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This Week
This Week in Movies & TV, April 9, 2013: Leaders & Other Lunatics
Josef Krebs  |  Apr 09, 2013

Richard III

I'm no bard or balladeer, but I'd like to sing the praises of this Blu-ray (not to bury it).

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Signals
Tick...Tick...Tick...Tick...Rip
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Apr 09, 2013

You're probably familiar with Amazon's AutoRip feature. When you buy certain CDs from Amazon, you also get free access to a cloud copy. Now, Amazon has extended the feature to include sales of many vinyl records. When you think about it, a ripped vinyl file is a much more valuable than a ripped CD file.

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This Week
This Week in Music, April 9, 2013: Paramore is less
Ken Richardson  |  Apr 09, 2013

Paramore: Paramore

New release (Fueled by Ramen; tour dates)

I’ll never forget my first encounter with Paramore. It wasn’t at a gig or on the radio. It came in the pages of a magazine: a backstage photo taken around the time of 2007’s Riot! And I have to be honest: My focus wasn’t on the band but on its singer, Hayley Williams. Underneath that flame of orange-red hair, with her head cocked elatedly to the side, she was laughing as if there was no tomorrow. Now that’s rock & roll, I thought, wondering if she (um, the band) sounded as full of youthful excitement as she looked.

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Vote
Where do you shop for and buy A/V gear?
HT Staff  |  Apr 09, 2013
With more tools than ever at our disposal, shopping for and buying A/V gear is a very different experience today than it was just a few years ago. What’s your strategy in the age of mobile shopping? Do you have a favorite store or e-tailer? Take a few minutes to respond to this week’s HT Poll and tell us about your experiences in Comments. Stories encouraged!
Where do you shop for and buy A/V gear?
Local independent retail store
17% (202 votes)
Big-box retailer (Best Buy, etc.)
15% (183 votes)
Custom installation company
4% (45 votes)
Online retailer (Amazon, Crutchfield, etc.)
23% (278 votes)
Direct from company websites when possible
5% (65 votes)
I shop in a store but sometimes make the purchase online
5% (60 votes)
I shop in a store but often make the purchase online
5% (59 votes)
Wherever I can get the best deal!
27% (328 votes)
Total votes: 1220
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Audio Video News
Preview: New York Audio Show
Brent Butterworth  |  Apr 08, 2013

If you’re interested in audio and you’re anywhere in the Northeast U.S., the New York Palace Hotel is hosting what’s looking to be this year’ best audio show east of the Mississippi:  the New York Audio Show. The show takes place this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (April 12, 13, and 14).

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New Products
JVC Introduces 50-Inch BlackCrystal LED LCD TV
HT Staff  |  Apr 08, 2013
As a service to our readers, HomeTheater.com publishes selected manufacturer-supplied announcements and press releases for products that we think might interest you. Content is posted here exactly as issued by the manufacturer and does not imply endorsement of any kind by Home Theater or any hands-on experience by its reviewers or editors. Visit our Reviews area to browse test reports for products that have been formally evaluated by our expert staff.

JVC Introduces 50” BlackCrystal E-LED TV

— The R Series BC50R joins a growing line of affordable edge-lit BlackCrystal LED TVs, with 1080p video, Energy Star-certified efficiency, and XinemaSound™ 3D audio processing technology —

IRVINE, CA, April 8, 2013 — JVC-TV, the legendary brand in audio/video electronics, announces the introduction of the new 50” R Series BC50R BlackCrystal E-LED HDTV featuring an extremely slim, efficiently powered edge-lit LED screen, 120Hz CrystalMotion™ video processing, and JVC’s XinemaSound™ 3D post-processing audio technology.

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4K TV ReviewsTV ReviewsLCD TV Reviews
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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