Theo Nicolakis
By day, Theo is a C-Level technologist and digital communications
professional with an MS in Management and Systems. After hours, he's a
serious audiophile and home theater enthusiast—a passion he's enjoyed
for over 20 years.
Theo's been into music and electronics for
as long as he can remember. He probably inherited much of his music
passion from his dad, who was a co-host on a Greek music radio program
on Sunday mornings. He was always fascinated by the difference in sound
between speakers and systems and in college. His interest became a
full-fledged audiophile passion when he heard small Infinity bookshelf
speakers outperform his "big box" home system. He was hooked from that
point forward.
On his day job, Theo is a C-level technologist and
digital communications professional. Theo brings years of experience
with digital and especially streaming media servers, where Theo has
implemented audio and video streaming solutions for nearly 18 years.
He's had the fun and privilege of working on digital audio and video
encoding projects and many high-profile live streaming
webcasts—including the Pope.
In his spare time, Theo loves to
sample different audio gear and keep up to speed with new audio
technology. It wouldn't be unusual to see him in an audio store sampling
different speakers, amps, or electronics. In particular, he loves the
challenge of finding creative technology solutions to AV challenges.
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Latest content created by Theo Nicolakis
- IsoAcoustics GAIA Isolators Review: Improving Your Loudspeakers Sound - November 19, 2021
- Focal 300 Series In-Wall Speakers Review - October 29, 2019
- Denon AVR-X8500H 13.2CH IMAX Enhanced AV Receiver Review - May 03, 2019
- Vizio P-Series Quantum (PQ65-F1) 4K/UHD TV Review - April 15, 2019
- Definitive Technology BP9080x, BP9060, CS9060 Dolby Atmos Speakers Review - February 05, 2019
- RBH Sound SVTR Tower Reference Speaker Review - November 30, 2018
- Marantz SR7012 9.2CH AV Receiver Review - June 07, 2018
- Epson Pro Cinema 6040UB 4K Enhanced Projector Review - February 02, 2018
- JVC DLA-X570R 4K e-Shift4 Projector Review - August 24, 2017
- Monoprice Monolith 7-Channel Amplifier Review - March 30, 2017
- RSL CG3, CG23, Speedwoofer 10S 5.1 Speaker System Review - February 16, 2017
- Anthem AVM 60 11.2CH Preamp/Processor Review - December 12, 2016
- MartinLogan Neolith ESL Loudspeaker Review - November 23, 2016
- Revel Concerta2 F36 Tower Speaker Review - September 12, 2016
- ELAC Debut F5, B5, C5 Loudspeaker System Review - July 20, 2016
- Emotiva Airmotiv 3b Bluetooth Speaker Review - March 15, 2016
- Denon AVR-X7200WA Atmos/DTS:X AV Receiver Review - December 15, 2015
- RSL CG4,CG24 and Speedwoofer 10 Loudspeaker System Review - August 11, 2015
- Classé Sigma SSP AV Processor and AMP5 Review - May 28, 2015
- Yamaha RX-V577 Networking AV Receiver Review - August 04, 2014
- NHT Classic Three Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review - June 02, 2014
- Red Dragon M500MKII & M1000MKII MonoBlock Amplifier Review - January 27, 2014
- Definitive Technology Incline Desktop Speakers Review - November 26, 2013
- B&W C5 In-Ear Headphones Review - October 28, 2013
- Roomie Remote Review: An iOS Remote That Can Do Almost Anything - August 16, 2013
- HDMI 2.0 Specification Formally Announced - September 11, 2013
- Sound United takes New Orleans by Storm Showcasing Current and Future AV Products - June 19, 2019
- Auro-3D Listening Evaluation on a Denon AVR-X7200WA - November 01, 2017
- 2016 Audioholics Christmas Gift Guide - December 11, 2016
