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Sony’s Dueling Demos: XW5000ES and XW7000ES Projectors in Dallas
Mark Henninger  |  Oct 02, 2022  | 
This year at CEDIA Sony had a huge booth containing three home theater demo rooms. There’s the mega-system with the VPL-GTZ380, which I describe in this post. But that projector’s $80,000 price point and 10,000-lumen output are beyond what most home theater owners want to spend or need in terms of output. However, the company is quick to point out that in terms of how the image is created—with three of its new 4K-native 2160 x 3840 resolution SXRD chips its Z-Phosphor light source, and the X1 Ultimate for projector processor—the three new laser models share the same hardware with the big pro model.
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JBL’s Deep Dive: Synthesis Speakers & Subs
Mark Henninger  |  Oct 02, 2022  | 
JBL has a deep history in the world of pro audio, one that reaches back to the early days of motion picture sound. Today the company is dominant in live concert and movie theater sound, and it also has a ton of speaker options for custom install applications including its high-end Synthesis lineup. The latter made its booth one of the most impressive at CEDIA 2022.
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This 110" Samsung Micro-LED Display is the Future of TVs
Mark Henninger  |  Oct 01, 2022  | 
Samsung’s MS1A is a 110” 4K micro-LED TV. It uses the same direct-view LED technology as modular, professional video walls that are used for billboards, giant video displays like you see in sports arenas, and super high-end home theaters. What Samsung has done is shrunk the LEDs to the point where 4K worth of pixels fits in a 110” screen and packaged it as a TV, no assembly required.
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Origin Acoustics Brings Velodyne Back to the U.S.
Mark Henninger  |  Oct 01, 2022  | 
Subwoofer aficionados in America still know the Velodyne name, despite the company having gone dormant and changing ownership in 2019. Founded in 1983, Velodyne Acoustics received over 200 patents for subwoofer-related technologies. The new ownership, located in Hamburg Germany, has partnered with Origin Acoustics to bring the brand back to the U.S., albeit strictly through the CI (custom install) channel. That means if you want to buy one, or just find out how much they cost, you’ll have to contact a custom installer
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Pro Audio Technology Gets High on Performance
Bob Ankosko  |  Sep 30, 2022  | 
Pro Audio Technology (PRO), the Lake Forest, CA-based company specializing in professional-grade high-end speaker systems, is wooing CEDIA showgoers with a slender in-wall/ceiling speaker for installations where space is limited but performance is crucial.
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JBLs You Can Put In the Wall
Bob Ankosko  |  Sep 30, 2022  | 
Fans of the JBL sound now have another way to enjoy the brand’s classic horn-based sound: Put them in the wall. Harman Luxury Audio Group has announced that the JBL Stage 2 Architectural Series previewed a few months ago are now shipping along with new Stage XD Series outdoor speakers.
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Epson’s Impressive LS800 UST Projector Demo at CEDIA 2022
Mark Henninger  |  Sep 30, 2022  | 
It’s been three years since I last attended CEDIA and one of the most notable changes in the product mix is the prevalence of 4K UST (ultra-short throw) projectors. These projectors are designed to sit right underneath the screen and project a big image. At this show, the standout UST demo belonged to Epson and its new EpiqVision LS800 projector, a new model that offers several advantages over its predecessor, the LS500. It’s my first hands-on experience with one and what I saw left a strong positive impression.
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SoundTube, dARTS Get Creative with Bass
Bob Ankosko  |  Sep 29, 2022  | 
SoundTube and dARTS, two of the seven audio brands owned by Kansas-based MSE Audio, are showing how to get creative with subwoofer placement at CEDIA 2022.
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AudioControl Celebrates 45 Years with 8K-Ready X-Series Gear
Bob Ankosko  |  Sep 29, 2022  | 
AudioControl is celebrating 45 years in the audio business with a series of new products aimed at the custom installer, a few of which are sure to catch the attention of home theater enthusiasts.
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Marantz Honors its Heritage with New Cinema Series
Bob Ankosko  |  Sep 29, 2022  | 
Marantz is honoring its roots as an audio pioneer with a new Cinema Series that melds high performance with high style.
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CEDIA 2022 Kicks Off in Dallas
Bob Ankosko  |  Sep 28, 2022  | 
CEDIA Expo 2022 kicks off today in Dallas with a full day of educational sessions and exams (yes, exams) designed to keep home technology professionals (a.k.a. custom installers) at the top of their game. Though the Expo Hall doesn’t open until tomorrow morning, we’ve been receiving a steady flow of news in advance of the show.
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B&W Evokes its Iconic Flagship in 700 Series Update
Bob Ankosko  |  Sep 27, 2022  | 
In the never-ending quest for sonic perfection, Bowers & Wilkins has concluded a three-year, top-to-bottom development program designed to elevate the performance of its five-year-old 700 Series of speakers.
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CEDIA 2022 Preview: A Return to Normal
Bob Ankosko  |  Sep 22, 2022  | 
Some 15,000 residential technology professionals will descend upon the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas next Wednesday to attend CEDIA Expo 2022 where they will learn the latest tricks of the trade and explore new gear from more than 300 brands, nearly two-thirds of which specialize in audio/video and home theater. Here’s a sneak peek at what some of this year’s exhibitors are planning.
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The New Sonos Sub Mini Melds Style & Substance
Bob Ankosko  |  Sep 19, 2022  | 
Last week Sonos previewed a new compact wireless subwoofer designed to pair with its One and One SL powered speakers and soundbars, including the new entry-level Ray (watch for our review) and Arc and Beam soundbars, both Sound & Vision Top Picks.
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Apple Unveils AirPods Gen 2 with Custom Spatial Audio
Mark Henninger  |  Sep 09, 2022  | 
Apple’s AirPods Pro are some of the best-selling headphones of all time. Now the company has unveiled its AirPods Pro 2nd generation ($249) featuring a new H2 chip, new driver, new amplifier, improved noise cancellation, personalized spatial audio, and various ergonomic-plus-usability enhancements. Apple clearly seeks to maintain its dominance in the headphones category with a comprehensive update to its most popular model.
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