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SVS Launches First‑Ever Soundbar and New 3000 R|Evolution Series Subwoofers at CES 2026

— January 15, 2026 00:00

SVS Launches First-Ever Soundbar and New 3000 R|Evolution Series Subwoofers at CES 2026

At CES 2026, SVS unveiled new R|Evolution 3000 Series subwoofers with redesigned drivers for deeper bass, alongside its first 3CH soundbar paired with a 12” sub, wireless surrounds, and dual-sub support.

Bookshelf Speaker Reviews Preview

Klipsch Demos New Powered Speakers, Shows Off High‑End Concepts at CES 2026

— January 09, 2026 00:00

Klipsch Demos New Powered Speakers, Shows Off High-End Concepts at CES 2026

Klipsch marked its 80th at CES with The Fives II, Sevens II, and Nines II powered speakers. The entire line added Onkyo electronics, Dolby Atmos, Dirac Live, and a range of streaming options.

AV News

GIK Amplitude Acoustic Treatments: Style and Substance?

— January 13, 2026 00:00

GIK Amplitude Acoustic Treatments: Style and Substance?

GIK Acoustics has introduced a new Amplitude line of acoustic treatments. This new line uses patented “recessed plate” technology to improve both looks and performance.

AV Gadget Reviews Preview

HiBoost 3.0 Cell Phone Booster Review: Fixes Laggy In‑Car Streaming

— January 08, 2026 00:00

HiBoost 3.0 Cell Phone Booster Review: Fixes Laggy In-Car Streaming

In this review of the HiBoost Travel 3.0 cell phone booster on an 85-mile Florida drive, we found it nearly doubled data speeds, improved in-car music streaming, and clear calls in weak signal areas.

AV News

Dolby and LG Unveil First Soundbar System Powered by Dolby Atmos FlexConnect

— December 26, 2025 10:45

Dolby and LG Unveil First Soundbar System Powered by Dolby Atmos FlexConnect

LG’s new Sound Suite is a flexible wireless ecosystem with the H7 soundbar, M7/M5 speakers, and W7 subwoofer. All models mix and match and support Dolby Atmos FlexConnect for flexible placement.

Floorstanding Speaker Reviews Preview

DALI New Entry‑Level SONIK Series Loudspeakers Revealed!

— January 06, 2026 11:00

DALI  New Entry-Level SONIK Series Loudspeakers Revealed!

DALI’s new SONIK Series loudspeakers span standmount, floorstanding, on-wall, and center models, featuring SMC magnet technology and Clarity Cone drivers, priced from $900 to $4,500 per pair.

Product Awards and Gift Guides

2025 Audioholics Product of the Year Award Winners

— December 18, 2025 15:00

2025 Audioholics Product of the Year Award Winners

From reference-grade loudspeakers and AV processors to subwoofers and headphones, 2025 delivered standout audio and home theater gear. These are the Audioholics 2025 Product of the Year Award winners.

Wireless & Computer Speaker Reviews Review

Dayton Audio M6 Powered Desktop Loudspeaker Review

— January 01, 2026 13:00

Dayton Audio M6 Powered Desktop Loudspeaker Review

Dayton Audio M6 speakers lean into their own choices rather than following the market with a cloned design. How well does their unique spin work for this segment? Read on to find out.

AV News

Darling: Hollywood’s Hip Hi‑Fi Restaurant

— December 14, 2025 00:00

Darling: Hollywood’s Hip Hi-Fi Restaurant

Darling is a new West Hollywood restaurant featuring elevated wood-fired food, craft cocktails, and a Hi-Fi listening lounge that features vintage Tannoy speakers and Accuphase amplification.

Soundbars and Surround Sound Reviews Preview

Bluesound PULSE CINEMA Atmos & MINI Soundbars – Redefining Home Audio Power & Ease

— December 23, 2025 16:00

Bluesound PULSE CINEMA Atmos & MINI Soundbars – Redefining Home Audio Power & Ease

Bluesound just released the PULSE CINEMA soundbar, a 3.2.2 Dolby Atmos Soundbar for home theaters, and the PULSE CINEMA MINI for bedrooms. Will they be able to compete in a crowded field? Read on.

AV News

Paramount Offers $108 Billion to Tempt Warner Bros. Shareholders Away from Netflix Deal

— December 10, 2025 00:00

Paramount Offers $108 Billion to Tempt Warner Bros. Shareholders Away from Netflix Deal

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.

