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Samsung G90XF 3D Gaming Monitor Review: Glasses-Free 3D Done Right
Mark Henninger  |  Apr 25, 2025

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE
$1,999.99

AT A GLANCE
Plus
• Glasses-free 3D technology delivers a surprisingly comfortable viewing experience
• Excellent 2D performance with a high refresh rate and snappy response time
• Effective eye tracking maintains a stable 3D effect
• Versatile performance across games, VR-style content, and productivity tasks
• Polished Samsung build quality and design

Minus
• Noticeable resolution drop in 3D mode
• Brief delay for eye tracking to lock onto your position
• Premium price tag

THE VERDICT
Samsung’s G90XF 3D gaming monitor takes a bold step forward, introducing a glasses-free 3D experience that’s both immersive and easy on the eyes. It eliminates the bulk and fatigue of traditional 3D glasses or VR headsets, providing a more natural sense of depth that doesn’t strain your vision over time.

Yes, you’ll sacrifice a bit of resolution when toggling on 3D, but the resulting holographic effect more than makes up for it—games and videos truly pop off the screen.

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Top Picks
AV Excellence: Our Curated Top Picks for 2025
Mark Henninger  |  Apr 24, 2025  |  Published: Mar 28, 2025
Looking ahead, we've refreshed our Sound & Vision Top Picks list to better reflect how AV enthusiasts shop today. There are numerous excellent product evaluation sites online, all diligently testing the equipment we consider for inclusion in our lists.

Year after year, these sources typically arrive at a consensus—though the concept of labeling a single product as "best" remains inherently subjective. After all, what might be "best" for one person's budget and preferences may not align perfectly with another's needs. Some products stand out for their top performance, but they usually have high prices.

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Audio Video News
Kaleidescape Joins 8K Association
Mark Henninger  |  Apr 24, 2025
Movie-server specialist Kaleidescape has signed on as the newest member of the 8K Association (8KA), a trade group that promotes standards and best practices for ultra-high-definition video. The move places the California-based company alongside display makers, chipset suppliers, and content providers working to accelerate an 8K ecosystem.
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New Products
Bowers & Wilkins Introduces Px7 S3 Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Mark Henninger  |  Apr 24, 2025
Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) has announced the Px7 S3, a third-generation over-ear model that the company positions as its “most advanced and capable” wireless headphone to date. The new design replaces 2023’s Px7 S2e and brings several firsts to the line, including a discrete on-board headphone amplifier, an upgraded eight-microphone active-noise-cancellation (ANC) system, and upcoming support for both spatial-audio processing and Bluetooth LE Audio with Auracast broadcast mode.
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Home Movie Theaters
Beyond the Glow: Inside VIP Home Theaters’ Ambitious Dream
Mark Henninger  |  Apr 20, 2025
It's the last day of AXPONA 2025. Late on Sunday afternoon, somewhere between exhaustion and curiosity, I was camped on the Renaissance Convention Center carpet when a father‑and‑daughter team approached. Tom Adamczyk and his daughter Monica weren’t exhibiting; but they were sponsors. They urged me to leave the show and audition a “world‑class” private cinema they’d built under their design/build outfit, VIP Home Theaters. Their pitch: We don’t just design the room—we build the speakers, too.
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Wide Angle
FAST Times: The Rise of Free Ad-Supported Television
Mark Henninger  |  Apr 15, 2025
Free, ad-supported television (FAST) services began to take root in the early-to-mid 2010s, when a handful of pioneering platforms set out to recreate the linear TV experience in a streaming environment. Pluto TV was one of the first to offer curated, round-the-clock channels, initially focusing on reruns and older content but quickly finding an audience that appreciated the familiarity of a “live” feed.
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AXPONA 2025New Products
SVS Launches 5000 R|Evolution Subwoofers, Extends Flagship Tech
Mark Henninger  |  Apr 09, 2025
SVS has introduced its 5000 R|Evolution Series subwoofers, which the manufacturer says extend technology from its flagship 17-Ultra R|Evolution line into smaller and more affordable models.
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Audio Video News
Victrola Acquires KLH Audio, Uniting Two Iconic Legacy Brands
Mark Henninger  |  Apr 06, 2025
Victrola’s recent acquisition of KLH Audio brings together two long-standing names in American hi-fi. KLH started in 1957. Henry Kloss, Malcolm S. Low, and Josef Anton Hofmann founded it. They gained fame for their innovative loudspeaker designs and cutting-edge acoustic research. Victrola started in 1906. It became famous for popularizing in-home record players.
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New Products
Pi8 McLaren Edition Wireless Earbuds Launched by Bowers & Wilkins
Mark Henninger  |  Apr 03, 2025
Bowers & Wilkins has introduced the Pi8 McLaren Edition, a special iteration of its acclaimed wireless earbuds, developed in collaboration with McLaren Automotive and the McLaren Formula 1 Team. The Pi8 McLaren Edition features a distinctive design incorporating McLaren’s signature Papaya orange and Galvanic Gray finishes.
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New Products
Kaleidescape Debuts New Entry-Level 2K Strato M Movie Player
Mark Henninger  |  Apr 03, 2025
Kaleidescape has unveiled the Strato M, an entry-level movie player designed for home, marine, and commercial theater systems. The new player offers reference-quality 2K video output, surpassing standard Blu-ray quality, along with support for lossless audio.
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