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TCL Shares S Class & Q Class TV Pricing, Availability
Mark Henninger  |  May 15, 2023  |  0 comments
TCL has announced the pricing and availability specifics for its 2023 lineup of 4K HDR, QLED, and mini-LED TVs, initially showcased at CES earlier this year, as well as the S2 and S3 entry-level HDTVs.

The company's diverse range includes six series spread across two distinct classes—S Class and Q Class—with models varying in size from compact 32-inch screens to expansive 98-inch displays at prices ranging from $170 all the way up to $10,000.

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Music Disc Reviews
Remaster Class – The Doobie Brothers: The Captain and Me
Mike Mettler  |  May 15, 2023  |  0 comments
The Doobie Brothers are the consummate 1970s band. Their Northern California-bred sound consists of a harmonious amalgamation of rock, R&B, soul, and blues — a veritable melting-pot musical blend that continues to galvanize audiences the world over five-plus decades later, especially given The Doobies are currently on the road all summer long in continuation of their pandemically delayed 50th anniversary tour.
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Director's Intent: Kaleidescape 4K
The Last Of Us
David Vaughn  |  May 14, 2023  |  1 comments

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HBO has a long tradition of creating “must watch” shows over the past 25 years. Their latest hit, The Last of Us, is based on the video game of the same name that was developed by Naughty Dog and released back in 2013 for the PlayStation 3. The series is created by Craig Mazin, known for his work on the HBO series Chernobyl, and Neil Druckmann, the writer and creative director of the video game.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
B&W’s Iconic Nautilus Gets a Stunning New Finish to Commemorate 30th Anniversary
Bob Ankosko  |  May 12, 2023  |  0 comments
It's been 30 years since Bowers and Wilkins introduced the world's most intriguing speaker, the utterly unique Nautilus — an example of outside-of-the-box thinking if there ever was one. To commemorate the milestone, the iconic British brand is offering a new made-to-order version of the speaker featuring a stunning Abalone Pearl finish.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
NAD Announces First Streaming Preamp with 4 Sub Outs and Dirac Bass Management
Bob Ankosko  |  May 12, 2023  |  0 comments
NAD is making waves in the hi-fi community with an industry first: a two-channel streaming DAC/preamplifier boasting four subwoofers outputs plus Dirac Live room correction and bass control.
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Blu-ray Player Reviews
The Banshees of Inisherin
Josef Krebs  |  May 12, 2023  |  0 comments
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Nominated for nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Directing, and Best Original Screenplay, as well as nods to each of the four leading actors, The Banshees of Inisherin tells a simple tale of a man living in a tiny island community off the coast of Ireland who is devastated on hearing that his lifelong friend no longer likes him and doesn’t want to waste any more time talking to him.

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New Products
Bluesound Celebrates 10th Anniversary with NODE X Wireless Streamer
Mark Henninger  |  May 11, 2023  |  0 comments
Bluesound, a leading name in hi-res multiroom streaming, today introduced the NODE X streamer, a limited Anniversary Edition product marking the company's 10-year milestone.
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NAD Previews New C 3050 Stereo Amplifier
Mark Henninger  |  May 11, 2023  |  0 comments
NAD Electronics, a renowned manufacturer of high-performance audio components, will formally launch the new C 3050 Stereophonic Amplifier next week at High End Munich.
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News & Gear: Summer 2023 Beckons
Bob Ankosko  |  May 11, 2023  |  2 comments
It may feel like summer is just around the corner but we still have more than a month to go, which means you have plenty of time to pick up a new set of wireless earbuds and check out the latest in outdoor party speakers, portable video systems, and more.
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Bookshelf Speaker ReviewsStreaming Device Reviews
Sonos Era 300 Spatial Speaker Review: The Music
Rob Sabin  |  May 10, 2023  |  1 comments

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PRICE $449

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Excellent stereo and spatial audio
Works as a standalone, in stereo pair
Use as rear surrounds with Sonos soundbars
Good "smarts" with Alexa, Sonos Voice
Bluetooth compatible
Impressive industrial design

Minus
No compatibility with Atmos tracks on Tidal
Does not work with Sony 360 Reality on Amazon
Sensitive to speaker placement

THE VERDICT
The Sonos Era 300 successfully brings high quality spatial audio to life in a compact, standalone package.

The Sonos Era 300 is the latest in a new generation of Atmos-compliant "spatial audio" speakers that bring a more immersive listening experience without the hardware and installation grief inherent with discrete surround systems. At $449 (in black or white), it costs more than its competition though, in typical Sonos fashion, it is engineered to a fare-thee-well and represents a considerable achievement.

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