Dealing with acoustics in small rooms is no trivial matter. The quest for the “perfect” room all depends on your expectations, why you are listening (business or pleasure), what program you are listening to, and the condition of the ears you are listening through.

New speakers from Revel and JBL stole the spotlight at the 2019 CEDIA Expo.

Audioholics was on hand at Denver, Colorado's CEDIA 2019. In this video, Gene visits the Savant booth where the company unveiled a new product that lives at the intersection of high-performance home audio and digital home connectivity, designed for those who may not have thought much about complete home automation before.

MartinLogan, famous for their curved panel electrostatic speakers, has recently revamped their Motion line of loudspeakers that use a more traditional enclosure.

In mid-May, Sound United LLC announced the signing of a term sheet agreement to acquire Onkyo Corporation’s consumer audio division, including the Onkyo, Pioneer, Pioneer Elite, and Integra brands.

Netflix has launched a “high-quality audio” feature that promises studio-quality sound for 5.

Monoprice has announced some new products that expand their Monolith THX speaker and subwoofer lines, and they look to be absolute beasts for the home theater market.

MartinLogan has proved that you can get “flagship-class performance” from in-wall and in-ceiling speakers.

LG rocked the 2019 CEDIA Expo with a wide range of cool gear, including a transparent OLED display and the world’s first 8K OLED TV.

2019 was a busy year in consumer audio as evident by all of the new and exciting products released by some of the big name brands like Polk, Denon, Arcam, MartinLogan, etc.

RBH Sound is on the move with three new products to further refine the affordable audiophile performance the brand is known for.

GoldenEar Technology announced their new ultra-high-performance compact bookshelf/stand-mount loudspeaker, the BRX, at the 2019 CEDIA EXPO.

MartinLogan’s updated Motion Series loudspeakers sport a fresh new design while leaving the “proven performance” of the previous generation largely unchanged.

AudioControl has announced a pair of high-end preamp/processors and a trio of new A/V receivers at the 2019 CEDIA Expo.

Theory Audio demonstrated their 9CH Soundbar Discrete speaker surround system powered by a 1U DSP tuned amplifier controller that delivered gut wrenching dynamics and sound redefining our expectations for this category of product.

Integra has announced three new “reference-grade” products at the CEDIA Expo.

Monoprice has announced new products that expand their Monolith THX speaker lineup, and do they look to be absolute beasts for the home theater market.

Pioneer's newest $3k Flagship receiver, the Elite SC-LX904 will be officially unveiled at CEDIA 2019 in Denver, Colorado which will garner quite a bit of news coverage from such a beefy receiver.

Polk Audio has announced an all-new flagship line of speakers called the Legend Series.

Legacy Audio is dropping the gauntlet down with their new 600 wpc iV7 7CH and 8CH Class D amplifiers which they claim to be the most powerful home theater amplifiers in consumer audio to date.

Do you want to build a respectable and aesthetically pleasing home theater, but only have $1,500 to spend on the whole kit and caboodle? Forget that HTiB system from your local big box: while the prices of such setups are usually attractive, their performance typically leaves a lot to be desired.

Denon's new PMA-600NE Integrated Amplifier looks audiophile and sports 70 watts per channel for only $399! Or does it? Look closer and you'll see that Denon may be being ambitious with its power ratings.

Monoprice was one of the first to bring highly affordable THX subwoofers to market, and now they continue that trend by introducing highly affordable THX speakers.

Last year we reported on Dolby restricting upmixing of non-native content through their DSU or crossmixing their formats with other upmixers.

The new Dirac Live Bass Management protocol debuts at CEDIA this September and promises perfect bass for your home theater.

Anthem has launched a new series of advanced, multi-zone audio distribution systems aimed at audiophiles who want great-sounding music all around their homes.

Revel had a good loudspeaker platform in the Performa3 line. In fact, the basic design was so good that Revel decided to see what would happen when that design was upgraded to its full performance capabilities by using some of the highest-end components available such as air-core inductors, polyfilm capacitors, anodized aluminum woofers, and even a Beryllium tweeter.

The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 represent a completely new physical and acoustic design with new drivers and improved noise cancelling capabilities compared to its predecessor.

You like home theater systems but don't have the cash on hand to really go all out? Check out our budget friendly 5.

We were so impressed by the Paradigm Defiance X12 review that we asked Paradigm to send us its bigger sibling, the X15, so we could see how much further the Defiance platform can be pushed.

Netflix is feeling the summer heat! Three of the most high-powered entertainment conglomerates are moving into streaming, and removing some of the most popular shows from your Netflix queue.

Whether you're looking for a universal remote for your home theater system or interested in smart home options available for 2019 this guide will come in handy.

