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Shure Scores Major Victory Against Counterfeiters Shure Scores Major Victory Against Counterfeiters Shure has worked with Chinese police to take down a network of counterfeiters. Along with 2 other audio manufacturers, Shure helped to shut down a criminal network selling millions in fake audio gear.
JBL Synthesis Readies 36-Channel SDP-80 Home Theater Processor JBL Synthesis Readies 36-Channel SDP-80 Home Theater Processor JBL Synthesis is preparing to launch the SDP-80 home theater surround processor supporting 36 channels of immersive audio and will use the excellent Trinnov Optimizer EQ room correction solution.
Masimo Sells Sound United to Harman/Samsung, Creates Audio Empire? Masimo Sells Sound United to Harman/Samsung, Creates Audio Empire? Masimo is selling its audio division, including Denon and Bowers & Wilkins, to Harman (Samsung) for $350M, creating an audio empire and ending its $1B investment in Sound United amid investor backlash.
Kaleidescape Joins 8K Association, Netflix Adds HDR10+ Kaleidescape Joins 8K Association, Netflix Adds HDR10+ Kaleidescape joined the 8K Association. This is the first hint that Kaleidescape has ambitions to offer 8K content in the near future. Meanwhile, Netflix has begun streaming content in HDR10+.
SVS 7.4-Channel Reference System Chosen For T.H.E. Film Festival SVS 7.4-Channel Reference System Chosen For T.H.E. Film Festival SVS will be the exclusive audio partner for T.H.E. Film Festival. The company will provide a $25K 7.4-channel system with the brand’s flagship Ultra Evolution speakers and 17-Ultra R|Evolution Subs.
Global Tariff Fears Cause Panic in Audiophile Industry at AXPONA 2025 Global Tariff Fears Cause Panic in Audiophile Industry at AXPONA 2025 The audiophile industry panicked at AXPONA 2025 as new global tariffs up to 145% hit. How will rising costs reshape the future of buying high-end audio gear? The impact may be bigger than you think.
Victrola Acquires KLH Audio Victrola Acquires KLH Audio Turntable pioneer Victrola has bought loudspeaker manufacturer KLH Audio. KLH was a major HiFi player in the middle of the 20th century, and the company was relaunched in 2019. Read on to learn more.
Samsung UWB May Revolutionize Lossless/Wireless Headphones: But For Who? Samsung UWB May Revolutionize Lossless/Wireless Headphones: But For Who? Samsung patents its plan for Ultra-WideBand headphones and earbuds. Could this be start of true lossless & hi-res portable audio streams? Or does Samsung have a different purpose in mind?
The Best Loudspeakers We Heard at AXPONA 2025 The Best Loudspeakers We Heard at AXPONA 2025 The 2025 Axpona show proved hi-fi is alive and well despite prognostications to the contrary . Check out our report on some of the most interesting and best-sounding loudspeakers.
Immersive Lunar Documentary By Tom Hanks Blasts Off At Space Center Houston Immersive Lunar Documentary By Tom Hanks Blasts Off At Space Center Houston The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks is a new immersive documentary playing at Space Center Houston. Space Center Houston renovated and upgraded its IMAX theater to prepare for the new movie.