streaming from a mobile device)
0% (3 votes)
Full-size headphones (on-ear or over-ear)
7% (52 votes)
Earbuds (a.k.a. in-ear headphones)
4% (28 votes)
Total votes: 790
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Projection Screen Reviews
Screen Innovations Solo Pro 2 Motorized Projection Screen Review
Michael Hamilton  |  Nov 13, 2019
Performance
Setup
Value
PRICE $4,000 (as tested)

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Designer colors and mounting options
Rechargeable battery option allows varied placement
Silky smooth, silent retractable operation
Minus
Tab tensioning less robust than competitive retractable screens
Price may deter some

THE VERDICT
The Solo Pro 2 offers a highly flexible alternative to standard motorized screens. And when paired with the company's Slate 1.2 screen material, it provides satisfying viewing in elevated light conditions, and excellent results in lights-out theater mode.

Austin, Texas, that state's vibrant capital city, houses many cultural icons. For Millenials (not me), it means the South by Southwest film, music, and tech festival. For Formula 1 racing fans (ok, I confess...) the Circuit of The Americas is— finally—the home of a United States Grand Prix. And for music devotees of any age (y'all count me in), Austin's official motto, "Live Music Capital of the World," says it all.

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Audio Video News
The ‘Wizard of Oz’ Celebrates 80 Years with Reissue on 4K Blu-ray
SV Staff  |  Nov 13, 2019
There was no hoopla a couple weeks ago when Warner Bros. quietly released the 80th Anniversary 4K reissue of one of the most beloved movies of all time — The Wizard of Oz.
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