Pro Audio Technology has introduced three new multipurpose loudspeakers designed for “ultimate accuracy, resolution, and unrestricted dynamics.

The YG Acoustics InVincible 21. 2 is a monster subwoofer with twin 21-inch “BilletCore” drivers milled from solid slabs of aircraft-grade aluminum.

The price range between $1. 5k and $2k seems to be a sweet spot for tower speakers from many of the major speaker manufacturers.

With CEDIA just around the corner, audio manufacturers are scrambling to get their newest products ready for fall releases.

Monitor Audio has completely redesigned its MASS satellite/sub speaker system.

The Integra DRX-4. 3 AV receiver sports the latest in HD audio and video with 9 amplification channels on-board and the ability to add an external 2CH amplifier to run a full 7.

The China-US trade dispute has spilled over into consumer electronics in a big way, and it’s changing the competitive landscape for cell-phones.

SVS has launched a new flagship of their Prime series in the new Prime Pinnacle tower speaker.

Ever since the first Spears and Munsil Test High Definition Benchmark Blu-ray edition came out, it has been our go to calibration disc for setting color, black level and various other picture alignment settings that allowed even a novice user to get near professional calibration status of their display with careful use and patience.

Dayton Audio has followed up their enormously popular MK402 bookshelf speaker with a floor-standing speaker version: the MK442T.

During the first ever Sound United North America Dealers Conference in New Orleans, Marantz announced the latest versions of its popular slimline AV receivers.

In our subwoofer reviews, we post a very comprehensive set of measurements that illuminates the full range of a subwoofer's performance.

RBH Sound (RBH), a privately held manufacturer of high performance loudspeakers and audio products, today announced the purchase of the company and its assets by Todd A.

The small and elegant NAD M10 BluOS Streaming Amplifier is a streamer, dac, and an integrated amp all squeezed into one small and stylish package.

Sound United recently held its first ever North America dealer conference in New Orleans at the historic Hotel Monteleone in the heart of the city’s French Quarter.

The new Triad Distributed Audio Series in-ceiling and in-wall speakers offer what parent company Control4 calls “discreet, designer-friendly solutions for multi-room audio installations on any budget.

Bowers & Wilkins 603 floor-standing speaker is a culmination of trickle-down technology and ideas from their cutting-edge flagship designs.

The waterfall plots and polar maps often seen in Audioholics' speaker reviews are colorful and visually interesting, but what can they really tell us about a loudspeaker's performance? In this article, we explain the meaning of these graphs.

At the recent High End show in Munich, Mark Levinson introduced a new “integrated audio media player” called the No.

Chip-supplier, Qualcomm says its new QCS400 line of processors will not only make new devices run better with new and interesting features, but will introduce the best sound quality yet in the next-generation of wireless & smart speakers, soundbars and A/V receivers designed by many of your favorite brands.

In this editorial, we make a call to action to Sound United, the largest entity of AV receiver manufacturers, to lead the industry in specifying amplifier power more honestly.

Audio legend Bowers and Wilkins released details on their newest lifestyle products to hit the market.

The social commentary in much of today's TV and film has become too obvious and predictable, its superficial depictions of stereotypes play out like parodies.

Monoprice is at it again: trying to see how affordably they can produce a speaker that sounds legitimately good.

Control4 has just updated their operating system in a big way. The goal was twofold; personalization and ease of operation for the end user.

Over the last couple of years, Audioholics’ speaker reviews have contained measurement graphs that have prompted questions from many readers about the meaning and importance of the information displayed in them.

Sony has announced pricing and availability information for its entire lineup of 2019 TVs.

In market for a powerful 200 WPC amp? ATI has you covered with two completely different technologies .

The Amazon Fire TV Recast is a DVR for over-the-air broadcasts, giving cord-cutters easy access to free programming from major networks and local TV channels.

This is the final installment in our ongoing look at the upcoming 5G revolution.

Sound United is poised to create what some would say is a monopoly of the consumer based home theater industry! If the merger goes through, Sound United will acquire Onkyo Electronics, which also means Pioneer and Integra.

The Audioholics Showcase Home has gone through a lot of changes since its creation almost 15 years ago.

Denon’s updated S-Series comprises three models, the AVR-S950H ($599), the AVR-S750H ($499), and the AVR-S650H ($399).

Anthem Electronics just made a good thing better with the launch of ARC Genesis™, the third generation of their critically-acclaimed Anthem Room Correction (ARC®) software.

Denon’s AVR-X8500H is the most technologically advanced receiver the venerable company has ever built.

Part two of our 5G Wireless Apocalypse series. 5G will bring us the smart IoT (Internet of things) technology of the future.

