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Bob Dylan's next album will introduce an entirely new analog audio format
Producer calls Ionic Originals ‘the pinnacle of recorded sound’
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Don’t say a word, because Sonos’ upcoming budget soundbar isn’t listening
Diminutive soundbar expected to arrive in early June at $249.
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Pro-Ject Audio Systems has a new high-end turntable and a pair of phono boxes
The X8 turntable incorporates technology and design elements from Pro-Ject’s more expensive models; both new phono stages boast balanced inputs and outputs.
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Urbanears’ new true wireless earbuds are literally trash
Available in open- and sealed-fit versions, Urbanears’s Bluetooth-enabled Boo headphones are made mostly of recycled plastic bottles, air conditioner parts, and “other junk.”
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Monoprice has new THX Certified Compact on-wall speakers
The passive soundbar and satellite speakers are designed for wall mounting in smaller home theaters.
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Vizio tests “Jump Ads” during live TV shows on its smart TVs
The next time you watch a live Fox show on a Vizio TV, you might see an ad overlay that’s being served by the TV itself.
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Samsung’s Ultra Slim Soundbar is as crazy slim as advertised
We got some hands-on time with Samsung’s new Ultra Slim Soundbar, and it’s even slimmer than we imagined.
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Eyes-on with Samsung’s innovative QD-OLED TV
Samsung’s quantum dot-packing S95B OLED TV is shipping soon, and we got an early look. Also on display: an updated version of The Frame.
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Samsung’s quantum-dot OLED TVs to arrive in April
Most of Samsung’s 2022 TVs and soundbars will be arriving in the coming weeks, including the manufacturer’s hotly anticipated quantum-dot RGB OLED TV.
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Ikea’s portable Bluetooth speaker/lamp combo resumes Spotify with a tap
Just tap the power button on Ikea’s Vappeby speaker to start playing Spotify tunes right where you left off.
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1More says its ComfoBuds Mini are the world’s smallest
These in-ear active noise-cancelling headphones feature Sonarworks’ SoundID technology for a personalized EQ experience.
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Polk’s tiny MagniFi Mini AX soundbar boasts Dolby Atmos
Just 14.5 inches wide, the MagniFi Mini AX delivers immersive Atmos and DTS:X audio, along with AirPlay 2 and Chromecast.
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Denon adds a subwoofer to its wireless Home speaker line
Available now, the HEOS-enabled Home Subwoofer can be paired with other Denon Home speakers, including the Sound Bar 550.
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Bowers & Wilkins unleashes its first Dolby Atmos soundbar
The all-in-one Panorama 3 boasts Dolby Atmos support, along with built-in Alexa, AirPlay 2, and Qualcomm’s aptX Adaptive codec.
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Beyerdynamic Space: Portable speaker and speakerphone in one
Striking design and a stereo pairing option render this Bluetooth speaker appealing for both home and office use.
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Sonos unveils mic-less version of its portable Roam speaker
Similar to other Sonos “SL” products, the Sonos Roam SL ditches the original’s microphone while also dropping the price.
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Sonus faber's new Omnia is an intriguing all-in-one speaker
The Italian high-end speaker manufacturer embraces Apple AirPlay and Roon.
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Sonos’ rumored headphones could be at least seven months away
For the rest of its fiscal year, Sonos is focusing on new products in “existing” categories, the company’s CEO says.
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Long-rumored Sonos headphones just took a step closer to reality
Sonos just snapped up a company that specializes in the latest Bluetooth standard, fueling rumors of Sonos headphones coming our way.
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Neil Young has another beef with Spotify: Audio quality
Besides hosting Joe Rogan’s controversial podcast, Spotify is “ripping you off” by streaming “downgraded” music, Young says.
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Sony’s latest 2.1-channel soundbar packs virtual surround sound for $300
The HT-S400 boasts a wireless subwoofer and Sony’s virtual surround technology, but no Dolby Atmos.
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How Amazon’s Echo Frames helped me deal with tinnitus
Besides channeling Alexa, the open-ear speakers on Amazon’s smart glasses have been unobtrusively piping soothing sounds into my ringing ears.
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Grab a pair of AKG Y500 wireless headphones for 67% off
These were our favorite on-ear cans for a very long time.
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Google users fume as smart speaker features disappear following Sonos patent ruling
Sonos just won a major victory in its patent spat with Google, and now Nest smart speaker users are caught in the crossfire.
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Skyworth shows an OLED TV at CES with a motor that adjusts its curvature
Skyworth is all about pushing the OLED envelope for 2022, including the motorized W82 OLED that can change its curvature from flat to 1,000R.
