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Yamaha RX-A6A 9.2CH 8K AV Receiver Bench Test Results! We bench tested the Yamaha RX-A6A 9.2CH 8K 150watt/ch Atmos/DTS:X Receiver to gauge power output and uncover performance issues we discovered. We discuss the proper settings for best power delivery.

Polk Reserve R700 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review In our in-depth review of Polk Audio's Reserve R700 tower speakers, we look at just how much of the performance of the stellar Legend series has trickled down to the more affordable Reserve series.

Polk Audio Releases Their First Dolby Atmos Soundbar, the Signa S4 Check out our preview of the new Polk Sound Signa S4. The first Dolby Atmos enabled soundbar from Polk offers 3D sound at a $400 price point. Will it deliver? Read on to find out.

Noise Cancelling Headphones Comparison: DALI IO-6 vs Shure Aonic 50 In this review, we compare the DALI IO-6 ($500) and the Shure Aonic 50 ($300) headphones. This comparison review will help you decide which noise-cancelling headphones are right for your needs.

StormAudio ISP MK2 24CH AV Processor Review The StormAudio ISP MK2 24CH Atmos/DTS:X/Auro 3D AV processor has the most advanced bass management & connectivity features. Our review bench tests and listening impressions reveal why it’s our 2021 POY.

M&K Sound Enters the Heavyweight Subwoofer Class with THX Certified Dominus Subs M&K Sound released information on their X+ series subwoofers which are ALL THX-certified; Dominus level for the X15+! Read our preview to see what they did to achieve this new level of performance.

Pro Audio Technology SR-28212ai Fullrange Loudspeaker: 130dB Output, Only 6" Deep! Pro Audio Technology’s SR-28212ai ($10k/ea) is the most advanced speaker the company has ever created. At just 6 inches deep, this is a true fullrange speaker and subwoofer system capable of 130dB output.

IsoAcoustics GAIA Isolators Review: Improving Your Loudspeakers Sound IsoAcoustics GAIA Isolators proved there is real science behind the sonic benefits of decoupling and isolating your loudspeakers from the floor. I explore the results tested on Revel & RBH Sound speakers.

Sony HT-A9 Wireless Home Theater System Delivers Atmos with Just 4 Speakers Sony’s HT-A9 is a wireless 4-speaker home theater system that employs a 4.0.4-channel speaker layout using proprietary DSP technologies to create up to 12 “phantom" speakers to recreate a Dolby Atmos.

NAD’s New Streaming Amps Are Small In Size But Big On Features NAD releases two new integrated amps. The M10V2 adds Dolby Digital processing and tweaked amplifier performance & the C700 streaming integrated amp let's you easily add speakers for a simple setup.