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New AV Gear Worth Checking Out
Bob Ankosko  |  Jul 02, 2020
No question, new product introductions dropped off from what we usually see during springtime but they didn’t grind to a halt. Dozens of products were announced during the historic COVID-19 lockdown that transformed the life of every American for more than three months and continues to threaten our return to normalcy. As we prepare to celebrate the founding of this great country, we pause to take look at some of the gear AV companies have rolled out in recent weeks, including a few you may have missed. Here’s to hoping that the current wave of flare-ups is short-lived.
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New Beatles ‘Let It Be’ Music Video Now Streaming
Bob Ankosko  |  May 10, 2024
Disney+ began streaming a newly restored version of the 1970 Beatles documentary Let It Be on Wednesday, and today Apple Corps has released a new music video of the same name.
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New Entertainment & Connected Home Technologies Fuel Growth in Custom Installation
Bob Ankosko  |  Oct 16, 2015
The custom installation business is thriving as a growing number of American homeowners integrate high-end home entertainment, lighting control, and whole home control and security systems into their homes, according to the findings of CEDIA’s annual industry survey.
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New Products
New Gear
Bob Ankosko  |  Nov 04, 2013
LG's Google TV, an in-wall soundbar from Niles, Screen Innovations' edgeless screen, a compact stereo amp/DAC from AudioControl, and more
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New Products
New Gear
Bob Ankosko  |  Nov 11, 2013
Cool new gear: JVC’s smart HDTV, a Bluetooth receiver for audiophiles, and a novel—uh, make that unusual—iPhone/Pod sound/security system, and more.
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New Products
New Gear
Bob Ankosko  |  Nov 18, 2013
Cool new gear to check out: Severtson’s curved 3D projection screen, Thiel’s latest speaker, BDI’s soundbar-ready AV cabinet, and more
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New Gear August 2021
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 12, 2021
NAD, JBL, LG and other top A/V brands have all announced new products in recent weeks. Here’s a look at some of the gear coming your way.
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New Gear for Fall 2021
Bob Ankosko  |  Oct 21, 2021
We’re seeing a welcome uptick in new A/V products as the holiday season approaches. Most notable is the arrival of four A/V receivers, a category that has been relatively quiet for much of 2021, and a new $2,500 ultra-short-throw projector. Click on to the next page for a peek at some of the latest gear.
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New Gear for Late Fall 2021
Bob Ankosko  |  Dec 09, 2021
With Christmas a little more than two weeks away, A/V companies continue to bring new gear to market despite lingering shipping delays and materials shortages. The latest round of introductions includes the follow-up to a $60 set of wireless earbuds that earned a Sound & Vision Top Pick back in June, a beautiful take on the classic stereo console, a 65-inch 4K TV priced to sell, and a limited-edition version of an iconic speaker that has been in continuous production for 75 years. Can you guess which speaker it is?
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New Gear for Late Summer
Bob Ankosko  |  Sep 03, 2020
New products keep the world of home entertainment moving forward. Though the pace of introductions slowed to a trickle this spring as America was forced into pandemic lockdown, A/V makers are regaining their footing as supply chains slowly return to normal. The last full month of summer saw introductions from the likes of Rotel, Marantz, and many other familiar brands. Here’s the skinny on a dozen recently announced products — from headphones and AV furniture to more cool gear from McIntosh, NAD, and Bowers & Wilkins.
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