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Bose Corporation has announced its acquisition of the McIntosh Group, the parent company of high-end audio brands McIntosh and Sonus faber. This strategic move positions Bose to expand into the luxury and high-performance audio markets.

AT A GLANCE Plus Living room friendly, audiophile quality Enveloping 3D soundstage Tight and articulate Center channel has tremendous clarity Beautiful

AT A GLANCE Plus Flawless performance Powerful Affordable Tiny Includes USB and lightning adapters Minus Cord is slightly too short for use with iPad on stand

AT A GLANCE Plus Pixel perfect color accuracy Easy setup and Ssamless interaction with Calman Supports SDR, HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision Field upgradable

This season, there are a lot of ways to bring joy to A/V enthusiasts. Movies and TV shows on disc are a great start, so much so that they get their own separate guide, whereas here we take a look at and give a listen to the gear, accessories, and music—particularly on vinyl—that are destined to bring a little warmth to the winter months.

Alright, folks, gather around because TCL just dropped something interesting into the already crowded portable projector market: the TCL Projector A1. If you’ve been waiting for TCL to step up its game beyond gigantic TVs (because who needs a 100-inch screen in every room, right?), with this baby step from the Chinese TV giant your wait is over.

Shaboozey continues to capture that good ol’ country-tinged lightning in a bottle with his latest single, “Good News,” which was released by American Dogwood/Empire in multiple formats on November 15, 2024. Chances are, you just might see and hear Shaboozey perform this hopeful new track as part of his headlining performance during halftime at this Thursday’s Thanksgiving NFL game between the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears. The good news is, “Good News” maintains the artist’s winning streak.

Disc aficionados like us are stalwarts in the face of continued seismic shifts in the physical media landscape, so perhaps the greatest gift the studios can give us is another season filled with their finest offerings. The past few months have brought us some of the most enjoyable releases of the entire year, from back-breaking boxes and single-movie deep-dives to multimedia indulgences that defy simple explanation. So read on, dear collector/gift-giver, and be inspired.

SVS, the brand synonymous with earth-shaking bass and pristine sound, has unleashed its Seismic Black Friday Event, offering unprecedented discounts on their acclaimed speakers and subwoofers. This isn't just another sale—it's a golden opportunity to elevate your audio experience without decimating your wallet.

AT A GLANCE Plus 4K Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Spot-on content suggestions Continue watching from the home screen on most apps