75 percent of new Netflix subscriptions in Q2 were streaming only

By Mike Dunn July 26, 2011

There has been a lot of news surrounding Netflix in recent weeks, and all of it is about its streaming service. We found out today via the company’s second-quarter earning statement, why all the focus is on streaming. Nearly 75 percent of all 1.8 million new subscribers opted for the streaming-only membership. Netflix also pointed out that this most likely marked the peak of DVD shipments. With streaming memberships increasing, and hybrid memberships (disc and streaming) declining slightly, streaming is the future of Netflix. Netflix is gearing up for a fundamental change in how it delivers its movies; from mailing them to streaming them.

Netflix points out that the large increase of streaming memberships directly relates to the number of devices people can use to watch content. The press release mentions the Nintendo Wii by name, but we are sure that being able to stream content to more Android devices, and the Nintendo 3Ds doesn’t hurt.

Netflix has been getting a lot of heat for its recently announced membership structure change, with its user satisfaction dipping below Blockbuster’s. Even before knowing today’s figures, the change looked like a good business move on Netflix’s part. Knowing that nearly 75 percent of all new subscribers makes this move a no brainer. Netflix even points out that it is saving money with the decrease in movie shipments, so it looks like everything is falling nicely into place for Netflix. The company made a net $125 million income in the second quarter, and is predicting to make between $95 million and $120 million in the third quarter.

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Tidal vs. Qobuz: Which hi-res music streaming service is for you?

Tidal app showing on iPhone 15 Pro.

Spotify and Apple Music may be the most popular music streaming services in the world, but services like Tidal and Qobuz offer plenty of great features and a higher level of listening to anyone making a switch. Each offers hi-res audio and is available on desktop and mobile devices. Thanks to a recent switch in Tidal subscriptions, the prices between the two services are now very comparable, although one is slightly cheaper.

Below, we compare Tidal and Qobuz based on price, sound quality, and supported devices to determine which platform is better.
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For many years, Tidal has stood out for its hi-res music offerings, a feature long shared with Qobuz. However, the landscape has changed, and now other services like Apple Music and Amazon Music (and soon Spotify, hopefully) have also ventured into the hi-res music space.

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OTC hearing aid sale discounts 15 models, from just $80

Bose SoundControl Hearing Aids

If you need a hearing aid, you’re going to love the OTC hearing aid sale going on at Crutchfield right now. Currently, you can buy a pair for as little as just $80 with up to $500 to be saved on select models. With 15 models in the sale, we recommend you click the button below to see what’s on sale for yourself. But you can also read on while we highlight some of our favorite hearing aid deals. Don’t delay as the deals are unlikely to stick around for long.

What to shop for in the Crutchfield hearing aid sale
With some of the best OTC hearing aids including models from Lexie, go straight for the . It’s currently $799 instead of $849. It has a slim, visually discreet profile with a behind-the-ear fit style. A built-in feedback management system helps reduce high-pitched feedback while there’s a noise reduction circuit which decreases the volume of constant background sounds such as vacuum cleaners or A/C units. It also has level-dependent gain and compression which keeps loud noises from becoming too loud during conversations. The app also provides bass and treble controls along with left/right balance adjustments, and directional focus modes. It’s a really well-rounded hearing aid.

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GoldenEar subwoofers are up to $755 off for a limited time

The GoldenEar SuperSub XXL subwoofer in the living room.

Upgrading your home theater setup's sound output is easily achieved by buying from soundbar deals, but if you want extra bass, you'll want to purchase a subwoofer. If you're thinking about it, you may want to checkout Crutchfield's sale on GoldenEar subwoofers with prices that start at $595. These premium subwoofers will give you all the bass that you need for watching streaming shows, epic movies, sports programs, and any other form of content, but you'll have to hurry with your decision on what to buy because these discounts are only available for a limited time.

What to buy in Crutchfield's GoldenEar subwoofers sale
The cheapest option in Crutchfield's GoldenEar subwoofers sale is still pretty powerful -- the GoldenEar ForceField 3, which is an 8-inch subwoofer with digital signal processing and a built-in 500-watt RMS digital amplifier. You'll also get a front-firing 8-inch long-throw woofer and a 9-inch by 11-inch down-firing passive radiator for , for savings of $55 on its original price of $650. You can also take a step up with the GoldenEar ForceField 30, which offers most of the same features but with an updated design with a curved top and metal grills, for instead of $900 following a $155 discount, or the GoldenEar ForceField 40 with a front-firing 10-inch long-throw woofer and an 11-inch by 13-inch down-firing passive radiator for a , down by $205 from $1,200 originally.