https://www.audioholics.comWhere audio and video equipment undergoes rigorous objective and subjective tests by our staff, ensuring that marketing slogans aren't the only guidelines for your home theater choices.Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0000https://www.audioholics.com/how-to-shop/how-to-buy-an-av-receiverAt Audioholics, we’ve spent years testing AVRs on the bench, and one lesson stands out: spec sheets often tell a better story than the truth. This 2026 Dolby Atmos AV receiver buying guide cuts through marketing hype to help you choose the right AVR based on real performance, not inflated claims. We focus on processing channels, amplifier performance, HDMI 2.1, room correction, and preouts for future expansion. The goal is simple—help you make a smarter buying decision based on engineering reality, not advertising.Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/how-to-shop/how-to-buy-an-av-receiverHow to Shophttps://www.audioholics.com/news/evo-entertainment-theaterEVO Entertainment will be incorporating Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos into its premium format EVX movie theater auditoriums. Initial integration of the tech will cover 17 screens across Texas, New Mexico, and Florida. One new Florida theater complex will get the world’s largest screen, but ties to Scientology raise questions.Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/news/evo-entertainment-theaterAV News https://www.audioholics.com/news/dcs-vienna-high-enddCS, maker of some of the world’s best DACs, will soon debut its first multichannel DAC, the MCD 16 (pricing TBA). The MCD will be part of a massive demonstration system featuring the new Trinnov AltitudeCI and a large-scale speaker system from Perlisten. Award-winning producer Justin Gray will present selections from his Grammy-winning album Immersed. Read on to learn more. Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/news/dcs-vienna-high-endAV News https://www.audioholics.com/news/arcam-radiaARCAM has announced new AV electronics for the first time in 4 years. The Radia AVA15 ($4,500), AVA25 ($5,500), and AVA35 ($7K) receivers, alongside the AVP45 processor ($6K), are the first ARCAM products to support Dirac ART. The lineup also includes the Radia PA9 9-channel Class G power amp ($5K) and Radia PA4 4-channel power amp ($1,500). Read on to learn more. Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/news/arcam-radiaAV News https://www.audioholics.com/trade-shows/crowne-audio-listening-eventAudioholics brings another must-hear experience to Central Florida as Gene DellaSala hosts an exclusive Steinway Lyngdorf Model D listening event at Crowne Audio. This intimate session promises a rare chance to hear ultra-high-end audio and RoomPerfect optimization at its absolute best.Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/trade-shows/crowne-audio-listening-eventTrade Show Coveragehttps://www.audioholics.com/news/t.h.e.-music-festivalT.H.E. Show has announced the launch of T.H.E. Music Festival, which will run concurrently with this year’s highly-anticipated audio shows. The festival will be directed by Los Angeles–based musician and songwriter Matthew Moran. T.H.E. Music Festival is now accepting artist submissions for T.H.E. Lone Star Audiofest in May and T.H.E. Show SoCal in June. Fri, 01 May 2026 19:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/news/t.h.e.-music-festivalAV News https://www.audioholics.com/news/axpona-soldAXPONA, the largest high-end audio event in North America, has been sold. JD Events, the show’s owner since 2013, has sold AXPONA to Sound & Fury LLC and its owner Henry Wu. Although details are scarce, we are told that the AXPONA event team will remain under new ownership. Read on to learn more.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/news/axpona-soldAV News https://www.audioholics.com/trade-shows/axpona-2026AXPONA 2026 delivered a packed show floor filled with cutting-edge loudspeakers, bold new product launches, and standout demo rooms from across the industry. From ultra-high-end statement systems to surprisingly affordable gems, this year’s event showcased just how vibrant, and diverse, the audio world remains. Here are some of the most impressive loudspeaker highlights that caught our attention.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/trade-shows/axpona-2026Trade Show Coveragehttps://www.audioholics.com/news/panasonic-skyworthPanasonic has announced a “strategic partnership” with the Chinese company Skyworth. Just as Sony is handing its TV division to TCL, Panasonic is handing over the production, sales, and marketing of all Panasonic TVs. The company says it will still be involved in developing high-end Panasonic OLED TVs moving forward. Read on to learn more. