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Music Reviews
Remaster Class - XTC: Nonsuch
Mike Mettler  |  Mar 27, 2023
Any Kind of Love Is Alright

XTC was indeed riding high following the both-sides-of-the-Pond success of February 1989’s psychedelically fulfilling Oranges & Lemons, but far be it from Andy Partridge, Colin Moulding, and David Gregory to even think of doing the same thing twice.

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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Onkyo Previews New Flagship AV Receiver
Bob Ankosko  |  Mar 27, 2023
Onkyo today announced plans to bring a new flagship 11.2-channel AV receiver to market this spring.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
KEF Breaks Out its First THX-Certified Dominus In-Wall
Bob Ankosko  |  Mar 24, 2023
British speaker specialist KEF has once again expanded its range of Ci-Reference architectural speakers with two new THX-certified in-wall models, but this time the focus is on its “Extreme Home Theatre” collection and Dominus-level certification.
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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
The Velvet Underground
Mike Mettler  |  Mar 24, 2023
Picture
Sound
Extras

The Velvet Underground is not for everyone—nor were they ever intended to be. The critically regarded avant-garde darlings of Andy Warhol's Factory scene of late-1960s New York, the VU forged a truly groundbreaking style of music that saw the doo-wop/pop songwriting and seedy poetry predisposition of guitarist/vocalist Lou Reed embed with the hypnotic, drone-centric playing style of violist/pianist/composer John Cale.

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Speaker TechAudio Video News
Tech Watch: Silicon-Based xMEMS Microspeakers
Bob Ankosko  |  Mar 23, 2023
Mechanical drivers could become a thing of the past if xMEMS Labs has its way.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
LG SC9 and SE6 Dolby Atmos Soundbars Now Available
Mark Henninger  |  Mar 22, 2023
LG Electronics USA announced the pricing and availability of its 2023 LG Sound Bar C (SC9) and LG SE6 models. These new soundbars are designed to complement its 2023 TV range, both in appearance and performance. LG claims the Sound Bar C is the first to integrate technology and features from IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X while employing triple up-firing height channels.
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SmartStream
Hands On: Frndly TV, a Family-Friendly TV Option
Barb Gonzalez  |  Mar 22, 2023
Frndly TV has increasingly been appearing in search results over the past few months so I decided to check it out. The service offers live TV for as little as $7 per month.
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Subwoofer Reviews
Polk Monitor XT10 Subwoofer Review
David Vaughn  |  Mar 22, 2023

Performance
Features
Build Quality
Value
PRICE $299

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Compact Design
Plenty of output above 30 Hz
Wallet-friendly street price
Minus
Weak output below 30 Hz
A bit boomy

THE VERDICT
If you’re on a tight budget and aren’t looking for subterranean bass output, the XT10 will provide some oomph down to 30 Hz for a wallet-friendly price.

Polk Audio is an American manufacturer of high-performance audio products, founded in 1972 by Matthew Polk, George Klopfer, and Sandy Gross. The company quickly made a name for itself in the audio industry by introducing innovative technologies such as the first ever satellite speaker for home use...

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Got a Tech Question? Ask S&V!
SV Staff  |  Mar 22, 2023
Got tech questions? Looking for advice on how to get the most out of your A/V gear? The experts at Sound & Vision have answers! Email your questions to AskSandV@gmail.com.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
LG Begins Preorders for 49" UltraGear Gaming Monitor
Mark Henninger  |  Mar 21, 2023
LG Electronics USA has just announced the pricing and availability of its latest gaming monitor, the 49-inch Curved UltraGear, aka the 49GR85DC-B. The new monitor, now available for pre-order on LG.com, is priced at $1299. LG is sweetening the pre-order deal by offering a free UltraGear Gaming Pad worth $200 and the company expects to ship in early April.
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