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Two “Killer” Classics Slay on 4K
Chris Chiarella  |  Sep 28, 2024  |  First Published: Sep 29, 2024
The Ladykillers (1955)
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Murder on the Orient Express (1974)
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This month, Kino Lorber Studio Classics has dropped a pair of classic crime flicks, a dark comedy and one of the all-time great whodunnits. I first discovered The Ladykillers back in film school, and its endearing British charm remains central to its enduring appeal.
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New Products
KEF Unveils the New Q Series with MAT: High-Fidelity for Every Home
SV Staff  |  Sep 26, 2024

KEF has once again raised the bar in home audio with the launch of their latest Q Series, a line of eight new speakers designed to bring audiophile-quality sound to more people than ever before. Building on its acclaimed Q Series, this line harnesses groundbreaking Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MATTM). The result is a lifelike listening experience.

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CEDIA 2024
StormAudio's Superb CEDIA Demos Revisited
Mark Henninger  |  Sep 24, 2024
We're not actually done sharing CEDIA experiences, we just had to take a short break. First of the second batch is StormAudio and its various partners including Lumagen, Seymour Screen Excellence, Christie, JL Audio, and PCM.

Check out the video, or read the edited transcript at the link below.

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Music Reviews
Juice WRLD: The Pre-Party EP in Lossless on Apple Music
Mike Mettler  |  Sep 24, 2024
Sadly lost to us in his prime at only age 21 in 2019, Chicago-bred emo rapper Juice WRLD at least left behind a wealth of unreleased material—and his estate’s latest official offering is a two-track stunner, The Pre-Party EP, now available as a Lossless option on Apple Music and via other digital platforms.
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3D Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Repo Man: A 40-Year Punk Classic Reborn in 4K
Chris Chiarella  |  Sep 18, 2024
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In both its content and execution, Repo Man succeeds at capturing a mood, an attitude, the vibe of the era and the place where it was created, and is without a doubt the most punk movie I’ve ever seen.

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AudioQuest Silver Anti-Static Record Brush Sweepstakes
SV Staff  |  Sep 16, 2024

Register to win an AudioQuest Silver Anti-Static Record Brush (retail value $19.95 US).

From the company:
Keep vinyl LPs free from annoying static, microscopic dust, and harmful debris with AudioQuest’s Silver Anti-Static Record Brush. Simple, attractive, and remarkably effective, AudioQuest’s Silver Anti-Static Record Brush features 1,086,000 conductive carbon fibers and an uncoated metal finger grip to create a reliable electrical path between fibers and handle.

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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Best of the Boxes, Summer 2024
Chris Chiarella  |  Sep 15, 2024
What’s better than a movie on Blu-ray or 4K? How about a whole bunch of movies on Blu-ray and/or 4K, thoughtfully assembled with impressive A/V quality and copious bonus content? Some of these collections were obviously easier to configure, presenting as they do beloved movie series in their entirety, while others no doubt took a bit more effort to populate across a common theme, and we tip our summer bucket hats to the folks who made ‘em all happen.
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CEDIA 2024
Klipsch Launches Flexus Core 300 Soundbar Featuring Dirac Live at CEDIA 2024
Mark Henninger  |  Sep 15, 2024
At CEDIA 2024 in Denver, Premium Audio Company introduced the Klipsch Flexus Core 300 soundbar, the first soundbar ever to feature Dirac room correction built-in. This soundbar comes with a limited bandwidth Dirac license straight out of the box, with an option to upgrade to Dirac Live Bass Control.

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CEDIA 2024
Yamaha Showcases Complete Audio Solutions at CEDIA 2024: Residential and Commercial
Mark Henninger  |  Sep 15, 2024

At CEDIA 2024, Yamaha made a significant impact by showcasing its extensive range of audio solutions. David Nowak and Phil Shea from Yamaha took us through a comprehensive tour, highlighting products that cater to both residential and commercial markets. From surround sound systems to high-performance speakers and innovative amplifiers, Yamaha’s booth demonstrated why they remain leaders in the audio industry.

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CEDIA 2024
Epson Unveils New Q-Series Projectors at CEDIA 2024: Redefining the Home Theater Experience
Mark Henninger  |  Sep 15, 2024

Epson has made a bold statement at CEDIA 2024 with the launch of its highly anticipated Q-Series QL7000 and QL3000 projectors. These new models are designed specifically for residential viewing environments. This includes both dedicated home theaters and more lifestyle-friendly applications.

Priced at $30,000, the QL7000 is Epson’s new flagship projector, offering an impressive 10,000 lumens of brightness, while the QL3000 comes in at a lower price point with 6,000 lumens, making it perfect for both dedicated theater rooms and living spaces.

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