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AVPro Global Acquires AudioControl Home Division AVPro Global, the parent company of AVPro Edge, Murideo, and Bullet Train audio/video distribution products, has acquired the Home Audio division of AudioControl.

BluOS 4.0 Promises Improved Interface, Better Search, Faster Navigation The BluOS 4.0 control app was announced at CEDIA, promising an improved interface with better search, a more personalized experience, and faster navigation for popular devices from Bluesound, NAD, and PSB.

AV Quick Takes: Sony Acquires Headphone Maker Audeze Sony is acquiring Audeze, the California company known for making some of the world’s best planar magnetic headphones. Will Sony's newest headphones and earbuds have Audeze tech inside? Read on.

AV Quick Takes: Looks Matter in Audio? Today we look at three existing products that get refreshed with new looks! The KEF LS60 Wireless Lotus Edition, the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 McLaren Edition, and the PSB Alpha iQ streaming speakers.

AV Quick Takes: Dayton Audio’s DTA-100ST Desktop Amp and BST-300EX Bass Shaker Today we'll look at Dayton Audio's DTA-100ST ($135), a compact Bluetooth stereo amplifier, and the BST-300EX ($90), a powerful bass shaker for serious home theater and gaming rigs. Read on.

AV Quick Takes: Severtson’s New Deluxe In-Ceiling Screens Can't do a fixed screen? Check out the new in-ceiling motorized projection screens from Severtson. Making their formal debut at CEDIA 2023, these new screens are designed for all kinds of environments.

AV Quick Takes: Are Retro Amps The Next Big Thing? At the 2023 High End audio show in Munich, a new Musical Fidelity A1 made an appearance, looking VERY similar to the 1984 original. Naim launched the NAIT 50, a “remaster” of the NAIT from 1983.

AV Quick Takes: Prime Video’s New ‘Dialogue Boost’ Feature Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service has launched a new accessibility feature called Dialogue Boost. This innovative feature uses artificial intelligence to make dialogue easier to hear. Read on.

RSL Speakers Speedwoofer 12S Subwoofer Giveaway! We Review it, You Win it! The Audioholics giveaway is back! An RSL Speedwoofer 12S Subwoofer is up for grabs for one lucky winner. Easy entry is always FREE to register! Enter now to WIN!

MQA’s Future Uncertain As Tidal Adopts High-Res FLAC MQA has filed for bankruptcy as it looks for a buyer. Meanwhile, Tidal will begin streaming in high-res FLAC. For now, Tidal’s existing MQA catalogue will remain available but can they coexist?