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Essence Ships Second-Generation HDMI 2.0a DACs
SV Staff  |  Apr 13, 2017
Essence For Hi Res Audio is shipping its new second-generation digital-to-analog converters (DACs) for owners of late-model AV receivers and preamp/processors who want to upgrade to HDMI 2.0a instead of replacing the gear.
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Fashionably Functional: Estelon Extreme Speaker
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 20, 2014
Alfred Vassilkov’s latest sonic creation looks more like a sculpture than a speaker, which is why you can’t help but do a double take. But beyond its stunning looks are several unexpected—and highly practical—surprises. We asked Estelon partner Alissa Vassilkov, who also happens to be Alfred’s daughter, to tell us the story behind this unique, $239,000/pair speaker.
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February 2015 New Gear
Bob Ankosko  |  Feb 03, 2015
A swiveling TV pedestal, stand-alone Atmos-enabled speaker, tiny subwoofer, and more...
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February 2016 New Gear
SV Staff  |  Feb 18, 2016
Klipsch Reference R6 Headphone
A reference headphone without the reference price is one way to look at the R6, an on-ear design that weighs just over a third of a pound and costs less than a hundred bucks. Its generous 1.5-inch custom-tuned drivers are ensconced in swiveling ear cups to ensure a good fit, and they’re voiced to emulate the sound of Klipsch’s Reference Series speakers. A pretty tall order. Travel Buddy: The headphone folds flat, making it an excellent travel companion, and it has an adjustable leather headband and padded memory foam cushions for noise isolation and comfort. A carrying case is included. Price: $79 ($99 for the R6i, which adds an iPhone-compatible in-line remote and microphone)
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February 2017 New Gear
SV Staff  |  Jan 31, 2017
Soundcast VG1 Waterproof Speaker
If you’re looking for a speaker you can use near water—in the bathroom, by the pool—why mess around? The IP67-rated VG1 is waterproof, not just “water-resistant,” meaning it has withstood testing to ensure it’s impervious to dust and submersible in 3 feet of water.
Take It Anywhere: Described as a perfect travel companion, the speaker teams a pair of 2-inch aluminum-cone drivers with a rear-firing bass radiator and is designed to keep an impromptu party going for up to 15 hours when its battery is fully charged. The VG1 supports Bluetooth streaming via aptX and AAC codecs, or you can use its minijack for a hard-wire hookup. It also has a built-in microphone and is compatible with Siri for hands-free control. Two VG1s can be connected for a wireless stereo experience. Price: $150
Soundcast • (619) 591-0126 • gosoundcast.com
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February 2018 New Gear Part 1
SV Staff  |  Feb 08, 2018
A smart speaker with a screen, a matchbox-size headphone amp, a serious ceiling speaker, and more.
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February 2018 New Gear Part 2
SV Staff  |  Feb 21, 2018
New noise-canceling wireless headphones from B&W, a super-slim on-wall subwoofer, a new laser "TV,"and more.
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Finding Sonic Paradise: HiFiMan's Shangri-La Electrostatic Headphone System
Bob Ankosko  |  Apr 26, 2017
HiFiMan founder Dr. Fang Bian has been crafting fine headphones for more than a decade, collecting numerous awards along the way. In the past two years alone, five of his designs have been designated Top Picks in these pages. Despite this incredible success, Bian wanted more. He had a lifelong dream to fulfill: To create the “world’s best-sounding headphone.” As he put it, “While HiFiMan has made many good headphones, and people certainly enjoy them, none has ever fully satisfied that dream.”
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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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Flashback 1981: Video Killed the Radio Star
SV Staff  |  Aug 01, 2019
Thirty-eight years ago today, MTV changed the face of music when it cued up its first music video — Video Killed the Radio Star by an unknown British new wave band called The Buggles.
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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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Fluance Celebrates 20 Years with Limited-Edition Audio Bundle
SV Staff  |  Aug 23, 2019
Internet-based Canadian home-audio company Fluance is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a limited-edition $400 bundle packaging its RT81 Elite turntable with a pair of the Ai40 powered bookshelf speakers that made Sound & Vision’s Top Pick list earlier this year — both in white.
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Fluance Introduces $300 Flagship Subwoofer
SV Staff  |  Mar 10, 2017
Fluance, the internet-based Canadian speaker company that offers a lifetime warranty on its products, has introduced a new flagship subwoofer that sells for $300.
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Fluance Introduces $80 Phono Preamp
SV Staff  |  Apr 12, 2019
Internet-based Canadian home-audio company Fluance has introduced an affordable phono preamplifier to complement its line of turntables.
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