Sound & Vision

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JBL Bar 9.1 Soundbar • True Wireless Surround

Polk Audio MagniFi 2 Soundbar System • Beyond the Bar

The Rapture of the Rumble • Because everything must be controversial, I am going to be controversial. This column discusses God, politics, climate change, and Enzo Ferrari. Furthermore, if it causes lightning to strike you, so be it.

Virtually There • With large-scale live events still in a holding pattern, attending VR and AR concerts online could be the next best bet for diehard concertgoers.

Buy Once, Cry Once • Buy once, cry once. You might be familiar with that old adage, which is used to describe the purchase of a high-cost item that entails upfront financial “pain,” but with no need to buy again in the future due to the superior craftsmanship and build quality. It’s often associated with tools and watches but works quite well for A/V gear.

Ditching DLNA

JOHN LENNON REIMAGINED • The Making of Gimme Some Truth. The Ultimate Mixes

Blu Cheer • 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

A/V TECH GIFTS TO GIVE—AND GET • With a year of historic turbulence and divisive presidential politics almost behind us, it’s time to count our blessings as we look toward the holiday season with hope for peace, prosperity, and a return to normalcy for all. Here we present an assortment of gifts guaranteed to delight family and friends—and maybe even make your own personal wish list. Our goal was to go easy on the wallet so prices start at $50 and top out at around $300. With any luck, you’ll be able to fill in a couple blanks on your shopping list and, ultimately, bring cheer to those you care about as we say good riddance to 2020.

STOCKING STUFFERS

Meet the New Boss

Test Bench

Turn It up To 11.2

Sweet 16-Channel Surround Sound

Stream Dream

The Road to Utopia

High-Definition Sound

JVC Projector Theater Optimizer Function

300 • ULTRA HD BLU-RAY

DISTRICT 9 • ULTRA HD BLU-RAY

GHOST IN THE SHELL • ULTRA HD BLU-RAY

PITCH BLACK • ULTRA HD BLU-RAY

THE ELEPHANT MAN • BLU-RAY

FIRST COW • BLU-RAY

ROGER WATERS: US + THEM • BLU-RAY

PLEASED TO MEET ME – DELUXE EDITION

GIMME SOME TRUTH: THE ULTIMATE REMIXES – DELUXE EDITION

Let It Roll, All Night Long