Vizio is preparing to launch its new lineup of TVs at an upcoming event in New York.

We had the opportunity to review the Ai40 from Canadian audio manufacturer Fluance.

Even though AXPONA focuses on two-channel setups, there were still a fair number of subwoofers on display at the 2019 show, and it may be a sign that audiophiles are becoming more receptive to the inclusion of subwoofers in their systems.

The AXPONA show for 2019 was bigger and better than ever, and Audioholics was there to see and hear much of the best that was on display.

The 2019 AXPONA show had more to offer than just king-size luxury speakers.

There's no better time to buy a 4K/UHD TV and there's arguably no better high performance value on the market today than Vizio's outstanding P-Series Quantum TV.

Recently, NAD released their M17 V2, a much needed upgrade to their original M17 AV pre/pro.

Those who want the big sound of a tower speaker but don't have the big bucks that tower speakers normally cost are in luck, because Dayton Audio and Monoprice have just released two new tower speakers at price points that will considerably stiffen the competition for entry-level floor-standing speakers.

SVS's newest member of their Prime loudspeaker line is aptly named the Prime Pinnacle, because it is most certainly the apogee of the Prime series and the culmination of the design cues used in the Primes while adding a few new tricks to make the ultimate Prime loudspeaker.

Audioholics is celebrating our 20-year anniversary this April 18th, 2019.

The Marantz SR6013 9. 2CH AV Receiver ($1,500 value) Giveaway is Here! Audioholics is celebrating 20 years of online success this month To celebrate and share the love with our loyal readers, we’re partnering with Marantz to give away one of their SR6013 9.

Welcome to the 5G Wireless Apocalypse! This is the first of a two-part series that examines the upcoming 5G wireless network, presenting both the good.

Wilson Audio’s Sasha DAW speaker is the latest descendant of the company’s iconic WATT/Puppy loudspeakers.

Loudspeaker manufacturer Klipsch has received a lot of acclaim for their Reference Premier series ever since its introduction, so it is high time that we have given this lauded line a very close look to see if it truly deserved its accolades.

One of the most frustrating and often overlooked components of your home theater system can be the lowly WiFi network.

The Marantz SR8012 11. 2CH AV receiver decodes EVERY immersive surround format, supports the latest in 4K UHD resolution, streams music till your heart's content and is one of the first products on the market to support IMAX Enhanced features.

Dolby’s first ever consumer electronics product is the Dimension wireless headphone which the company has designed specifically for home entertainment.

I recently undated the Audioholics Showcase Home to 7. 5.. 4 Immersive Surround sound and needed two pairs of discrete in-ceiling speakers to serve as the height channels (we don't do bouncy house at Audioholics).

Tidal and MQA have announced that all Android devices are now MQA-ready! The latest version of Tidal’s Android app has the MQA decoder built in, so subscribers to Tidal’s HiFi tier can now enjoy the service’s growing catalog of high-resolution “Tidal Masters” content on their mobile devices.

Samsung has announced that it will no longer produce and distribute Blu-ray players in the US.

Ultra High Definition is finally starting to take hold in the market with equipment prices that are beginning to drop into the range for buyers of normal means with more HD content becoming available for everyone’s viewing enjoyment.

At CES this year, Monoprice launched a line of sealed subwoofers which furthers their goal to be a one-stop destination for anything that is needed for any high-end home audio application.

The TiVo Bolt OTA is a DVR designed to record over-the-air broadcasts, making it easier to ditch cable.

Is Star Trek: Discovery the solid performer that CBS needs it to be to make their paywall App a success? Some believe that the controversial new Star Trek show may have already seen its final season.

PSB Speakers launched an all-new range of their Alpha series of speakers at the 2019 CES show last January.

Do grilles on speakers really make a difference on or off? Most home audio loudspeaker grilles are removable so their use is optional for most applications.

The new AKG N5005 in-ear monitor features four interchangeable sound filters that let the user tweak the headphone’s frequency response.

The Florida Audio Expo show debuted to huge success this year with over 40 demo rooms of high-end two-channel audio in Tampa, Florida.

Among loudspeaker manufacturers, Klipsch made the biggest splash at CES last month due to the large spread of different products that they announced.

High end audio stalwart Definitive Technology is back with a Dolby Atmos system that will make even the most demanding home theater enthusiast salivate.

Control4 Corporation today announced the acquisition of Switzerland-based NEEO, the creators of the acclaimed smart home remote, to accelerate its leadership in delivering remotes, touch panels, keypads, and other smart home devices.

McIntosh’s 7-foot-tall XRT2. 1K loudspeaker now has a smaller sibling in the XRT1.