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U.S. I.T.C. blunts Sharp imports
SV Staff  |  Jun 25, 2009
The U.S. International Trade Commission is banning imports of certain models of Sharp LCD, due to an ongoing 2007 patent dispute with Samsung. Out of four patent infringement claims from Samsung, an ITC judge ruled that one was indeed violated by ,...
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Michael Jackson: 1958–2009
SV Staff  |  Jun 25, 2009
When I heard the news, I was in the S&V sound room listening to (wait for it) "Shine On You Crazy Diamond." True! Specifically, when my mother called (a true rocker, she), I had just heard "Shine . . . Part VII," which ends...
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SRS TruVolume: Why another volume leveler?
SV Staff  |  Jun 26, 2009
Given that TV makers can already choose from at least two volume-leveling technologies— Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Dolby Volume—the announcement that SRS has launched a competing technology might be greeted with the same excitement as a new...
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Marantz's KI Pearl gear gets coffeetable book, SACD
SV Staff  |  Jun 29, 2009
Last month, Marantz announced its upcoming KI Pearl line of high-end audio equipment. The SA-KI Pearl SACD Player and PM-KI Pearl Integrated Amplifier were created to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the company's European brand director, audio...
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California declares July 1, 2009 "DTS 7.1 Day"
SV Staff  |  Jul 01, 2009
Happy DTS 7.1 Day! If you're a resident of the Golden State (and more specifically, the SoCal community of Agoura Hills), then today is a day to celebrate DTS 7.1 surround. Agoura Hills mayor Denis Weber and California 41st District assemblywoman...
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Yamaha announces newest A/V receiver
SV Staff  |  Jul 06, 2009
Yamaha announced today a new A/V receiver with an impressive feature set and a price tag just shy of a grand. The RX-V1065 is a slightly more powerful version of the RX-V665 receiver. It retains all the features of its little brother, including...
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LEDs light Sharp's newest line of HDTVs
SV Staff  |  Jul 08, 2009
Yesterday, Sharp announced its newest HDTV line, the Aquos LED series. As its name implies, the Aquos LED HDTVs use LED backlighting instead of conventional CCFL. Because LEDs lack the toxic chemicals of CCFL backlights, use far less energy, and...
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Sony brings Netflix to Bravia HDTVs, neglects PS3
SV Staff  |  Jul 09, 2009
The list of devices ready to bring Netflix's decidedly awesome online streaming service into your home theater is getting longer all the time. The latest addition is Sony's Internet-connected Bravia HDTVs. Whether you have a newer set with...
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Blockbuster streaming coming to some Samsung BD players and HDTVs
SV Staff  |  Jul 14, 2009
There has been a lot of talk lately about all the various boxes that now stream Netflix's on-demand service, but Blockbuster is apparently eager to remind us that big red isn't the only game in town. Starting in the fall, owners of certain...
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New Gear: Insignia’s Portable HD Radio
SV Staff  |  Jul 14, 2009
 HD radio is still playing catch-up to terrestrial and satellite, and they’re hoping the first portable rig will be a step in that direction. You can go to Best Buy tonight and buy it for $50 with no added subscription fee. The Insignia...
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Verizon Fios TV Adds Facebook, Twitter
SV Staff  |  Jul 15, 2009
Verizon must think we don’t get enough social-media updating via our computers or hand-held devices, with its new plan to bring those types of services to our TVs. Just announced today, Verizon FiOS Tv has worked with social media giants...
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HD Deals: Free Vudu with Mitsubishi TVs
SV Staff  |  Jul 16, 2009
We spend a lot of time reading and researching home theater gear, so we see our fair share of good deals on gear. From now on, we’re going to share those deals* with you. Today we have a free $150 version of the wonderful Vudu box and $50 worth of...
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The two best things in the world under one roof
SV Staff  |  Jul 16, 2009
The Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles hosts what might be the only place that combines the two greatest passions of the world's most serious connoisseurs: vinyl records and barbecue. Territory BBQ + Records merges a shack-style barbecue...
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Bose Unveils the SoundLink Wireless Music System
SV Staff  |  Jul 17, 2009
The announcement is short on specs, but today Bose pulled the sheet off of their new speaker designed to stream music from your PC. The set-up uses opts, rather surprisingly, for an RF USB dongle for its wireless capabilities. That seems like an...
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HD Deals: "Band of Brothers" Blu-ray, Less than $50
SV Staff  |  Jul 17, 2009
If you haven't watched Band of Brothers on Blu-ray yet, you're missing out. And for less than $50, this is the perfect opportunity. More chances to fatten up your BD collection* after the jump. 'Ghostbusters' Blu-ray for...
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