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            <title><![CDATA[Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 Wireless ANC Headphones]]></title>
            <link>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/132291/cambridgeaudiomelomaniam100wirelessancheadphones.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Looking for a pair of high-end noise-canceling earbuds so you can fully enjoy your movies in the middle of the night? Cambridge Audio&amp;rsquo;s Melomania M100 Earbuds Offers Comfort &amp;amp; Incredible Quality - at a price.
Lately, we&amp;rsquo;ve been hearing from a number of readers out there who use headphones to enjoy their movies. The big reason has been it&amp;rsquo;s hard to watch a loud film late at night if you&amp;rsquo;ve got sensitive sleepers or little kids trying to get their rest. While we love our big, expensive home theater sound systems, sometimes you need something that will give you a&#8230;]]></description>
                        <author><![CDATA[mattedscreen@gmail.com (Matthew Hartman)]]></author>
                        
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            <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 24 10:21:14 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bonanza: The Official Complete Series - Or When DVD Is Still Awesome]]></title>
            <link>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/119248/bonanzatheofficialcompleteseries.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[DVD Isn&#039;t Dead - Bonanza: The Official Complete Series Is Good Reason Why&amp;nbsp;

We&#039;re breaking our tradition of &quot;High-Def&quot; for &quot;Standard-Def,&quot; but in this case it&#039;s worth it. Not sure if you&#039;ve noticed but the streaming wars aren&#039;t exactly going well... for streaming services and customers alike. Sure, there&#039;s tons of stuff out there, but a lot is disappearing or just plain unavailable. The COVID pandemic gave various studios the impetus to start shuffling their wares online day and date with their theatrical runs and they saw a bump in funds because everyone was stuck at home. But that bump&#8230;]]></description>
                        <author><![CDATA[mattedscreen@gmail.com (Matthew Hartman)]]></author>
                        
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            <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 23 12:50:36 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - Expanded Edition 4XLP]]></title>
            <link>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/108953/rogueoneastarwarsstoryexpandededition4xlp.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Mondo, in partnership with Walt Disney Records and Lucasfilm, are proud to present an all new 4XLP expanded edition soundtrack to 2016&#039;s ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY.
In anticipation of its 5th anniversary, Michael Giacchino unearthed nearly over an hour of previously unreleased music and recording sessions from the film.&amp;nbsp;
Featuring all-new original artwork by John Powell, new liner notes by Michael Giacchino, mastered for vinyl, and pressed on 180-gram black vinyl, this collector&#039;s set is essential for Star Wars fans.
Watch our unboxing video for the full review:
&amp;nbsp;
TRACKLIST

DISC ONE &amp;ndash; Side One

1. He&amp;rsquo;s Here&#8230;]]></description>
                        <author><![CDATA[bryank@boomstickcomics.com (Bryan Kluger)]]></author>
                        
                        <guid>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/108953/rogueoneastarwarsstoryexpandededition4xlp.html</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 22 09:56:24 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Batman - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 3XLP]]></title>
            <link>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/108508/thebatman.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Watch the video for the full review of Mondo Music&#039;s 3XLP release of&amp;nbsp;
The Batman Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]]></description>
                        <author><![CDATA[bryank@boomstickcomics.com (Bryan Kluger)]]></author>
                        
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            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 22 08:03:17 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Batman Figures From Spin Master]]></title>
            <link>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/104299/thebatmanfiguresfromspinmaster.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Our HD Gear Section is fairly dormant these days. When we can, we&#039;ll still do reviews for new A/V equipment, but going forward we&#039;re going to also be expanding into collectibles including figures and vinyl soundtracks to keep this section of the website a little more lively and give you something else to read other than our prattling on about recent disc releases and news. We hope you find some fun with our upcoming efforts in this area.

The Batman Figures From Spin Master&amp;nbsp;

You&amp;rsquo;ve been to see the movie a dozen times at IMAX. You&amp;rsquo;re waiting desperately to watch&#8230;]]></description>
                        <author><![CDATA[mattedscreen@gmail.com (Matthew Hartman)]]></author>
                        
                        <guid>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/104299/thebatmanfiguresfromspinmaster.html</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 22 12:25:55 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Optoma CinemaX P2 Projector]]></title>
            <link>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/96765/optomacinemaxp2projector.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[INTRO


Optoma has released their 2nd generation short-throw projector with their CinemaX P2 that allows for a large screen size with only being a couple of inches away from the wall. With a new device color and coming in less expensive than its predecessor, this new projector is a great out-of-the-box device that delivers a 4K image with HDR10 and has a better-than-average audio system built-in. While Optoma has changed a few of its internal organs this time around, the price is simply outstanding for all the bells and whistles this beautiful-looking projector comes with. That being said, this is&#8230;]]></description>
                        <author><![CDATA[bryank@boomstickcomics.com (Bryan Kluger)]]></author>
                        