- JVC DLA-NZ8 8K Laser Projector Preview - Price/Performance Champ? - November 27, 2023
- Marantz MODEL 40n: The perfect Integrated Amplifier for a Streaming World? - February 16, 2022
- Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless Headphones Preview - November 25, 2016
- KEF LS50 Wireless Active Speaker System Preview - October 18, 2016
- Anthem ARC Mobile App Preview - October 16, 2016
- Pioneer Elite SC-LX701/801 & SC-LX901 Atmos/DTS:X AV Receivers Preview - October 14, 2016
- GoldenEar SuperSub X Ultra-compact Subwoofer Preview - October 07, 2016
- Integra Research DRX-R1 AV Receiver /DRC-R1 Processor Preview - September 28, 2016
- GoldenEar's Invisible Dolby Atmos System Demo at CEDIA 2016 - September 21, 2016
- Denon AVR-X6300H / AVR-X4300H Atmos AV Receiver Preview - September 02, 2016
- Legacy Audio Powerbloc2 Dual Mono Class D Amplifier Preview - March 24, 2016
- Emotiva Announces Emersa Line of Preamps and Power Amplifiers - February 07, 2016
- Fluance Fi50 Two-Way Hi-Fi Wireless Speaker System Review - January 10, 2016
- RSL C34E In-Ceiling Speaker Preview - December 27, 2015
- Emotiva Announces Major Update with XPA Gen 3 Amplifiers - December 21, 2015
- RBH Sound HP-1B Wireless and HP-2 Reference Headphones Preview - November 30, 2015
- Anthem Atmos/DTS:X AV Receivers and AVM60 Processor Preview - November 13, 2015
- Marantz SR6010 and SR7010 Dolby Atmos/DTS:X AV Receivers Preview - October 12, 2015
- Fluance AV5HTB 5.0 HTIB Speaker Bundle for under $200! - October 09, 2015
- RBH EP3 In-Ear Monitor Headphones First Listen - September 28, 2015
- Bowers and Wilkins 800 Series D3 Diamond Loudspeakers Overview - September 21, 2015
- Yamaha MusicCast Wireless Music System Revolutionizes Whole Home Streaming - August 26, 2015
- RBH Sound I-12 and I-12/e Subwoofer Preview - July 14, 2015
- ELAC Debut Loudspeaker Line Preview - June 02, 2015
- Reaction Audio Echo and Gamma Series Subwoofers Preview - May 20, 2015
- Yamaha A-S301/501/701/801 Integrated Amplifier Preview - April 29, 2015
- Parasound Halo Integrated Amplifier and DAC Preview - April 02, 2015
- PSB Imagine T3 Tower Loudspeaker Preview - March 30, 2015
- Beale Street Audio ICS6-MB/ICS8-MB In-Ceiling Subwoofer Preview - March 17, 2015
- Mark Levinson № 536 Monaural Power Amplifier Preview - January 19, 2015
- Avegant Virtual Retinal Display - October 17, 2013
- Anthem MRX710, MRX510, MRX310 Gen2 AV Receivers Preview - October 14, 2013
- Magico QSub-18 and QSub-15 Subwoofers Preview - September 06, 2013
- REL Habitat1 Wireless Subwoofer Preview - September 01, 2013
- Emotiva XPA-2 and XPA-5 Gen2 Amplifier Preview - August 18, 2013
- Buyer Beware! How To Tell If Your New 4K/UHD TV has HDR - August 28, 2018
- How To Install a Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Auro-3D Speaker Setup - March 09, 2016
- Listening Evaluation of DTS:X on the Denon AVR-X7200WA Receiver - February 12, 2016
- UHD Alliance Premium Certification and What it Means for You - January 26, 2016
- 2015 Audioholics Product of the Year Award Winners - December 09, 2015
- ATSC 3.0: A New Broadcast Standard for the UltraHD and Mobile Age - August 03, 2015
- Quantum Dot Displays: Next Hot HDTV Tech? - March 05, 2015
- 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Specification and UHD Players for 2015! - January 23, 2015
- DTS Announces DTS:X Immersive Surround Sound Format - January 07, 2015
- Anthem ARC Room EQ Interview with Dr. Peter Schuck and Nick Platsis - October 08, 2014
- How to Use A Speaker Selector for Multi-Room Audio - October 10, 2013