What can wild west outlaw Arthur Morgan teach America’s legions of gaming young males about masculinity in modern times? During times of existential crisis in America, the old West has a way of returning to popular consciousness. Red Dead Redemption 2 has arrived at a time when young men may have never been so unsure of their place in the world. Got an Xbox One or PS4? You'll want to get a copy of this game. Read on to find out why.

GoldenEar Technology announced the introduction of their newest tower speaker, the Triton One.R. This new reference quality loudspeaker is a smaller, less expensive follow up to the Triton Reference, which has had a remarkable response in the marketplace from both music and hifi enthusiasts. It carries many of the same technologies found in the Triton Reference along with new innovations. Will the new Triton One.R get the same response as its larger predecessor? Read on to find out.

Mark Levinson has introduced two new integrated amplifiers: the № 5802 ($7,000), and the № 5805 ($8,500). Though hardly cheap, these new products represent the least expensive amplification options from the company. Both feature built-in DACs, and both deliver 125 watts of class A/B power. The № 5802 is designed for digital sources only, while the № 5805 includes a patent-pending analog preamp section. Read on to learn more.

Triad has a series of onwall soundbars to fit almost any discriminating shopper. The passive array of speakers will require an AVR to power them, but what you give up in simplicity you make up for in sound quality, plus all Triad Speakers are made to order to fit perfectly into your decor. If you need a one box LCR solution for a discrete surround sound system, read on to see if their lineup of soundbars will satisfy you.

Ever dreamed about taking a reference-grade monitor speaker (SV-831R) and slapping it on a reference-grade subwoofer (SV-1212NR) to create the ultimate tower speaker? Consider that dream come true. RBH's awe-inspiring SVTR Tower Speaker is here. Dual 12-inch woofers, three 8-inch midrange drivers, and a ribbon tweeter combine to deliver mind-blowing, anvil-like bass, razor-like imaging and astounding dynamics. RBH's SVTR Tower Speaker delivers reference-grade performance that has to be experienced to be believed. Be warned, reading our full review may have you wanting a pair for Christmas.

The Danish loudspeaker specialist Dynaudio has completely revamped its high-end Confidence range of loudspeakers. The new series includes the stand-mounted Confidence 20 ($13k/pair), and the floor-standing Confidence 30 ($20k/pair), Confidence 50 ($27k/pair), and Confidence 60 ($40k/pair). The new Confidence speakers feature all new drivers and cabinet designs that are said to be the most advanced passive loudspeaker range in Dynaudio's history. Read on to learn more.

Here is our 2018 Audioholics AV electronics Christmas Gift Guide of AV goodies that will bring you audio joy and holiday cheer. We selected an assortment of products ranging from AV receivers, soundbars, wireless speakers, and gaming items that will keep you entertained or secluded away from family get-togethers. Pay extra attention to the limited-time special pricing on some of the products on this list. We hope you enjoy and have a very Merry Christmas!

The president’s escalating tariff war is wreaking havoc on American businesses that rely on Chinese manufacturing and supply chains. The results are higher prices for consumers, and real risk to small audio businesses, which may not be able to survive in the current climate. Read on to hear from makers of consumer loudspeakers, wireless headphones, high-end audiophile electronics, and professional recording gear, to learn how the tariffs are affecting their businesses.

SVS has launched a new line of subwoofers that brings the technologies developed for their flagship subwoofers down to the $1k price point. The SVS 3000 series subwoofers is a strong new contender in the fierce marketplace for subwoofers in this price range, and SVS brings the advantages of their top-flight engineering, renowned customer service, and envelope-pushing technology to make their product stand out from the rest. Read our preview of the SVS 3000 series to learn more about what SVS has cooked up in their latest generation of subwoofage.

Martin-Logan's new Dynamo subwoofers pack as much technology into a small enclosure as modern science will allow, yet still manages to be affordable. The new Dynamo subwoofers use smartphone app control, smartphone app room equalization, and supports a wireless signal receiver, all while improving upon the performance of their predecessors. Read our full combo review and watch our YouTube Overview of the Dynamo 600X and Dynamo 1600X to get the scoop on Martin-Logan's envelope-pushing reboot of their classic subwoofer series.

Audio company NAD released information on three new hi-fi products unveiled at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest last month. The products include the upgradeable C 658 Streaming DAC, D 3045 amplifier/DAC, and the C 588 belt-drive turntable for hardcore vinyl enthusiasts. Read on for our first look at these new products from NAD to see what makes them so compelling to the modern audiophile.

The C-Series Subwoofers from Klipsch are ultra-compact designs that offer IP Control and app-based automatic room correction. The C-Series includes the 8-inch C-308ASWi ($1,299) and the 10-inch C-310ASWi ($1,599). Both new subs use front-facing active drivers and dual side-firing passive radiators to deliver surprising power from a small cabinet. Read on to learn more.

Anthem's STR series preamp and power amplifier emphasize fidelity first armed with the latest in 32 bit DSP processing, ARC room correction and a serious analog circuit path that will surely satisfy even the most critical audiophile. The HT bypass mode makes for a seamless integration into your theater system. Our comprehensive bench tests prove this dynamic duo packs plenty of power to drive even the most power hungry speakers. Read our comprehensive review and watch our YouTube videos to learn more.

The Exodus 1 is a new smartphone by HTC featuring extra security measures for your blockchain, cryptocurrency keys and other data completely off-grid. A separate processor, walled off from the CPU running the android OS, provides a secure environment to store cryptocurrency keys and sensitive login information, without the security hazards of sharing to the cloud or with any apps on your device. It also features up-to-date specs for today's flagship phones. But if this phone is a must-have for you, get out your Bitcoin or Ethereum, because you can only buy the Exodus 1 directly from HTC using cryptocurrency. It's sure to be a niche device, so HTC has only made limited supply.