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Samsung The Wall Is At Abt!

Samsung The Wall TV from within the Dave Abt theater. A beautiful screen with blue effects is visible within the home theater.

Meet Samsung The Wall, the brand’s latest venture into next-gen screens unlike any other. Come for the massive 146″ display, and you’ll likely stay for the picture quality. The Wall is designed with hyper-precise MicroLED tech for a display like none other—and we’re not exaggerating. We’ll dive more into the tech behind (literally) the MicroLED screen that makes The Wall an absolute standout for anyone considering a home theater (and it’s a…

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Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar vs. Sonos Arc Soundbar

A photo of the Sonos Arc soundbar on the left and a photo of the Bose Smart Ultra soundbar on the right with the text "Soundbar vs. Soundbar" underneath

If you’re building your dream home theater, then you may already have a soundbar on your wish list. Soundbars are a great addition to any entertainment center, as they’ll bring the audio from your TV content to life. But with the wide selection offered at Abt, you may be struggling to choose the best model for you. Sonos and Bose are both big names in the audio industry. Sonos is a big…

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Holiday Gift Guide: Movie Lover Gifts

Home movie night setup.

As the holiday season approaches, the search for the perfect gift is on everyone’s mind. If you’re shopping for presents that transcend the ordinary and aim to provide an unparalleled cinematic experience for the movie aficionado in your life, you’ve come to the right place. From crystal-clear visuals on the Sony A95L QD-OLED TV to spine-tingling audio from our Sonos soundbar, each item in this gift guide is a ticket to an…

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Movie Marathon Ideas: Creating a Cozy Home Theater Setup

A woman sitting on a couch with a mug of hot cocoa having a movie marathon with a TV, candles and Halloween decorations.

As the temperature cools and the leaves change, we can finally say hello to autumn. With Halloween around the corner, it’s the perfect season for a night in and a good movie marathon. Whether you’re watching family favorites or something scary, creating a cozy atmosphere, along with a high-quality viewing setup, will definitely get you in the spooky mood. So here are our home theater recommendations for binge-watchers and Halloween fanatics alike. …

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Best Gifts for the Movie Lover

Gifts for The Movie Lover beside a movie clapperboard

Gifts for the movie lover are some of the easiest ones to find at Abt thanks to our broad selection of AV gear and televisions. Whether your family tussles for the remote all the time or you’re looking to upgrade date night for the cinephile in your life, we’ve got diverse gifts across the budget spectrum. Check out our collection below for suggestions on new ways to kick up your home theater…

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How to Set Up Your Own Backyard Movie Theater

Setting Up Your Own Outdoor Movie Theater A normal night at the movies hasn’t been possible for quite a while, which has been a bummer for ardent film fans and casual moviegoers alike. Some theaters have adapted by offering drive-in movies, marking a resurgence in a tradition that was nearly extinct. But even with the drive-in theater renaissance, it’s still a rare option. If you can’t find a drive-in theater nearby or…

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Samsung HW-T450, HW-T550, and HW-T650 Soundbars Compared

We compare the Samsung HW-T450 vs HW-T550 vs HW-T650 As televisions continue to make strides in picture quality, smart features, and thinness, there’s one feature that they almost always fall behind on: great sound. Televisions that combine both a slim design with impressive sound quality are far and few between—and that’s just a matter of physics. Speakers make sound by moving a cone which moves air to create soundwaves, and with the…

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Meet the New Sonos Arc Soundbar

Since single-handedly starting the wireless hi-fi industry more than a decade ago, Sonos has continued to grow to its product lineup, introducing increasingly advanced devices. This week, the company debuted their most ambitious product yet, the Sonos Arc soundbar. With a wealth of features that are poised to make it one of the best soundbars available, the Sonos Arc promises to be not just a great home theater soundbar, but also an…

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Sonos Speaker Lineup Explained

Sonos basically invented the networked wireless speaker, and in the decade since the PLAY:5 debuted, they’ve continued to evolve and expand their offerings. Today, Sonos offers a refined product selection that offers wireless audio solutions for mutli-room music, movies, and outdoor listening. They’ve been extra popular lately, as countless people are seeking ways to make home life a little more entertaining or add some pleasant tunes to a home office. If you’ve…

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Do I Need a Soundbar for My TV?

So you’ve just unboxed and set up your new LED TV, fired up Netflix to put on an intense action blockbuster, hit “play,” and…now you’re underwhelmed. It probably looks great, but you might find the sound lacking. Because while the picture on modern 4K TVs is impressive, the audio quality on nearly all flat panel TVs will most likely underwhelm you—it’s just a matter of physics. A thin TV can only contain…

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