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OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) is commonly rated the top video display technology by discerning critics. Traditionally, the only place where OLED TVs have lagged behind their LCD counterparts has been in brightness, which is important for producing a great image in rooms with a lot of ambient light. The new models from Sony are the brightest OLED sets ever, going a long way towards closing that gap. Sony was able to get higher brightness than before with new and improved panels and a new lamination approach that provides additional cooling, allowing the TV to crank a little harder by making...

Achieve Bass Nirvana in Your HiFi or Home Theater System 5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Subwoofer By: Nick Brown, SVS, Vice President Marketing Adding a subwoofer is perhaps the most noticeable and thrilling addition you can make to a home theater or HiFi system. With such a wide range of subwoofer sizes, shapes and designs from SVS and other brands, choosing the best model can seem daunting. Were here to help remove the guesswork with important things to consider as you begin your journey to bass nirvana. 1 Ported or Sealed Subwoofer? This is often the first question...

Klipsch founder Paul Klipsch was a pioneer in horn-loaded speakers, which creates dynamic sound with lower distortion. This unique design philosophy has been the basis of all of the companys loudspeaker designs since 1946. Today, their cutting-edge Tractrix horns allow high-frequency sound to reach listeners' ears directly, limiting the amount of artificial reverb that occurs when sound reverberates off the walls. Put simply, Klipsch speakers are the most efficient designs available, meaning it takes less power than other speakers to produce the most detailed and lifelike sound possible. The Reference Premiere series from Klipsch sounds awesome across the board with...

If youre a football fan and even if youre not Super Bowl Sunday has practically become a national holiday. Whether youre glued to the game action or just interested in the commercials and halftime show, everything is more enjoyable with high-performance sight and sound. Here are a few ways to upgrade your system for an even more memorable experience Get A Really Big Screen When youre ready to step up to a screen thats measured in feet rather than inches, come in for a test drive of a Sony 4K projector. The VPL-VZ1000ES ultra-short-throw model has been designed with flexible...

There are so many great reasons to invest in a bigger, better television right now. For sports fans, the college football championship and NFL playoffs are coming up, as is the NHL season, and basketball is already in full swing. If youre a movie buff, Warner Brothers studio will be releasing all 2021 films in theaters and to stream on HBO Max simultaneously, so you wont have to wait to enjoy the very latest releases at home. And with a plethora of other streaming options at your fingertips, including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and more theres an almost endless supply...

This holiday season you may find yourself looking for ways to spread a little extra cheer. Here are some suggestions for getting your house holiday-ready, with great sights and sounds to take the festivities to the next level! Upgrading Hi-Fi Holiday music can always conjure up childhood memories and get us in the spirit of tradition. ListenUp is all about original sound and we have nearly endless ways to help you upgrade your sound system or create a new one so you can enjoy your favorite holiday tunes even more. Sleek new Definitive Technology Tower Speakers The Demand Series D17...

For a limited time, ListenUp is offering deep discounts on both the Marantz SR7013 and the Denon AVR-X4500H. Read more about the Marantz SR7013, now $600 less, and the Denon AVR-X4500, now with $400 in savings, below. Adhering to Marantz's longtime "Because Music Matters" slogan, the SR7013 9.20channel (125 watts per channel) receiver features proprietary HDAM circuit boards from more detailed, dynamic sound. There's decoding for all the 3D immersive surround sound formats, including IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X (up to 7.1.4 with an external 2-ch. amplifier), Auro-3D and DTS Virtual:X for height virtualization effects. Eight HDMI inputs are fully...