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New Unity Wi-Fi Headphones Built for Hi-Res Listening
Bob Ankosko  |  Jun 08, 2023
You think you’ve seen it all in the ever-bustling category of wireless headphones, but here’s something new: over-ear ’phones designed for listening to high-resolution music over Wi-Fi.
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MartinLogan Motion Speakers and BalancedForce Subwoofer Review
Jim Wilson  |  Jun 08, 2023

Motion Speakers
Performance
Build Quality
Value
BalancedForce 210 Subwoofer
Performance
Features
Build Quality
Value
PRICE $9,194 (as tested)
Motion F20 $1,749 (each)
Motion C10 $999 (each)
MotionB10 $599 (each)
BalancedForce 210 $3,499

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Incredible mids and highs
Elegant appearance
Exceptional build quality

Minus
Not inexpensive
Perfect Bass Kit not included with sub
MAP (Manufacturers Advertised Pricing) enforced

THE VERDICT
MartinLogan blends exquisite detail with razor-sharp imaging and rich bass, then combines those elements into stylish enclosures. The Motion speakers and BalancedForce subwoofer provide a very compelling option for the serious audiophile.

MartinLogan, you know the name. They've been around since 1983 so pretty much everyone has heard of them. Renowned for its statement electrostatic speakers, the company also offers a full line of traditional cabinet speakers, subwoofers, wireless systems, architectural speakers, soundbars, even discrete outdoor systems.

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Apple’s Vision Pro Offers a Glimpse into the Future of Entertainment
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jun 07, 2023
Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference (WWDC) kicked off with a preview of the long-awaited Vision Pro, an AR (augmented reality) headset featuring micro-OLED display technology that has the potential of changing the way we experience entertainment in the future.
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Audio Video News
Onkyo, Pioneer Elite, and Integra AV Receivers Get Dirac Live Bass Control
Bob Ankosko  |  Jun 07, 2023
Dirac, the Swedish company specializing in sound optimization, today announced that its Live Bass Control feature is now available for license in high-end AV receivers from Onkyo, Pioneer Elite, and Integra.
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Editor's Eye
Summer’s Almost Here & the Writer’s Strike Continues
Mark Henninger  |  Jun 07, 2023
Summer 2023 is just around the corner and Hollywood writers have been on strike since May 2. If the strike ends soon, it may not have a significant impact but there are concerns that a prolonged strike could be catastrophic for movie theaters that depend on a constant flow of blockbuster releases to remain profitable.
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How Rob Hahn's Life Work and "The Hahn Theater" Inspired his Kaleidescape Filmmaker Spotlight
Mark Henninger  |  Jun 06, 2023
Rob Hahn is an American film director of photography and a name you should be familiar with if you love movies. He worked as cinematographer for acclaimed director Frank Oz on The Stepford Wives, The Score, and In & Out.

Working as a camera operator for Academy Award-winning cinematographers Conrad Hall (American Beauty) and Owen Roizman (The Exorcist) influenced Rob's style. With a keen eye and love for exceptional sound and projection—and with help from Keith Yates Design—he built The Hahn Theater which I named Home Theater of the Decade back in 2019.

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Audio Video News
The Home Entertainment Show 2023 Kicks Off Friday in Southern CA
Bob Ankosko  |  Jun 05, 2023
Audiophiles and music lovers from around the country are gearing up for the 2023 edition of The Home Entertainment Show (a.k.a. T.H.E. Show SoCal 2023), which opens Friday in Costa Mesa, California at the Hilton Orange County Costa Mesa hotel.
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Signals
In a Black Hole They Can Hear You Scream
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jun 05, 2023
So, I have this recurring nightmare where the spaceship's crew pushes me out of the airlock and, screaming, I am inexorably pulled into a black hole where I am transported into a new dimension where space and time cease to exist.

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Rebel Without a Cause
Ralph Potts  |  Jun 02, 2023
Picture
Sound
Extras

In Rebel Without a Cause, James Dean captured the nation’s attention with a performance that still electrifies the screen decades after his untimely death. Its archetypal coming-of-age drama involves three high school students whose seemingly idyllic suburban lives crack under the weight of teenage angst and rebellion in post-war America.

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Audio Video News
Best Gear of Spring 2023
Bob Ankosko  |  Jun 01, 2023
Spring has been kind to us. We’ve had the opportunity to evaluate and recommend a number of interesting products in recent weeks. Among them, a streaming speaker guaranteed to rock your house, luxury headphones from an iconic high-end brand known for its top-shelf electronics, two terrific TVs — one OLED, one mini-LED — a “spatial audio” speaker you can balance in the palm of your hand, and more. Read on for a rundown of our latest Top Picks in just about every AV category.
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