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The New Corvette Looks Good. But Will it Sound Good?
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Aug 13, 2019
For the first time, the engine is mounted amidships: 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8, 495 horsepower, 470 lb-ft of torque, 0 to 60 mph in under 3 seconds, top speed of 194 mph with optional performance packages. It is the most powerful and quickest base-model Corvette ever. And it has the most powerful Bose sound system ever in a sports car.

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CEDIA Announces 2019 Best New Product Finalists
SV Staff  |  Aug 12, 2019
CEDIA today announced the finalists for its 2019 Best New Product Awards program. Winners will be revealed at the 2019 CEDIA Expo, which opens in Denver September 10.
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Audio Video News
Game Downloads Surpass Discs for First Time
SV Staff  |  Aug 12, 2019
The traditional game console may be slowly losing ground but it is still strong — especially Sony’s PlayStation 4.
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Sonos/IKEA Symfonisk Wi-Fi Speakers Now Available
SV Staff  |  Aug 12, 2019
The Symfonisk line of wireless speakers Sonos developed in collaboration with Swedish furniture king IKEA are now available.
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Remaster Class: Alien
Chris Chiarella  |  Aug 09, 2019
An unprecedented fusion of science fiction and horror, Alien burst upon the scene some 40 years ago in a spray of blood to the screams of audiences everywhere. Envisioned by artist H.R. Giger, realized by craftsman Carlo Rambaldi, and brought to life by performer Bolaji Badejo, the intruder of the title has remarkably little screen time, which only enhances his terror, Jaws-style, as he stalks the hapless crew of the spaceship Nostromo.
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Comcast Ups its Pay TV Game with Amazon Music
SV Staff  |  Aug 09, 2019
In the face of declining subscriptions, Comcast has upped its pay TV game with the launch of Amazon Music on its Xfinity X1 platform, marking the first time ad-free, on-demand streaming is available via cable TV.
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Naim Updates Award-Winning Mu-so QB Music System
SV Staff  |  Aug 08, 2019
U.K.-based hi-fi specialist Naim Audio today announced the second generation of its compact Mu-So Qb wireless music system, one of Sound & Vision’s Top Pick of the Year in 2017.
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Qobuz: We Got King Crimson in Hi-Res (and Lots More)
SV Staff  |  Aug 08, 2019
On the eve of its six-month anniversary, Paris-based music streaming and download service Qobuz says it's laser-focused on amassing "more hi-res content than anybody else and delivering the best sound experience possible" by providing access to a vast collection of music at resolutions up to 24-bit/192 kHz for streaming or download
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Disney to Offer Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu bundle 
Barb Gonzalez  |  Aug 08, 2019
Disney has revealed more details of its Disney+ streaming service. In addition to launching an exclusive streaming service in November, the entertainment empire will also offer a bundle that includes Disney+, ESPN+, and ad-supported Hulu.
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OSD Audio Nero Studio5 Bookshelf Speakers and Stream-XD Integrated Amplifier Review
Al Griffin  |  Aug 07, 2019

Speakers
Performance
Build Quality
Value
Integrated Amplifier
Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $400 (as tested)

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Great value
Tidal, Spotify, and TuneIn streaming
Digital and analog inputs accommodate multiple sources
Minus
Subwoofer output
Treble-forward sound with some music
Coarse volume steps
No USB-DAC input

THE VERDICT
OSD Audio’s compact, component-based system is a great value and offers a high-er-performance alternative to many all-in-one wireless speakers.

OSD Audio is a company that seems to make everything— everything audio-related, that is. When I stopped by the company's booth at the CEDIA trade show in 2018, CEO Dave Chai took me on a guided tour of the vast array of in-wall and in-ceiling speakers, outdoor speakers, subwoofers, amplifiers, accessories, and cables on display, thoroughly impressing me with his ability to speak about each product in detail. While much of OSD Audio's catalog is aimed at custom installation pros, two new consumer-oriented categories for the company are bookshelf speakers and integrated amplifiers with wireless streaming capability.

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