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Another Brick in the Wall • You buy a product. It functions well for a few years, and then its warranty eventually runs out. Clearly, you are now responsible for any repairs. The manufacturer then kindly updates the product’s firmware and…wham! It’s suddenly dead in the water. Is the manufacturer now responsible for repairing or replacing it?
Vizio 36-inch 2.1-Channel Soundbar System • Vizio’s latest soundbar is a compact system with a wireless subwoofer that sells for $150. If you just spent big bucks on a new TV and realized that its built-in audio is horrific, this 2.1 package will deliver significantly better sound without consuming what remains of your budget.
Opening Pandora’s Premium Box • Pandora was one of the world’s leading Internet radio entities when it debuted 20 years ago. Now under the mighty SiriusXM corporate umbrella, can its Pandora Premium tier deliver an experience on par with the competition?
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AudioControl Avalon G4 Four-Channel Power Amplifier
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A Budget 4K Beamer
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The Stereo Advantage
The Right Stuff
Magic in the Middle
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Dynamic Tone Mapping Update
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THE WIZARD OF OZ
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DAVID CROSBY: REMEMBER MY NAME
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