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CES Is Coming to Town
Thomas J. Norton  |  Dec 13, 2016
“The press-heads were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of CES danced in their heads.”

It’s the same every year. With the festivities of the season keeping everyone furiously running around making preparations for holiday celebrations, those of us involved in the consumer electronics industry—manufacturers, public relations folks, distributors, dealers, trade press, and consumer press (note the hierarchy!)—have something else on our minds—the annual January CES. ...

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Audio Video NewsNew Products
HiFiMan Goes All Out with Shangri-La Headphones
SV Staff  |  Dec 13, 2016
HiFiMan today announced that the cost-no-object electrostatic headphone system it has been working on for years is now available for pre-order.
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Remotely Possible
KISSH: Keep It Simple Smart Home Gift Guide
Darryl Wilkinson  |  Dec 13, 2016
It’s too easy to make things complicated, especially when it comes to gift giving—and, ironically, smart home automation systems. In my opinion, 2016 has already been way too complicated, so here are some simple smart home things for you to consider putting on your KISSH (Keep It Simple Smart Home) holiday gift list.
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Audio Video News
Will the FCC Stop Cable Blackouts?
Mark Fleischmann  |  Dec 12, 2016
Is the FCC doing enough to stop payrelated channel blackouts on cable and satellite systems? The commission says yes. The American Cable Association says no.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Oppo Unveils 4K Successor to BDP-103 BD Player
SV Staff  |  Dec 12, 2016
Oppo Digital today announced the Ultra HD successor to its award-winning BDP-103 universal Blu-ray player.
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Audio Video News
AudioControl Adds DTS:X to Receivers, Flagship Processor
SV Staff  |  Dec 12, 2016
AudioControl has announced the availability of DTS:X and DTS Neural Surround firmware updates for its Concert AVR-7 and AVR-9 AV receivers and flagship Maestro M9 surround processor.
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Audio Video News
Emotiva Offers $100 Discount on New Surround Processor
SV Staff  |  Dec 12, 2016
Emotiva is offering a limited-time $100 discount on its new BasX MC-700 surround-sound processor, which ships December 30.
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Grace Notes
The Sennheisers: Shaping the Future
Leslie Shapiro  |  Dec 12, 2016
Amid the glitz and glamour of the 2016 Art Basel show in Miami, Florida, Sennheiser, the historic headphone and microphone manufacturer was showcasing for the glitterati in attendance a display of their AMBEO technology with a concert recording utilizing over 120 microphones in a 3D array played back over a 9.1 system featuring Neumann speakers. They were also auditioning the stunning $55,000 HE 1 headphone and amplifier, with a solid Carrerra marble chassis and vacuum tubes that dramatically rise up out of the unit as they warm up. Sound & Vision sat down with the delightful co-CEO’s of Sennheiser, Daniel and Andreas Sennheiser to talk about where they see the company founded by their grandfather 75 years ago heading into the future.

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Creeper World 3 Review - This Game is Amazing
Geoffrey Morrison  |  Dec 10, 2016
I am so sorry. So, so sorry. I’m going to tell you about this game and you’re going to hate me for it.

Say goodbye to your free time. This is the most addictive game I’ve ever played (and no, you don’t need to have played the other two games, I didn’t).

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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
2016 Blu-ray (plus 4K!) Holiday Gift Guide
Chris Chiarella  |  Dec 09, 2016
It’s time once again to separate the digital wheat from the chaff to find movies, TV shows, and music that make great gifts. Venerable Blu-ray is joined by upstart 4K Ultra HD this year, and even a bit of vinyl for good measure. Whichever holiday you call your own, make it a little brighter with one or more of these.

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