Sound & Vision Magazine - April - May 2023

In this issue

CES 2023 EDITOR’S PICKS
Our roundup of 20 of the most exciting new audiovisual (AV) consumer electronics products showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023. From TVs and soundbars to 4K and even 8K UST projectors, these were some of the highlights.

ELTON JOHN FAREWELL
Elton John celebrated his 50-plus year career by performing three nights at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, culminating in a stylistically enhanced concert with special guests. The event was live-streamed on Disney+ as “Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium.” Matt Hurwitz dives into how it was made.

Would You Volunteer?

Like many of us, you are getting on in years. Whether through disease or simple wear and tear, the delicate mechanisms of your inner ears aren't quite what they used to be. You might be hearing spurious tones, or just not hearing some things at all. If only you could get back your younger ears. Well, could I interest you in a neuroprosthesis?

3 mins

Lords of Atmos

Joe Satriani explores the spatially motivated philosophy behind the mixing of his groundbreaking October 1987 album Surfing With the Alien in Atmos.

3 mins

CES 2023 What's the future of custom?

By rough count, this past CES marked my twentieth attendance, which may seem like a lot to some, but is merely a drop in the bucket compared to some of the veteran A/V journalists out there. Nevertheless, it’s enough to provide some valuable perspective on attending the show.

4 mins

4K Laser for Less

Long Live Home Theater! That's the first thought that came to mind after I set up Sony's latest and most affordable native 4K projector.

10 mins

Elton John – Farewell Yellow Brick Road

How do you close a 50+ year career in America, one that has brought music and magic to millions of fans and celebrate with them? Well, if you're Elton John, you return to the city where it all started-Los Angeles-and to one of the locations that symbolizes his incredible success: Dodger Stadium, where he famously played in 1975.

10+ mins

Vintage Vibes, Modern Guts

NAD C 3050 LE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER

8 mins

Bass on a Budget

POLK MONITOR XT10 SUBWOOFER

7 mins

Checks All the Boxes

ARENDAL 1723 S SPEAKERS & SUBWOOFER 2S

10+ mins

Affordable Audio Bliss

AS A recording engineer, I've often pondered how soundbars could have become so popular, even though they typically sacrifice the sound quality and true stereo imaging attained by fullrange speakers.

9 mins

Studio Quality Sound at Home

JBL 4349 LOUDSPEAKERS

6 mins

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Sound & Vision Magazine Description:

Sound & Vision is a monthly magazine published by AVTech Media Americas Inc. It was first published in 1980 and is one of the most popular magazines for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts.

The magazine reviews a wide range of audio and video equipment, including speakers, amplifiers, turntables, TVs, projectors, and Blu-ray players. It also publishes articles on a variety of other topics related to audio and video, such as listening room acoustics, recording techniques, and home theater design.

Sound & Vision is aimed at a wide audience of audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts, from casual listeners to serious enthusiasts. It is a popular resource for anyone who wants to learn more about audio and video equipment and how to get the best sound and picture possible.

Here are some of the things you can expect to find in Sound & Vision Magazine:

* Reviews of the latest audio and video equipment
* Articles on audio and video technology and techniques
* Interviews with audio engineers and filmmakers
* Features on audio and video history and culture
* Tips and advice on how to get the best sound and picture possible

Sound & Vision Magazine is the perfect resource for anyone who is interested in high-quality audio and video. Subscribe today and start enjoying your movies and music the way they were meant to be heard and seen!