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/news/panasonic-skyworthAV News https://www.audioholics.com/news/loewe-tvs-to-usaThe luxury AV brand Loewe is bringing its high-end TVs to the American market in 2026. The German company made its first U.S. appearance at CES 2026, showing OLED TVs with motorized stands and concrete back panels. It’s also launching a high-end wireless headphone. Read on to learn more.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/news/loewe-tvs-to-usaAV News https://www.audioholics.com/news/peacock-dolby-vision-2NBCUniversal’s Peacock is the first streaming service to announce support for Dolby Vision 2. The platform will also expand Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos across live sports. But so far, TCL and Hisense are the only TV manufacturers to announce 2026 models with support for Dolby Vision 2. With so few TVs supporting the feature, will anyone notice the launch of Dolby Vision 2? Read on to learn more.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/news/peacock-dolby-vision-2AV News https://www.audioholics.com/news/paramount-warnerIf approved by regulators, the Paramount-Warner merger should be a big win for movie theaters and continued DVD/Blu-ray/4K releases. But how long will 2-hour movies remain a cultural force in entertainment?Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:25:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/news/paramount-warnerAV News https://www.audioholics.com/trade-shows/rbh-trinnov-listening-eventMaximum AV hosted an immersive listening event featuring Trinnov Audio electronics and RBH Sound loudspeakers across four demo rooms. Attendees experienced a reference-level in-wall Atmos theater powered by the Trinnov Altitude CI and Trinnov Amplitude 16, the enveloping authority of the active RBH SFTR/AX towers, a high-output RBH 8600-SW/R media solution, and the surprisingly powerful RBH Signature Reference 61P-SFM/R compact towers—highlighting cutting-edge DSP, dynamic realism, and system integration.Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/trade-shows/rbh-trinnov-listening-eventTrade Show Coveragehttps://www.audioholics.com/news/steven-wilsonProg Rock Pioneer Steven Wilson has launched a new online platform for downloading high-resolution Stereo, 5.1, and Dolby Atmos versions of his work. “Headphone Dust” offers downloads using the MKV format, which functions like a “virtual Blu-ray,” containing a variety of file types. Users can enjoy lossless Dolby True HD Atmos — something that is usually only available on Blu-ray discs. Read on to learn more. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/news/steven-wilsonAV News https://www.audioholics.com/news/barco-buys-focalBarco, the Belgium-based display tech company, is to acquire VerVent Audio Holding. The French-British VerVent company owns Focal and Naim. The €135 million deal adds two legacy audio companies to Barco’s portfolio, increasing its ability to expand within the entertainment space. Barco makes some of the world’s best cinema projectors for professional theaters and home theaters alike. Read on to learn more. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/news/barco-buys-focalAV News https://www.audioholics.com/news/paramount-winsAfter a months-long bidding battle, Paramount emerges victorious with a deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion. WB’s leadership had previously favored a deal from Netflix, but the streaming service failed to match Paramount’s latest offer. By combining Paramount+ with Warner’s HBO Max streaming service, will Paramount be able to compete with Netflix and Disney for your streaming dollars? Read on to learn more. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/news/paramount-winsAV News https://www.audioholics.com/news/svs-sb-3000-r-evolution-subwoofer-giveaway-1-299.99-valueWin the hottest new sub of 2026, the SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution Subwoofer. One lucky winner will take home this sealed powerhouse. Entry is FREE and no shipping charges to bring it to your door. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/news/svs-sb-3000-r-evolution-subwoofer-giveaway-1-299.99-valueAV News https://www.audioholics.com/news/the-myth-of-mtv-golden-ageMTV music channel shutdowns ignite online nostalgia for its so-called music video “golden age”. But MTV and industry forces behind it may have only been another step toward popular music’s long decline.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/news/the-myth-of-mtv-golden-ageAV News https://www.audioholics.com/news/devon-turnbullBrooklyn-based artist and audio engineer Devon Turnbull has created a new audio/music installation called “HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3.” Now on exhibit at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City, it features music played on a huge, custom-built audio system. The museum will also be home to the “Art of Noise” design exhibition starting in February 2026. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/news/devon-turnbullAV News