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Josh.ai Brings its Voice Platform to Dish Satellite TV
SV Staff  |  Apr 25, 2019
Josh.ai, the Denver-based home-automation company specializing in natural language voice control, today announced the integration of its voice platform into Dish’s Hopper DVRs.
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SmartStream
The Fight Is Over: YouTube Returns to Fire TV, Prime Video to Chromecast
Barb Gonzalez  |  Apr 24, 2019
Peace between Amazon and Google means that the YouTube app will return to Fire TVs and Amazon Prime Video will be available for casting to Google Chromecast.
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Subwoofer Reviews
SVS SB-3000 Subwoofer Review
David Vaughn  |  Apr 24, 2019

Performance
Features
Build Quality
Value
PRICE Price: $1,099 (piano gloss black), $999 (black ash)

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Outstanding performance for price
Excellent iOS/Android control app
Compact form factor
Minus
Lacks auto-calibration/room EQ

THE VERDICT
SVS continues its tradition of providing more than ample bass for your buck, this time in a relatively compact subwoofer accompanied by a useful setup and control app.

Over the past 15 years I've reviewed more A/V products than I can count, but the ones I most look forward to watching the FedEx guy hoist off the delivery truck are subwoofers. That's mainly because I love hearing bass—the more the better. Also, the reviewing process gives me an opportunity to revisit some of my favorite movie bass torture-test scenes to see if the latest, greatest subwoofer is up to snuff.

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Audio Video NewsNew Products
SiriusXM’s New Streaming-Only Plan Costs $8/Month
SV Staff  |  Apr 24, 2019
Satellite radio pioneer SiriusXM is rolling out a streaming-only plan offering access to a diverse lineup of more than 300 entertainment channels for $8/month.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Savant’s New Self-Powered Network Speakers Mount in Ceiling
SV Staff  |  Apr 24, 2019
Smart-home specialist Savant today introduced a line of self-powered network speakers that mimic recessed lighting.
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Bookshelf Speaker Reviews
Fluance Ai40 Powered Bookshelf Speakers Review
Al Griffin  |  Apr 23, 2019

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $200

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Impressive sound and build quality for price
Good looks
Easy to set up
Minus
Limited connection options
Analog input can be noisy

THE VERDICT
The Fluance Ai40 delivers great sound and easy setup at a stunningly low price.

The Fluance Ai40 is a good-looking and reasonably compact powered speaker system that's equally at home on the desktop and in the living room. With aptX Bluetooth and stereo RCA inputs and not much else, it's easy to set up for streaming and vinyl or CD playback. At $200, the Ai40 is also a notably affordable given the performance level it provides.

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A/V Veteran
AXPONA 2019: A Guide to the Best Sound
Tom Norton  |  Apr 23, 2019
The annual Audio Expo North America (AXPONA) show in Chicago has exploded into the biggest audio show in North America. 2019 was my first experience there, and it lived up to its reputation. The only show that’s now bigger, based on the number of exhibitors (though I understand it’s heavy on static displays), is May’s Munich show in Germany.
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Signals
Logitech's Alexa-Powered Harmony Express: A Remote You Can Live With
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Apr 23, 2019
Once upon a time, when you wanted to change channels on your TV, you had to actually get up, walk across the room, and twist a dial. While you were there, savvy users also wiggled the rabbit ears a little bit, and for good measure, whacked the side of the (wood) cabinet. Times have changed.

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Audio Video NewsNew Products
EPV Introduces ISF-Certified Projection Screens
SV Staff  |  Apr 23, 2019
EPV Screens has introduced a series of reference-grade-white projection screens that have been certified by the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) to provide reference-grade picture quality
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Marantz’s Hi-Res Network Receiver Plays CDs
SV Staff  |  Apr 23, 2019
Marantz has introduced a hi-res-capable network receiver that provides access to half a dozen music streaming services, supports whole-house wireless streaming, and plays CDs — all from a compact chassis that can fit almost anywhere.
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