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Do You Prefer Active or Passive 3D Flat Panels?

Scott Wilkinson | Nov 18, 2011 | 8 comments

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Do You Plan to Buy an 8K TV?

SV Staff | Jun 15, 2020 | 10 comments

Do You Plan to Buy an 8K TV?

Yes! I’m eager to take advantage of the new features and capabilities state-of-the-art 8K TVs bring to the table.

10% (172 votes)

Yes, but I will wait until set prices come down and 8K programming is available.

28% (483 votes)

I have no plans to buy an 8K TV now or in the immediate future.

33% (559 votes)

I have no plans to buy an 8K TV but will reconsider when 8K programming becomes widely available.

28% (483 votes)

Total votes: 1697

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Have You Cut the Cord?

Scott Wilkinson | Apr 06, 2012 | 23 comments

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Have You Heard Exotic Cables Improve Sound Quality?

Scott Wilkinson | Nov 12, 2010 | 13 comments

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Is Your Home Theater's AC Power Protected?

Scott Wilkinson | Jul 27, 2012 | 15 comments

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What Was the Most Compelling TV Story of CES?

SV Staff | Jan 27, 2014 | 0 comments

What Was the Most Compelling TV Story of CES?

The explosion of 4K/Ultra HD TVs, which were introduced by virtually every brand

19% (72 votes)

The explosion of “smart TVs”—sets with built-in Internet capabilities and new user interfaces

1% (2 votes)

Sony’s introduction of its first consumer 4K camcorder

2% (7 votes)

The announcement that Netflix will begin streaming 4K content

9% (34 votes)

Samsung’s announcement of a 110-inch Ultra HD TV (that will sell for $150,000)

1% (2 votes)

Dolby’s demonstration of a glasses-free 3D system in which 3D depth can be adjusted

2% (7 votes)

LG’s announcement of a 77-inch hybrid OLED/Ultra HD TV

17% (62 votes)

TV makers embracing curved screens for many of their new 4K/Ultra HD TVs

0% (1 vote)

Sets designed for high dynamic range, or “HDR,” which aims to replicate the real-world “pop” of bright areas in an image

13% (49 votes)

The lack of OLED TVs and the fact that OLED took a (way) backseat to Ultra HD

29% (109 votes)

When hotshot Hollywood director Michael Bay walked off stage at a Samsung press conference when the teleprompter failed

5% (17 votes)

Other (please tell us what we missed in Comments)

3% (12 votes)

Total votes: 374

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What Will You Do in Response to Netflix's Rate Hike?

Scott Wilkinson | Jul 15, 2011 | 10 comments

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What Type of Home Theater Speakers Do You Have?

SV Staff | May 12, 2015 | 10 comments

What Type of Home Theater Speakers Do You Have?

Subwoofer/satellite setup with five (or more) freestanding compact speakers and a subwoofer(s)

30% (488 votes)

Tower-based setup with full-range passive speakers in the front L/R positions plus a standalone subwoofer(s)

46% (741 votes)

Tower-based setup with full-range passive speakers in the front L/R positions and no standalone subwoofer

6% (99 votes)

Tower-based setup with full-range power towers (with built-in powered sub) in the front L/R positions plus a dedicated sub(s)

7% (116 votes)

Tower-based setup with full-range “power towers” (with built-in powered subs) in the front L/R positions and no dedicated sub

6% (90 votes)

In-wall/ceiling speakers plus a freestanding subwoofer

3% (54 votes)

In-wall/ceiling speakers, including an in-wall/ceiling subwoofer

1% (14 votes)

Total votes: 1602

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What Product Tops Your Holiday Wish List?

SV Staff | Nov 14, 2019 | 3 comments

What Product Tops Your Holiday Wish List?

4K LCD HDTV

11% (83 votes)

4K OLED TV

28% (225 votes)

AV receiver (< $1,000)

5% (40 votes)

AV receiver (> $1,000)

14% (108 votes)

4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player

7% (55 votes)

Streaming media player

5% (38 votes)

Turntable

5% (39 votes)

Portable hi-res-capable audio player

2% (14 votes)

Digital network preamp or amp/DAC (digital-to-analog converter)

4% (31 votes)

Home theater speaker system (5.1 or higher)

4% (33 votes)

Soundbar (with or without wireless subwoofer)

1% (9 votes)

Dolby Atmos/DTS:X-capable soundbar (with upward firing speakers)

2% (17 votes)

Wireless multiroom speaker (designed for Wi-Fi networking)

2% (15 votes)

Bluetooth speaker (designed for streaming from a mobile device)

0% (3 votes)

Full-size headphones (on-ear or over-ear)

7% (52 votes)

Earbuds (a.k.a. in-ear headphones)

4% (28 votes)

Total votes: 790

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Have You Used Digital Copy?

Scott Wilkinson | Mar 16, 2012 | 13 comments

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Do You Prefer Subscription or Pay-As-You-Go Streaming?

Scott Wilkinson | Jul 13, 2012 | 14 comments

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Do You Prefer 2-Channel or Multichannel Music Recordings?

Scott Wilkinson | Feb 18, 2011 | 9 comments

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SV Poll: Do You Own a Soundbar?

SV Staff | Oct 16, 2013 | 5 comments

SV Poll: Do You Own a Soundbar?

Yes. It’s a perfect low-clutter solution for my bedroom (or other secondary space).

18% (122 votes)

Yes. I use one in my primary home entertainment space because I don’t have room for multiple speakers.

12% (83 votes)

Yes. I use one in my primary home entertainment space because my spouse won’t let me set up a system with multiple speakers.

5% (33 votes)

No, but I bought one as a gift for my parents/grandparents (or other friend or relative) because it’s easy to set up and use.

6% (40 votes)

No. I love my 5/7.1 home theater setup and would never even consider a soundbar for my main setup.

50% (337 votes)

No. I would never buy a soundbar for myself or anyone else; I don't think they should have a place in the A/V world.

9% (59 votes)

Total votes: 674

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What Type of Surround Speakers Do You Use?

Scott Wilkinson | Jun 17, 2011 | 11 comments

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