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Poll: What’s Your Go-To Form of Home Entertainment?
SV Staff  |  Mar 24, 2020
In his new blog, AV veteran Tom Norton shares some of the AV entertainment-related things he’s been doing to occupy his “mandated free time.” In a world that’s been shaken to its core by the coronavirus pandemic, we all have something in common as we contemplate how to make the best of a situation over which we have no control. When your garage, basement, and closets are all nice and tidy, then what? Which brings us to our poll question: What’s your go-to form of home entertainment during these stay-at-home days? Pick the response that best describes your top choice. And, as always, leave a comment to elaborate on your selection or tell us what we missed.
Poll: What’s Your Go-To Form of Home Entertainment?
Watching movies and TV shows on disc (ideally 4K Blu-ray)
27% (288 votes)
Watching movies and TV shows on disc (any format)
8% (86 votes)
Online video gaming
3% (28 votes)
Console video gaming
6% (68 votes)
Streaming 4K movies and TV shows on a single service (Netflix, Amazon Prime video, Disney+, etc.)
7% (79 votes)
Streaming movies and TV shows on a single service (any format)
4% (42 votes)
Streaming 4K movies and TV shows on several services
12% (126 votes)
Streaming movies and TV shows on several services (any format)
17% (180 votes)
Streaming music in hi-res on a single service (Tidal, Qobuz, etc.)
4% (38 votes)
Streaming music in different formats on several services
3% (31 votes)
Spinning Compact Discs on my CD player
5% (58 votes)
Spinning vinyl LPs on my turntable
5% (53 votes)
Livestream music performances on social media
0% (2 votes)
Total votes: 1079
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Homeward Bound: Things to Do In Your Free Time
Thomas J. Norton  |  Mar 24, 2020
As you settle into a new routine during these unprecedented times, here are few things you can in your (mandated) free time.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Atlantic Tech Ships $300 Quad-Driver Headphones
SV Staff  |  Mar 24, 2020
Atlantic Technology is now shipping and offering an introductory discount on one of several headphones it previewed late last year.
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Audio Video News
Dozens of Denon, Marantz Products Now ‘Roon Tested’
SV Staff  |  Mar 23, 2020
Sound United today announced that a slew of AV receivers and other products from Denon and Marantz have been certified as “Roon Tested,” which enables them to seamlessly integrate with the subscription-based Roon music management system.
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Audio Video NewsHome Movie Theaters
The Story Behind this Intriguing Video Wall
Bob Ankosko  |  Mar 23, 2020
You’re probably asking the same question we asked when we saw this tantalizing video wall: How’s it work?
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Blu-ray Movie ReviewsUltra HD Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Ford v Ferrari
Chris Chiarella  |  Mar 20, 2020
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The true story of sports car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles' partnership with the Ford Motor Company to challenge legendary Ferrari and perhaps win racing's ultimate test of endurance, the 24 hours of Le Mans, is can't-miss Hollywood gold. While not quite a David v Goliath tale—we learn that cash-strapped Ferrari was something of an underdog—the results here are a heartfelt ode to cars, speed, second chances and next chapters, and good old American ingenuity.
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Audio Video News
New Sonos OS Will Enable Hi-Res Audio, New Features
SV Staff  |  Mar 20, 2020
Wireless speaker pioneer Sonos has announced plans to a release a new operating system (OS) and app in June that will enable hi-res audio and other new features on all but a handful of its oldest products.
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Audio Video News
Elite Screens Launches ‘Keeping Spirits High’ Giveaway
SV Staff  |  Mar 20, 2020
Hours before California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered the state’s 40 million residents to stay home to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, Garden Grove-based Elite Screens announced a giveaway to “keep your spirits high through these hectic times.”
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Audio Video News
Fandango Announces Movie Ticket Refunds, Offers Streaming Credits
SV Staff  |  Mar 20, 2020
In the wake of the public entertainment shutdown, Fandango’s online ticketing operation is busy processing refunds and offering at-home streaming credits.
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Audio Video News
New Paramount Label to Focus on Remastered and Classic Movies on Blu-ray
SV Staff  |  Mar 19, 2020
We’ll take whatever positive news we can muster during these otherwise uncertain, coronavirus-racked times. Paramount Pictures recently announced plans to launch a label dedicated to the release of collectible movies on Blu-ray.
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