The Audeze LCD-1 headphones are an open-back planar magnetic design that are light, foldable and more comfortable than a hot latte on a cold morning. The sound they produce is lucious, smooth, accurate and open. For years I’ve had a clear favorite in the under $500 headphone category - the Oppo PM-3, also a planar magnetic design, with similar size. Unfortunately … [Read more...] about Audeze LCD-1 Headphones Review
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JBL HDI-3600 Speaker Review
The JBL HDI series of loudspeakers features an all new High Definition Imaging (HDI) Waveguide technology, designed to enhance acoustic imaging and smooth in-room response. The HDI-3600 is a compact floorstanding speaker that could find its way into most rooms. At $3800 a pair, the HDI-3600 is on the affordable side of high end speakers. Given the quality of sound these produce … [Read more...] about JBL HDI-3600 Speaker Review
SVS SB-2000 Pro Subwoofer Review
For my last SVS subwoofer review, I decided to change things up and test the ported PB-3000 instead of the SB-3000 and highly enjoyed it. But it seems most people reviewed the SB-3000 and the reviews for it were overwhelmingly positive. As someone who is very interested in compact but high-performance subs, that made me very interested in what SVS was doing with a smaller form … [Read more...] about SVS SB-2000 Pro Subwoofer Review
The Wizard of Oz 4K Blu-ray Review
The Wizard of Oz Summary Adapted from L. Frank Baum’s timeless children’s tale about a Kansas girl’s journey over the rainbow, The Wizard of Oz officially premiered at Grauman’s Chinese Theater on August 15, 1939. The film was directed by Victor Fleming (who that same year directed Gone With the Wind), produced by Mervyn LeRoy, and scored by Herbert Stothart, with music and … [Read more...] about The Wizard of Oz 4K Blu-ray Review
The Lion King (2019) 4K Blu-ray Review
The Lion King Summary Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother — and former heir to the throne — has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a … [Read more...] about The Lion King (2019) 4K Blu-ray Review