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Gear Patrol’s weekly roundup highlights the latest in audio and home‑theater gear, including Sony’s flagship 1000X The ColleXion headphones, Bang & Olufsen’s Fragment Edition Beosystem 9000c, Dali Vega all‑in‑one wireless speaker, Schiit Vestri portable DAC/amp, Campfire Audio Chimera IEMs, and Denon AV receivers, plus a lineup of portable audio goodies from Fosi, Noble, Marshall and more.
A rolling, comprehensive roundup of 2026 gadget and hi‑fi releases across audio, video, and imaging—from premium speakers, headphones, and turntables to cameras, TVs, and streaming gear—featuring numerous brands, special editions, and price points, with ongoing updates throughout the year.
Amazon’s Fire TV Soundbar Plus is discounted to $174 (from $249), delivering a 3.1-channel setup with a built-in subwoofer, Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X in a single HDMI bar; it also features a dedicated center dialogue channel, four listening modes, and one-cable setup through HDMI ARC/eARC with Fire TV remote integration, offering a value-savvy upgrade over cheaper two-channel bars and rivaling higher-priced 3.1 systems.
Mashable’s hands-on with the Hisense M2 Pro 4K triple-laser portable projector finds it packs bright, daylight-friendly 1,300 ANSI lumens, up to 200-inch images, 240Hz gaming with 12ms input lag, and decent onboard speakers, all in a ~9-pound chassis with a carrying case. It runs Vidaa OS but accepts external streaming devices, and it requires an AC power brick (no built-in battery). Setup includes auto-focus/keystone adjustments; best for setups that can project at least 65 inches. Priced around $1,299 (often on sale near $1,099). Verdict: a strong alternative to a TV for movie nights and gaming, with the tradeoffs of size and power needs.
Gear Patrol previews eight notable new releases across hi-fi and consumer tech, including NAD’s compact C 589 CD player, Kerr Acoustic K400 standmounts, Sennheiser HD 480 Pro headphones, Musical Fidelity M6xi amplifier, Klipsch kO-R2 speaker, Beats’ 10‑ft USB‑C cable, Victrola’s Third Man-ed Wave turntable with Tempo speakers, and LG’s Micro RGB evo TV, with price hints and key features for each.
LG has introduced its first RGB TV, the Micro RGB evo, with pre-orders starting at $5,000 for a 75-inch model and offering 86- and 100-inch sizes. It uses a Micro RGB panel driven by an Alpha A11 AI processor and a Micro RGB Engine across thousands of dimming zones to deliver wide color gamut coverage (DCI-P3, BT.2020, Adobe RGB) and enhanced contrast, marking LG’s move beyond OLED toward RGB-based displays — though it’s not as affordable as OLED/QD-OLED options.
Gear Patrol’s weekly roundup highlights a wave of new releases across home audio, hi‑fi and cameras, including Denon’s AVR-S980H, Leak Sandwich 100, Wharfedale Heritage Centre, DJI Osmo Pocket 4, Advance Paris Nova A‑i130/A‑i190, CableStay, We Are Rewind WE‑001 Discogs Edition, Audio‑Technica AT‑LP60X‑PL, Kanto Tuk Grand, GoPro Mission 1 Series, and Dyson HushJet Mini Cool.
Amazon’s Ember Artline TV (55" and 65") launches in the US/Canada on April 22 as a more affordable alternative to Samsung’s Frame TV, starting at $900 with access to over 2,000 free artworks, AI-driven room-matching, and seamless Fire TV features including Alexa+ support and the new UI; UK/Germany follow later.
Sony is removing several Bravia TV guide features for over-the-air antenna channels and set-top box users, including channel logos and thumbnail images. The guide will only show programs from recently watched channels and program information may be omitted for some channels. The Set Top Box TV menu will be replaced by a Control menu, and thumbnails will disappear. The changes go into effect in late May, with Sony not providing a reason, which could make the guide less useful for affected users.
Tom's Guide highlights the Era 100 SL as a cost-effective way to upgrade a home theater, delivering rich stereo with dual tweeters and a larger woofer, easy five-minute setup via the Sonos app, no microphone or voice control (Trueplay limited to iOS), and solid bass at low volumes—great for a passive surround system without extra features.
A guide to repurposing aging analog hi-fi systems for today’s setups: add Bluetooth streaming to enable wireless music, use the amp and speakers for PC or gaming audio, upgrade TV sound with a DAC and separate speakers, or relocate the system to a hobby space for warm, budget-friendly audio.
The piece argues that a mini PC or small-form-factor PC can replace traditional streaming devices as a central TV-entertainment hub. It covers Windows minis, Apple Mac Minis, Android-powered options, and compact HTPC builds, noting HDMI output and flexible input methods. Depending on use, you can pair it with remotes or keyboards/mice, and even build your own for cost or power needs. For casual streaming, a modest setup suffices, while gaming or heavier tasks require a GPU-equipped option.
Engadget rounds up Super Bowl 2026 TV deals—from sub-$500 4K sets to premium OLEDs—highlighting picks like Hisense 43-inch E6 Cinema Series, Samsung 65-inch OLED S90F, Hisense 65-inch U8 Mini LED, plus the Disney+/Hulu bundle and other streaming gear to boost a home-theater setup.
Engadget rounds up the best Super Bowl 2026 TV sales, from sub-$500 sets to premium OLEDs. Highlights include the Hisense 43-inch E6 4K UHD Smart Fire TV at about $198 (down from $240), the Samsung 65-inch OLED S90F at $1,398 (down from $1,698), and the Hisense 65-inch U8 Mini LED 4K Google TV at $898 (down from $1,498). It also notes a Disney+ Hulu bundle for around $0–$10 and adds related deals on streaming devices, soundbars, and projectors for upgrading a home theater before kickoff.
Engadget’s 12-item guide covers ambient lighting, streaming devices, projectors, TVs, mounts, antennas, cables, and speakers to upgrade a living room into a home theater, with price points and notes for gatherings like the Super Bowl 2026.