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Sennheiser Ambeo Smart Headset
Bob Ankosko  |  Feb 17, 2018  |  First Published: Feb 16, 2018  | 
You’ve no doubt heard of smart speakers—and you may even own one—but have you heard of smart headphones? It’s not quite a thing just yet, but Sennheiser—the family-owned German company that has been making microphones since 1946 and invented the first on-ear, open-air headphones (the iconic HD414) in 1968—has developed an intriguing product that draws on its expertise in both areas. The Ambeo Smart Headset does something no other headphones we know of can do: It captures 3D audio for videos you shoot on your phone.
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HiFiMan Unveils Shangri-La Jr. Electrostatic Headphone/Tube Amp System
SV Staff  |  Feb 14, 2018  | 
HiFiMan today introduced a slimmed down version of its $50,000 flagship Shangri-La electrostatic headphone system that “maintains the predecessor’s wide, natural soundstage in a leaner and lighter package.”
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McIntosh Unveils Newly Refined 600-Watt Monoblock
SV Staff  |  Feb 12, 2018  | 
McIntosh has announced the imminent arrival of a new 600-watt monoblock amplifier that offers several updates over its predecessor, the MC601.
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HomePod Is Here
SV Staff  |  Feb 09, 2018  | 
Have you seen those hipster TV spots welcoming HomePod? Apple’s long-time-coming smart speaker hits stores today...
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Integra Expands 2018 Lineup with HDBaseT Receivers
SV Staff  |  Feb 09, 2018  | 
As a follow-up to last week’s Research Series announcement, Integra continues to fill out its 2018 lineup, this time with two HDBaseT-enabled receivers.
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Acurus Announces 20-Channel Upgrade for ACT 4
SV Staff  |  Feb 08, 2018  | 
Indy Audio Labs (IAL), owner of the high-performance audio brands Aragon and Acurus, has announced plans to expand the immersive audio capabilities of it ACT 4 preamp/processor to 20 channels.
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February 2018 New Gear Part 1
SV Staff  |  Feb 08, 2018  | 
A smart speaker with a screen, a matchbox-size headphone amp, a serious ceiling speaker, and more.
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Split Personality: Samsung Frame TV
Bob Ankosko  |  Feb 06, 2018  | 
They call it “the most beautiful TV you’ve never seen,” which is a perfect way to describe The Frame, a high-style 4K display from Samsung that morphs into wall art when it’s not in use. While the idea of concealing a TV behind artwork is nothing new—there are companies that specialize in motorized TV concealment systems—Samsung’s fully integrated execution is the most elegant approach we’ve seen.
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HiFiMan Unveils ‘Everyday’ Planar Headphones
SV Staff  |  Feb 05, 2018  | 
HiFiMan, the China-based personal audio specialty company, has introduced an over-ear planar-magnetic headphone designed for everyday use.
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Integra’s Unveils New Research Series AVR, Controller
SV Staff  |  Jan 31, 2018  | 
Integra yesterday announced plans to add an AV controller and AV receiver to its reference-grade Research Series.
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James Loudspeaker Unveils All-In-One 2.1 Soundbars
SV Staff  |  Jan 30, 2018  | 
James Loudspeaker, the Napa, California-based speaker designer and manufacturer, has introduced a new series of 2.1-channel soundbars that team speakers for left- and right-channel audio with a built-in subwoofer in a low-profile enclosure.
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SōLIS Goes Retro with Tube-Based Minisystems
SV Staff  |  Jan 25, 2018  | 
SōLIS, a new audio brand “created for people who value iconic styling and exceptional sound quality in equal measure,” has introduced two reasonably priced compact stereo systems featuring a pair of speakers and a hybrid tube/solid-state amplifier that supports wireless streaming.
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Pioneer Shows Personal Sound ‘Clarifier’
SV Staff  |  Jan 24, 2018  | 
Hundreds of press announcements crossed our desks in the weeks leading up to, and during, CES 2018. One of the many products we didn’t have a chance to investigate in person was Pioneer’s PHA-M70 Personal Sound Amplifier, which is nick-named “Nani?” (Yes, the question mark is part of the unusual moniker…)
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Procella Previews In-Wall/Ceiling Height Speaker, Amp
SV Staff  |  Jan 24, 2018  | 
High-end home theater speaker specialist Procella Audio has announced an in-wall/ceiling speaker intended primarily for height and surround applications.
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January 2018 New Gear
SV Staff  |  Jan 24, 2018  | 
Severtson ALR Projection Screen
Severtson has been developing projection screens since 1986 when Ron Severtson invented a special optical coating for the screens used in military flight simulators. Today, the company produces an array of fixed and motorized screens for commercial venues, cinemas, and home theaters. Its newest residential screen is a 0.8-gain ambient light rejecting (ALR) model designed for use in sun-drenched rooms that destroy standard projection screens.
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