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Best Gear of May 2022
Bob Ankosko  |  May 26, 2022  |  0 comments
Ready for a subwoofer that can play very low and very loud in very large spaces? Or how about a versatile set of headphones that put excellent noise cancellation and sound expanding spatial processing at your fingertips as you look ahead to that awesome summer vacation you just locked down? Both made our Top Picks list in May along with an affordable smart projector that will take movie time to the next level and a trio of high-end speakers from a brand you never heard of that will leave you speechless.
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Denon and Marantz Preview New CD Players and More at Munich Audio Show
Bob Ankosko  |  May 23, 2022  |  0 comments
Denon and Marantz showcased new CD players at the High End Munich audio show that wrapped up yesterday, with Denon also previewing a pair of integrated amplifiers, one with built-in wireless streaming capability.
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The S&V Interview
High Dynamic Range, HDR10+ Style
Bob Ankosko  |  May 19, 2022  |  1 comments
15 Minutes with Bill Mandel, Co-Manager at HDR10+ Technologies, LLC

Sound & Vision talks high dynamic range and the evolution of HDR10+ with Bill Mandel, head of the Visual Solutions Lab at Samsung Research America and co-manager of HDR10+ Technologies, LLC.

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KEF Celebrates 60 Years with Sleek Wireless Towers, Klipsch Updates Reference Lineup
Bob Ankosko  |  May 17, 2022  |  0 comments
Two iconic names in British and American hi-fi are drawing on many decades of experience in home audio to advance the art and science of speaker design. KEF is celebrating 60 years with a sexy new wireless tower speaker, while the company founded by Paul W. Klipsch in 1946 works to refine its flagship Reference Premiere series and step-down Reference series yet again.
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Study Finds a Thriving Market for Vinyl Records
Bob Ankosko  |  May 12, 2022  |  4 comments
In the age of streaming where you can summon any song, band, or music genre in the snap of a finger, the lingering presence of vinyl records seems quaint — a fad embraced by hipsters, nostalgia seekers, and aging hippies. But the latest statistics from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) show that the rebirth of vinyl that began more than a decade ago has real staying power.
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Bluesound Previews Streaming Hub for Legacy Devices
Bob Ankosko  |  May 10, 2022  |  0 comments
Bluesound, the sister company of Canada’s NAD and PSB specializing in wireless streaming gear, has announced an accessory hub that turns any wired analog or digital audio source into an app-controllable multiroom streaming player.
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New Gear Roundup: Spring 2022
Bob Ankosko  |  May 05, 2022  |  0 comments
We round up the latest gear from the bustling world of home and mobile entertainment.
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Denon Builds Sub into New Soundbar to Simplify Setup
Bob Ankosko  |  May 02, 2022  |  0 comments
Denon has simplified setup of its latest soundbar by building the “subwoofer” into the bottom of its enclosure, forgoing the need for a separate bass module.
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Best Gear of April 2022
Bob Ankosko  |  Apr 28, 2022  |  0 comments
As April winds to a close, we review our Top Picks for the month, which include a budget soundbar system from a well-known American speaker brand, a top performing integrated amplifier, and the latest THX-certified subwoofer from an accessory-turned-audio-brand that’s growing by leaps and bounds.
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Best Gear of April 2022
Bob Ankosko  |  Apr 28, 2022  |  1 comments
As April winds to a close, we review our Top Picks for the month, which include a budget soundbar system from a well-known American speaker brand, top performing integrated amplifiers in two price categories, and the latest THX-certified subwoofer from an accessory-turned-audio-brand that’s growing by leaps and bounds.
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