Sound & Vision Magazine - August - September 2021

In this issue

A GUIDE TO PROJECTION SCREENS
A screen can be a near-equal partner with a projector for achieving theater-quality images. We list the key things you need to consider when projection screen-shopping.

TRINNOV AUDIO ALTITUDE16 SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR.

PSB SPEAKERS SYNCHRONY T600 LOUDSPEAKER..

Roku Streambar Pro

A Sound Streaming Solution

3 mins

Vizio V21d-J8 Soundbar

Sound Bargain

3 mins

What is My Stereo's Gender?

Readers will recall, distressingly, that I have tried their patience on just about every topic that marginally relates to audio. LP grooves, CD bumps, flat response, boomy bass, warm recordings, cold binary bits—I have waxed philosophically on all of them. Which bring us to today’s audio topic: gender.

3 mins

Qwest for Fire

Qwest TV steps outside the streaming mainstream to offer up a wider swath of multicultural live concert and documentary selections.

3 mins

Two Decades With Kaleidescape

The luxury video business is hard. Don’t believe me? Consider companies like Pioneer, Hitachi, Fujitsu, Mitsubishi, Runco, Escient, and ReQuest. And those are just a few brands that have either exited that market or no longer exist.

4 mins

THE MAKING OF ALL THINGS MUST PASS

A day-by-day account of the recording of George Harrison’s epic first solo album as it sees a 50th anniversary remix and deluxe edition release.

10+ mins

A Guide To Projection Screens

Screens can be a near-equal partner with your projector in achieving theater-quality (or better!) images. Here are the key things you need to consider when shopping for a projection screen.

10+ mins

KEF MUSIC LOUNGE THEATER: A THX CERTIFIED OASIS

The speaker maker’s appointment-only New Jersey demonstration theater combines comfort with state-of-the-art gear and acoustic treatments

10+ mins

See No Evil, Hear No Evil

STEWART HARMONY G2 ACOUSTICALLY TRANSPARENT SCREEN

10 mins

The Big Short

EPV SCREENS DARKSTAR UST 2 EFINITY PROJECTION SCREEN

7 mins

Over the Moon

SIMAUDIO, an audio manufacturer located in Boucherville, Quebec, is well-known for both the build quality of its products and the whopping ten-year warranty it offers. Many of the company’s wares are decidedly high-end—the 230-pound Moon 888 monoblock amplifier ($118,888 per pair), which is rated to output a massive 888 watts at 8 ohms and double that down to 1,776 watts at 4 ohms, for example.

8 mins

Synchrony Redux

PSB SPEAKERS was founded by Paul Barton in 1972. While the brand has long been part of the Canada-based Lenbrook Group, which also includes NAD and Bluesound, Barton began as and remains PSB’s chief designer, cook, bottle washer, and one of the most respected speaker authorities in the industry. His work, including the new Synchrony T600 under review here, has long made use of the Canadian National Research Council’s (NRC) audio testing facilities, including its anechoic chamber.

10+ 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!