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Amazon Prime Day Deals: Dolby Atmos Sound Bars & Receivers[teaser]Several sound bars, including Dolby Atmos models, are now on sale through Amazon![/teaser] As part of the retailer's Amazon Prime Day promotion, Amazon has launched special discounts on a variety of sound bars from Sony and VIZIO, including models with support for Dolby Atmos audio. In addition, the company is set to offer deals on a Samsung sound bar and a Pioneer receiver later today. Here's a rundown of some current and upcoming deals on various home audio gear: VIZIO SB46514-F6 46-Inch 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos Sound Bar - $899.99 (10% off) VIZIO SB46312-F6-46 3.1.2 Dolby Atmos Sound Bar - $599 (25% off) Sony CT800 Sound Bar - $199.99 (Prime Day Deal) VIZIO SB3651-E6B 5.1 Soundbar (Renewed) - $129.99 (Prime Day Deal) VIZIO SB4451-C0 SmartCast 44" 5.1 Sound Bar - $319.99 (20% off) VIZIO SB362An-F6B 36" 2.1 Sound Bar - $69.99 (Prime Day Deal) VIZIO SB3621n-E8C 2.1 Soundbar (Renewed) - $105.39 (16% off) Samsung HW-MM55C/ZA 3.1 Channel Soundbar (Renewed) - Deal starts for Prime members at 12:05pm. Pioneer VSX-LX303 9.2 Channel A/V Receiver - Deal starts for Prime members at 8:24pm These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to check back with High-Def Digest for more Prime Day sales and special promotions!Posted Mon Jul 15, 2019 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Prime Day Deals Roundup[teaser]The two-day sales event is now live![/teaser] Amazon has launched its 2019 Prime Day promotion. The sales event will run now through July 16, offering Amazon Prime shoppers a full 48 hours of deals. Throughout the promotion, Prime Day will give Amazon Prime members access to over one million deals around the world, including a variety of limited-time discounts and the biggest Prime Day deals on Alexa-enabled devices so far. And to help customers keep track of all the biggest discounts on TVs, sound bars, media players, and other home theater gear, we've compiled all of the best deals right here. Make sure to check back throughout the sale for regular updates -- but please keep in mind that all of these discounts are only set to be active for a limited time while supplies last. Amazon Prime Day Deals: Up to 63% off Fire TV, Fire Tablet, and Echo Devices Amazon Prime Day Deals: Up to 58% off 4K HDR TVs & HDTVs Amazon Prime Day Deals: Up to 40% off 4K Blu-ray Players, Media Players, and DVRs Amazon Prime Day Deals: Dolby Atmos Sound Bars & Receivers Amazon Prime Day Deals: 4K Ultra HD & 1080p Projectors Amazon Prime Day Deals: Up to 55% off Headphones Amazon Prime Day Deals: Fire TV Cube, Fire TV Recast, and Fire TV Displays CLICK HERE to sign up for Amazon Prime. New users can receive a free 30 day trial just in time for the Prime Day promotion. An annual Amazon Prime membership currently costs $119. Likewise, users can opt for a monthly plan at $12.99 per month. Here's a rundown of a few key US Prime subscription perks and features per Amazon: Prime Rewards - Cardmembers earn 5% Back at Amazon.com with a Prime Credit Card. Earn 2% rewards on your debit spending with Prime Reload. Prime Delivery - Get FREE Two-Day Shipping on over 100 million items and FREE One-Day Shipping on over 10 million items. Prime Video - Enjoy unlimited instant streaming of thousands of popular movies and TV episodes Prime Music - Growing selection of 2 million songs – always ad-free. Unlock even more with Amazon Music Unlimited at an exclusive discount. Prime Reading - Enjoy unlimited reading on any device, with over a thousand books, magazines, comics, articles, Kindle Singles, and more. Audible Channels - Unlimited listening to original audio series and playlists handcrafted for every interest. Twitch Prime - Free game content every month, member exclusive discount on new release video games and loads more. Prime Photos - Unlimited photo storage in Amazon Cloud Drive. Prime Early Access - 30-minute early access to Lightning Deals on Amazon. Amazon First Reads - Choose one featured early release book for FREE every month with Amazon First Reads. Source: AmazonPosted Mon Jul 15, 2019 at 09:56 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Prime Day Deals: Up to 40% off 4K Blu-ray Players, Media Players, and DVRs[teaser]4K Blu-ray players, Roku players, and more are now on sale for a limited time![/teaser] As part of the retailer's Amazon Prime Day promotion, Amazon has launched special discounts on a variety of media players. Here's a rundown of some current deals on various 4K Blu-ray, streaming, and DVR set-top boxes: Sony UBP-X800 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player - $179.99 (Prime Day Deal) Roku Ultra - $69 (31% off) Roku Streaming Stick+ - $49 (18% off) Roku Streaming Stick - $34 (32% off) YAGALA T95Q Android TV Box - $44 (27% off) TiVo Bolt OTA for Antenna - $192.80 (Prime Day Deal) These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to check back with High-Def Digest for more Prime Day sales and special promotions!Posted Mon Jul 15, 2019 at 09:43 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Prime Day Deals: Up to 58% off 4K HDR TVs & HDTVs[teaser]TVs from Sony, TCL, and LG are on sale now for Prime Day![/teaser] Amazon Prime Day has officially begun. Here's a rundown of some discounts on various 4K and HD displays available now: TCL 43S517 43-Inch 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TV (2018 Model) - $209.99 (58% off) TCL 55S517 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TV (2018 Model) - $399.99 (43% off) Sony KD43X750F 43-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV - $379.99 (37% off) LG 86UM8070PUA 86" 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV (2019) - $2,196.99 (33% off) TCL 32S325 32 Inch 720p Roku Smart LED TV (2019) - $99.99 (28% off) These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to check back with High-Def Digest for more Prime Day sales and special promotions!Posted Mon Jul 15, 2019 at 09:20 AM PDT by: -
