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When the Theater Next Door Has No Soundproofing
SV Staff  |  Aug 29, 2017  | 
A Howell, New Jersey man who lives less than 200 feet from the back of the Xscape Theatres that opened last year has had it with the “rumbling thunder” that can happen any time between 11 a.m. when the Cineplex opens to 1 a.m. when it closes.
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Monoprice to Unveil THX Subwoofers at CEDIA
SV Staff  |  Aug 28, 2017  | 
While tradeshows are always full of surprises, here’s a bit of pre-show news that really stood out: Monoprice, the company known for its value pricing, will unveil a line of THX-certified subwoofers at CEDIA 2017, which opens in San Diego next week.
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4K Apple TV Reportedly Due Out Next Month
SV Staff  |  Aug 28, 2017  | 
Back in February rumors circulated that Apple was testing a 4K-capable fifth-generation Apple TV. Multiple sources are now reporting that Apple will introduce an updated 4K version of its streaming media player next month when it introduces the new iPhone and Apple Watch.
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EmoFest Returns to Tennessee After 4-Year Hiatus
SV Staff  |  Aug 25, 2017  | 
Emotiva Audio will host EmoFest 2017 at its Franklin, TN headquarters and manufacturing facility after a hiatus of four years.
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Roku Is Top Streaming Media Player in U.S.
SV Staff  |  Aug 25, 2017  | 
Nearly Four in 10 (37%) of Internet-connected homes in the U.S. own a Roku streaming media player, according to new research from Dallas-based Parks Associates.
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Soundcast’s VG7 Flagship Now at Best Buy’s Magnolia
SV Staff  |  Aug 24, 2017  | 
Soundcast today announced that for the first time shoppers can demo the Top Pick-designated VG7 outdoor speaker at Magnolia Home Design Centers and Home Theater Showrooms in Best Buy stores around the country.
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Onkyo Announces Hi-Fi Minisystems
SV Staff  |  Aug 24, 2017  | 
Onkyo today announced plans to ship two compact hi-fi systems in September.
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LG 4K/Ultra HD Blu-ray Player Now Available
SV Staff  |  Aug 23, 2017  | 
LG today announced the availability of the UP970 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player it previewed at CES 2017 last January.
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Yamaha Introduces $350 Stereo Receiver
SV Staff  |  Aug 23, 2017  | 
Yamaha has announced that its new R-N303 stereo receiver is now available online and in stores for $350.
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Super Nintendo Pre-Order Sells Out
SV Staff  |  Aug 23, 2017  | 
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) Classic Edition, a miniaturized remake of the popular ’90s console slated for release September 29, sold out within minutes of it being offered for pre-order yesterday on Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, and other sites.
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Solar Eclipse Puts a Dent in Netflix Viewership
SV Staff  |  Aug 23, 2017  | 
With a healthy dose of humor Netflix let it be known that its viewership dropped 10 percent on Monday afternoon as millions of Americans gathered outside to witness the great solar eclipse of 2017.
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Nakamichi Offers Pre-Order Pricing for New DTS:X Soundbars
SV Staff  |  Aug 22, 2017  | 
Nakamichi, the company that made a name for itself building some of the world’s best cassette decks in decades past, has announced that it is accepting a limited number of discounted pre-orders for two new DTS:X-capable 7.2- and 9.2-channel soundbar systems slated for delivery in October.
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Epson Launches 5 LCD Projectors from $359 to $899
SV Staff  |  Aug 22, 2017  | 
Epson today introduced five high-def LCD projectors, ranging in price from $359 to $899, for its Home Cinema series.
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Vizio Brings SmartCast to Entry-Level 4K Displays
SV Staff  |  Aug 22, 2017  | 
Vizio is rolling out a SmartCast TV update to its entry-level E-Series 4K/Ultra HD displays, the company announced yesterday.
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The Solar Eclipse Is Here
SV Staff  |  Aug 21, 2017  | 
Are you ready? One of nature’s great spectacles — the solar eclipse of 2017, or the Great American Eclipse — is upon us.

We hope you will be able to witness this historical event with your own (properly protected) eyes but in case that’s not possible...

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