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JAM Audio Brings Amazon Alexa-Enabled Speakers to the Masses
Leslie Shapiro  |  Jan 06, 2017  | 
While it’s easy to put such impressive technology into high-end, expensive products, JAM Audio is recognizing the need to put voice-activation into more affordable products. They are releasing a range of products with Alexa including one that starts at an economical $60.

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JBL's Playlist and BassPro Go Give You Music at Home, in the Car, and on the Go
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 07, 2017  | 
The Playlist (pictured) is a wireless home speaker but unlike most of its countless brethren, it has Chromecast built-in, and its D/A converter supports 24-bit/96-kHz high-resolution audio. The BassPro Go, uniquely, is designed to function as a car subwoofer, as well as a portable speaker.

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JBL’s Pulse 3 Mesmerizes with Pretty Lights
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 05, 2017  | 
First, let’s make sure everyone knows who Franz Mesmer was. Ok – good. Now, let’s consider the JBL Pulse 3. I wanted to post a video of the Pulse 3 in action, but S&V’s crack legal staff wouldn’t permit it. It’s just too darn mesmerizing, and hence poses a liability issue for the magazine. Instead, you’ll have to be content with a photo, and my wholly inadequate description.

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JBL’s Wearable Soundgear is Freedom for Your Ears
Leslie Shapiro  |  Jan 07, 2017  | 
Who says your ears have to be covered up while listening to music? The JBL Soundgear wraps around the neck, leaving your unencumbered ears free to enjoy a conversation, the sounds of nature, or just to keep an ear on the kids while immersing yourself in music.

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Join the Vinyl Resurgence with Arcam’s rPhono
John Sciacca  |  Jan 08, 2017  | 
Arcam expanded its rSeries of products with the release of the new rPhono phono stage preamplifier. The new executive-sized component resides in a stylish aluminum case with the sole function of allowing vinyl lovers to enjoy their collections regardless of hardware combination or configuration. To ensure maximum compatibility and optimal matching regardless of cartridge type, rPhono offers a huge variety of adjustments.

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Kanto Speakers Can Do Vinyl
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 06, 2017  | 
Looking for a compact speaker with built-in phono preamp so that you can plug a turntable directly into it?

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KEF LS50: Wireless Swiss Army Knife of Speakers
John Sciacca  |  Jan 08, 2017  | 
For the company’s 55th anniversary, KEF created the LS50 Wireless, a complete active music system sharing the acoustic features of the company’s vaunted LS50. The LS50 Wireless features so many inputs and options for enjoying your music, it is a veritable Swiss Army Knife of versatility, but with audiophile, 192kHz/24-bit performance.

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Kenwood’s DMX7704S Brings Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to Your Dashboard
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 07, 2017  | 
The DMX7704S is a fine example of the latest generation of aftermarket car audio technology. It is a Digital Media Receiver, designed to play streaming and stored content through your car’s sound system. Notably, it incorporates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; integrating with your phone, the software makes the unit’s firepower easily and safely manageable.

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LG and DTS Collaborate on Neckband Speaker
SV Staff  |  Jan 04, 2017  | 
DTS and LG have teamed up to create a personal speaker that fits around your neck.
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CES 2017A/V Veteran
LG Bows 5 OLED TV Series, New Super Thin Models
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 04, 2017  | 
Amid the appliances and robots, LG unveils a flood of TVs, including five new OLED series, two impossibly thin models, and many new Super UHDTVs
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LG Shows New webOS 3.5 Features
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 06, 2017  | 
LG brings new features to their premium smart TVs that includes a newly designed remote control. The remote control brings fast access to your favorite streaming services and includes a button to bring up info about the current show you are watching. It also makes it possible to view 360 photos and video and record a zoomed-in image.
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CES 2017Audio Video News
LG: Nano Cell Tech Takes LCD to New Levels
SV Staff  |  Jan 03, 2017  | 
LG says the proprietary Nano Cell technology used in the third-generation 2017 Super UHD TVs it is unveiling on Thursday at CES 2017 will take LCD TV viewing to a “whole new level.”
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CES 2017
Lofelt’s Basslet Wants to Rock Your Wrist
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 05, 2017  | 
Subwoofers are big and heavy. You hurt your back when you pick them up. One of the most important reasons for having children is so you can have them move your subwoofer. Right? Well, how about a watch-size subwoofer that you wear on your wrist? No children needed. Meet the Basslet.

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MartinLogan Bar Does Play-fi Wireless
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 06, 2017  | 
Super-versatile DTS Play-fi wireless connectivity is a highlight of one of MartinLogan's two new soundbars.

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Metra Home Theater Accelerates HDMI to the Gigabit
John Sciacca  |  Jan 06, 2017  | 
While you’ve probably heard that all HDMI cables are created equal, and that you either get perfect picture and sound or you don’t, that’s only true to a point as we enter the ultra-high-bandwidth world of Ultra HD signal transmission.

In the real world, I’ve found many cables struggle to deliver the full 18 Gbps signal between source and display when you start pushing the 6 meter cable length. This is especially true when using a source capable of delivering 4K/60 such as the Kaleidescape cover art GUI on the Strato movie player. Sure, this isn’t an issue when you’re talking about a connection to your wall-mounted flat panel display, but if you have your electronics remotely located in another area (say an equipment rack in the back of the room) or you are wiring to a video projector, then a short 3-4 meter cable probably ain’t gonna cut. So, what do you do if you have a cable run inside your walls and you connect that fancy new 4K source to your TV and you get the dreaded “No Signal”? You might just turn to Metra Home Theater’s Gigabit Accelerator.

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