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SVS Details 4000 Series Subwoofers[teaser]Three new subwoofer models have been revealed.[/teaser] SVS has announced the latest additions to its subwoofer collection. The new 4000 Series includes the SB-4000 sealed cabinet subwoofer, PB-4000 ported cabinet subwoofer, and the PC-4000 ported cylinder cabinet subwoofer. "While the rest of the industry is chasing benchmarks SVS established with the 16-Ultra Series, we raised the bar and redefined what is possible at even lower price points, taking the finest technology available and applying it in a way that lets more people than ever enjoy the breathtaking benefits of reference quality bass," said Gary Yacoubian, SVS President and Managing Partner. "Audiophiles and home theater fans who understand high performance audio will recognize what a genuine accomplishment the 4000 Series is after the first bassline drops or action movie erupts to life. And for the price, there's simply nothing in the same area code." The 4000 Series subwoofers are powered by a Sledge STA-1200D amplifier along with 50-MHz Analog Devices Audio DSP with 56-bit filtering. Each unit also features a dual ferrite magnet motor assembly with a 13.5-inch drive unit and long-throw parabolic surround. The SB-4000 uses a sealed cabinet design and offers a Frequency Response of 19-310Hz +/-3 dB, and a Max Low Frequency Output of 126.8 dB @ 32Hz 1/8 space 1m. Meanwhile, the PB-4000 uses a ported cabinet design and offers a Frequency Response of 16Hz to 200Hz +/-3 dB in standard mode, 13Hz to 200Hz +/-3 dB in extended mode), and 18Hz to 200Hz +/-3 dB in sealed mode, along with a Max Low Frequency Output of 134.5 dB @ 32Hz 1/8 space 1m. Finally, the PC-4000 uses a ported cylinder cabinet design and offers a Frequency Response of 17Hz to 200Hz +/-3 dB in standard mode, 15Hz to 200Hz +/-3 dB in extended mode, and 16Hz to 200Hz +/-3 dB in sealed mode, along with a Max Low Frequency Output of 133.1dB @ 32Hz 1/8 space 1m. The SVS 4000 Series Subwoofers will start shipping this month. Here's a rundown of pricing for each model per SVS: SB-4000: Premium Black Ash - $1,499.99, Piano Gloss Black - $1,599.99 PB-4000: Premium Black Ash - $1,899.99, Piano Gloss Black - $1,999.99 PC-4000: Piano Gloss Black - $1,799.99 Source: SVS via Home Theater ReviewPosted Fri Dec 1, 2017 at 11:15 AM PST by: -
Have You Ever Wanted to Ask Jim Jarmusch About His Films?[teaser]Criterion is now accepting fan questions for the director.[/teaser] The Criterion Collection has announced the return of its Q&A series with filmmaker Jim Jarmusch. The Q&A session is being held to coincide with the upcoming Criterion Blu-ray release of Jarmusch's Dead Man starring Johnny Depp, Gary Farmer, and Crispin Glover. An exact release date has not been announced yet, but the disc is set to arrive in 2018 and will feature a new 4K restoration. Interested fans can now send Criterion their questions for Jim Jarmusch by using the form on this page. The site will be accepting all questions from now until December 8. Criterion will then select the most thoughtful and creative ones to pass along to Jarmusch, though they can't guarantee that all (or any) will end up being answered on the release. Fans can ask as many questions as they like, but personal requests will not be answered. Participants must also include their full name, city, state, and country of residence to go along with their questions. Dead Man - Johnny Depp delivers a remarkable performance in this highly acclaimed tale of adventure and intrigue in the wild, wild west! A young man in search of a fresh start, William Blake (Depp) embarks on an exciting journey to a new town ... never realizing the danger that lies ahead. But when a heated love triangle ends in double murder, Blake finds himself a wanted man, running scared -- until a mysterious loner teaches him to face the dangers that follow a "dead man." With an outstanding supporting cast including Gabriel Byrne and Robert Mitchum, and a sizzling soundtrack, Dead Man is another motion picture triumph from filmmaker Jim Jarmusch. Jarmusch's filmography also includes films like Paterson, Stranger Than Paradise, Broken Flowers, Coffee and Cigarettes, and Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai. Source: CriterionPosted Fri Dec 1, 2017 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
