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Munich 2019
KEF’s LSX Wireless Speaker Comes Up for AirPlay
Al Griffin  |  May 09, 2019
Released in late 2018, KEF’s LSX wireless speaker provides a more compact and affordable option for listeners who might balk at the company’s LS50 wireless speaker’s $2,100/pair price. At $1,100/pair, the LSX costs exactly half what KEF charges for the LS50 while offering up a good-sized portion of its big brother’s performance.
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Munich 2019
Pro-Ject Audio Systems Thinks Beyond the Box
Al Griffin  |  May 09, 2019
Pro-Ject Audio Systems’ Box lineup has grown substantially since the company first started offering the mini-sized components. Although the RS Series represents the best boxes Pro-Ject makes, it is now being exceeded by a new series called RS2 that consists of a CD transport and DAC.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Séura’s New Outdoor TVs Boast 4K and HDR
SV Staff  |  May 09, 2019
Just in time for the summer, Wisconsin-based Séura has introduced the Shade Series of weatherproof outdoor TVs boasting 4K resolution, compatibility with high dynamic range (HDR) content, and a 50-watt soundbar for robust two-channel sound.
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Vintage Gear
Audio Time Machine: Vintage Pioneer Spec-1 Preamp
SV Staff  |  May 09, 2019
Hearkening back to the late ’70s , this gleaming Pioneer SPEC 1 preamp is one of the more striking stereo specimens from New Jersey-based vintage audio specialist SkyFi Audio.
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Munich 2019
High End Munich 2019
 |  May 09, 2019
High End Munich has become a go-to destination for audiophiles—one with an international flair. Sound & Vision is on the ground at the show previewing the immense amount of two-channel goods on display, so keep checking this space for updates.
Subwoofer ReviewsSurround Sound System ReviewsTower Speaker Reviews
Paradigm Monitor SE 3000F Speaker System Review
Al Griffin  |  May 08, 2019

Speakers
Performance
Build Quality
Value

Subwoofer
Performance
Features
Build Quality
Value
PRICE $2,144 (as tested)

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Impressive performance for price
Surround speakers provide flexible installation options
Subwoofer with app control and room correction
Minus
Basic build quality and looks

THE VERDICT
This entry-level Paradigm speaker package delivers performance reminiscent of the company's higher end models, along with a few sophisticated and well-considered features.

Canada's Paradigm offers a truly impressive range of speakers for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts alike. The company makes so many speakers, in fact, that I sometimes have trouble keeping track of what's what in the Paradigm lineup. With luscious, hand-lacquered cabinets and Beryllium drivers, the Persona line is the flagship offering, one that Sound & Vision reviewed in a 5.1-channel configuration in our September 2017 issue. While we found plenty to like about that Persona rig, at $31,000 it clearly represented a luxury purchase. Fortunately, the Paradigm family also includes speakers aimed at budget-conscious listeners, such as the Monitor SE series.

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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Naim Upgrades All-In-One Mu-So Wireless Music System
SV Staff  |  May 08, 2019
U.K.-based audio specialist Naim Audio today introduced a second-generation update of its award-winning Mu-so wireless music system, one of Sound & Vision’s Top Picks of the Year in 2015.
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Vote
S&V Survey: How Often Do You Watch 4K Content?
SV Staff  |  May 08, 2019
We felt compelled to take to the streets with word that almost half of 4K TV owners do not actually watch 4K content. So our question is: How often do you stream 4K content? And, if you don’t watch 4K — on disc or via streaming — why not? Please enlighten us and leave a comment!
S&V Survey: How Often Do You Watch 4K Content?
Never. I love my 4K/ Ultra HD TV but…
17% (157 votes)
Every now and then but not very often.
25% (224 votes)
Once or twice a week.
18% (163 votes)
Three or four times a week.
21% (193 votes)
Once a day and sometimes more. I love 4K!
19% (173 votes)
Total votes: 910
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Audio Video News
Survey: About Half of 4K TV Owners Don’t Watch 4K
SV Staff  |  May 08, 2019
Here’s a remarkable statistic that we doubt applies to the typical Sound & Vision reader: Almost half of American homes (47%) have a 4K/Ultra HD TV yet 45% of those households have not watched any 4K content on that TV.
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A/V Veteran
Sony Stages Stunning Demos of its 2019 TV Lineup
Tom Norton  |  May 07, 2019
Sony recently invited journalists to its New York City facilities to brief us on the company’s 2019 TV product strategy, along with comparative demonstrations against the best offerings of its key competitors.
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