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Is There a Benefit to 4K On a 50-In Screen 8 Feet Away
Al Griffin  |  Nov 21, 2019
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Q I am considering replacing an old, dumb 42-inch LCD TV located in a small room. The screen size will be limited to 50 inches and viewing distance will be around 8 feet. Will I see any benefit from the higher resolution given the screen size limitation? —Alan Washington, via email

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Integrated Amp Reviews
Hegel Music Systems H390 Integrated Amplifier Review
Al Griffin  |  Nov 20, 2019

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $6,000

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Clean, dynamic sound
Tank-like build quality
Ample power
Minus
Pricey
Streaming requires wired network connection
Unintuitive setup menu

THE VERDICT
With its extremely solid build quality, future-proof feature set, and excellent sound, Hegel's H390 could be the last integrated amp you'll ever need.

Hegel Music Systems is a Norwegian audio electronics manufacturer that has been slowly and steadily making a mark on the high-end audio world since it started out in the early 1990s. One thing that distinguishes Hegel from other audio companies is its portfolio of proprietary technologies that were developed in-house by founder and chief designer Bent Holter.

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SmartStream
Hands On: Disney+ Streaming Service
Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 20, 2019
Disney+ launched last week with great fanfare (and a few hiccups) so I was anxious to see if it lives up to the hype.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Lyngdorf Unveils Super Compact Satellite, Subwoofer
SV Staff  |  Nov 20, 2019
Denmark’s Lyngdorf Audio has introduced an ultra-compact satellite speaker and matching “high-bandwidth” subwoofer built to deliver “high-level dynamic performance” and placement flexibility.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
New Soundbar Built to Match Samsung’s Frame TV
SV Staff  |  Nov 20, 2019
Next Level Acoustics, the New England-based maker of custom-install speakers and enclosures, has introduced a high-performance soundbar that matches the elegant aesthetics of Samsung’s popular Frame TV, which displays high-resolution art when it’s not in use.
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Soundbar Reviews
Vizio 36-inch 2.1-Channel Soundbar System Review
Leslie Shapiro  |  Nov 19, 2019

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $150

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Decent sound for the price
Slim, wireless subwoofer
Bluetooth for music streaming
Minus
Confusing LED display
Lacks deep bass
Hard-to-read remote control

THE VERDICT
Vizio's 2.1 soundbar system with wireless subwoofer delivers better sound than built-in TV speakers without breaking the bank.

Vizio's latest soundbar is a compact system with a wireless subwoofer that sells for $150. If you just spent big bucks on a new TV and realized that its built-in audio is horrific, this 2.1 package will deliver significantly better sound without consuming what remains of your budget.

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Audio Video News
S&V Poll: 4K OLED Tops Holiday Wish Lists
SV Staff  |  Nov 19, 2019
Last week we asked “what product tops your holiday wish list?” and 4K OLED TV is the runaway favorite as the Black Friday holiday kickoff draws near.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Technics, Panasonic Roll Out Holiday Headphones
SV Staff  |  Nov 19, 2019
Technics has announced that the EAH-F70N headphones it previewed last January at CES 2019 are now shipping.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
A Hit Overseas, Sony's 'Immersive Wearable Speaker' Is Heading to the U.S.
SV Staff  |  Nov 19, 2019
Sony's SRS-WS1 Immersive Wearable Speaker is so popular overseas that the company has decided to release it here in time for the holidays.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
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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