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technology1 day ago•6 min saved

Auditioning a Home Dolby Atmos System: Quick, Repeatable Tests

Test a Dolby Atmos setup by first using Dolby’s official 7.1.4 test file to verify each speaker and channel (works with smaller setups too). Watch the on-screen guide to confirm correct speaker assignments and re-place or reassign channels if needed. Use a brief benchmark like Netflix’s Sol Levante to gauge spatial accuracy, then validate with real Atmos content (movies or Apple Music) to confirm immersion; for the full experience, connect via Apple TV 4K and ensure sources and services support Atmos. Double-check HDMI ARC/eARC connections and calibrations, and re-run the test after any tweak, keeping a short, repeatable benchmark to reference.

via Engadget|

#714 #audio-testing #dolby-atmos

technology15 days ago•7 min saved

Top-Selling HDMI Splitters on Amazon for Multi-Display Setups

The piece highlights four best-selling Amazon HDMI splitters—Orei 1x2 (4K/60Hz, HDR), MT-Viki 1x4 (4K/30Hz, long-distance boost), Avedio Links 1x2 (4K/60Hz with HDCP 2.2 and DownScaler), and Llano 1x2 (8K/60Hz, 4K up to 240Hz)—and explains how they let one source feed multiple displays, along with real-world caveats, availability, and price points around $17–$40.

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#4k #8k #amazon-best-sellers

technology16 days ago•7 min saved

Radar Roundup: Bose, Marantz, Klipsch Lead This Week's Hot Audio Gear

Gear Patrol's weekly Best New Gear roundup highlights the past week's notable audio and home‑theater releases, from Bose's QuietComfort 2nd‑gen headphones and Sony XM6 colorways to Marantz's Cinema 50/60/70 Series 2 receivers, Klipsch's Reference Premiere III speakers, and a slate of new hi‑fi players, microphones and computer speakers from Fiio, Astell&Kern, Q Acoustics, Triangle, DJI, Creative and Nothing.

via Gear Patrol|

#audio #headphones #hi-fi

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

A Google TV projector might replace my next TV

The author argues that ultra-short-throw Google TV projectors offer greater flexibility, portability, and easier installation than a traditional TV, with built‑in Google TV and seamless casting making them a near‑perfect all‑in‑one display, though issues like ambient light, sound quality, and cost remain; as a result, a projector could become their primary choice in future TV purchases.

via Android Authority|

#google-tv #home-theater #projectors

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Soundbars vs. Surround Sound: Finding the Right Home Theater Upgrade

The piece compares soundbars and full surround sound systems, noting that soundbars are a cheaper, simpler upgrade that improves TV dialogue and overall audio, while surround setups deliver a theater-like, immersive experience but cost more and may require installation. For casual viewing, a soundbar is often enough; for movie nights, sports, and immersive gaming, a full system can be worth the investment, with basic setups starting at hundreds of dollars and higher-end systems reaching thousands (reddit users often cite $2,000–$5,000).

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#audio-quality #home-theater #price

tech2 months ago•54 min saved

Kaleidescape Strato E: premium disc-quality streaming comes with a princely price

The Verge reviews Kaleidescape’s Strato E movie player, a compact $2,995 box that stores a handful of 4K titles on an internal 480GB SSD and can deliver near‑Blu‑ray quality with lossless audio thanks to its studio-tied encoding. It isn’t a streaming device, instead pulling from Kaleidescape’s store and Terra servers for larger libraries, and it outperforms typical streaming on bitrate—especially with titles like Maverick or Dune—yet it’s extremely storage‑limited and requires expensive Terra servers for expansion. For enthusiasts with the budget and a high‑end setup, it delivers an exceptional experience; for most buyers, Blu-ray, a NAS, or a cheaper player may offer better value.

via The Verge|

#4k-blu-ray #home-theater #kaleidescape

technology2 months ago•6 min saved

100-Inch TV Reality Check: Costs, Space, and Viewing Trade-Offs

A consumer-tech guide outlining four drawbacks of owning a 100-inch TV: higher upfront and ongoing costs (stand, wall mount, delivery and installation, energy use); heaviness and space requirements that complicate placement and room layout; no automatic guarantee of better picture quality, with potential artifacts on a larger panel and trade-offs despite advanced features; and increased eye strain and viewing-distance considerations, sometimes making a projector a more practical long-term option.

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#100-inch-tv #big-screen #costs

technology2 months ago•5 min saved

This Week's Essential Hi-Fi and Home-Theater Gadgets

Gear Patrol rounds up eight notable new releases in hi-fi and home theater, from Astell&Kern SP4000T vacuum-tube player to Sony Bravia 9 II True RGB TVs, Fiio Level 1 amp, Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless, Tidal Piano Classic speakers, Sony Bravia Theater Trio, Luxman D-100 Centennial CD/SACD player, and Andover Audio Andover-One MK2 turntable, with pricing hints and key feature highlights.

via Gear Patrol|

#audiophile #headphones #hi-fi

technology2 months ago•7 min saved

Five Standout Tech Deals on Amazon Outlet This May 2026

Amazon Outlet’s May 2026 picks spotlight five discounted tech items: the HiSense Canvas 144 Hz UHD TV with Google TV and a free wooden bezel for $1,499; the Sony Bravia Theater System 6 1,000‑W home theater package for $598; the Asus ROG Strix G17 gaming laptop with RTX 4070, Ryzen 9, 1TB SSD, 16GB RAM, and a 17.3” 240 Hz QHD display for $1,359; the ATN BlazeTrek thermal imaging monocular (sensor options 384×288 or 640×512) at $862; and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024) at $448. These deals illustrate Amazon Outlet’s mix of overstock/clearance on TVs, audio systems, laptops, night‑vision gear, and wearables, with limited quantities and time windows before they’re removed or rotated out.

via SlashGear|

#amazon-outlet #home-theater #laptops

technology3 months ago•6 min saved

This Week’s Hottest Audio Gadgets Unveiled

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.

via Gear Patrol|

#audio #gadgets #headphones

technology3 months ago•96 min saved

2026 Tech & Hi‑Fi Roundup: Key Gadgets Shaping Sound, Vision, and Imaging

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.

via Gear Patrol|

#audio #cameras #headphones

deals3 months ago•15 min saved

Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus Drops to $174, Packs 3.1 Dolby Atmos With Built-In Subwoofer

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.

via Gizmodo|

#amazon #built-in-subwoofer #deals

technology3 months ago•8 min saved

Portable 4K laser cinema: Hisense M2 Pro reimagines home viewing

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.

via Mashable|

#4k #home-theater #laser

technology4 months ago•4 min saved

This Week's Standout Hi-Fi and Gadget Drops

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.

via Gear Patrol|

#audio #consumer-electronics #gadgets

technology-and-electronics4 months ago•18 min saved

LG launches its first Micro RGB Evo TV, starting at $5,000 and now open for pre-order

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.

via Engadget|

#home-theater #lg #micro-rgb-evo