Everything Coming to iTunes in December 2017[teaser]Several new titles will hit the iTunes library in December.[/teaser] Apple has revealed its new iTunes lineup of movies and TV shows for December, including titles like Dunkirk, It, American Made, and Blade Runner 2049. Likewise, the service will be adding new iTunes Extras for A Bug's Life and Ratatouille on December 5. In addition, the platform has already expanded its HDR collection to include all eight Harry Potter films, the Transformers movies, Home Alone, and Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas. HDR iTunes playback is currently supported through the Apple TV 4K. Meanwhile, iTunes will have a two week timed exclusive on the documentary film, The Untold Stories of Armistead Maupin, starting December 5. Some December titles will also be available the same day they premiere in theaters, including The Tribes of Palos Verdes and The Ballad of Lefty Brown. Check out a trailer for The Ballad of Lefty Brown below! Here's a full rundown of all the upcoming December iTunes titles per Apple: Movies 12/1 Give Me Future (only on iTunes and Apple Music) 12/1 The Tribes of Palos Verdes (same day as theaters) 12/5 Stronger 12/5 Miss Saigon: 25th Anniversary 12/5 Victoria and Abdul 12/5 mother! 12/5 The Untold Stories of Armistead Maupin (exclusive documentary) 12/5 Gook 12/5 Trophy 12/5 Princess Cyd 12/12 Flatliners 12/12 Dunkirk 12/12 The LEGO Ninjago Movie 12/12 Behind the Curtain: Todrick Hall 12/12 Flat Earth (exclusive movie) 12/15 Permanent (same day as theaters) 12/15 The Ballad of Lefty Brown (same day as theaters) 12/15 Beyond Skyline (same day as theaters) 12/19 The Battle of the Sexes 12/19 Blood Money 12/19 Friend Request 12/19 My Little Pony 12/19 American Made 12/19 Brad’s Status 12/19 The Stolen 12/19 IT 12/19 The Killing of a Sacred Deer 12/19 Rebel in the Rye 12/22 The Mountain Between Us 12/26 Blade Runner 2049 12/26 A Question of Faith 12/26 Marshall TV *full seasons in bold 12/1 Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 12/1 The Menendez Murders: Erik Tells All 12/4 Rick and Morty, Seasons 1-3 Digital Box set 12/4 Avatar: The Last Airbender (Complete Series in HD) 12/4 Back (Free Series Premiere) 12/5 Vanderpump Rules Season 6 12/5 Steven Universe Sing-A-Long 12/5 Dickensian 12/5 A Garfield Christmas Special 12/5 RelationShep (Free Series Premiere) 12/6 Stripped (Free Series Premiere) 12/7 Knightfall 12/7 Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, Vol. 6 12/7 Happy! 12/8 Top Chef Season 15 12/8 Psych: The Movie 12/8 Sting - A free man (Exclusive Documentary Special) 12/10 When Calls the Heart Season 5 12/11 The Walking Dead (Midseason Finale) 12/11 Robot Chicken Season 9 12/11 Paw Patrol, Snow Patrol 12/11 Vice Principals Season 2 12/11 Episodes Season 5 12/11 The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts (Vols. 1-3) 12/12 Fuller House, Season 1 12/14 The Librarians Season 4 12/20 The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Season 8 12/26 Doctor Who, Christmas Special: Twice Upon a Time Source: iTunesPosted Thu Nov 30, 2017 at 12:20 PM PST by: -
'Brawl in Cell Block 99' Sentenced to Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The crime thriller starring Vince Vaughn arrives on both formats just after Christmas. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, RLJE and Image Entertainment says 'Brawl in Cell Block 99' will be available on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on December 26. A former boxer named Bradley (Vince Vaughn) loses his job as an auto mechanic, and his troubled marriage is about to expire. At this crossroads in his life, he feels that he has no better option than to work for an old buddy as a drug courier. This vocation improves his situation until the terrible day that he finds himself in a gunfight between a group of police officers and his own ruthless allies. When the smoke clears, Bradley is badly hurt and thrown in prison, where his enemies force him to commit acts of violence that turn the place into a savage battleground. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: "Journey to the Brawl: The Making of Brawl in Cell Block 99″ and Beyond Fest Q&A with Cast and Crew. You can find the latest specs for Brawl in Cell Block 99 linked from our Blu-ray and 4K Release Schedules, where it is indexed under December 26. Order the Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Thu Nov 30, 2017 at 08:40 AM PST by: -
