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First Listen: Audyssey DSX
Brent Butterworth  |  Nov 12, 2009  | 

Denon's AVR-4810CI A/V receiver is the first product that exploits the full 11.1-channel capability of Audyssey DSX processing. Here are our initial impressions:

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First Look: XstreamHD
John Sciacca  |  Dec 14, 2009  | 
If you've never heard of XStreamHD, that's OK. Up until now, they've kept a pretty low profile. But that doesn't mean they haven't been busy quietly building the groundwork and infrastructure for a system that may very well be a total game changer for the way you view movies, listen to music and play games. I actually had heard of them.
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Fluance Adds Two Powered Models to Reference Speaker Line
Mark Henninger  |  Mar 11, 2025  | 
Fluance has introduced two new powered speakers in its Reference Series: the Ri71 bookshelf speakers and Ri91 tower speakers. Both models incorporate Bluetooth connectivity and active amplification.
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Focal Launches Diva Utopia: A New High-End Active Wireless Loudspeaker
Mark Henninger  |  Oct 10, 2024  | 
Focal's Diva Utopia loudspeaker recently debuted in the U.S., showcasing the combined expertise of French audio company Focal and British partner Naim. This launch marks their first fully active, wireless, and connected loudspeaker.


In this video, Focal's Réjean Bedel highlights the speaker's features and demonstrates its music playback capabilities.

At the event held in Manhattan's Par Excellence store—located in the trendy East Village and Bowery neighborhoods—Focal and Naim Audio CEO Cedrick Boutonet and Marketing Manager Réjean Bedel introduced the Diva Utopia to an eager audience of audio reporters and reviewers.

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Focal Offers the Choice of Open- or Closed-Back Design with New Headphones
Bob Ankosko  |  May 07, 2024  | 
Though Focal is best known for the fine speakers it builds in France, the company has been slowly expanding its line of high-quality headphone over the past decade. Today, the company announced two new over-ear wired models, bringing the total number of headphones it offers to nine.
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Focal Releases Aria K2 936 Floorstanding Loudspeaker
SV Staff  |  Nov 16, 2020  | 
France’s Focal, maker of speakers ranging from affordable home theater models to high-end exotica, has introduced an updated version of its Aria 936 floorstander, the Aria K2 936.
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Focal Unveils DIVA UTOPIA: A High-End Wireless Loudspeaker for Audiophiles
Mark Henninger  |  Oct 02, 2024  | 
French audio manufacturer Focal has unveiled the DIVA UTOPIA, its first wireless, connected, active loudspeaker. This model aims to deliver audiophile-grade sound paired with the convenience of modern wireless technology.

Developed over five years, the flagship speaker merges Focal’s renowned acoustic engineering with advanced electronics from Naim Audio, setting a new standard in high-fidelity sound systems. Available in October 2024, the DIVA UTOPIA is priced at $39,999 USD (or $51,999 CAD) per pair, sold exclusively at Focal Powered by Naim stores.

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Formovie Introduces Theater Premium 4K UST Projector with ALPD RGB+ 4.0 Laser Tech
Mark Henninger  |  Oct 21, 2024  | 
Formovie has announced the global launch of its latest flagship product, the Formovie Theater Premium. Scheduled for release on October 28, 2024, this 4K ultra-short-throw (UST) projector aims to elevate home cinema experiences with cutting-edge visuals and immersive sound.
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Formovie Launches 120” ‘Floor Rising’ ALR Screen with $400 Discount
SV Staff  |  Aug 07, 2024  | 
The Chinese video projection brand Formovie has introduced a motorized 120-inch (diagonal) ambient-light rejecting (ALR) screen that rises up from a slender enclosure that sits on the floor.
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From Zero to Guitar Hero
Michael Berk  |  Dec 22, 2011  | 

Through with music games? Gone as far as you can with Guitar Hero? (There's always someone willing to go further - but that's not for you). Time to dust off that axe that's taking up space in the closet, plug it into your computer, and learn to play for real, once and for all.

Plug it into your computer? Yep, you heard me right.

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Gear Nuts
Mike Mettler  |  Jun 06, 2001  | 

Ground Control, this is Off-Road Gear One, a.k.a. ORG-1, as I'm still orbiting the earth in the experimental mobile-entertainment vessel I transmitted from last month. Do you copy?

Yes, I copy, ORG-1. This is Steve at Ground Control. I can hear you loud and clear - and without distortion, I might add.

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Germany’s ELAC Previews Follow-up to Entry-Level Debut Series Speakers
Bob Ankosko  |  Jun 06, 2024  | 
German speaker specialist ELAC today announced plans to add a new seven-model series of entry-level speakers to its popular Debut family in the fall.
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Germany’s ELAC Previews Mix-and-Match Home Theater Speaker Series
Bob Ankosko  |  Apr 29, 2024  | 
ELAC, the German maker of high-quality speakers, has announced a new series of mix-and-match home theater speakers that is the culmination of almost 100 years of experience in acoustic design and engineering.
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Gimme Shelter: Racks, Cabinets and Mounts
Bob Ankosko  |  Oct 06, 2016  | 
What good is a shiny new state-of-the-art TV if you don’t have an appropriately classy place to put it or an acrobatic wall-mount to hang it on? Or maybe you’d rather attach it to a motorized lift so you can make it appear (and disappear) at will. And what about the rest of your electronics—the receiver, that spiffy 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player…your resurrected turntable? Do you have a functional place in mind for all that stuff? Fear not. Whether you want to display your gear for all to see or hide it away, here are a few options worthy of consideration.
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GoldenEar Atmos Demo, Multi-view Video on Tap for CEDIA Expo
Bob Ankosko  |  Sep 21, 2015  | 
2015 CEDIA Expo opens on October 15 and the invites and we’re getting a steady flow of invites and news teasers. Two recent ones caught my attention…
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