Can I Use Back Surround Speakers If My Couch Is Against the Wall?

02 Thursday May 2019

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Q I’ve got a smallish 10 x 12-foot viewing room. The room’s size isn’t necessarily a problem, but the seating is a modular couch set all the way against the back wall. Can I get any value out of in-wall surrounds right behind or beside the seating? —Robert Greenwalt, via email

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CNET Smart House 2019 – CNET

02 Thursday May 2019

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Pioneer UDP-LX500 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player Review

01 Wednesday May 2019

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Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value

PRICE $1,099


AT A GLANCE

Plus

High-quality HDR to SDR conversion
SACD and DVD-Audio disc support
Detailed Info screen

Minus

No streaming apps or wireless connectivity
Somewhat tedious user interface
Occasional playback glitches


THE VERDICT

The UDP-LX500’s universal disc support, high-quality onboard HDR tone mapping, and formidable build quality make it a welcome addition to the Ultra HD Blu-ray player scene.


It has now been a full year since Oppo Digital ceased production of its popular Ultra HD Blu-ray player lineup. Up until that point, Oppo was one of the few high- performance player options in a market concentrated on budget models packed with streaming features. We’ve since seen a few companies step up to fill the high-end player void, among them Pioneer, a company that produced numerous reference-level players back in the regular Blu-ray and DVD days. Pioneer’s new offering, the UDP-LX500, is a universal disc player that supports playback of SACD and DVD-Audio discs. As you might expect, it sports both the Pioneer Elite logo and the high-end look and build associated with that iconic badge. At $1,099, it certainly has flagship pricing, so let’s see if it measures up.

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EliteProAV Announces New Ambient-Light-Rejecting Screen Options

01 Wednesday May 2019

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EliteProAV, a division of Elite Screens, has announced that its Saker Tab-Tension retractable electric projection screen is now available with material designed to counter the “wash out” effect of ambient light.

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Remaster Class: Queen: A Night at the Opera

01 Wednesday May 2019

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Queen’s fourth studio effort, November 1975’s A Night at the Opera, was a masterstroke of mid-1970s multitrack recording. We dissect the ins and outs of the groundbreaking album’s fair share of multiple-format releases over its 44-year lifespan (and counting).

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Google Home vs. Amazon Echo Show: Should you buy a smart speaker or a smart display? – CNET

01 Wednesday May 2019

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Ahead of Google I/O next week, it’s worth asking which of these two smart assistant devices fits better at the center of your home.

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