Recently Published AV News

Sony is acquiring Audeze, the California company known for making some of the world’s best planar magnetic headphones. Will Sony's newest headphones and earbuds have Audeze tech inside? Read on.

Today we look at three existing products that get refreshed with new looks! The KEF LS60 Wireless Lotus Edition, the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 McLaren Edition, and the PSB Alpha iQ streaming speakers.

Today we'll look at Dayton Audio's DTA-100ST ($135), a compact Bluetooth stereo amplifier, and the BST-300EX ($90), a powerful bass shaker for serious home theater and gaming rigs. Read on.

Can't do a fixed screen? Check out the new in-ceiling motorized projection screens from Severtson. Making their formal debut at CEDIA 2023, these new screens are designed for all kinds of environments.

At the 2023 High End audio show in Munich, a new Musical Fidelity A1 made an appearance, looking VERY similar to the 1984 original. Naim launched the NAIT 50, a “remaster” of the NAIT from 1983.

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.

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!

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?

Denon has acquired Nura, the relatively small Australian headphone maker known for its personalized sound technology that tunes itself to the users unique hearing capabilities. Read on.

There's a new classical music streaming service from Apple, and Audyssey’s new MultEQ-X Pro software for AV businesses with ver 1.5 updates offering much needed performance improvements we discuss.

Today we look at the Dayton Audio HTA Series hybrid tube integrated amps and the 50th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set of Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side Of The Moon” in Spatial Audio surround!

New Klipsch’s Reference Premiere series subwoofers promise huge improvements in driver tech, amplifier power and reliability. The RP-1600SW has a 16" driver and we will be reviewing that beast soon.

Audioholics IsoAcoustics loudspeaker isolation system Giveaway! Win two sets of GAIA isolation feet for tower speakers & an Aperta300 isolation stand for a center channel speaker. Improve your sound!

Yamaha A-S1200 integrated amplifier Sweepstakes. Entry FREE to WIN one of Yamaha's new audiophile-grade amplifiers, designed for the love of music. Entry ends June 12, 2023.

The WiiM Pro music streamer is both versatile and affordable with a built-in high quality DAC to satisfy the most discerning audiophile that wants to get the highest streaming resolution possible.

In today's Quick Takes, we look at a variety of new 8K HDMI switches, splitters, and matrix solutions from Monoprice’s Blackbird line of AV accessories. Read on.

The new Pi7 S2 and Pi5 S2 True Wireless earbuds from Bowers & Wilkins offer new tech and improved sound. Both models feature enhanced connectivity, longer battery life, and new premium finishes.

This “AV Quick Takes” series looks at the New Classic range of electronics from Naim Audio and the Sennheiser Conversation Clear Plus true wireless earbuds.

The Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 11.2CH AV Receiver packs in most of the features of its Integra counterpart but at $200 less. Audiophile grade DACs, Dirac Live, and 150 watts/ch make this the receiver to beat?

In this week's “AV Quick Takes” we look at the new Klipsch McLaren Legends Series loudspeakers designed in partnership with McLaren Racing, featuring the $8K MCL-905- a 2 way pro cinema speaker.

This “AV Quick Takes” series offers a brief look at what’s new, cool, and/or interesting in the AV world. Today we look at an Amazon-backed assisted-living robot and the Apple HomePod 2.

This “AV Quick Takes” looks at the Apple Music Sing karaoke feature, and a new Sonos/IKEA floor lamp with a built-in wireless speaker.

This is a brief look at a scientific study analyzing the relationship between bass and dancing at live concerts. People danced 11.8% more when the very-low-frequency bass was present. Read on.

This “AV Quick Takes” series offers a brief look at what’s new, cool, and/or interesting in the AV world. Today we look at LG’s “invisible” car speakers, and Daryl Hannah’s butt from the movie Splash.

This “AV Quick Takes” series we take a quick look at some gorgeous high-end headphones from Audio-Technica and a gaming headphones with Dolby Atmos support from Audeze. Read on to learn more.

This “AV Quick Takes” series offers a brief look at a new $499 pair of Monolith MTM-100 powered speakers from Monoprice, and a new open source smart home standard called Matter. Read on to learn more.