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February 2016 New Gear
SV Staff  |  Feb 18, 2016  | 
Klipsch Reference R6 Headphone
A reference headphone without the reference price is one way to look at the R6, an on-ear design that weighs just over a third of a pound and costs less than a hundred bucks. Its generous 1.5-inch custom-tuned drivers are ensconced in swiveling ear cups to ensure a good fit, and they’re voiced to emulate the sound of Klipsch’s Reference Series speakers. A pretty tall order. Travel Buddy: The headphone folds flat, making it an excellent travel companion, and it has an adjustable leather headband and padded memory foam cushions for noise isolation and comfort. A carrying case is included. Price: $79 ($99 for the R6i, which adds an iPhone-compatible in-line remote and microphone)
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Audio Synthesis: Trinnov Altitude32 AV Processor
Bob Ankosko  |  Feb 16, 2016  | 
When JBL fired up the latest iteration of its state-of-the-art Synthesis system at 2015 CEDIA Expo, more than a few jaws dropped (ours included). The system mated a mind-blowing array of 32 speakers with a 17-foot-wide screen and a battery of amplifiers that delivered 10-plus kilowatts of power to the (eight) subwoofers alone. Talk about visceral.
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LH Labs Previews Inspire 5 Soundbar System
SV Staff  |  Feb 12, 2016  | 
LH Labs—short for Light Harmonic—which designed premium sound options for the Tesla S, will start taking preorders for two versions of its Inspire 5 soundbar system on Monday, February 15.
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Apple Adding Voice Control to Apple TV
SV Staff  |  Feb 10, 2016  | 
Apple is aiming to simplify control of its popular Apple TV) streaming media player by adding a voice control feature.
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PSB’s First Atmos Speaker, New Sub Due in March
SV Staff  |  Feb 09, 2016  | 
PSB has announced that its first Dolby Atmos-enabled speaker, the Imagine XA, and the new SubSeries 450 subwoofer—both previewed at CES 2016—will ship next month at $499/pair and $1,499.
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The Right Angle: Sony LSPX-W1S Ultra Short Throw 4K Projector
Bob Ankosko  |  Feb 02, 2016  | 
What’s not to like about a video projection system that throws a dazzling 147-inch 4K image on the wall from only a few inches away? No need to run wires and hang a bulky box from the ceiling or build an alcove in the back of the room to hide it away. And no distracting shadows when Uncle Ted stands up in the middle of the movie to stretch…again. Even better, the Sony LSPX-W1S is 21 inches deep and stands only 10.5 inches off the floor. Its decorative aluminum grille lends an air of elegance, concealing the projector in what could easily be mistaken for a high-end baseboard heating unit.
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Fluance Intros Ultra Modern Bluetooth Speaker
SV Staff  |  Jan 28, 2016  | 
Sure to stand out among the sea of wireless speakers, Fluance today introduced a most unusual looking Bluetooth speaker, the Fi70.
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Reaching Nirvana: Pioneer SE-MASTER1 Headphone
Bob Ankosko  |  Jan 27, 2016  | 
When I picked up Pioneer’s SE-MASTER1 headphone at CEDIA Expo in October, I knew it was special. Substantial yet lightweight and exceptionally well crafted with scrupulous attention to detail, right down to the contoured ear cushions and engraved serial number. (Sorry, S/N 00001 is already spoken for.) If you were to crack open the ear cups, you’d find the same commitment to excellence in the form of a highly refined ceramic-coated aluminum diaphragm surrounded by a ribbed ring, designed to reduce distortion, all framed in a sturdy aluminum alloy to minimize resonance.
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Zvox Previews “Full Metal Jacket” Soundbars
SV Staff  |  Jan 26, 2016  | 
Zvox demonstrated a pair of “Full Metal Jacket” soundbars earlier this month at CES 2016 that it plans to ship in April.
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Beyond Guitars: Fender Unveils In-Ear Monitors from Aurisonics
Leslie Shapiro  |  Jan 25, 2016  | 
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, the giant behind the Fender Stratocaster, has just announced a new product line: in-ear monitors from the legendary guitar manufacturer. There will be five models when the products hit the shelves in March. However, it’s the history of these products that is the most interesting.

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AR Wireless Speakers Double as Lights
SV Staff  |  Jan 20, 2016  | 
Acoustic Research, a brand with a storied history dating back to the early days of home stereo, has carved out a niche out for itself in wireless speakers since Voxx International acquired the brand more than a decade ago. More specifically, Bluetooth speakers that masquerade as lights.
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Naim Introduces Mu-so Qb Wireless Music System
SV Staff  |  Jan 20, 2016  | 
England’s Naim Audio has introduced Mu-so Qb, a smaller version of the Top Pick winning Mu-so wireless audio system Sound & Vision reviewed in December.
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January 2016 New Gear
SV Staff  |  Jan 20, 2016  | 
A new and improved surround processor, stylish on-wall speakers, a serious Bluetooth speaker, and more.
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HooToo 3-in-1 Travel Companion
SV Staff  |  Jan 18, 2016  | 
If you travel, here’s a neat little gadget with a name you won’t forget that might be of interest.
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World’s First Retro-Styled Streaming Audio Player?
SV Staff  |  Jan 13, 2016  | 
Audio icon McIntosh introduced an AV processor, streaming audio player, and wireless speaker at CES 2016 in Las Vegas last week, all sporting the brand’s signature retro styling.
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