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CES 2019
Hands On With PSB’s Alpha Series Speakers
Michael Trei  |  Jan 11, 2019
When PSB launched its entry-level Alpha series over 25 years ago, they were hailed as one the greatest values in low-cost loudspeakers right out of the gate. Now, the long-running line has undergone a full revision—only its second in nearly three decades—with the introduction of the new T20 tower speakers ($599/pr), P3 ($199/pr) and P5 ($299/pr) bookshelf speakers, and C10 ($349) center-channel speaker. All models are available in both black ash and walnut woodgrain vinyl finishes.
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AV Receiver Reviews
Onkyo TX-NR787 9.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver Review
Michael Trei  |  Jan 11, 2019

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $699

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Powerful, full-bodied sound
5.1.4 and 7.1.2-channel surround options
AccuEQ Advance room calibration
Minus
No multichannel preamp outputs
Basic remote control

THE VERDICT
Onkyo's versatile nine-channel receiver delivers an impressive blend of performance and features at a middle-of-the-pack price.

It's easy to get overlooked when you're in the middle. A middle child misses out on both the attention that's lavished on the first born and the doting care parents give to the baby of the family. The same thing can happen with an audio company's product lineup. Onkyo makes more than a dozen A/V receiver models at varying price points, but most of the acclaim inevitably goes to the flagship with its flashy bells and whistles, while models at the entry level get lots of love for providing good value.

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CES 2019
NAD’s M10 Amplifier Masters Music Streaming
Al Griffin  |  Jan 10, 2019
NAD’s big CES 2019 news was the introduction of its new M10 Masters Series streaming amplifier.
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CES 2019
JBL’s 4312G Studio Monitor Honors the Past
Al Griffin  |  Jan 10, 2019
Harman set up shop at CES in sprawling suite of ballrooms at the Hard Rock Hotel. Once I wandered past exhibits dedicated to connected automotive tech, cybersecurity, and a host of other things I had no idea the company was involved in, I landed in a cozy corner where JBL’s vintage-inspired speakers were on display. Ahhhh….
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CES 2019
Dirac Research’s Bass Management Module Goes Live
Al Griffin  |  Jan 10, 2019
Dirac Research is at CES demonstrating its new Dirac Live Bass Management Module. The technology is sourced from the company’s Dirac Live room correction, which is currently available in select NAD A/V receivers and integrated amps.
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CES 2019
Philips Adding Android TV to 2019 Lineup
Joe Palenchar  |  Jan 10, 2019
The number of smart TVs running on the Android TV platform is growing with the CES 2019 announcement that select Philips-brand TVs will feature the platform in 2019.
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CES 2019
Cambridge Audio Unveils Hi-Res Streaming Turntable
SV Staff  |  Jan 10, 2019
U.K.-based Cambridge Audio showed that a decades-old technology still has room for innovation with the introduction of the world’s first turntable capable of wirelessly streaming high-resolution audio.
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China’s Edifier Debuts Impressive Array of Speakers
Leslie Shapiro  |  Jan 09, 2019
Relative newcomer Edifier is showing off an impressive array of new speakers at CES 2019. As the first serious audio brand from mainland China to make an impact on the world market, the brand is probably making some of the older, more established brands a bit nervous.

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Streaming, Voice Control Tech Abounds at CES 2019
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 09, 2019
CES 2019 is in full swing, and it’s clear that streaming and voice-control technology are making major strides, particularly in TVs. Here’s what we’ve learned.
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CES 2019
Sonarworks Creates Headphone Correction App for Mobile Devices
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 09, 2019
You wake up and turn on your desktop speakers, then go for a run with earbuds, then listen to music on your drive to work. Terrific. But your music sounds different on each of the three playback systems, and none of them are particularly tuned to your liking. Sonarworks wants to fix that.

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