Technology
Sound & Vision
Quantum Leap
HISENSE 65H8G QUANTUM LCD ULTRA HDTV
10+ min |
October - November 2020
Sound & Vision
The A/V Strato-Sphere
KALEIDESCAPE STRATO S MOVIE PLAYER
9 min |
October - November 2020
Sound & Vision
OLED Remastered
The XBR-65A8H rests on legs positioned 40 inches apart for a tabletop setup, allowing it to sit securely on any solid piece of furniture you might reasonably choose for a 65-inch diagonal (57-inch wide) television.
10+ min |
October - November 2020
Sound & Vision
Instant Theater
VAVA VA-LT002 4K LASER DLP PROJECTOR
10 min |
October - November 2020
Sound & Vision
PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR
2020-2021 HOME THEATER VIDEO+AUDIO
10 min |
October - November 2020
Sound & Vision
A Smarter Soundbar
Today, some 15 years after its founding by tech entrepreneur/billionaire Bob Madonna, Savant continues to expand its Mac-based smart home solution, and with some recent acquisitions, to broaden its market reach.
10+ min |
October - November 2020
Sound & Vision
Affordable Nirvana
For a single person who just wants to head out and have fun, then maybe.
9 min |
October - November 2020
Sound & Vision
Klipsch The Fives Powered Speaker System
I’m all about simplicity so I welcomed The Fives with open arms.
5 min |
October - November 2020
Sound & Vision
VICTORIAN MEETS MODERN TECH
A Toronto manor gets outfitted with state-of-the-art automation, multiroom A/V, and a high-end home cinema
8 min |
October - November 2020
Sound & Vision
LG SN8YG 3.1.2 Atmos Soundbar
Atmos Made Easy
4 min |
October - November 2020
Sound & Vision
What's Local Dimming?
Q/A Wide angle
3 min |
September 2020
Sound & Vision
FACE-OFF: NOISE-CANCELING TRUE WIRELESS EARBUDS
Nine wire-free options to self-isolate (from noise) on the go
10+ min |
September 2020
Sound & Vision
Home Theater Hero
EPSON’S Home Cinema LCD projector lineup ranges from basic, inexpensive beamers designed for portable use to high-end models meant for serious home theater installations. Of these, we typically devote space to the company’s premium UB (Ultra Black) offerings such as the 5050UB 4K PRO-UHD (reviewed in the August/September issue and also on sound and vision. com), along with mid-range models like the 3800 under evaluation here.
9 min |
September 2020
Sound & Vision
Voice Control: The Good and the Bad
If George Orwell had lived to see millions of people voluntarily shelling out money to have listening devices installed inside of their homes, he’d likely shout, “I KNEW IT!” With untold R&D dollars having been poured into the development of voice assistants by Amazon, Google, and Apple, one of the most exciting developments in the home-control world over the past few years has been the addition of voice commands to systems. And while voice control is fantastic for doing some things, the experience comes up a bit short for others.
4 min |
September 2020
Sound & Vision
Baby Boomer
JL Audio Fathom F11OV2 Powered Subwoofer
8 min |
April - May 2020
Sound & Vision
A New Classic
ASK A CAR GUY to identify any classic American car from the 1950s or 60s, and most would be able to pin it down to the exact year of production.
9 min |
April - May 2020
Sound & Vision
The Sound of Silver
IN 2020 many of us will get to witness the summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan—on TV at least.
10 min |
April - May 2020
Sound & Vision
SUBWOOFER SETUP STEPS
SUBWOOFERS ARE LIKE the magic beans of audio, expanding a playback system’s dynamic range in a way that dramatically enhances the listening experience. There’s an attitude among some audiophiles that subwoofers represent, if not the spawn of the devil (there are numerous or More Subs for such spawns in audio lore), a bad compromise at minimum. But the truth is that adding a modest but well-designed subwoofer to speakers, even compact bookshelf models, can result in better performance than what you’d get from full-range towers that cost considerably more.
6 min |
April - May 2020
Sound & Vision
Screen Gem
I OFTEN FEEL that the screen is the most overlooked component of a video projection system.
8 min |
April - May 2020
Sound & Vision
Movin' On Up
WHAT WOULD you pay for a 75-inch Ultra HDTV that’s bright enough to handle virtually all high dynamic range programs without having to perform the tone mapping most 4K/HDR sets require?
9 min |
April - May 2020
Sound & Vision
Smart Shades, Smart Lights
A dedicated room represents the ultimate space to attain movie watching nirvana. With the ability to minimize visual distractions, maximize acoustics, and optimally position seating and speakers, a dedicated room more easily lends itself to the creation of a no-holds-barred home theater than a space with an open floor plan.
3 min |
April - May 2020
Sound & Vision
Simply Powerful
Parasound NewClassic 200 Integrated Amplifier
7 min |
April - May 2020
Sound & Vision
Movies on the Move
THE PORTABLE video projector market is packed with options for anyone seeking a convenient, compact beamer to carry from room to room, indoors to outdoors, or home to vacation home.
8 min |
April - May 2020
Sound & Vision
Edge of Tomorrow
WHEN TIVO burst on the scene in 1999 it changed the way millions of people watched TV.
10 min |
April - May 2020
Sound & Vision
Dynamic Tone Mapping Update
JVC DLA-NX9 D-ILA Projector
8 min |
February - March 2020
Sound & Vision
Tech To Make Guests Feel At Home, Part Two
In my last column, I discussed the generational improvements my custom installation company has witnessed since we started installing whole-house distributed audio systems back in 1995. Of course, almost everything has gotten better—and cheaper—over time, but one thing often overlooked in modern installations is operational simplicity for the guests who visit your home.
3 min |
February - March 2020
Sound & Vision
A Budget 4K Beamer
BenQ Cineprime HT3550 4K DLP Projector
8 min |
February - March 2020
Sound & Vision
Vizio 36-inch 2.1-Channel Soundbar System
Vizio’s latest soundbar is a compact system with a wireless subwoofer that sells for $150. If you just spent big bucks on a new TV and realized that its built-in audio is horrific, this 2.1 package will deliver significantly better sound without consuming what remains of your budget.
3 min |
February - March 2020
Sound & Vision
Triton One.R
from GoldenEar Technology®
3 min |
February - March 2020
Sound & Vision
The Stereo Advantage
DENON DRA-800H STEREO NETWORK RECEIVER
10 min |