MAFS Jules Robinson Moves Out Of Double Bay Apartment

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Today's deal is an update of one from a couple weeks ago, albeit a different version of the product at a different price. As I noted then (and have mentioned countless times in the past), TV speakers are terrible. And if you happen to be -- sigh -- over 50 like myself, you should probably consider a soundbar that can enhance dialogue, making voices easier to hear.

Idyllic: Sofia and Joe's new property has a Tuscan-theme with the gardens said to be inspired by Italy as the land boasts olive trees, manicured green lawns, stunning stone fountains and a Grecian-inspired swimming pool with its own cabana

New home: The couple reportedly managed to knock $4 million (£3.1 million) off the original asking price after billionaire Diana Chen listed it for $30 million (£23.4 million), the businesswoman still managed to make a $3 million (£2.3 million) profit reports Variety 

I have my grandmother's silver, which we never use. It is monogrammed like yours is, with a letter that has never been any part of my own initials. My daughter is only 13, but I figure if I start now, I can manipulate her lovelife so she'll marry someone who's last name starts with an "H!" Wish me luck! Seriously, though, it is kinda cool to have that "H" on the silver because it reminds me of that side of my heritage.

The couple reportedly managed to knock $4 million (£3.1 million) off the original asking price after billionaire Diana Chen listed it for $30 million (£23.4 million), the businesswoman still managed to make a $3 million (£2.3 million) profit reports Variety.

I briefly tested one in my living room. As with the similar AV155 that I'd tried previously, I noticed an immediate improvement in overall sound quality. Pressing the AccuVoice button on the remote cycles through six different levels of dialogue enhancement -- almost overkill, to be honest, but it sure does work well.

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Sofia and Joe have plenty of rooms to keep themselves entertained as one part of the mansion has its own home cinema with 12 leather recliner seats, its own screen curtain, Tuscan-inspired wall painting, pillars and a sky painted proscenium. 

Check out CNET's Zvox SB380 review to learn more. One big ding was the $300 price tag, but obviously $170 is a lot more palatable. That's why my dad is definitely getting one of these for Father's Day. He's constantly cranking the volume way up in order to hear dialogue, much to the chagrin of my mom.

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There's also a feature called Output Leveling, which prevents big spikes in volume (like when commercials come on or there's a noisy action scene). And I was able to "train" the speaker to recognize commands from my Roku remote, definitely a welcome option. However, there's no Bluetooth here, something to consider if you want a speaker that's good for listening to music when the TV's off.

Here's a great deal on just such a product: For a limited time, and while supplies last, the Zvox SB380 Sound Bar with AccuVoice Dialogue Boost is on sale for $169.99. Regular price: $300. This is a full-size soundbar, suitable for living rooms. The previous deal was for a smaller one. (If Amazon's supply runs out, which happened last time, you can also get the SB380 from Zvox proper.)

Home theatre: Sofia and Joe have plenty of rooms to keep themselves entertained as one part of the mansion has its own home cinema with 12 leather seats, its own screen curtain, Tuscan-inspired wall painting and a sky painted proscenium