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Is the End of Physical Media Near?
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 08, 2023
For adherents of Blu-ray and DVD, the headlines were devastating:

“Disney Is Exiting Physical Media in Australia…”
“Fans Begin Hoarding DVDs and Blu-ray Discs as Disney Stops Selling Them”
“Disney Strikes Major Blow Against Physical Media, Stops DVD & Blu-Ray In Australia”

And this coming just months after Netflix announced that it would end its iconic red-envelope disc delivery service on September 29th.

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A/V Veteran
Seeing ‘Oppenheimer’ in IMAX…and Skipping ‘Barbie’
Thomas J. Norton  |  Aug 08, 2023
OK, I haven't seen Barbie. Nor do I have any intention of doing so, even it if shows up for free on a streaming service. My only...ah...exposure to Barbie was in the Toy Story franchise, where she was basically a third-stringer. But Barbie was a apparently big deal for years for young girls, who are now all grown up and yearn for nostalgia wrapped around some new-fashioned man-shaming.

But I did see Oppenheimer in my local IMAX...

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Audio Advice LiveShows
Highlights from Audio Advice Live 2023
SV Staff  |  Aug 07, 2023
The Audio Advice Live home entertainment show that ended yesterday in Raleigh, North Carolina was a resounding success. Some of the event’s biggest moments were documented by S&V editor Mark Henninger. Let’s take a look…
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How Do You Properly Integrate a Subwoofer In a Stereo Setup?
John Sciacca  |  Aug 07, 2023
Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.com

Q I have a follow-up to a previous question from one of your readers about connecting a subwoofer. Once the sub is correctly connected, how do you make sure it is set up to be fully integrated in a stereo system? —Benoit Blond

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Audio Video News
Best Gear of 2023 (So Far)
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 04, 2023  |  First Published: Aug 03, 2023
With the summer in full swing and Labor Day a mere month away, it’s the perfect time to take stock of Sound & Vision’s Top Picks for 2023. Whether you’re in the market for a TV or projector, a streaming device or speaker, or a full-on home theater speaker system, we’ve got you covered with multiple recommendations. Or maybe you’re looking for a good set of wireless earbuds to get you through the Dog Days of Summer. Whatever it is, we can pretty much guarantee that at least one of the 30 award-winning products we’ve cataloged here will strike your fancy.
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Director's Intent: Kaleidescape 4K
Black Book
David Vaughn  |  Aug 04, 2023
Picture
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Set in the Netherlands during the Nazi occupation, the film follows the story of Rachel Stein (Carice van Houten), a Jewish singer who becomes involved with the Dutch Resistance after the family hiding her is killed in a bombing raid. Disguised as a blonde Gentile, Stein successfully infiltrates German headquarters as a spy, using her charm, wit, and sex appeal to gain valuable information. However, as her undercover work intensifies, she finds herself entangled in a web of deceit, danger, and unexpected alliances.
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Audio Advice LiveShows
Audio Advice Live Opens in Raleigh
SV Staff  |  Aug 04, 2023
Audio Advice Live is off and running at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Raleigh, NC.
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Subwoofer Reviews
Rythmik FV15HP 15" Ported Subwoofer Review
David Vaughn  |  Aug 03, 2023

Performance
Features
Build Quality
Value
PRICE $2,189

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Foundation-shaking bass
Outstanding Build Quality
Servo-control is the real-deal
Minus
Very Heavy
Large footprint can make room placement challenging

THE VERDICT
Rythmik’s direct servo technology isn’t a marketing slogan—it provides the most precise bass these ears have ever heard.

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Audio Video News
Dolby Atmos Coming to Sony PS5
SV Staff  |  Aug 02, 2023
The sound of PlayStation 5 is about to get better. Sony has announced that Dolby Atmos support is included in the latest beta software release.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Hisense Discounts U8K Mini-LED TVs Out of the Gate
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 01, 2023
Hisense today announced that the U8K series of mini-LED TVs it previewed earlier this year is now shipping. And for anyone who’s been waiting, there’s a surprise bonus: the Chinese company is sweetening the deal with substantial discounts right out of the gate.
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