Sound & Vision (magazine)
American magazine
Sound & Vision was an American magazine, purchased by AVTech Media Ltd. (UK) in March 2018, covering home theater, audio, video and multimedia consumer products. Before 2000, it had been published for most of its history as Stereo Review. The magazine is headquartered in New York City. October/November 2024 was the last printed issue, with the brand continuing as a website.
History and profile
Stereo Review was an American magazine first published in 1958 by Ziff-Davis with the title HiFi and Music Review. During the initial phase, the magazine was headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. It was one of a handful of magazines then available for the individual interested in high fidelity. Throughout its life, it published a blend of record and equipment reviews, articles on music and musicians, and articles on technical issues and advice. The name changed to HiFi Review in 1959.
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