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Between the Streams: A brutal ‘Sicario 2’ trailer, 10 more years of Star Wars

It's lightsabers, polka kings, and sequels galore this week as Between the Streams looks at a wide variety of new content hitting screens.
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Between the Streams: Apple and Kristen Wiig, ‘Solo’ synopsis, Black Widow movie?

This week on Between the Streams: A comedy series with Kristin Wiig and Reese Witherspoon from Apple, a Black Widow stand-alone film, and much more.
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Samsung’s latest soundbar finally puts gamers in the spotlight

Samsung's HW-N650 soundbar is aimed straight at gamers, set with small ports called a hole array, to create a sweeping, accurate soundstage. 
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Hands on: LG Music Flow

LG has cooked up its own version of multiroom audio called Music Flow. An ambitious, near-comprehensive effort with multiple speakers across the size spectrum, LG’s system is feature-packed, and affordable. But is this the multiroom setup for you?
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KEF’s LS50 Wireless speakers: Our first take

KEF has given its popular LS50 bookshelf speaker a modern upgrade for CES 2017, with the new KEF LS50 Wireless Hi-Fi speakers.
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The coolest audio gadgets of CES 2018

We compiled all the coolest audio gadgets we discovered at this year’s Las Vegas event, so you can get a taste of the show floor.
Clearaudio Innovation turntable

This glorious $45,000 turntable made of wood and aluminum just blew our minds

Nestled in Clearaudio’s Venetian suite is the Innovation turntable. Made of plywood and aluminum, this work of art runs as much as $45,000.
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Samsung’s Jim Kiczek shows off new gaming soundbar, retro-futuristic speakers

In our interview with Samsung's Jim Kiczek we discuss the HW-N650 gaming soundbar, as well as the new VL series wireless speakers.
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Say hello to Technics’ insane, $20,000 SL-1000R turntable

Technics has resurrected the original SP-10 direct drive turntable with the insane $10,000 SP-10R and $20,000 SL-1000R.
ELAC Argo B51

ELAC goes wireless in style with the gorgeous new Argo B51 bookshelf speakers

ELAC goes wireless with its latest bookshelf speakers, the Argo B51, offering stylish design and gorgeous sound via a three-way driver array.
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Retired but not tired, Usain Bolt plays Call of Duty, DJs, and walks rrreally slow

We interview Usain Bolt at CES 2018 about his Philips' Bass+ wireless headphones, savoring semi-retirement, and just how slow he can walk.
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1More shows off twistable, wireless Triple Driver buds, innovative gaming cans

1More reveals bendable new wireless version of its popular Triple Driver earbuds, as well as an intriguing new pair of gaming headphones.
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Panasonic doubles down on OLED TVs, also unveils two UHD Blu-ray players

Panasonic has shown off two spanking-new OLED TVs, the FZ950 and the FZ800 series, alongside two new 4K UHD Blu-ray players.
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Volume dial on the fridge? Check out Samsung’s cool VL Series wireless speakers

Samsung's VL Series speakers have a removable volume dial that lets you play, pause, and skip songs while you stream, all without your phone.
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10 huge movies with stars you totally missed

From Chris Pratt to Amy Adams, this is the mother lode of lost superstars who showed up in famous movies.
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McIntosh Group’s new Pryma Aria headphones blend hi-fi with high fashion

After debuting the Sonus Faber Pryma headphones last year, McIntosh has now cut the cord for the cans with its new Pryma Aria headphones.
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Between the Streams: ‘The Last Jedi’ backlash, ‘The Office’ revival, and more

This week on Between the Streams: Jumanji, the best Christmas shows you can stream, the online backlash for The Last Jedi, and much more.
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Beyerdynamic Xelento remote audiophile in-ears: Our first take

Trusty sonic engineering from Beyerdynamic got our hearts pumping at CES this year, thanks to the new Xelento remote in-ear wired headphones.
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Between the Streams: ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ redeems 2017, Foxy Disney

It's Star Wars day on Between the Streams. Today's podcast will be dominated with discussions of our joy for The Last Jedi.
Sennheiser Orpheus

At $50K, Sennheiser’s Orpheus are the world’s most expensive headphones

The new Orpheus come with a Carrara marble stand, and a $55,000 price tag, making them the most expensive headphones in the world.
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Between the Streams: Tarantino’s R-rated Star Trek, Jurassic World 2 trailer

This week on Between the Streams: Tarantino's R-rated Star Trek film, a Jurassic World 2 trailer, I, Tonya, and more.
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Between the Streams: ‘Avengers: Infinity War,’ the beautiful ‘Shape of Water’

This week on Between the Streams, we'll be discussing the Avengers: Infinity War, The Shape of Water, Jurassic World 2, and much more.
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Between the Streams: ‘Justice League’ is bearable, Franco goes X-Men, ‘LOTR’ TV

This week on Between the Streams: Justice League is bearable, Franco goes X-Men, and Amazon lands a Lord of the Rings TV series.
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Between the Streams: New Star Wars trilogy bonanza, choose-your-own-adventure TV

This week on Between the Streams: Rian Johnson's brandnew Star Wars trilogy. We'll also discuss Universal's monster troubles and much more.
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Between the Streams: Thor’s epic triumph, Beyoncé the lion, Star Wars trailer

This week: Thor: Ragnarok mini-review, a Superman prequel series from FX, The Lion King live-action reboot (why?), American Vandal season 2.
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Between the Streams: ‘Stranger Things,’ Halloween, and things that scream

On our Halloween Between the Streams podcast, we'll be discussing Stranger Things season 2, the best Halloween TV episodes, and much more.
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Between the Streams: ‘Stranger Things’ season 2 feels, ‘Last Jedi’ theories, more

This week on Between the Streams: Stranger Things season 2, the latest Star Wars trailer and all the rumors it's spawned, and much more.
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Sony swan dives into OLED with its first big-screen model, the XBR-A1E

Along with its OLED panel, Sony's XBR-A1E BraviaTV aims to offer top-notch audio, excellent processing, and a gorgeous design.
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Between the Streams: ‘Electric Dreams,’ ‘Pacific Rim Uprising,’ robots galore!

On Between the Streams, we'll talk about all the latest ahead of NY Comic-Con, from Pacific Rim Uprising to Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams.
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Focal Clear headphones review

In our Focal Clear headphones review, we explain how the pricey new headphones from Focal live up to their name and then some.
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Legendary rocker Tom Petty dies at 66

The legendary rocker Tom Petty has died just hours after being found unresponsive in a state of cardiac arrest at his Malibu home.
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Between the Streams: ‘Blade Runner 2049’ relief, ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ review

This week on Between the Streams: Blade Runner 2049 relief, Star Trek: Discovery review, a new movie from Ex Machina's director, and more.
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Between the Streams: ‘The Deuce’ is loose, ‘American Vandal,’ ‘Terminator 8?’

This week: The Deuce and American Vandal reviews, Linda Hamilton joins James Cameron's never-ending Terminator franchise, and more!
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Between the Streams: ‘GoT’ finale predictions, Joker movie madness, and more

This week on Between the Streams: GoT season 7 predictions, two new Joker movies, a clowns-only It screening, Black Mirror trailer and more.