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AV Quick Takes: Sony Acquires Headphone Maker Audeze

— September 04, 2023 00:05

AV Quick Takes: Sony Acquires Headphone Maker Audeze

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.

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AV Quick Takes: Looks Matter in Audio?

— August 29, 2023 00:10

AV Quick Takes: Looks Matter in Audio?

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.

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AV Quick Takes: Dayton Audio’s DTA‑100ST Desktop Amp and BST‑300EX Bass Shaker

— August 25, 2023 15:00

AV Quick Takes: Dayton Audio’s DTA-100ST Desktop Amp and BST-300EX Bass Shaker

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.

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AV Quick Takes: Severtson’s New Deluxe In‑Ceiling Screens

— August 23, 2023 00:40

AV Quick Takes: Severtson’s New Deluxe In-Ceiling Screens

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.

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AV Quick Takes: Are Retro Amps The Next Big Thing?

— August 14, 2023 00:10

AV Quick Takes: Are Retro Amps The Next Big Thing?

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.

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AV Quick Takes: Prime Video’s New ‘Dialogue Boost’ Feature

— July 28, 2023 00:20

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.

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RSL Speakers Speedwoofer 12S Subwoofer Giveaway!

— July 03, 2023 08:00

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!

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MQA’s Future Uncertain As Tidal Adopts High‑Res FLAC

— June 16, 2023 00:05

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?

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AV Quick Takes: Denon Acquires Australian Headphone Maker Nura

— June 10, 2023 00:00

AV Quick Takes: Denon Acquires Australian Headphone Maker Nura

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.

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AV Quick Takes: Apple Music Classical and Audyssey MultEQ‑X Pro Enhancements

— June 05, 2023 00:45

AV Quick Takes: Apple Music Classical and Audyssey MultEQ-X Pro Enhancements

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.

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AV Quick Takes: Dayton Audio HTA Series Amps and ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ Deluxe Box Set

— May 24, 2023 00:20

AV Quick Takes: Dayton Audio HTA Series Amps and ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ Deluxe Box Set

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!

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AV Quick Takes: Klipsch Reference Premiere Subwoofers

— May 17, 2023 00:00

AV Quick Takes: Klipsch Reference Premiere Subwoofers

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.

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IsoAcoustics Loudspeaker Isolation System Giveaway!

— May 15, 2023 12:55

IsoAcoustics Loudspeaker Isolation System Giveaway!

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!

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Yamaha A‑S1200 Amplifier Giveaway ($2999.95 Value)

— May 12, 2023 12:00

Yamaha A-S1200 Amplifier Giveaway ($2999.95 Value)

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.

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AV Quick Takes: The $149 WiiM Pro High Resolution Music Streamer

— May 07, 2023 23:40

AV Quick Takes: The $149 WiiM Pro High Resolution Music Streamer

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.

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AV Quick Takes: Monoprice Blackbird 8K HDMI Hardware

— May 04, 2023 00:20

AV Quick Takes: Monoprice Blackbird 8K HDMI Hardware

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.

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AV Quick Takes: Bowers & Wilkins Upgraded Pi7 S2 and Pi5 S2 True Wireless Earbuds

— April 27, 2023 00:00

AV Quick Takes: Bowers & Wilkins Upgraded Pi7 S2 and Pi5 S2 True Wireless Earbuds

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.

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Naim Classic and Sennheiser Conversation

— April 18, 2023 00:00

Naim Classic and Sennheiser Conversation

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.

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Pioneer Elite VSX‑LX805 11.2CH AV Receiver ‑ Poor Man's Integra?

— April 10, 2023 22:20

 Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 11.2CH AV Receiver - Poor Man's Integra?

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?

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AV Quick Takes: The Klipsch McLaren Legends Series

— April 07, 2023 00:35

AV Quick Takes: The Klipsch McLaren Legends Series

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.

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AV Quick Takes: The Labrador Retriever Robot ‘Butler’ and Apple HomePod 2

— March 31, 2023 00:05

AV Quick Takes: The Labrador Retriever Robot ‘Butler’ and Apple HomePod 2

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.

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AV Quick Takes: Apple Music Sing and the Sonos/IKEA Speaker Floor Lamp

— March 23, 2023 00:00

AV Quick Takes: Apple Music Sing and the Sonos/IKEA Speaker Floor Lamp

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.

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AV Quick Takes: Deep Bass Makes The Booty Shake

— March 17, 2023 00:00

AV Quick Takes: Deep Bass Makes The Booty Shake

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.

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AV Quick Takes: LG’s Invisible Car Speakers and Daryl Hannah’s Butt

— March 10, 2023 00:30

AV Quick Takes: LG’s Invisible Car Speakers and Daryl Hannah’s Butt

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.

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AV Quick Takes: Pricey New Headphones from Audio‑Technica and a Gaming Headset from Audeze

— March 02, 2023 00:30

AV Quick Takes: Pricey New Headphones from Audio-Technica and a Gaming Headset from Audeze

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.

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AV Quick Takes: Monolith MTM‑100 Powered Speakers & ‘Matter’ Smart Home Standard

— January 29, 2023 00:30

AV Quick Takes: Monolith MTM-100 Powered Speakers & ‘Matter’ Smart Home Standard

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.