LATEST ADDITIONS

Chris Chiarella  |  Nov 10, 2023
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Could the acclaimed director of The French Connection still be relevant in the MTV era? That’s a big 10-4, with William Friedkin delivering another edgy tale of cops and robbers in 1985’s To Live and Die in L.A., this time set on the left coast, and even helming the Wang Chung music video for the title tune.

SV Staff  |  Nov 10, 2023
Capital Audiofest 2023 returns to the metro Washington, D.C. today and runs through Sunday, November 12, offering enthusiasts the chance to touch, see, and hear some of the latest audio gear.
Bob Ankosko  |  Nov 09, 2023
In what could be a game changer for power distribution, a company out of Redmond, Washington named Ossia just announced a first-of-its-kind adaptor that can be used to deliver power wirelessly to any USB-powered device, including Bluetooth speakers, tablets, game controllers, and more.
Bob Ankosko  |  Nov 09, 2023
U.K.-based speaker specialist Q Acoustics will unveil a new addition to its 5000 series this weekend at Capital Audiofest in Washington D.C.
Tom Norton  |  Nov 08, 2023

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PRICE $1,800

AT A GLANCE
Plus
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Superb color
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THE VERDICT
Even before calibration, this Sony produced superb images. But calibration truly brought out the best from it in both HDR to SDR. Our samples offered slightly less luminance in HDR than expected, but that was quickly forgotten once the lights dimmed and the viewing began.

For several years now OLED has been king of the HDTV hill, offering the best available HDTV performance. This isn't to say that it has been free of issues; no technology is perfect.

Bob Ankosko  |  Nov 08, 2023
High-end headphone specialist Meze Audio today announced a new model that improves one of its most advanced planar-magnetic designs.
Bob Ankosko  |  Nov 08, 2023
A ballsy truck deserves a ballsy sound system, which is exactly what the 2025 RAM 1500 Tungsten pickup truck will get when it hits the streets early next year.
John Sciacca  |  Nov 07, 2023
Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.com

Q I’m wondering which upgrade will make a more significant audible difference in my home theater: upgrading the power amplifier or treating room acoustics? — Michael (last name withheld)

Thomas J. Norton  |  Nov 07, 2023
A recent editorial in our sister publication, Stereophile, and some recent experiences I've had in dealing with Bluetooth, raised once more the related subjects of digital audio and audio compression. Digital audio can only exist by slicing the source signal up into pieces that can be manipulated and used immediately or stored for later reassembly in the analog domain.
Bob Ankosko  |  Nov 07, 2023
Onkyo today introduced a new 5.2-channel AV receiver that brings a robust slate of future-ready features to system builders for only $399.

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