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November 2017 New Gear Part 2
SV Staff  |  Nov 01, 2017
Yamaha YAS-207 DTS Virtual:X Soundbar
DTS has an answer to Dolby Atmos-enabled soundbars: It’s called DTS Virtual:X, and it recently debuted in Yamaha’s YAS-207 soundbar. The “post-processing virtualization technology” simulates an immersive surround sound experience with effects that move around and above the listener without the need for additional speakers. DTS says it works with any stereo or multi-channel content (up to 7.1.4/11.1 channels).
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Klipsch Offers 5.1 Reference Theater Pack for a Grand
SV Staff  |  Oct 31, 2017
Klipsch is offering a new 5.1-channel Reference Theater Pack for enthusiasts who want big sound from speakers with a small footprint and small price tag.
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KEF Adds Spotify Connect to LS50W Wireless Speaker
SV Staff  |  Oct 31, 2017
KEF has announced the addition of Spotify Connect to the LS50W wireless speaker ($2,200/pair) introduced in January at CES 2017 as part of the brand’s 55th anniversary celebration.
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Report: Half of U.S. Homes Subscribe to Pay TV Plus At Least 1 Video Streaming Service
SV Staff  |  Oct 30, 2017
Courtesy of Parks Associates

New research from Parks Associates shows that 53 percent of U.S. broadband households subscribe to both a pay-TV service and at least one OTT (over the top) video streaming service, chosen from a field with more than 200 active services.

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New Ceiling Speaker Designed for Big Bass, Max SPL
SV Staff  |  Oct 30, 2017
James Loudspeaker has added a high-output in-ceiling speaker to its Small Aperture (SA) line of architectural speakers.
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Ovation Celebrates 30th Anniversary with 4-Day Event
SV Staff  |  Oct 27, 2017
Ovation Audio + Video is celebrating its 30th anniversary with four days of special events at its Indianapolis showroom.
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Unique Ambeo Headset Records the World Around You
SV Staff  |  Oct 27, 2017
Sennheiser has announced that the unique Ambeo Smart Headset it previewed at CES 2017 is now available.
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Burning Amp DIY Festival Set for Nov. 12
SV Staff  |  Oct 26, 2017  |  Published: Oct 25, 2017
The 2017 edition of the annual Burning Amp Festival (BAF) will take place at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco on Sunday, November 12th from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Hisense Launches 100" 4K ‘Laser TV’
SV Staff  |  Oct 25, 2017
Hisense, the multinational consumer electronics manufacturer and TV market share leader in China, today announced the availability of what it is touting as a 100-inch 4K “Laser TV.” The thing is, it’s not really a TV in the traditional sense.
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CTA: Energy Star Spec Puts TVs Under EPA Control
SV Staff  |  Oct 25, 2017
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday released the Final Draft Version 8.0 of the Energy Star specification for comment and the Consumer Technology Association immediately chimed in.
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