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In the news, the Sony PlayStation Classic mini console will launch Dec. 3 for $100. Samsung released a final Evolution Kit for their TVs in response to complaints. Amazon announced a whole bunch of Echo devices. And Aperion Audio earns our ire by announcing an add-on super tweeter.
HDTV Test confirms the new JVC 4K projectors will have faster HDMI handshaking. Read more…
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In the news, Apple tvOS 12 was released and added Dolby Atmos support to the Apple TV 4K. People complained online about purchased movies disappearing from their iTunes libraries, and might have sparked a terms of service change. Nintendo Save Data Cloud requires Nintendo’s paid online service, only works with Switch, and doesn’t support all Switch games. And IMAX wants to release Netflix and Amazon original content in full-sized IMAX theaters. Read more…
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Our Listeners of the Week are Chad and Brian for their donations, our 68 Patreon Patrons, including Ilango, and Miguel for telling HSU that his VTF-2 MK5 subwoofer purchase was because of us.
In the news, JVC, Sony, Epson, and other projectors were announced at CEDIA. Emotiva says their 9.1.6 RMC-1 Processor is shipping this year, but they’re already talking about upgrading it. Nathan D. spotted new nine and 11-channel Monoprice Monolith amplifiers. And Nick B. was the first to ask us about the new IMAX Enhanced certification program.
Tom recommends contacting Simply Speakers if you’re looking for speaker repair or refurbishment. And (0:13:57) Rob shares his story of being ridiculous all for the love of home theater. Read more…
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In the news, Sony has a new 4K projector lineup, JVC announced their new 4K lamp-based projectors, and Epson announces the replacement model for the 5040UB.
The Samsung Q900FN 85” 8K QLED TV will be available for purchase this year. LG says production of their 88” 8K OLED TV is starting soon. And Sharp, Vestel, and TCL all have 8K TVs, too.
LG showed a 173” modular microLED display at IFA. Sony has official prices for their Master Series displays. Sonos has a new Sonos Amp. And the alpha firmware to add Dolby Vision to the Xbox One only works with certain displays. Read more…
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In the news, SVS has removed the Plus Series of subwoofers from their website, but they all but confirmed for us on Twitter that a new SVS 3000 Series are coming to replace them. Promising news on the Apple TV 4K Atmosfront as Atmos titles are now appearing in iTunes, and the audio is switching automatically. The Panasonic UB820 Ultra HD Blu-ray player is the first device to support both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. And the 8K resolution Samsung Q900R QLED TVs leaked before their official announcement at IFA, although it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with where 8K stands today.
Chris H. updated us on his plans to improve his dialogue intelligibility by moving his Center speaker closer to seated ear height. And Jason S. let us know that after some HDMI troubleshooting, Marantz is repairing his SR7011 that was purchased from Accessories4Less, meaning they’re honoring their warranty on refurbished units as promised. Read more…
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