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Sony Bravia XBR-84X900 3D LCD Ultra HDTV
Tom Norton  |  Apr 05, 2013

2D Performance
3D Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
Price: $25,000
At A Glance: Stunning resolution • Superb color • Glorious 2D and 3D performance

With 4K-resolution Ultra HD the latest and greatest star in the consumer electronics galaxy, we ink- and pixel-stained wretches of the press were all champing at the bit to lay hands on one. But at a massive 84 inches diagonal, 216 pounds with its floor stand, priced high enough to put you in a nice new car as long as your tastes aren’t too posh, and still limited in availability, Sony’s new 4K flagship made the company understandably reluctant to ship review samples to all the usual suspects.

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Sweepstakes
Aloha V-Moda
Ariel Bitran  |  Apr 05, 2013  |  First Published: Apr 08, 2013
Ben Lin, our very first sweepstakes winner from Hawaii is the ecstatic winner of the V-Moda M-80 on-ear headphone sweepstakes on HomeTheater.com!

Ben just started work for an airline, and he plans on using the M-80s as a frequent flier. He says their, "Build quality can't be denied," and "They sound great and clear". He obviously couldn't be happier.

Thanks for your participation Ben!

Audio Video News
What Roger Ebert Taught Us
Mark Fleischmann  |  Apr 05, 2013
Roger Ebert (1942-2013) transcended his identity as the nation's most respected movie critic to teach valuable lessons about cinema, technology, and finally about life and death.

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Custom Installation How-ToHome Movie Theaters
Escapist Retreat: Contemporary Theater Reflects Homeowner’s Love for Florida Keys
Kim Wilson  |  Apr 05, 2013
Life is slower and more relaxed in the Keys, and the homeowner of this theater wanted a space to reflect the region’s comfortable sensibilities, including the vibrant colors prevalent in the area such as teal, blue, amber, and especially purple, which was a departure from the more classical theater with dark woods and red walls.
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Ears On
A Dozen Things About My Visit to Sony in Tokyo
Mark Fleischmann  |  Apr 05, 2013
In a global economy convulsing with change, middle-level journalists in my dusty corner of the technology sector don't get many invitations to board a plane for Tokyo. Especially when the ticket is business class. But that's where I found myself a few weeks ago, in a luxurious seat with four different points of adjustment, on my way to visit one of the world's great audio companies: Sony. True, Sony isn't the first company most American audiophiles would think of in connection with high-end audio, or even the second or third. Yet I've been consistently knocked flat by demos of its two new loudspeaker lines in recent years. And it looks as if Sony is also looking to improve its game as a maker of surround receivers. Following is a brief summation of what you need to know about Sony's rebirth as an audio brand.

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Headphone Amp/DAC Reviews
Review: Meridian Explorer
Al Griffin  |  Apr 05, 2013

[*Note: After sending me an Explorer, Meridian quietly introduced a running change into its production.

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Headphone Amp/DAC Reviews
Review: High Resolution Technologies microStreamer
Al Griffin  |  Apr 05, 2013

Housed in a billet-like slab of aluminum, the HRT microStreamer’s clean, utilitarian design tips you off right away that it means business. In this case, that biz is performing the same basic tasks as the Dragonfly, including decoding files with up to 96 kHz/24-bit resolution. And at a mere 2.5 inches, it checks in for work in a similarly compact form factor.

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Headphone Amp/DAC Reviews
Review: Audioquest DragonFly
Al Griffin  |  Apr 05, 2013

I've had a DragonFly revolving in and out of my desktop setup ever since I first checked one out for S&V's 2012 Holiday Gift Guide, so I was already very familiar with its capabilities.

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Headphone Reviews
Review: V-Moda Vamp Verza
Brent Butterworth  |  Apr 04, 2013

As an Android fan, it's been frustrating to me to see how many audio accessories have been made for the iPhone, but almost none for my phone of choice. As a Samsung Galaxy S III owner, it's been even more frustrating, because the GS3 has sold more than 40 million units to date, with the GS4 coming in a couple of weeks to keep the trend going. Finally, though, someone's come up with an audio accessory for the GS3. Not some tacky little plastic dock, either. It's actually the coolest portable headphone amp I've ever seen: the V-Moda Vamp Verza.

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New Products
Beats intros Nicki Minaj Pink Pill
Brent Butterworth  |  Apr 04, 2013

Of all the Bluetooth speakers introduced today, the new Nicki Minaj-endorsed Pink Pill from Beats by Dre has to be the most significant. Faithful (really faithful) readers of this website may remember Ken Pohlmann and Leslie Shapiro's review of the Pill (as well as my measurements).

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