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China’s XGIMI Corrects Misleading Projector Specs in Settlement with Epson
SV Staff  |  Sep 18, 2023
In the latest chapter of Epson’s crusade against deceptive advertising practices in the video projection industry, Chinese portable projection specialist XGIMI today agreed to correct inaccurate brightness specs it had published for four of its projectors.
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LCD TV ReviewsOther Tech
Samsung 57" Odyssey Neo G9 Monitor Review
Mark Henninger  |  Sep 18, 2023

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $2,500

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Cutting-edge graphics
Extreme immersion
Futuristic design
DisplayPort 2.1
Accurate colors
Handles HDR well
Minus
Expensive
Needs a powerful PC for gaming
No remote

THE VERDICT
While it requires a cutting edge, top-of-the-line PC to get the most out of it, If you love simulated driving or flying, the Neo G9 57-inch monitor was made for you.

When it comes to visual immersion, Samsung's curved, ultra-wide Odyssey gaming monitors are about as close as you can get to VR without donning goggles. And no such monitor that Samsung has released embodies this more than the Odyssey Neo G9, a 57-inch beast that is the resolution equivalent of two 4K 16:9 monitors side-by-side.

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Music Metadata Smackdown
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Sep 18, 2023
Classical music has a problem. A tiny company, and the world’s largest technology company, both think they have the answer. They are strapping on their powdered wigs and stepping onto the podium. May the best baton win.
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TCL Ships 4K TVs Featuring Fire TV at Budget Prices
SV Staff  |  Sep 18, 2023
TCL has announced that its first 4K QLED TVs to feature Amazon’s Fire TV streaming platform are now available at budget prices ranging from $250 for a 43-inch S4 series model to $800 for a 75-inch Q6 series set.
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Audio Video News
Focal Brings Personalized Sound to Bathys Headphones
Bob Ankosko  |  Sep 15, 2023
Focal today became the latest company to embrace the sound personalization trend with an updated version of the Bathys noise-canceling wireless headphones that now includes a compelling hearing test feature.
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Ultra HD Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Time Bandits
Brandon A. DuHamel  |  Sep 15, 2023
Picture
Sound
Extras

Time Bandits is a time traveling adventure set in an off-kilter world that is director Terry Gilliam’s signature. A frenetic story that skips through various vignettes, it follows a young boy drawn into a journey with a group of renegade dwarves who use a special map to travel to different periods in time and steal treasures. In hot pursuit of the dwarves is the Supreme Being (Ralph Richardson) from whom the map was stolen.

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ShowsCEDIA 2023
CEDIA Expo 2023 Trends: Bigger, Better Speakers and Screens
Mark Henninger  |  Sep 14, 2023
Ready to discover the future of home entertainment? Dive into our in-depth analysis of CEDIA Expo 2023, where high-tech meets high performance. From in-wall speakers that redefine audio quality to colossal micro-LED video walls that are finally attainable, we've got the trends that are reshaping the industry. Plus, we explore how cutting-edge room correction tech is bringing the dream of ideal sound into every home.
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Platin Audio Previews 10-Channel Soundbar System with 4 Wireless Height Channels
Bob Ankosko  |  Sep 14, 2023
Platin Audio previewed a first-of-its-kind 10-channel soundbar system at last week’s CEDIA Expo 2023 that uses WiSA Discrete System (DS) technology to wirelessly connect a subwoofer and four height channels in a Dolby Atmos surround-sound setup.
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Sony A95L QD-OLED TVs Get PlayStation Remote Play
Bob Ankosko  |  Sep 14, 2023
It’s surprising that it has taken this long but Sony is finally leveraging its crown jewel — the $26 billion PlayStation business — in the high-performance Bravia XR A95L series of QD-OLED TVs announced in March.
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Subwoofer Reviews
ELAC DS1200 12" Dual-Opposed Subwoofer Review
Jim Wilson  |  Sep 13, 2023

Performance
Features
Build Quality
Value
PRICE $3,000

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Rock solid build quality
Full featured, intuitive app
Tiny size and stylish appearance make it very decor friendly
Minus
Amp gets warm when pushed
On the expensive side
Warranty is only 1 year (*see update in the Impressions section)

THE VERDICT
A little powerhouse of a subwoofer, despite its diminutive stature the ELAC DS1200 comes ready to play. The compact size does take away a little from the lowest octave, but its fidelity and unflappable nature easily make up for that.

When you hear the name ELAC, do you immediately think of subwoofers? Speakers yes, but probably not subwoofers. Did you know they currently sell 9 different models? What I have in front of me is their top-of-the-line; the Varro Dual Reference Series 12" subwoofer, or DS1200 for short. That’s a big name for a small sub, calling it “reference series” adds some expectations too. Can it can live up to those?

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