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Grace Notes
The Last Blockbuster
Leslie Shapiro  |  Jul 16, 2018
And then there was one. Once as ubiquitous as McDonalds, with seemingly one on every block, the once-mighty Blockbuster has been reduced to a solitary store. Our heart goes out to the millions of high-school kids who lost their jobs. If only we had done as they asked, and rewound our tapes.

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Blu-ray Movie ReviewsUltra HD Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Murder on the Orient Express
Brandon A. DuHamel  |  Jul 13, 2018
Picture
Sound
Extras
Kenneth Branagh has spent his career as an actor and director tackling the classics, from Shakespeare to Mary Shelley, and this time out he dives into Agatha Christie’s famous mystery Murder on the Orient Express, playing the author’s beloved Belgian detective Hercule Poirot.
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Audio Video News
Audio Pioneer Edgar Villchur Makes 2018 Hall of Fame
SV Staff  |  Jul 13, 2018
Home audio has a prominent place among the 14 people being inducted into the 2018 Consumer Technology Hall of Fame.
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Audio Video News
LG Showcases ‘Picture on Glass’ OLED TV in NYC
SV Staff  |  Jul 13, 2018
LG has partnered with Danish furniture brand BoConcept and interior designer Sarah Sherman Samuel to create a custom living room space featuring its 65-inch E8 “picture on glass” OLED TV.
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Audio Video News
Sonos Speakers Now Work with AirPlay 2
SV Staff  |  Jul 13, 2018
Following up on a promise it made last fall, Sonos has announced that its newer speakers now support Apple’s AirPlay 2 wireless streaming platform.
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Soundbar Reviews
Sony HT-Z9F Dolby Atmos/DTS:X Soundbar Review
Al Griffin  |  Jul 12, 2018
Performance
Build Quality
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $900 ($1,200 as tested)

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Atmos and DTS:X sound from a compact package
Easy setup
Minus
Limited overhead effects capability
Performance with music less impressive than movies

THE VERDICT
Sony’s soundbar offers an easy way to get Atmos, but you’ll need the optional wireless surround speakers for best performance.

Soundbars designed to deliver Dolby Atmos sound in an all-in-one package offer a convenient alternative to complicated—and pricey—setups that require in-ceiling speakers or “elevation” modules. We’ve checked out a few such specimens in Sound & Vision, including Sony’s HT-ST5000 ($1,500). Now, the company’s new HT-Z9F ($900), aims to deliver the same object- based Atmos—and DTS:X—experience from a more compact and notably less costly soundbar.

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Audio Video News
Nativ Unveils Control Apps for Hi-Res Music Server
SV Staff  |  Jul 12, 2018
Hong Kong-based Nativ has introduced remote control apps for its Vita high-resolution music server.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
New Severtson Projection Screen Retracts Into Floor
SV Staff  |  Jul 12, 2018
Severtson Screens has introduced a motorized, retractable projection screen designed to disappear into the floor when not in use.
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SmartStream
Hands On: Philo Live TV Streaming
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jul 11, 2018
We test drive Philo, the live TV streaming service that lets you binge on and record shows on basic cable channels.
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Audio Video News
5-Star Bass: Best Subwoofers of 2017/2018
SV Staff  |  Jul 11, 2018
A hearty subwoofer is an essential ingredient of any serious sound system. It has to play low and loud and do so without making rude noises and without sounding flabby. Besides scaring your kids (and the neighbors), a good subwoofer will deliver deep, powerful bass that conveys emotion and adds palpable dimension to music and movie soundtracks…so you can feel the sound. We’ve compiled snapshots of the best subwoofers we’ve reviewed over the past 18 or so months. Prices range from $399 to $6,500 and all models received a five-star rating in the critical Performance category. If you’re on a mission to bring home the bass, start here.
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