Home Theater News & Reviews

Denon’s new entry-level AVR-S270BT ($399) is a basic 5.1-channel AV receiver for small spaces and limited budgets. The S270BT offers 70 watts/ch and 4K/60Hz HDMI passthrough.

Days after Netflix revealed an $83B Warner Bros. buy, Paramount issued a $108B hostile bid offer, calling it superior and giving all shareholders until Jan 8, 2026. Both bids face antitrust scrutiny.

Integra launched new Pro amplifiers for custom installations. The 4125DSP, 4500DSP, 8125DSP, and 8500DSP offer various channel counts and power output amounts in 70V or 8-Ohm/4-Ohm configurations.

Netflix plans an $82.7B takeover of Warner Bros., gaining HBO Max and major IP like DC and Harry Potter. The deal faces strong concerns all the way from Hollywood to Washington D.C.

In our review of the Kanto Ren powered speakers, we put their $700 price tag to the test. With rich sound, wide imaging, and HDMI ARC, are they the best option for TV and audiophile listening needs?

With Active Matrix technology and Dolby Vision, the new 136-Inch LG MAGNIT Active Micro LED display promises true cinematic immersion and stunning 4K visuals. Read on.

Sonus faber and Lamborghini teamed up again, this time to create the $130K Il Cremonese Ex3me – Automobili Lamborghini Edition loudspeakers. The line is limited to just 50 pairs, so get yours now!

Our 2025 Christmas Buying Guide highlights the season’s best AV gear deals—from streamers and speakers to top-value receivers—expert-picked to elevate any listening room or home theater.

ARCAM has updated its popular Radia series of integrated amps. The new A5+, A15+, and A25+ bring upgraded circuitry, next-gen Bluetooth, and new features like HDMI eARC and audio improvements.

Arendal Sound is celebrating its first decade in business with a Limited 10th Anniversary Edition 1528 Tower 8 speaker. These beautiful speakers are finished in real rosewood and satin black.

MartinLogan revamps the Grotto line with new 12" and 15" subwoofers, each powered by 1kW amps and dual passive radiators for deeper, more powerful bass than ever before.

The restored Beatles Anthology documentary series premieres November 26 on Disney+. The updated Anthology albums include new Giles Martin mixes and previously unreleased tracks.

Our review of the 400 watt/ch AMPED 2400 Stereo Amplifier revealed bench numbers that didn’t match the claims. It delivers clean sound, but the build feels more like a DIY project than a $6K component.

Kick off the holidays with a FREE Audioholics giveaway! Win 1961 Tower Speakers ($2,000/pair) from Norway’s audio masters. Free entry & shipping—no purchase needed! Enter by Nov 31st, 2025!

We reviewed the $499/pair Fluance Ri71 powered Bluetooth bookshelf speakers—an audiophile-grade option for music lovers seeking a high-fidelity alternative to soundbars. But is there a catch?

Learn how to choose the right audio format with LANDR—WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, even Dolby Atmos—to keep your mix sounding pro from studio to stream. Don’t let file formats ruin your sound!

Magnetar has announced new versions of its high-end Blu-ray players. The UDP900MKII ($3,299.99) and UDP800MKII ($1,799.99) will arrive later this year with upgrades across the board. Read on.

UK subwoofer manufacturer MJ Acoustics has partnered with Playback Distribution to bring its subwoofer products stateside. MJ Acoustics focuses on HiFi performance in addition to home theater power.

The Focal DIVA MEZZA UTOPIA ($69K/pair) is an active wireless streaming speaker with four 8" woofers, a 6.5" mid, 1" Beryllium tweeter, and 500 watts of Naim amplification for stunning wireless sound.

The wireless music platform HEOS is launching a new brand identity and a refreshed app. Compatible products from partner brands Denon, Marantz, and Classé will now be labeled as “Powered by HEOS.”

The Marantz Link 10n 2.1CH streaming preamp delivers reference performance, stunning looks, and rich, engaging musicality—an ideal high-end hi-fi hub for discerning audiophiles of digital or analog music.

Legacy Audio is confirmed to be the exclusive sound sponsor for the T.H.E. Film Festival, which will take place as part of the Total HiFi Experience Show in New York, Oct 24-26, 2025.

KEF’s first-ever soundbar, the new XIO, is a 5.1.2-channel system supporting Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Sony 360 Reality Audio—packed with advanced tech including all-new Uni-Q MX driver arrays.

Back to the Future returns to theaters in Dolby Cinema and IMAX October 31. Universal Pictures will release new 40th Anniversary Blu-rays on Oct 14. Both include over 90 minutes of all-new footage!

In our review, the MartinLogan Dynamo 12 subwoofer proved to be a powerful 800W 12" sealed sub with ARC room correction, app control, wireless connectivity, deep accurate bass and it excelled with music.

WIN a Rocksteady Stadium Portable Bluetooth 2.1 Stereo system by Rocksteady Audio, carrying case included. Our ROCKTOBER giveaway is FREE to enter, but Halloween night at 11:59pm, entry will disappear!

DALI KUPID bookshelf speaker ($600/pair) packs high-end Danish sound into a compact, colorful design. Just 1" from the wall, it delivers big performance and superb value—premium audio made affordable.

Dirac Live ART is now available on select Denon and Marantz AVRs and processors sharing a key feature discussed in this article. A Dirac Live ART license costs $299 for current Dirac Live and DLBC users.

RBH Sound's 55-ir LCR speaker ($1,600/pair) packs a big punch from a reasonable size. Two beefy 5.25" woofers and an AMT tweeter in a dual ported cabinet make this a wildly dynamic bookshelf speaker!

After more than a decade, Dolby Vision is getting its first major update. Dolby Vision 2 uses “powerful and intelligent technologies” to deliver picture quality enhancements beyond just HDR.