Ralph Fiennes Suits Up in First Teaser for THE KING'S MAN[teaser]The origin of the spy organization will be revealed in February.[/teaser] 20th Century Fox has released the first teaser trailer for The King's Man. The film servers as a prequel to the studio's previously released Kingsman films, and is set to hit theaters on February 14, 2020. As a collection of history's worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions, one man must race against time to stop them. Discover the origins of the very first independent intelligence agency in The King's Man. Check out the teaser trailer below! The movie stars Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, Rhys Ifans, Matthew Goode, Tom Hollander, Harris Dickinson, Daniel Brühl, Djimon Hounsou, and Charles Dance. Director Matthew Vaughn is once again on board to helm this new prequel installment. The script comes from Vaughn, Jane Goldman, and Karl Gajdusek, and based on the comic book "The Secret Service" by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons. In addition, Matthew Vaughn also serves as a producer, along with David Reid and Adam Bohling. Previous entries in the Kingsman film franchise include 2014's Kingsman: The Secret Service and 2017's Kingsman: The Golden Circle. Both movies star Colin Firth, Taron Egerton, and Mark Strong. Since this new film is a prequel, however, characters from previous movies are not expected to make an appearance. Kingsman: The Secret Service and Kingsman: The Golden Circle are both now available on Blu-ray (Secret Service, Golden Circle) and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Secret Service, Golden Circle). Source: 20th Century Fox (YouTube)Posted Mon Jul 15, 2019 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Prime Day Deals: Up to 63% off Fire TV, Fire Tablet, and Echo Devices[teaser]Several Amazon devices are now up to 63% off![/teaser] Amazon Prime Day is about to officially kick-off, and the online retailer is already offering some great deals on a variety of Fire TV, Echo, and Fire Tablet products, including the Fire TV Stick 4K and Toshiba's new Fire TV Edition display with Dolby Vision. Here's a rundown of some current deal highlights available now: Fire TV Stick 4K - $24.99 (50% off) Fire TV Stick - $14.99 (63% off) Echo Dot (3rd Gen) - $22 (56% off) Echo (2nd Generation) - $49.99 (50% off) All-New Fire 7 Tablet - $29.99 (40% off) Fire HD 8 Tablet - $49.99 (38%) Toshiba 50-inch 4K HDR Dolby Vision Fire TV Edition - $279.99 (26% off) These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to check back with High-Def Digest for more Prime Day sales and special promotions!Posted Sun Jul 14, 2019 at 10:30 PM PDT by: -
Mixcder Releases HD901 Lightweight Wireless Headphones for $19.99[teaser]The value-priced headphones are one of the most affordable foldable wireless models on the market.[/teaser] Mixcder has announced the launch of its HD901 Lightweight Wireless Headphones. The travel-friendly headphones are now available for just $19.99. The HD901 headphones feature dual 40mm drivers and an advanced CSR chip. In addition, the device offers wireless Bluetooth playback and wired playback via an included 3.5mm audio cable. Likewise, the unit incorporates a microphone for making and receiving phone calls, along with a TF Card slot for MP3 music. And for added portability, the headphones feature a foldable, collapsible and lightweight design with the ability to rotate 90° inward, a weight of only 5 ounces, soft earcups, and an adjustable headband. Here's a full rundown of key specs and features per Mixcder: Bluetooth wireless - pairs with cell phones up to 33 feet. Wired with included 3.5mm audio cable – does not use battery time when in wired mode. TF card slot music player for MP3 music. Precision-engineered dual 40mm drivers. Advanced CSR chip delivers high definition, smooth, balanced mid-range, and clear dynamic music. HD sound. Superior bass. Extra lightweight at only 5 ounces. Comfortable soft sponge ear muffs. Adjustable headband. Foldable space saving design: rotates 90° in for easy carrying and storage. The HD901 Lightweight Wireless Headphones now join the company's previously released E9 Active Noise Canceling Bluetooth Headphones, which are now available for $59.99. Source: MixcderPosted Fri Jul 12, 2019 at 07:55 AM PDT by: -