Coming Soon to Streaming: 'Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams,' 'Judd Apatow: The Return,' and More[teaser]New sci-fi tales, stand-up specials, and more are all heading to your favorite streaming devices.[/teaser] Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu have released new trailers and info for several of their upcoming shows and movies, including Easy: Season Two, Craig Ferguson: Tickle Fight, El Camino Christmas, Judd Apatow: The Return, El Chapo: Season Two, Cable Girls: Season Two, Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams, The Last Post, Absentia, and The Handmaid's Tale: Season Two. Easy: Season Two (Netflix, December 1) - Easy is an anthology series from creator Joe Swanberg that explores diverse Chicago characters as they fumble through the modern maze of love, sex, technology and culture. The eight-episode season, written and directed by Swanberg, features Orlando Bloom, Malin Akerman, Marc Maron, Dave Franco, Hannibal Buress, Emily Ratajkowski, Michael Chernus, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jake Johnson, Aya Cash, Jane Adams, Raul Castillo, Aislinn Derbez, Maurico Ochmann, Elizabeth Reaser, Evan Jonigkeit and more. Craig Ferguson: Tickle Fight (Netflix, December 5) - Comedian and Emmy-winning television host Craig Ferguson brings his quick wit and offbeat humor to the stage as he returns with his second Netflix original one-hour stand-up special. Performing before a packed-house at Montreal's Ludger-Duvernay Theatre at the 2017 Just For Laughs Festival, Ferguson tackles topics including the challenges of growing a beard, his love of hating magicians, coming of age in the 70’s, social media angst, and sharing what he believes to be the oldest joke in the world. El Camino Christmas (Netflix, December 8) - When Eric Roth (Luke Grimes) goes on an impulsive journey to find the father he never knew, his search takes him to the remote desert town of El Camino, Nevada, where he's mistaken for a drug dealer by local, dim-witted law enforcement and winds up pinned down in a liquor store holdup with five other lost souls on Christmas Eve...one of which is his father. Judd Apatow: The Return (Netflix, December 12) - Writer/Director/Producer Judd Apatow returns to his stand-up roots in his debut Netflix comedy special, Judd Apatow: The Return. Filmed at the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival earlier this year, Apatow dives into the challenges of raising teenage daughters, the trials of binge watching, trying to make former President Obama laugh and more. Apatow is also the co-creator of the Netflix original series, Love. El Chapo: Season Two (Netflix, December 15) - The series explores the life story of one of the world’s most notorious criminals, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, over a span of three decades – from 1985 when he was a low-level member of the Guadalajara Cartel, his rise to power, and his ultimate downfall. El Chapo marks the first co-production between Univision’s Story House Entertainment and Netflix. The show is created by Silvana Aguirre Zegarra and produced by Daniel Posada Cable Girls: Season Two (Netflix, December 25) - Being a woman in 1928 was no easy task. Four women in search of independence are brought together through their work as telephone operators. Netflix's first original Spanish series returns and features Blanca Suárez, Ana Fernández, Nadia de Santiago, Maggie Civantos, Ana Polvorosa, Yon González, and Martiño Rivas, among others. The Last Post (Amazon Prime Video, December 22) - In the mid-60s, a unit of Royal Military Police officers and their families deal with the challenges of politics, love and war in the shimmering heat of British-controlled Aden. Written by BAFTA winner Peter Moffat comes The Last Post, where life and love struggle to continue on as the Royal Military Police battle an insurgency in Yemen. Meanwhile, Amazon has also revealed an official release date for Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams. The upcoming sci-fi anthology series will premiere on January 12, 2018. Here's a synopsis per Amazon: Based on various writings from author Philip K. Dick, each of the ten standalone episodes are set in a different and unique world – some which lay in the far reaches of the universe, and others which are much closer to home. While the stories may be worlds apart, central to each is the poignant