SVS. You know who they are, everyone does. They started out as an ID company (Internet Direct) but have branched out into much more than that. However, some folks aren’t comfortable buying on-line and would rather do business with a large retailer like Best Buy/Magnolia, Crutchfield, OneCall or Electronics Expo. …
LG has collaborated with Lucasfilm for today’s unveiling of a Star Wars edition OLED evo 65-inch C2 display, which will be available to buy at a later date at LG.com. Limited to 501 units in the US, the TV will feature a Star Wars inspired user interface, aesthetics, packaging and …
Focal and Naim have unveiled a hi-fi system combining the Aria K2 926 loudspeaker and Uniti Star all-in-one player, both using the company’s exclusive Ash Grey finish color scheme. The ‘Ash Grey finish bundle’, as it appears to be informally known, will set you back $10,999 and become available late …
Klipsch has announced the debut and availability of its new Reference Premiere and Reference series speakers. Building on both the series’ award-winning credentials, the company says the new speakers feature the latest technological audio advancements, premium materials, and “dramatic” cosmetic details. The Reference Premiere series, ranging in price from $499 …
Though mostly forgotten today here in the United States – with the exception of his films The House of the Seven Gables (1940) and The Invisible Man Returns (also 1940) for Universal – Joe May was one of the pioneering figures of German cinema. Beginning his career as a stage …
LG has introduced a new Ultra Short Throw (UST) laser projector, the HU915QE, following hot on the heels of the February launch of the LG HU715Q. No word on pricing yet (but is expected soon), and the product will be available this quarter. Described as the company’s “flagship home cinema …
Steinway Lyngdorf has announced a Q2 release of its first outdoor speaker, the Steinway & Sons Marine Speaker. Designed for use in “luxury outdoor applications” such as yacht decks, patios and pool areas, the IP65-rated speaker combines Steinway amplifiers with the company’s own processor-based calibration features. The Marine Speaker is …
Three more film noirs from the Universal-International era are brought out on Blu-ray for the first time as part of Volume 6 of Kino’s ongoing Film Noir: The Dark Side of Cinema series. Two tales of crime and deception from San Francisco are included here (Johnny Stool Pigeon & The …
McIntosh has unveiled the MCD12000 SACD/CD Player and DAC. The $12,000 transport (available this month) promises reference level performance from both the DAC and optical disc playback. Music played through the digital inputs or from compact discs is processed by pro grade ESS SABRE PRO 32-bit/8-channel DACs, designed for the …
If you’re looking for an entertaining avalanche of 3D effects, stop your search with Ferdinando Baldi’s Treasure of the Four Crowns, a fairly feeble adventure film but one rich in thrilling and imaginative three-dimensional photography.
Focal unveiled the 300 ICA6 angled in-ceiling loudspeaker at the ISE (Integrated System Europe) trade fair last week. Available from September for $499, the French company says the 300 Series speaker is both discrete and easy to install. Although designed for use in both home theater and hi-fi installations, Focal …
Where to find the Best Deals on Movies & TV Shows on 4k/UHD, Blu-ray and DVD… The Features – The Batman – 2022 – Wild Things – 1998 – The Burning Sea – 2021 – Mississippi Masala – 1991 – Passengers – 2016 – Umma – 2022 The …
For those who follow such things, the consumer electronics industry is in the midst of two key tradeshows in Europe, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) last week in Barcelona, and High End Munich kicking off this week. I had some meetings arranged in Barcelona during ISE, so got a chance to …