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SiriusXM’s New Streaming-Only Plan Costs $8/Month
SV Staff  |  Apr 24, 2019
Satellite radio pioneer SiriusXM is rolling out a streaming-only plan offering access to a diverse lineup of more than 300 entertainment channels for $8/month.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Savant’s New Self-Powered Network Speakers Mount in Ceiling
SV Staff  |  Apr 24, 2019
Smart-home specialist Savant today introduced a line of self-powered network speakers that mimic recessed lighting.
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Bookshelf Speaker Reviews
Fluance Ai40 Powered Bookshelf Speakers Review
Al Griffin  |  Apr 23, 2019

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $200

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Impressive sound and build quality for price
Good looks
Easy to set up
Minus
Limited connection options
Analog input can be noisy

THE VERDICT
The Fluance Ai40 delivers great sound and easy setup at a stunningly low price.

The Fluance Ai40 is a good-looking and reasonably compact powered speaker system that's equally at home on the desktop and in the living room. With aptX Bluetooth and stereo RCA inputs and not much else, it's easy to set up for streaming and vinyl or CD playback. At $200, the Ai40 is also a notably affordable given the performance level it provides.

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A/V Veteran
AXPONA 2019: A Guide to the Best Sound
Tom Norton  |  Apr 23, 2019
The annual Audio Expo North America (AXPONA) show in Chicago has exploded into the biggest audio show in North America. 2019 was my first experience there, and it lived up to its reputation. The only show that’s now bigger, based on the number of exhibitors (though I understand it’s heavy on static displays), is May’s Munich show in Germany.
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Signals
Logitech's Alexa-Powered Harmony Express: A Remote You Can Live With
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Apr 23, 2019
Once upon a time, when you wanted to change channels on your TV, you had to actually get up, walk across the room, and twist a dial. While you were there, savvy users also wiggled the rabbit ears a little bit, and for good measure, whacked the side of the (wood) cabinet. Times have changed.

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EPV Introduces ISF-Certified Projection Screens
SV Staff  |  Apr 23, 2019
EPV Screens has introduced a series of reference-grade-white projection screens that have been certified by the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) to provide reference-grade picture quality
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Marantz’s Hi-Res Network Receiver Plays CDs
SV Staff  |  Apr 23, 2019
Marantz has introduced a hi-res-capable network receiver that provides access to half a dozen music streaming services, supports whole-house wireless streaming, and plays CDs — all from a compact chassis that can fit almost anywhere.
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Audio Video News
Sony Sets Pricing, Availability for Master Series 4K and 8K TVs
SV Staff  |  Apr 22, 2019
Sony today announced pricing and availability for its flagship Masters Series TVs and other LCD and OLED models previewed at CES 2019 in January.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Bowers & Wilkins Launches Wireless Products 3 Years in the Making
Bob Ankosko  |  Apr 22, 2019
When Silicon Valley startup EVA Automation acquired the iconic speaker brand Bowers & Wilkins (a.k.a. B&W) in 2016, founder Gideon Yu described the mission as “reimagining the audio/video experience by making products that will change how people interact and think about the home.”
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Grace Notes
Peloton Sued for Not Licensing Workout Music
Leslie Shapiro  |  Apr 22, 2019
There’s no denying that a killer song makes any workout better. Music is an integral part of most workouts — nobody prefers working out in silence. But, at what price? Peloton Interactive, leader of the upscale indoor cycling fad sweeping the nation is finding out that nothing in life is free, especially music. The biggest appeal of Peloton might be their large selection of online video classes that feature fabulous soundtracks. Too bad they (allegedly) aren’t paying for the music.

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