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            <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 21 07:20:44 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Apple TV 4K (2nd Generation)]]></title>
            <link>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/95729/appletv4k2ndgeneration.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[It&#039;s been four years since Apple released their 1st generation Apple TV 4K, but now the tech giant has finally debuted the 2nd generation Apple TV 4K that might look the same on the outside but has a ton of new elements inside to make it the absolute best media center from streaming content on the planet. Additionally, Apple listened to the masses and upgraded the remote control, and now has the higher frame rate HDR and Dolby Vision, along with an excellent Color Balance feature that will help customers display the best and most perfect image on their viewing&#8230;]]></description>
                        <author><![CDATA[bryank@boomstickcomics.com (Bryan Kluger)]]></author>
                        
                        <guid>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/95729/appletv4k2ndgeneration.html</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 21 13:26:27 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Optoma CinemaX P1 Projector]]></title>
            <link>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/85085/optomacinemaxp1projector.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[

INTRO


With more people working and staying at home these days, there&#039;s a big need for new audio/video equipment, whether it be for conducting meetings, editing video, or just having the young kids watch a program while the adults are being productive on the job. In the projector realm, a lot of different projector units are difficult to install and require a major overhaul of a living room or media room in regards to placement and setup, not too mention adding a decent audio system to coincide with the image it projects. This can cost thousands upon thousands of dollars&#8230;]]></description>
                        <author><![CDATA[bryank@boomstickcomics.com (Bryan Kluger)]]></author>
                        
                        <guid>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/85085/optomacinemaxp1projector.html</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 20 05:08:20 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sony UBP-X800M2 4K UHD Blu-ray Player]]></title>
            <link>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/79051/sonyubpx800m24kuhdblurayplayer.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Overview &amp;ndash; Serving as Sony&#039;s mid-range 2019 4K Blu-ray player, the UBP-X800M2 features the same great video and audio performance specs as the company&#039;s more expensive UBP-X1100ES, while excising a few of that model&#039;s extra connections and front-panel display. Marked by 4K HDR10 and Dolby Vision playback capabilities, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X bit-streaming, hi-res audio support, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and DSEE HX functionality, the device offers a fantastic assortment of features for its price. With that said, like all current Sony 4K Blu-ray players, the unit is prone to a frustrating limitation that requires users to manually activate and deactivate Dolby&#8230;]]></description>
                        <author><![CDATA[Scohenfilm@gmail.com (Steven Cohen)]]></author>
                        
                        <guid>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/79051/sonyubpx800m24kuhdblurayplayer.html</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 19 16:43:40 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bowers & Wilkins Formation Bar and Formation Bass]]></title>
            <link>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/79045/bowerswilkinsformationbarandformationbass.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Overview -- Aimed at fusing wireless convenience with audiophile performance, the Bowers &amp;amp; Wilkins Formation Bar and Formation Bass (sold separately) combine to provide a very enveloping 3.1-channel experience. And beyond playback via optical connection, the units offer multi-room support powered by Mesh Network tech and one-microsecond synchronization for seamless playback and hi-res music support from a variety of sources. But while the system delivers premium sound quality, the package is quite expensive for a sound bar and lacks several home theater-friendly features -- like HDMI, a dedicated remote, and Dolby Atmos support -- incorporated on more affordable options from&#8230;]]></description>
                        <author><![CDATA[Scohenfilm@gmail.com (Steven Cohen)]]></author>
                        
                        <guid>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/79045/bowerswilkinsformationbarandformationbass.html</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 19 15:09:25 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sony HT-S350 Sound Bar]]></title>
            <link>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/78585/sonyhts350soundbar.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Overview&amp;nbsp;-- The Sony HT-S350 features a 35.5-inch 2-channel sound bar unit with S-Force PRO Front Surround technology and a wireless subwoofer. In addition, the unit offers HDMI ARC, optical, and Bluetooth wireless connectivity, providing a convenient, plug-and-play stereo audio solution. With that said, the package lacks several increasingly common features found on similar competing models, including Wi-Fi, an HDMI video pass-through connection, DTS Virtual:X, and voice control support. Likewise, though overall performance is pretty solid, the device has some balance issues and the unit&#039;s LED indicators make it difficult to keep track of what sound mode is activated. As a&#8230;]]></description>
                        <author><![CDATA[Scohenfilm@gmail.com (Steven Cohen)]]></author>
                        