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Ashdown Engineering launches a raft of new Meters-brand headphones and a set of speakers at CES
The collection includes over-ear, in-ear, and true wireless models, plus a miniature speaker set.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
ATSC 3.0—aka NextGen TV—remains irrelevant to most cord-cutters. Here’s why
ATSC 3.0: You won't need it to cut the cord in 2022.
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Cambridge Audio expands its high-end wireless turntable offerings at CES
The Alva TT V2 and the lower-cost Alva ST both offer Bluetooth streaming with aptX HD support; they also have built-in phono stages for wired listening.
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Polk Audio and Westinghouse will make Roku TV Ready soundbars
More soundbar manufacturers are signing on to the Roku TV Ready program, with Polk and Westinghouse joining the club this year.
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Vizio’s new midrange Elevate soundbar has swiveling drivers that play peek-a-boo
The new 5.1.2-channel M-Series Elevate has hidden left and right port tubes that peek out only when its swiveling drivers are rotated upwards.
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JBL upgrades its massive Boombox 3 Bluetooth speaker to a 3-way configuration
The latest model adds a racetrack-shaped subwoofer to pump up it’s the impressive low-end sound previous generations are famous for.
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Victrola brings retro style to its Re-Spin portable turntables
This all-in-one record player’s design echoes the look of units from the 1960s.
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Mark Levinson shows its first wireless headphone at CES
Well of course the high-end audio brand’s wireless headphone features active noise cancellation and support for both the LDAC and aptX Adaptive codecs.
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JBL announces three new true wireless headphones at CES
Each model claims impressive battery life and waterproof protection for active use.
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Belkin shows its Soundform Immerse noise-cancelling earbuds at CES
The Android- and iPhone-compatible in-ear headphones feature 24-bit aptX HD streaming and compatibility with Apple’s Find My network.
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Samsung’s pint-sized Freestyle 1080p video projector can screw into a light socket
Equipped with a 180-degree cradle stand, the go-anywhere Samsung Freestyle can draw power from a standard light socket.
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Technics remains committed to the Compact Disc, showing its SA-C600 Compact Network CD Receiver at CES
The unit is the second product in Technics’ Premium C600 series, a line that aims to offer high-quality audio from easy-to-set-up-and-use components.
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Bye-bye RGB+W: Samsung Display brings pure RGB OLED to consumers
Quantum dots on blue OLED elements solves a long-standing issue affecting OLED TVs: color acuity in bright images.
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Sony TV reveals quantum dot OLED and mini-LED backlighting at CES
Sony takes major steps forward, with quantum dot OLED and mini-LED backlighting for its LCD TVs. But 8K resolution remains reserved for 4K upscaling.
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Technics EAH-A800 over-ear headphone promises stellar noise cancelling and superior call quality
These cans are designed to combine great audio quality with work-from-home versatility.
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Panasonic reveals its LZ2000 OLED TV at CES
The new LZ2000 from Panasonic provides 60Hz, 4K UHD OLED lushness at what should be an affordable price.
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Hisense TV news CES 2022: Transitioning to mini-LED backlighting from the top down
Hisense improves image quality for its new 2022 H series ULED TVs with the liberal application of mini-LEDs in the U9 and U8 series.
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CES 2022: LG’s new soundbars add improved drivers and room correction refinements
With its 9.1.5-channel flagship, LG is promising better audio thanks to larger speaker drivers and woofers, along with upgraded room calibration.
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Sony will bring 360 Spatial Sound to two of its premium soundbars
Both the HT-A7000 and HT-A5000 soundbars will get an update this year adding Sony’s immersive 360 Spatial Sound technology.
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CES 2022: Lenovo’s updated Smart Clock Essential comes with built-in Alexa
The new Smart Clock Essential is Lenovo’s first smart clock with onboard Alexa rather than Google Assistant.
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TCL TV news at CES 2022: Overall improvements in store later this year, two new plus-size models
TCL today talked about overall improvement to its mainstream TVs (minus specifics), and provided general info on two new plus-size (85- and 98-inch) models
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Victrola Announces a pair of high-performance Bluetooth speakers at CES
The Victrola ME1 and ME2 will be available in a variety of colors, with optional leather cases.
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V-moda collaborates with the Rolling Stones on special-edition Crossfade 2 Wireless headphones
Announced at CES, the special-edition cans will be available with three different designs based on the band’s classic tongue logo.
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LG TV news CES 2022: Artsy form factors, brighter OLED, mini-LED, and quantum dots
Big news from LG TV this year includes lifestyle TVs, and vastly improved quantum dot, mini-LED LCD TVs. Brighter OLED is also promised.
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