and warm exploration of the importance and significance of humanity. From five to 5000 years in the future, each compelling tale will both illustrate Philip K. Dick's prophetic vision and celebrate the enduring appeal of the prized sci-fi novelist’s work. In addition, the studio has announced plans to add Absentia to its lineup of streaming dramas in 2018. Here's a synopsis per Amazon: Starring and executive produced by Castle’s Stana Katic, Absentia centers on FBI agent Emily Byrne (Katic). While hunting one of Boston’s most notorious serial killers, Agent Byrne disappears without a trace and is declared dead. Six years later, Emily is found in a cabin in the woods, barely alive, and with no memory of the years she was missing. Returning home to learn her husband has remarried and her son is being raised by another woman, she soon finds herself implicated in a new series of murders. Finally, Hulu has announced the start of production on the second season of The Handmaid's Tale. New episodes are set to arrive in April, 2018. Here's a synopsis per Hulu: Adapted from the classic novel by Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid's Tale is the story of life in the dystopia of Gilead, a totalitarian society in what was formerly the United States. Facing environmental disasters and a plunging birthrate, Gilead is ruled by a twisted fundamentalism in its militarized ‘return to traditional values'. As one of the few remaining fertile women, Offred (Elisabeth Moss) is a Handmaid in the Commander’s household, one of the caste of women forced into sexual servitude as a last desperate attempt to repopulate the world. In this terrifying society, Offred must navigate between Commanders, their cruel Wives, domestic Marthas, and her fellow Handmaids – where anyone could be a spy for Gilead – all with one goal: to survive and find the daughter that was taken from her. - A current Netflix subscription starts at $11 per month for HD streaming and $14 per month for Ultra HD streaming. - A current Amazon Prime subscription costs $99 per year or $11 per month. Likewise, Prime Instant Video is available as a standalone service for $9 per month. - A current Hulu subscription starts at $8 per month with commercials ($6 limited time promotional price now available). In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month. Sources: Netflix (YouTube), Hulu (YouTube), Amazon (YouTube), Amazon, HuluPosted Wed Nov 29, 2017 at 12:30 PM PST by: -
Marvel Debuts Trailer for 'Avengers: Infinity War'[teaser]The Avengers will assemble again in May.[/teaser] Marvel and Disney have officially unveiled the first trailer for Avengers: Infinity War. The film comes from directors Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, and is set to hit theaters on May 4, 2018. As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain. Check out the trailer below! Avengers: Infinity War will feature a packed cast of Marvel heroes, including Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch, Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Chris Pratt as Peter Quill / Star-Lord, Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Stephen Strange, Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner / Hulk, Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man, Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton / Hawkeye, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang / Ant-Man, Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa / Black Panther, Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, and more as they all go head-to-head against Josh Brolin as the villainous Thanos. The film will be followed by a currently still untitled Avengers 4 in 2019. Other upcoming Marvel films include Ryan Coogler's Black Panther which is set to premiere on February 16, 2018. Source: Marvel (YouTube)Posted Wed Nov 29, 2017 at 05:30 AM PST by: -
