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In-Wall Speaker Reviews
RSL W25E In-Wall Speaker System Review – Invisible Treasure
David Vaughn  |  Jun 22, 2023

RSL W25E In-Wall Speakers
Performance
Build Quality
Value

RSL CG25 Center Speaker
Performance
Build Quality
Value

RSL Speedwoofer 12s
Performance
Features
Build Quality
Value
PRICE $2,020 (as tested)
(2) W25E left/right speaker, $199
(1) CG25 center speaker, $425
(2) W25E surround speaker, $199
(1) Speedwoofer 12s subwoofer, $799

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Clean output
Edgeless magnetic grille
Angled baffle design improves imaging
Minus
Installation requires insulation behind the speaker

THE VERDICT
Outstanding sound quality at an affordable price that will please even the most demanding audiophile listener.

I recently upgraded from traditional box speakers to in-wall speakers after delving into the world of in-walls with my recent review of the SVS 3000 In-Wall Subwoofer, which I installed in my den. My wife never liked the aesthetics of the entertainment system because the first thing you saw walking through the door was a wall-mounted bookshelf speaker, which stuck out a good 8 inches from the wall. Despite the great sound, it wasn't so easy on the eyes.

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SmartStream
Netflix Pokes Fun at Itself with the Launch of Streamberry Website
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jun 21, 2023
Netflix is poking fun at itself with this week’s launch of Streamberry.tv, a real-life website based on the fictional Streamberry streaming service featured in its popular Black Mirror series.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Klipsch Kicks Off Summer with Self-Contained Portable Party Speakers
Bob Ankosko  |  Jun 21, 2023
Speaker icon Klipsch has found a new way to remain true to its audacious tagline, “Pissing off neighbors since 1946,” with the launch of its first wireless party speakers.
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Ask S&V
Should I Connect My Apple TV to the TV or Receiver?
John Sciacca  |  Jun 21, 2023
Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.com

Q What is the best way to set up my new Apple TV 4K (third generation)? I have a Denon AVR-S750H surround receiver and an LG OLED77CX 4K TV. I am assuming the best way is to connect my ATV directly to an available HDMI port on the receiver, but older S&V discussions, along with some other sites, recommend connecting the Apple TV directly to the TV. Please help! —Barry Neulen

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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Denon’s Latest Wireless Earbuds Optimize Sound for Your Hearing
Bob Ankosko  |  Jun 20, 2023
Denon today launched noise-canceling wireless earbuds that automatically customize sound to the unique characteristics your hearing.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Samsung Taking Orders for New 98-Inch 4K QLED TV
Bob Ankosko  |  Jun 20, 2023
Samsung has added a massive 98-inch screen size to its Q80C QLED series of 4K TVs and today announced a $500 credit if you visit the company’s website to reserve the $8,000 TV. Follow through and place the order in July, and you get an extra $1,000 off plus a soundbar and free delivery and installation.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
TCL Touts New Q Class and S Class Soundbars
Mark Henninger  |  Jun 19, 2023
TCL is launching five new soundbars in its Q Class and S Class collections. With this launch, the company aims to supplement its popular televisions with enhanced audio capabilities.
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Signals
Trojan Horses and Tellys
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jun 19, 2023
After decades of head scratching, chin rubbing, and extensively consulting the Magic 8-Ball, experts now agree that there is no such thing as a free lunch. However, somewhat unexpectedly, we now have free TVs. If you guessed that there are strings attached, you would be correct. Very correct.

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AV Receiver Reviews
Denon AVR-X3800H AV Receiver Review
Daniel Kumin  |  Jun 16, 2023

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $1,699

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Audyssey XT32 room correction, with extra-cost Dirac Live option
9 powered channels enable a full Atmos/DTS:X layout
4 discrete subwoofer outputs to integrate and EQ multiple subs
Handy global-preset feature
Minus
HEOS app required for streaming music services
Non-backlit remote

THE VERDICT
All the important features, enough channels for Atmos/X, and enough watts for a large majority of systems, all with top-shelf sonics, and all for a reasonable price.

For at least two decades now, designers have been managing to deliver more and more features, power, and audio/video finesse, for fewer and fewer dollars—or at least, no more—with every passing model year. Denon’s latest lineup ably illustrates the trend and the one in the spotlight here, the $1700 AVR-X3800H, is going to hit a lot of budget sweet-spots.

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Blu-ray Movie ReviewsUltra HD Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Star Trek: The Next Generation 4-Movie Collection
Chris Chiarella  |  Jun 16, 2023
Generations, 118 mins.
Picture
Sound
Extras
First Contact, 111 mins.
Picture
Sound
Extras
Insurrection, 103 mins.
Picture
Sound
Extras
Nemisis, 116 mins.
Picture
Sound
Extras

Like The Original Series before it, Star Trek: The Next Generation was a product of its time. Whereas Kirk & Co. embraced broad drama and the two-fisted clichés of ‘60s television on their space-faring adventures, Next Gen was more refined, drawing upon our greater understanding of science fact and taking lots and lots of time to discuss the characters’ feelings, too.

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