                        <guid>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/78585/sonyhts350soundbar.html</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 19 12:12:23 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Epson Home Cinema 5050UB 4K PRO-UHD Projector Review]]></title>
            <link>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/79028/epsonhomecinema5050ub4kprouhdprojectorreview.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Overview -- With 2600 lumens of brightness for both white light and colors, the 5050UB 4K PRO-UHD Projector is the first Epson Home Cinema series projector to offer 4K/60p playback along with HDR10, a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and a 100% DCI P3 color space reproduction. This projector may not be a true 4K device, but its excellent optics, sumptuous colors, immersive 3D, and strong contrast make it a very impressive machine overall and Highly Recommended for anyone looking for a projector solution that doesn&#039;t cost as much as JVC and Sony&#039;s offerings.
INTRO
Let&#039;s get two big things out of&#8230;]]></description>
                        <author><![CDATA[michaelspalmer@gmail.com (Michael S. Palmer)]]></author>
                        
                        <guid>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/79028/epsonhomecinema5050ub4kprouhdprojectorreview.html</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 19 13:58:21 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[VIZIO 2019 P-Series Quantum X 4K HDR TV (PX65-G1)]]></title>
            <link>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/78164/vizio2019pseriesquantumx4khdrtv.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Overview&amp;nbsp;-- Serving as VIZIO&#039;s flagship 2019 display, the P-Series Quantum X 4K HDR TV features quantum dot color, full array local dimming with 384 zones (65-inch model), Dolby Vision/HDR10 support, and over 2,000 nits of peak brightness in Calibrated mode. But while overall HDR performance is nearly unmatched here for a TV in this price range, the panel does suffer from some relatively minor but still noteworthy issues related to blooming, banding, and uniformity. Likewise, the SmartCast platform&#039;s on-screen app lineup remains limited and navigation is rather sluggish compared to other smart TV systems. At a current sale price of&#8230;]]></description>
                        <author><![CDATA[Scohenfilm@gmail.com (Steven Cohen)]]></author>
                        
                        <comments>https://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=153161</comments>
                        <guid>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/78164/vizio2019pseriesquantumx4khdrtv.html</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 19 16:05:25 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hands-On First Look: LG 2019 9-Series 8K NanoCell TV (75SM9970PUA)]]></title>
            <link>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/78251/lg2019.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Overview -- LG&#039;s 9-Series 8K NanoCell TV features an 8K resolution LCD panel with Dolby Vision, HDR10, close to 1,000 nits of peak brightness, and P3 wide color gamut coverage. Likewise, the display incorporates the company&#039;s Alpha 9 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor with advanced upscaling capabilities, along with ThinQ and webOS smart TV support. In addition, the set uses an IPS screen which offers much wider viewing angles over typical VA screens. Sadly, however, the IPS panel&#039;s superior viewing angles come at the cost of overall contrast and black level performance which just can&#039;t compete with VA LCDs. And though&#8230;]]></description>
                        <author><![CDATA[Scohenfilm@gmail.com (Steven Cohen)]]></author>
                        
                        <guid>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/78251/lg2019.html</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 19 12:01:36 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[LG 2019 Z9 Signature 8K OLED TV (88Z9PUA)]]></title>
            <link>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/77753/lg2019z9signature8koledtv.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Overview -- Serving as LG&#039;s first 8K OLED TV and the company&#039;s biggest OLED TV model currently available, the 88-inch Z9 is an absolutely stunning display through and through. With its giant-sized self-emissive panel, the TV combines OLED pixel-level contrast with a near projector-like sense of immersion. But while the overall picture quality here is nearly unmatched, the actual benefits of 8K resolution remain rather subtle. Likewise, there are some minor uniformity issues and the price is prohibitively high for most consumers. Of course, at about $30,000, this isn&#039;t a model being geared toward the average buyer. This is clearly&#8230;]]></description>
                        <author><![CDATA[Scohenfilm@gmail.com (Steven Cohen)]]></author>
                        
                        <comments>https://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=153061</comments>
                        <guid>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/77753/lg2019z9signature8koledtv.html</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 19 21:01:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hands-On First Look: Epson LS500 Laser Projection TV]]></title>
            <link>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/77392/handsonfirstlookepsonls500laserprojectiontv.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Overview -- Bridging the gap between a conventional projector and a traditional smart TV, the Epson LS500 Laser Projection TV couples an ultra-short throw projector with a special ambient light-rejecting screen -- offering a living room friendly 120-inch viewing experience. In addition, the system supports 4K HDR10 playback, along with Android TV streaming and Google Assistant voice control. With that said, the projector lacks P3 wide color gamut capabilities, and despite the impressive lumen output and special screen, a regular LCD TV still has an edge when it comes to performance in a bright room. But despite those limitations, the&#8230;]]></description>
                        <author><![CDATA[Scohenfilm@gmail.com (Steven Cohen)]]></author>
                        