HDMI Forum Launches HDMI 2.1 Spec with Dynamic HDR and 10K Support[teaser]The latest HDMI spec has been released.[/teaser] The HDMI Forum has officially announced the launch of version 2.1 of the HDMI spec. The updated specification is now available to all HDMI 2.0 adopters, and offers updated support for resolutions as high as 10K, Dynamic HDR, and an expanded bandwidth of up to 48Gbps. "The HDMI Forum's mission is to develop specifications meeting market needs, growing demands for higher performance, and to enable future product opportunities," said Robert Blanchard of Sony Electronics, president of the HDMI Forum. The new HDMI 2.1 spec is backwards compatible with previous versions and includes several new or expanded features like 8K60Hz and 4K120Hz playback, along with up to 10K playback for commercial AV, industrial, and specialty usages. Likewise, the specification also provides Dynamic HDR capabilities, allowing for content with scene-by-scene or even frame-by-frame high dynamic range adjustments through supported displays. In addition, a new Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable with 48Gbps bandwidth has been announced as part of the launch as well, helping to ensure support for high-bandwidth dependent features. The cable also features very low EMI (electro-magnetic interference) with wireless devices. Additional features supported by the new HDMI 2.1 spec also include eARC (enhanced audio return channel) compatibility for connecting to audio devices, and enhanced refresh rate features to reduce lag, screen tearing, and delays during gaming, virtual reality, and media switching. Likewise, there's also a new Auto Low Latency Mode to automatically set the ideal latency setting for smooth, lag-free, and uninterrupted playback. You can check out a chart detailing all of the key additions to the HDMI 2.1 spec compared to previous versions below: More information on the HDMI 2.1 Specification will be available at the HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. booth at CES 2018 being held in Las Vegas from January 9-12. Source: HDMI ForumPosted Tue Nov 28, 2017 at 11:45 AM PST by: -
Cyber Monday Deals: Buy Two Select 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays for $30 at Best Buy[teaser]Select titles are now available as part of a buy two for $30 deal.[/teaser] Best Buy has launched a Buy Two for $30 Promotion on select 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays. The Cyber Monday deal includes a total of 16 titles from Lionsgate and Universal. Users simply need to choose two titles from this page and then add them to their cart in order to receive the special pricing. Click the link above to see the full selection of movies, and check out some highlights from the sale below! Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray This promotion will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more Cyber Monday sales and special promotions!Posted Mon Nov 27, 2017 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
Cyber Monday Deals: Up to 42% off Samsung and Sony 4K Ultra HD TVs[teaser]Amazon is offering discounts on 4K displays from Sony and Samsung![/teaser] As part of the online retailer's Cyber Monday Deals Store, Amazon is running a special sale on select Samsung and Sony Ultra HD TVs. Samsung UN40MU6300 40-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV (2017 Model) - Currently $320 (42% off). Sony KD55X720E 55-Inch 4k Ultra HD TV (2017 Model) - Currently $598 (25% off). Sony KD49X720E 49-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV (2017 Model) - Currently $528 (25% off). Sony KD43X720E 43-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV (2017 Model) - Currently $478 (20% off). These deals will only be active for the rest of the day while supplies last. Make sure to stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more Cyber Monday sales and special promotions!Posted Mon Nov 27, 2017 at 11:25 AM PST by: -
Cyber Monday Deals: Up to 58% off Monitors[teaser]Select computer displays are now on sale at Amazon![/teaser] As part of the online retailer's Cyber Monday Deals Store, Amazon is running a special sale on computer monitors from Dell, ASUS, LG, and Acer. Dell UltraSharp U3415W 34-Inch Curved Monitor (Older Model) - Currently $500 (58% off). Dell UltraSharp U2414H 23.8” Inch Screen Monitor - Currently $165 (53% off). LG 34UM69G-B 34-Inch 21:9 UltraWide IPS Monitor - Currently $215 (46% off). Acer Gaming Monitor 23.6" KG241Q - Currently $90 (40% off). Samsung CHG90 Series Curved 49-Inch Gaming Monitor - Currently $1,000 (33% off). ASUS VE278H 27" Full HD Monitor - Currently $140 (20% off). ASUS VS278Q-P 27" Full HD Monitor - Currently $145 (19% off). These deals will only be active for the rest of the day while supplies last. Make sure to stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more Cyber Monday sales and special promotions!Posted Mon Nov 27, 2017 at 06:20 AM PST by:
