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AV Quick Takes: Prime Video’s New ‘Dialogue Boost’ Feature Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service has launched a new accessibility feature called Dialogue Boost. This innovative feature uses artificial intelligence to make dialogue easier to hear. Read on.

Top Six Reasons Audiophiles Hate The Center Channel The center channel is perhaps the most important speaker in a home theater, but some audiophiles just hate it for music. We'll give you SIX reasons why we think along with our Youtube discussion.

Marantz Pop-Up, 70th Anniversary NYC Showcase Marantz hosted a Pop-up 70th Anniversary Celebration in downtown Manhattan at the Spring Studio, and included multiple experiences to celebrate the important milestone in Marantz's audio history.

Get Ready For Audio Advice Live: August 4th-6th, 2023 Audio Advice Live 2023 is back! Last year’s show was a smash hit, and this year promises to be even bigger and better. Over 80 top audio & video brands will be displayed and experienced in custom rooms.

RSL Speakers Speedwoofer 12S Subwoofer Giveaway! We Review it, You Win it! The Audioholics giveaway is back! An RSL Speedwoofer 12S Subwoofer is up for grabs for one lucky winner. Easy entry is always FREE to register! Enter now to WIN!

T.H.E. Show 2023 Part 4: Von Schweikert, Aurender & Estelon, Linn, and More In the final installment of our 2023 T.H.E. Show coverage, we look at new speakers from Von Schweikert, Estelon, Linn, Magico, and more. We also discuss the pros and cons of the show. Read on.

T.H.E. Show Part 3: Gryphon, YG Acoustics, and Upscale Audio In part 3 of my T.H.E. Show coverage, Gryphon Audio Designs earns my “Most Impressive Demo” award, while the YG Acoustics room wins “Room I’d Most Want To Box Up And Take Home. Read on.

T.H.E. Show Part 2: Von Gaylord Audio, Evolution Acoustics, and RSL In part 2 of our coverage of Southern California’s T.H.E. Show, we look at high-value systems from Von Gaylord Audio, Evolution Acoustics, and truly affordable gear from RSL speakers.

T.H.E. Show 2023 Part 1: TAD, Sunny's Components, & Black Ocean Audio T.H.E. Show 2023 in Costa Mesa, California seemed to be a success! In part 1 of our show coverage, we'll look at the TAD, Sunny's Components, and Black Ocean Audio rooms loudspeakers and electronics.

MQA’s Future Uncertain As Tidal Adopts High-Res FLAC MQA has filed for bankruptcy as it looks for a buyer. Meanwhile, Tidal will begin streaming in high-res FLAC. For now, Tidal’s existing MQA catalogue will remain available but can they coexist?