LATEST ADDITIONS

John Sciacca  |  Jun 20, 2019
In my last blog, “Home Theater Planning: Walk Back the Design,” I discussed the process I use to help clients decide on a new surround-sound system installation. Basically, I encourage them to work back from how they want the project to look when it’s finished instead of focusing up front on other criteria like performance.
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jun 19, 2019

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $2,800

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Brightness to spare
Good off-center viewing
Superb HDR
Minus
Blooming
No Dolby Vision
Small, non-backlit remote

THE VERDICT
Samsung's new QN65Q80R may not be the company's flagship TV, but it offers an ample helping of that model's features, design, and performance.

It wasn't long ago that a buying a premium UHDTV demanded your first-born in exchange, or at least a sizeable portion of his or her college tuition. At $2,800 (and widely available for less), Samsung's new QN65Q80R "QLED" TV isn't exactly the lowest-priced entry in the growing category of affordable UHDTVs, but it's certainly a welcome one. Samsung also sells 55-, 75-, and 82-inch versions of the Q80R, the latter priced under $5,000.

SV Staff  |  Jun 19, 2019
Listen up movie fans: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment wants to know which movies you would like to see on 4K/Ultra HD Blu-ray.
SV Staff  |  Jun 19, 2019
We’ve reviewed more than a dozen speakers since the beginning of the year and, while all categories are popular with S&V readers — especially home theater systems and subwoofers — speakers designed to dispense with speaker cables and receive audio signals through the air are among the most highly coveted. Here are four Top Picks, including one that was singled out for Top Value accolades.
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jun 18, 2019
The Society for Information Display (SID) presents an update on the many faces of next-gen TV technology.
SV Staff  |  Jun 18, 2019
Denon today introduced a hi-res-ready stereo receiver with onboard wireless music streaming, a phono input, and something you won’t find in most two-channel components — a full-featured HDMI video section.
SV Staff  |  Jun 18, 2019
KLH, the iconic audio brand that was revived in early 2018, has announced the availability of the Ultimate One headphones it previewed at CES in January.
SV Staff  |  Jun 18, 2019
Yamaha yesterday offered a sneak peek at two slim, Alexa-enabled soundbars slated to ship in July.
SV Staff  |  Jun 17, 2019
Klipsch is paying tribute to its classic Heresy III speaker with a special-edition version featuring a matte-black finish and titanium-finish satin grille cloth.
SV Staff  |  Jun 17, 2019
Cambridge Audio is aiming to set a “new standard for British-designed Bluetooth headphones” with its first wireless earbuds.

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