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Kaleidescape Strato V Movie Player Delivers 4K Dolby Vision for Under $4k At $3,995, the NEW Kaleidescape Strato V movie player lowers the cost of entry into the Kaleidescape ecosystem, and incorporates Dolby Vision and Lossless audio on Kaleidescape downloads.

Onkyo TX-RZ70 11.2CH AV Receiver Bench Test Results! The Onkyo TX-RZ70 11.2CH AV receiver boasts 140 watts/ch, 8K HDMI inputs, Auro 3D, FREE Dirac Live and the BEST bench test results we’ve seen in its price class. Is this the best AVR at under $3k?

WiiM ‘Ultra’ Streamer & WiiM Amp Pro Offer Class Leading Performance/Price The WiiM Ultra ($329) is a flagship streamer with a touch-screen. The WiiM Amp Pro ($369) is an upgraded all-in-one streaming amp. Both feature the ES9038 Q2M Sabre DAC chip and built-in room correction.

PSB’s M4U TWM True Wireless Micro Planar Earphones PSB’s M4U TWM True Wireless Micro Planar Earphones ($199) combine advanced Magneto-Static technology with a Hybrid Planar dual-driver design, and they customize the sound to your hearing.

Arendal 1723 Tower THX Loudspeaker Review Arendal Sound's flagship 1723 tower speaker comes with an impressive array of four 8" woofers and a tweeter nested in a large metal waveguide. It is THX Ultra certified and looks it. Read on.

RBH Sound 21-SF/R 4kWatt 21" Subwoofer Review! RBH Sound’s 21-SF/R 371 lb monster subwoofer uses a 21” carbon fiber driver powered by a 4 kW amplifier. This sub broke our Bassaholics ratings barrier & provided an unrivaled musical & movie experience.

Integra & Onkyo New Network Class G Stereo Receivers for 2024 The new Onkyo TX-8470 and Integra DTM-7.4 stereo network receivers feature 8K HDMI connectivity, 110 watts/ch Class G amplification for high power & efficiency, and essential custom integration features.

Sony Bravia Theater Quad: Impressed Us with Legit Home Theater Performance The Sony Bravia Theater Quad ($2,500) includes four wireless speakers optimized by Sony’s 360 Spatial Mapping for theatrical sound, all connected wirelessly to a compact control box near your TV.

Marantz AV 10 15.4CH 8K AV Processor Review! The Marantz AV 10 15.4CH 8K AV Processor excelled in bench & listening tests. With unique bass management & room correction features, it's unmatched at its price. Long-term testing confirms its AV prowess.

TCL New 2024 Lineup of TV’s & Soundbars Details Revealed! TCLs new 2024 TVs include the higher performance mini-led Q Class with 5000 nits light output and more budget friendly LED S Class. The TCL Q Class 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos Soundbar for under $1k!