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New HTC Smartphone Boasts Harman’s Clari-Fi Audio Technology
SV Staff  |  May 01, 2014  | 
Ever long for better sound quality from your smartphone? Harman Kardon hears you. The HTC One M8 – Harman Kardon Edition is the first smartphone to incorporate HK’s Clari-Fi technology, which is said to improve the audio quality of compressed, digital music sources.
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Elite Introduces Starling Line of Motorized Projection Screens Starting at $299
SV Staff  |  Apr 28, 2014  | 
Elite Screens has introduced the Starling series of motorized 16:9 format projection screens in a range of sizes, including 100, 120, 135 inches (diagonal), at prices starting at $299.
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Survey Shows Most Unwanted Phones, Tablets, and MP3 Players Are Not Recycled
SV Staff  |  Apr 27, 2014  | 
Americans are well educated on the benefits of recycling bottles, cans, and paper but when it comes to electronics devices all bets are off. The proliferation of cell phones and tablets has led to a growing glut of "e-waste" piling up in people's homes, as well as a lack of understanding about what to do with broken, unwanted, or outdated devices.
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Sony Focuses on High-Rez Audio with New Line of Affordable AV Receivers and Speakers
SV Staff  |  Apr 24, 2014  | 
Sony is aiming to make high-resolution music available to a broader audience with the introduction of high-rez-capable AV receivers, a Blu-ray-based home theater system, and a series of speakers, all due out in May. Two of four new receivers and the Blu-ray system are equipped to handle a variety of audio formats from FLAC to Sony's own Direct Stream Digital (DSD), originally developed for Super Audio CD.
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Zeroing In on Cord Cutters
SV Staff  |  Apr 22, 2014  | 
A recent survey by Morgan Stanley found that one in 10 pay-TV subscribers have definite plans to “cut the cord” sometime in 2014 year, reinforcing something most of us already know: Americans are getting fed up with the ever-escalating cost of cable and satellite TV subscription packages and seeking alternate ways to watch their favorite shows.

Winegard, which has been making TV antennas for 60 years, examines the cord cutting phenomenon in an infographic...

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Poll Results: Sonos Preferred for Wireless Music
SV Staff  |  Apr 20, 2014  | 
The results of last week’s survey are in. We asked if you have a wireless music system at home and a full one third of the respondents reported having—and loving— a Sonos system, followed by one quarter who have yet to venture into wireless audio. Apple AirPlay was the second most favored wireless setup, followed by Bluetooth, which came in a distant third. The complete breakdown is as follows…
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Sennheiser Bows Headphone Opera
Mark Fleischmann  |  Apr 18, 2014  | 
Rail passengers in Los Angeles’ Union Station got a taste of what was billed as “the world’s first large-scale opera for wireless headphones.” Invisible Cities was based on Italo Calvino’s spellbinding novel in which Marco Polo describes fantasy cities to Kublai Khan. The production used Sennheiser’s wireless headphone and microphone technology to allow listeners wearing RS 120 cans to roam around the large public space “onstage” and commune with the performers.
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Onkyo Mid-Priced THX Receivers Due Out in May
SV Staff  |  Apr 17, 2014  | 
THX certification, 4K support and wireless connectivity are key features of the TX-NR737 and TX-NR838 AV receivers Onkyo is introducing in May with suggested retail prices of $899 and $1,199, respectively.
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Sony Announces Pricing and Availability of 4K/Ultra HD Bravia TVs
SV Staff  |  Apr 16, 2014  | 
Sony continued to push 4K/Ultra HD as it announced pricing and availability for its new Bravia 4K Ultra HD TV lineup, a 4K media player, and new 4K content options.
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Sam’s Club Launches Ambitious Service Program for TVs and Electronics
SV Staff  |  Apr 16, 2014  | 
Sam’s Club has announced a $99 service program that gives members who purchase a TV worth $500 or more a four-year protection plan that includes delivery, set-up, haul-away, and recycling of old TVs.
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Panasonic Announces Entry-Level Smart TV Pricing
SV Staff  |  Apr 15, 2014  | 
Panasonic has announced pricing and availability of its entry-level Life+Screen AS530 Series of 1080p smart TVs, featuring 39-, 50-, 55-, and 60-inch screen sizes.
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Digital Projection to Ship Laser Projector in July
SV Staff  |  Apr 14, 2014  | 
Digital Projection International (DPI) has announced that it will begin shipping a high-brightness laser projector in June. Hailed as the first of its kind, the HighLite Laser WUXGA 3D projector is a three-chip DLP design said to deliver 10,000 ANSI lumens from a stable solid-state light source capable of producing over 20,000 hours of illumination, according to the company. Native resolution is 1920 x 1200.
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Bill Would End Cable Blackouts
Mark Fleischmann  |  Apr 10, 2014  | 
414blackout.promo250.jpgWhen cable operators and networks can’t agree on retransmission fees, cable viewers may suddenly see blackouts of broadcast and other channels. Such blackouts set a record in 2013, according to the American Television Alliance. Now legislation has been introduced in Congress that would prevent viewers from missing their favorite shows.
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Klipsch Adds In-Ear Headphones to Reference Lineup
SV Staff  |  Apr 07, 2014  | 
Klipsch has expanded its headphone lineup with the Reference R6 and Reference R6i in-ear monitors, featuring quarter-inch dual-magnet micro-speakers, tangle-resistant flat cabling, and patented oval ear tips, designed to fit the contours of the ear canal more naturally while providing noise-isolation and enhancing bass performance.
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Is 4K the Future of Sports Production?
Mark Fleischmann  |  Apr 01, 2014  | 
Now that 4K TVs are hitting the stores, what’s the outlook for 4K sporting events? Among pros surveyed by Miranda Sports Productions, 33.5 percent said HD 1080p would be their first pick for outfitting production trucks three years from now. 4K was their second choice at 28.6 percent, and HD 1080i came in third at 24.4 percent. Lagging far behind were IPTV (4.4 percent), 8K (3.7 percent), 720p (2.6 percent), 3D (1.9 percent), and SD (0.9 percent). Currently the top format in sports production is 1080i at 54.4 percent, followed by 720p and SD, tied at 18.1 percent, and 1080p at 7 percent.

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