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Samsung QN95C 65" 4K Neo-QLED TV Review
Mark Henninger  |  Sep 02, 2023

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $3,300

AT A GLANCE
Plus
One of the brightest TVs you can buy
Deep gaming functionality
Relatively wide viewing angles
Mounts flat on a wall
Excellent cable management
Minus
65" model is pricey
Still no Dolby Vision
Quantum-dot OLED has its own charms

THE VERDICT
This sublime ultra-premium multi-use 4K TV has a modern minimalist design and delivers impressive imagery thanks to the use of mini-LED, quantum dots and advanced picture processing. Its premium performance comes at a price but it delivers the goods when it comes to image fidelity.

For the past ten years we've watched 4K LCD and OLED TVs compete in the wake of plasma's demise. There was the death of 3D. And for a while, we even had curved screens to contend with. At first OLED had a distinct picture quality advantage over LCDs, thanks to its use of emissive pixels that can fully shut off individually and deliver true blacks. However LED-lit LCD keeps evolving and keeping pace while offering a different set of benefits.

Samsung's name for mini-LED FALD LCD panels featuring quantum dots is Neo QLED. And the QN95C is king of the 4K Neo QLEDs.

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Epson to Add Laser Projector to UST Lineup this Fall
Bob Ankosko  |  Sep 01, 2023
Epson today announced plans to cement its leadership position in the burgeoning ultra-short-throw (UST) projector category with a new laser-lit model it plans to ship in the fall.
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Ultra HD Blu-ray Movie Reviews
The Longest Yard
Chris Chiarella  |  Sep 01, 2023
Picture
Sound
Extras

Some sports movies are simply about baseball, boxing, hockey or whatever, while others manage to be about something else, and maybe even something more. Such is the case with The Longest Yard, which adds layer upon layer of subtext to the game of football until we can’t help but feel deeply invested in the final score.

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Audio Video News
SVS Offers ‘Lowest Prices Ever’ on Popular Subwoofers
SV Staff  |  Aug 31, 2023
SVS has kicked off its annual Labor Day Outlet Store Blowout Event with offers of up to 40% off on a broad range of subwoofers and Prime/Prime Wireless series speakers — four dozen in all.
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High-Tech Demos Planned for CEDIA Expo 2023
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 31, 2023
Killer home theater demonstrations touting the latest AV technologies are the staple of any consumer or trade show and CEDIA Expo 2023 that opens in Denver a week from today is no exception. Watch these pages for our coverage.
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New Products
XGIMI Horizon Ultra Dolby Vision 4K Hybrid Laser/LED Projector Unveiled
Mark Henninger  |  Aug 31, 2023
The XGIMI Horizon Ultra ($1,699) is a bold new projector that aims to topple the Sony and JVC home theater hegemony with a device that costs a lot less than those offerings yet offers compelling image quality. It is also a milestone in long-throw projection technology because it is the first such projector to support Dolby Vision.
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SmartStream
The Hidden Cost of Cutting the Cord: How Ad-Supported Streaming Services Are Changing the Game
Barb Gonzalez  |  Aug 30, 2023
At first, ditching cable for an all-streaming solution saved money and offered other benefits. With rising prices, you might have to give in to watching commercials to get a good deal.
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CEDIA 2023 Preview: BluOS App Set for Robust Update
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 30, 2023
Lenbrook, owner of Bluesound and the renowned NAD and PSB brands, today announced that its BluOS music-management platform will receive a robust update this fall aimed at revitalizing the mobile app experience and delivering a more personalized way to control music across multiple listening zones.
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CEDIA 2023 Preview: Kaleidescape Unveils Super-Fast, High-Capacity Movie Servers
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 29, 2023
Kaleidescape today introduced a line of high-performance, high-capacity movie servers built to support super-fast downloads.
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CEDIA 2023 Preview: Samsung Adds 85-Inch Model to Outdoor TV Series
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 29, 2023
Samsung today announced the addition of an 85-inch screen size to its Terrace series of outdoor 4K TVs, a category the company sees growing in popularity as more people look to enjoy TV entertainment in the backyard.
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