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Ultra HD Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Best of the Sets, Summer Edition (Updated)
Chris Chiarella  |  Sep 07, 2025  |  First Published: Aug 04, 2025

Any fireworks left over? Whatever the theme—a movie star, a character, a single title or an entire genre—collections like these are a celebration of film and music, catering to a wide variety of tastes. With painstaking restorations, remixes, remasters and rediscoveries on 4K, Blu-ray, CD and delicious vinyl, this sweet summer crop has been fresh-picked for our enjoyment, many with new supplements that only deepen our appreciation.

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OLED TV Reviews
Samsung Smart Monitor M9 Review: The Do-Everything OLED That Delivers
Mark Henninger  |  Sep 04, 2025

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE
$1,599.99

AT A GLANCE
Plus
• Excellent OLED contrast and high color accuracy out of the box
• 165Hz/VRR and very fast response for smooth gaming
• True Smart TV experience (Tizen), Gaming Hub, and an actually-useful remote
• Integrated 4K webcam/mics, USB-C with 90W PD

Minus
• Premium pricing
• HDR pop limited by the panel's inherent brightness envelope
• Only two downstream USB-A ports are 2.0, not 3.x.

THE VERDICT
Samsung's 32-inch Smart Monitor M9 (model LS32FM902SNXZA) is a feature-packed 4K OLED display that blurs the line between a high-end monitor and a smart TV. It delivers exceptional picture quality. Rich, inky blacks and vivid colors that are impressively accurate right out of the box. It is just as suited for critical creative work as it is for entertainment. The M9 produces a striking image that immediately grabs your attention, whether you're editing photos, binging on Netflix, or battling through the latest games.

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Audio Video NewsNew Products
XGIMI Launches HORIZON 20 Series; Previews Pro-Grade TITAN at IFA 2025
Mark Henninger  |  Sep 04, 2025

At IFA 2025, XGIMI announced the HORIZON 20 home projector line and previewed TITAN, its first projector aimed at professional installs and enterprise use. The company will show both at ShowStoppers on September 4 and at booth H21-117, September 5–9. Preorders for HORIZON 20 start September 4 with retail availability slated for October 15.

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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Klipsch Courtyard Landscape Speaker System Debuts: 4.1 Outdoor Kit, Expandable to 8.2
Mark Henninger  |  Sep 04, 2025
Klipsch has introduced the Courtyard Landscape Speaker system, a full‑range outdoor package built around four horn‑loaded satellite speakers and a low‑profile 10‑inch subwoofer. The single‑box 4.1 kit includes mounting stakes, hardware, and accessories; a two‑satellite expansion pack supports larger spaces, and two systems can be combined for an 8.2 layout.
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Audio Video News
Dolby Announces Dolby Vision 2; Hisense First TV Partner
Mark Henninger  |  Sep 03, 2025
Dolby Laboratories announced Dolby Vision 2, the next iteration of its HDR video platform for TVs. Dolby says the update centers on a redesigned image engine and new “Content Intelligence” features that adapt playback to the content and viewing environment.
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Music Reviews
Norman Greenbaum: “Spirit in the Sky” and Jon Batiste: “Angels” in Dolby Atmos
Mike Mettler  |  Aug 31, 2025

With Labor Day Weekend upon us, a pair of “spiritual” Dolby Atmos tracks—one old, one new—honor the divine connection many of us have with the now-passing summer season: Norman Greenbaum’s forever holy Top 5 hit “Spirit in the Sky,” and N’Awlins royalty Jon Batiste’s brand-new “Angels.” Read Mike Mettler’s review to find out if the Atmos mixes of “Spirit” and “Angels” truly reach for the heavens as the almighty 360-degree gods surely intended. . .

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Audio Video News
Samsung, HARMAN Luxury Audio Plan Joint Immersive AV Showcase for CEDIA Expo 2025
Mark Henninger  |  Aug 29, 2025

Samsung Electronics America and HARMAN Luxury Audio Group will co‑exhibit at CEDIA Expo 2025, September 3–6 in Denver, Colorado, in what the companies describe as the largest booth on the show floor (#2512). The combined space is positioned as a single stop for integrators to see 2025 Samsung displays and soundbars alongside JBL Synthesis, JBL, and Arcam systems.

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New Products
Dirac Live ART Comes to AudioControl’s New Hyperion Series
Mark Henninger  |  Aug 29, 2025
Dirac says its Live Active Room Treatment (ART) will be available on AudioControl’s new Hyperion line of home theater processors and receivers. The series targets professional calibrators and custom installers and begins rolling out in September 2025. Hyperion is AudioControl’s first series to include the full Dirac Live suite: Active Room Treatment, Room Correction, and Bass Control.
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Ultra HD Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Hottest Discs of Summer 2025
Chris Chiarella  |  Aug 29, 2025

With apologies to Florence + the Machine, the dog days may be over but there's still plenty of time to explore the season's fantastic variety of films making their way to 4K disc. From undisputed classics getting the upgrade they've long deserved to beloved cult favorites making a surprise arrival and even some brand-new award-bait, our list has something for everyone. From thrillers to comedy, musicals to sci-fi to westerns, from family-friendly to downright bizarre, these discs are so hot, you'll think you left them sitting on your dashboard.

(Editor's Advice: Don't ever leave your discs sitting on the dashboard.)

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Audio Video News
Kaleidescape Debuts ‘kAI’ Natural‑Language Search in Web Movie Store
Mark Henninger  |  Aug 29, 2025
Kaleidescape introduced kAI, an AI‑powered discovery tool for the web version of its Movie Store. The feature lets logged‑in customers search the catalog using natural‑language prompts.

The company positions the tool as a smarter, more engaging way to navigate its catalog.

“kAI represents our commitment to transforming movie discovery through cutting‑edge AI technology,” said Tayloe Stansbury, Kaleidescape’s chairman and CEO.

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