                        <guid>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/77392/handsonfirstlookepsonls500laserprojectiontv.html</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 19 00:01:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hands-On First Look: Epson Home Cinema 3800 4K PRO UHD Projector]]></title>
            <link>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/77366/handsonfirstlookepsonhomecinema38004kprouhd.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Overview -- Designed to serve as the company&#039;s new entry-level 4K HDR capable projector model, the Epson Home Cinema 3800 utilizes 3LCD technology with up to 3,000 lumens of brightness, full 10-bit HDR processing, Active 3D 1080p support, and integrated speakers. But while the device can get impressively bright for a model in this price range, the unit does not include support for the P3 wide color gamut, limiting some of the benefits derived from HDR content. Based on our demo time, the projector offers solid performance for its class, but some users might prefer to sacrifice a few lumens&#8230;]]></description>
                        <author><![CDATA[Scohenfilm@gmail.com (Steven Cohen)]]></author>
                        
                        <guid>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/77366/handsonfirstlookepsonhomecinema38004kprouhd.html</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 19 00:01:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hands-On First Look: Sonus faber Olympica Nova Speakers]]></title>
            <link>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/77107/handsonfirstlooksonusfaberolympicanovaspeakers.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Overview -- Featuring gorgeous dimension, range, and fidelity, the new Sonus faber Olympica Nova speaker collection blends high-end audio technology with similarly refined external aesthetics. Likewise, the lineup does a great job of maintaining a cohesive sound throughout its speaker range, gradually expanding performance from the comparatively entry-level Nova I bookshelf option to the flagship floorstanding Nova V.&amp;nbsp; And though the collection seems to be primarily geared toward music playback, the roster also includes center channel and on-wall speakers, enabling users to group multiple models together into a surround sound or even a Dolby Atmos immersive audio system. The premium&#8230;]]></description>
                        <author><![CDATA[Scohenfilm@gmail.com (Steven Cohen)]]></author>
                        
                        <comments>https://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=153012</comments>
                        <guid>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/77107/handsonfirstlooksonusfaberolympicanovaspeakers.html</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 19 06:02:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[LG 2019 C9 4K OLED TV (65C9PUA)]]></title>
            <link>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/76077/lg2019oled65c9pua654koledtv.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Overview &amp;ndash; LG&#039;s 65-inch C9 OLED 4K TV features perfect black levels, an infinite contrast ratio, wide color gamut capabilities, fantastic viewing angles, and support for HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HLG. In addition, the set also includes a magic remote with voice control, webOS smart TV connectivity with access to an extensive suite of HDR apps, and future-proof HDMI 2.1 ports. With that said, as gorgeous as this panel is, the C9&#039;s OLED screen can&#039;t get nearly as bright as competing flagship LCDs, and there is technically a risk of burn-in under certain viewing conditions. But even if peak nit&#8230;]]></description>
                        <author><![CDATA[Scohenfilm@gmail.com (Steven Cohen)]]></author>
                        
                        <comments>https://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=153011</comments>
                        <guid>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/76077/lg2019oled65c9pua654koledtv.html</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 19 16:38:24 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sony UBP-X1100ES 4K UHD Blu-ray Player with HDR]]></title>
            <link>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/75361/sonyubpx1100es4kuhdblurayplayerwithhdr.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Overview&amp;nbsp;-&amp;nbsp;
The Sony X1100ES Ultra HD Blu-ray Player with HDR may not be flashy, but it does its job with a minimum of fuss. Excellent processing produces stunning images and its versatility and ease of use make this attractive, well-built unit suitable for both home theater novices and aficionados. The X1100ES supports HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HLG HDR (but not HDR+), streams your favorite content from Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube, upscales your existing Blu-rays to 4K, and plays high-resolution audio files and discs. Though it may not be a dream machine (a few annoying anomalies detract from its appeal),&#8230;]]></description>
                        <author><![CDATA[david@highdefdigest.com (David Krauss)]]></author>
                        
                        <comments>https://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=152849</comments>
                        <guid>https://hdgear.highdefdigest.com/75361/sonyubpx1100es4kuhdblurayplayerwithhdr.html</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 19 13:14:33 -0700</pubDate>
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