Subwoofer Reviews Preview

PSB Digs Deep w SubSeries BP7 and BP12 Powered Subwoofers

— December 12, 2025 00:00

PSB Digs Deep w SubSeries BP7 and BP12 Powered Subwoofers

PSB promises deep bass with 2 new SubSeries subwoofers. The BP7 ($1,199) has a pair of 6.5” drivers while the BP12 ($4,199) a pair of 12” carbon-fiber drivers with a 1,000 watts of Purifi amplification.

AV News

Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. In $83 Billion Deal

— December 09, 2025 00:00

Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. In $83 Billion Deal

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.

AV Receiver Reviews Preview

Denon AVR‑S270BT 5.1CH AV Receiver Breaks Price Barrier on Performance/Value

— December 01, 2025 00:00

Denon AVR-S270BT 5.1CH AV Receiver Breaks Price Barrier on Performance/Value

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.

HDTV Reviews

LG 136‑Inch MAGNIT Active Micro LED TV Promises True Cinematic Immersion

— December 03, 2025 00:00

LG 136-Inch MAGNIT Active Micro LED TV Promises True Cinematic Immersion

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.

Audio Amplifier Reviews Preview

Integra Introduces All‑New Professional Amplifier Series

— November 18, 2025 00:00

Integra Introduces All-New Professional Amplifier Series

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.

Product Awards and Gift Guides

2025 Audioholics Christmas Buying Guide & Deals!

— November 26, 2025 13:00

2025 Audioholics Christmas Buying Guide & Deals!

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.

Bookshelf Speaker Reviews Review

Kanto REN Powered Loudspeaker Review

— November 13, 2025 00:00

Kanto REN Powered Loudspeaker Review

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?

AV News

Arendal Celebrates 10 Years With Gorgeous Limited‑Edition 1528 Towers

— November 17, 2025 00:00

Arendal Celebrates 10 Years With Gorgeous Limited-Edition 1528 Towers

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.

Floorstanding Speaker Reviews Preview

Sonus faber Il Cremonese Ex3me – Automobili Lamborghini Edition

— November 10, 2025 08:00

Sonus faber Il Cremonese Ex3me – Automobili Lamborghini Edition

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!

AV News

New Beatles Anthology Docuseries & Albums Reveal Unreleased Footage & Music

— November 10, 2025 00:00

New Beatles Anthology Docuseries & Albums Reveal Unreleased Footage & Music

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

Audio Amplifier Reviews Preview

New ARCAM Radia+ Improved Integrated Amps Get HDMI, aptX Lossless Bluetooth

— November 04, 2025 12:00

New ARCAM Radia+ Improved Integrated Amps Get HDMI, aptX Lossless Bluetooth

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.

AV News

Win a FREE Pair of Arendal Sound 1961 Tower Speakers ($2k value)!

— November 03, 2025 00:00

Win a FREE Pair of Arendal Sound 1961 Tower Speakers ($2k value)!

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!

Subwoofer Reviews Preview

MartinLogan Revamped Grotto Line Digs Deep with 1kW 12" & 15" Subwoofers

— October 30, 2025 00:00

MartinLogan Revamped Grotto Line Digs Deep with 1kW 12" & 15" Subwoofers

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.

Audio Technologies

Audio Formats Compared: WAV, AIFF, MP3, FLAC & When to Use Them

LANDR — October 31, 2025 13:00

Audio Formats Compared: WAV, AIFF, MP3, FLAC & When to Use Them

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!

Audio Amplifier Reviews Preview

AMPED 2400 800 Watt(?) Stereo Amplifier Review

— October 19, 2025 10:00

AMPED 2400 800 Watt(?) Stereo Amplifier Review

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.

AV News

Premium Subwoofers From UK Brand MJ Acoustics Now Available In The USA

— October 29, 2025 00:00

Premium Subwoofers From UK Brand MJ Acoustics Now Available In The USA

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.

Bookshelf Speaker Reviews Review

Fluance Ri71 Powered Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review

— October 15, 2025 00:30

Fluance Ri71 Powered Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review

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?

AV News

Denon, Marantz, and Classé Announce A New Era ‘Powered by HEOS’

— October 22, 2025 00:00

Denon, Marantz, and Classé Announce A New Era ‘Powered by HEOS’

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.”

Ultra HD Blu-ray and DVD Player Reviews Preview

Magnetar MKII Series Blu‑ray Players ‑ The New Oppo?

— October 12, 2025 00:00

Magnetar MKII Series Blu-ray Players - The New Oppo?

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.

AV News

Legacy Audio Named Exclusive Sound Sponsor For T.H.E. Film Festival

— October 15, 2025 12:45

Legacy Audio Named Exclusive Sound Sponsor For T.H.E. Film Festival

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.