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New Soundbar Built to Match Samsung’s Frame TV
SV Staff  |  Nov 20, 2019
Next Level Acoustics, the New England-based maker of custom-install speakers and enclosures, has introduced a high-performance soundbar that matches the elegant aesthetics of Samsung’s popular Frame TV, which displays high-resolution art when it’s not in use.
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Soundbar Reviews
Vizio 36-inch 2.1-Channel Soundbar System Review
Leslie Shapiro  |  Nov 19, 2019

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $150

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Decent sound for the price
Slim, wireless subwoofer
Bluetooth for music streaming
Minus
Confusing LED display
Lacks deep bass
Hard-to-read remote control

THE VERDICT
Vizio's 2.1 soundbar system with wireless subwoofer delivers better sound than built-in TV speakers without breaking the bank.

Vizio's latest soundbar is a compact system with a wireless subwoofer that sells for $150. If you just spent big bucks on a new TV and realized that its built-in audio is horrific, this 2.1 package will deliver significantly better sound without consuming what remains of your budget.

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Audio Video News
S&V Poll: 4K OLED Tops Holiday Wish Lists
SV Staff  |  Nov 19, 2019
Last week we asked “what product tops your holiday wish list?” and 4K OLED TV is the runaway favorite as the Black Friday holiday kickoff draws near.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Technics, Panasonic Roll Out Holiday Headphones
SV Staff  |  Nov 19, 2019
Technics has announced that the EAH-F70N headphones it previewed last January at CES 2019 are now shipping.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
A Hit Overseas, Sony's 'Immersive Wearable Speaker' Is Heading to the U.S.
SV Staff  |  Nov 19, 2019
Sony's SRS-WS1 Immersive Wearable Speaker is so popular overseas that the company has decided to release it here in time for the holidays.
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Elite’s $1,000 Outdoor Cinema Bundle Includes a Short-Throw Projector
SV Staff  |  Nov 18, 2019
As we head into winter, Elite Screens is thinking ahead to warmer weather with a lightweight outdoor video projection system that boasts an ultra-short-throw DLP projector and freestanding projection screen.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Enclave Audio Unveils First THX/WiSA-Certified Wireless Speaker System
SV Staff  |  Nov 18, 2019
Enclave Audio of Woodland Hills, California today introduced two wireless “plug-and-play” 5.1 home theater speaker systems, one of which is the first to carry both THX and WiSA certification.
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Signals
Should I Love or Hate Amazon’s Echo Studio?
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Nov 18, 2019
Amazon's newest audio offering, the Echo Studio, packs five drivers and Dolby Atmos into a compact package and promises to deliver terrific sound quality and a truly immersive soundfield. I am trying to figure out whether I should love or hate this thing.

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Blu-ray Movie ReviewsUltra HD Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Spider-Man: Far From Home
Chris Chiarella  |  Nov 15, 2019
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Extras
The true superpower on display in the current Spider-Man franchise might be its irresistible charm. Marvel's beloved signature character has certainly had some Hollywood ups and downs, but in his most recent iteration he seems content to exist in the shadow of Tony Stark/Iron Man rather than stand truly alone. Add to that irksome choice an abundance of high school drama and perhaps an over-reliance upon comedy and big-screen Spidey is at risk of alienating longtime fans. Still, Spider-Man: Far from Home somehow manages to engage us from start to finish.
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Audio Video News
McIntosh Releases DA2 Audio Upgrade Module
SV Staff  |  Nov 15, 2019
The DA2 digital audio module McIntosh introduced with in July with the release of its C53 preamplifier is now available for installation in McIntosh products equipped with the company’s original DA1 module.
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