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Audyssey Moves into IMAX Theaters
Mark Fleischmann  |  Oct 16, 2009
The IMAX Corporation, which operates the biggest screens with the best picture in the universe, is partnering with Audyssey to bring MultEQ technology into theaters.
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Boston Acoustics subwoofers go wireless
SV Staff  |  Oct 15, 2009
'tis the season for wireless, it seems. Now Boston Acoustics is getting on the cord-cutting bandwagon with three new wireless subwoofers. The CPS 8Wi, CPS 10Wi, and CPS 12Wi are the newest members of the company's Classic series. They're...
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PS3 slim goes to 250 GB on November 3 for $349
SV Staff  |  Oct 15, 2009
We're not entirely sure why Sony didn't make this info official back when they released the 120 GB version, but it hardly matters now. From the release, it looks like more storage space will be the only thing that extra $50 gets you....
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HD Deals: Home Theater System With iPod Dock
SV Staff  |  Oct 15, 2009
Check out this deal we found on a ONKYO 7.1-Ch Home Theater System with iPod Dock for $399.99. More HD and gadget deals* after the jump. Samsung BD-P1600 Netflix-Ready Blu-Ray Disc Player for $179.99 (normally $299.00).LG BD 390 Network Blu-ray...
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3D Years Away, Says Panasonic
Mark Fleischmann  |  Oct 15, 2009
Are you hankering to add 3D to your home theater system? Though 3D sets are available now, it would be wise to wait longer for the technology to mature, says an executive at Panasonic.
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Panasonic's Highly Affordable 1080p Projector
Kim Wilson  |  Oct 15, 2009

if you thought you couldn't afford a high quality 1080p projector– think again. Panasonic's new PT-AE4000U just lowered the bar, on price, but not quality. This LCD projector retails for $2499, though some say it can be found for less, even from authorized dealers for hundreds less. Consciously designed for smaller home theaters, the PT-AE1000U can project a 120-inch image from as little as 11 to as much as 24 feet away. You sure can't get that in a flat panel display for a mere $2.5k.

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Bias Lighting, Best Blu-rays, Fixer-Upper
Scott Wilkinson  |  Oct 14, 2009  |  First Published: Oct 15, 2009
On The Bias
I recall some Philips TVs having a built-in ambient light—some type of glow from behind the TV. This was supposed to help with dark-room viewing. Since then, few if any manufacturers have followed suit, but I continue to see occasional articles that say this is a good idea because it helps make viewing less stressful on the eyes.
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Simple & Inexpensive Whole-house Music
Kim Wilson  |  Oct 14, 2009

Whole-house music need not be expensive or require extensive integration. Moreover, it can be easily controlled with something you may already own. Enter the new Sonos Zone Player S5. This wireless, zone player with built-in speakers will stream music from your PC or Mac and is easily controlled with an Apple iPhone or iPod Touch. The Sonos S5 will be available in late October for $399 each and the iPhone app that controls it is free.

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Rotten Tomatoes hits Vudu's movie library
SV Staff  |  Oct 14, 2009
The Internet means never having to settle on a single source for reviews (except of course for home theater equipment and the audiophile and videophile qualities of home video releases, in which case Sound & Vision is the only source you need). If...
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HD Deals: HDMI Cables
SV Staff  |  Oct 14, 2009
If you are in the market for some high res HDMI cables, we found this deal that you can't miss. More HD and gadget deals* after the jump. Sony STR-DH500 5.1 Ch Home Theater Receiver for $154.95 (normally $199.99). Yamaha 5.1-Ch...
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