BRIGHTBURN Dated and Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]The superhero horror flick is coming to home video in August. [/teaser] Sony says Brightburn will hit stores on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on August 20. The digital release will be available on August 6. What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister? With Brightburn, the visionary filmmaker of Guardians of the Galaxy and Slither presents a startling, subversive take on a radical new genre: superhero horror. Supplements on both releases will include: 3 "Quick Burns" Vignettes hosted by Actor Elizabeth Banks, Producer James Gunn & Director David Yarovesky "Hero-Horror!" featurette: It's not often filmmakers successfully and seamlessly combine both Horror and Superhero into a genre-bending "Hero-Horror" category. Hear from Producer James Gunn and Screenwriters Brian and Mark Gunn as we will learn the methods of their filmmaking style and their dotting of the "i"'s and slashing of the "t"'s storytelling process. "Nature vs. Nurture" featurette: Hear from Actor Jackson A. Dunn, Producer James Gunn, Screenwriters Brian and Mark Gunn and understand the creative process involved in flipping the script of the traditional "Superhero" and diving into what motivates and moves our new Anti-hero, Brandon Breyer. Filmmaker Commentary with Director David Yarovesky, DP Michael Dallatorre, and Costume Designer Autumn Steed You can find the latest specs for Brightburn linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under August 20. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jul 11, 2019 at 09:25 AM PDT by: -
McIntosh Reveals New C53 Preamplifier[teaser]The company's latest premium audio component has been detailed.[/teaser] McIntosh has announced the launch of its new C53 Preamplifier. The device is set to start shipping this month for suggested retail price of $8,000. The C53 is a 2-channel solid state stereo preamp featuring McIntosh's new upgradeable DA2 Digital Audio Module with a Quad Balanced, 8-channel, 32-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC). The module features several connections, including 2 coaxial, 2 optical, 1 USB, and 1 proprietary MCT for use with McIntosh’s MCT series of SACD/CD Transports, along with a new audio-only HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) input. Likewise, the system offers Dolby and DTS audio playback with support for 2-channel conversion. In addition, the unit's USB input offers native playback support for up to DSD512 and DXD up to 384kHz. Meanwhile, the coax and optical inputs can decode high-resolution digital music up to 24-bit/192kHz. And outside of digital inputs, the device also includes 9 analog inputs, including 3 balanced and 4 unbalanced connections, along with 1 Moving Coil and 1 Moving Magnet phono input. And rounding out the preamps connections, are 3 variable balanced and unbalanced outputs, and 1 fixed unbalanced output. Finally, when it comes to design, the C53 features McIntosh's classic style with a polished stainless steel chassis, a black glass front panel backlit by direct LED lighting, blue meters, rotary knobs, an illuminated logo, and aluminum end caps. Here's a rundown of additional key specs per McIntosh: Number of Channels- 2 Total Harmonic Distortion - 0.005% Frequency Response - +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz, +0, -3dB from 15Hz to 100kHz Maximum Volts Out (Balanced / Unbalanced) - 16V RMS / 8V RMS Sensitivity High Level (Balanced / Unbalanced) - 900mV / 450mV Sensitivity Phono (Moving Coil) - 0.45mV Sensitivity Phono (Moving Magnet) - 4.5mV Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level) - 100dB Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Coil) - 80dB Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet) - 82dB Voltage Gain (High Level) - 15dB Voltage Gain (Moving Coil) - 60dB Voltage Gain (Moving Magnet) - 40dB Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced) - 44K ohm, 22K ohm Source: McIntoshPosted Wed Jul 10, 2019 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
YouTube Arrives on Fire TV and Prime Video Launches on Android TV & Chromecast[teaser]The rival tech giants are finally ending their streaming app feud.[/teaser] After years of refusing to support each other's devices, Google and Amazon are finally ending their streaming war. As a result, the official YouTube app is now available on a variety of Fire TV models. Likewise, the official Amazon Prime Video app is now available on Chromecast and many Android TV products. Google previously removed its YouTube app from Fire TV devices in January of 2018. Likewise, the Amazon Prime Video app has typically been unavailable on Chromecast and several Android TV products. Thankfully, the companies have now decided to let bygones be bygones. As part of the rollout, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in products can now cast the latest version of the Prime Video app from Android 5.0 or higher or iOS 10.1 or higher mobile devices. Likewise, Chromecast Ultra users can get access to 4,000 titles included with Prime at no extra cost. In addition, Android TV support for Prime Video is also expanding, bringing the app to more smart TVs, set-top boxes, and media players. Meanwhile, the official YouTube app is now available on Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen), Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Cube, Fire TV Stick Basic Edition, and Toshiba, Insignia, Element, and Westinghouse Fire TV Edition smart TVs. Previously, YouTube was still accessible on these products via web browser apps like Silk, but with the official app, compatible devices will finally be able to support 4K HDR playback. Likewise, the official app also supports Alexa voice control. Amazon's newest Fire TV Stick 4K is now available for $49.99, while Google's Chromecast Ultra is now available for $69. Sources: Google, AmazonPosted Tue Jul 9, 2019 at 03:55 PM PDT by:
