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Denon Releases Two IMAX Enhanced 4K AV Receivers: AVR-X4500H and AVR-X6500H Denon released the industry’s first IMAX Enhanced-Ready 4K AV Receivers,the AVR-X6500H and AVR-X4500H. Read on to learn about IMAX Enhanced and what these new receivers offer that nobody else has.

Will Yamaha's AVENTAGE CX-A5200/MX-A5200 AI Seduce You to Upgrade? Will Yamaha's newest CX-A5200 11CH AI Atmos/DTS:X preamp and MX-A5200 amplifier seduce you to getting into separates? Read on to learn of all the new improvements Yamaha has made to find out.

Denon’s AVR-X3500H AV Receiver Delivers New Features Worth Waiting For The new AVR-X3500H from Denon is a 7.2CH receiver offering all the usual bells and whistles, plus a couple of brand-new ones from the upcoming HDMI 2.1 standard. Is this the receiver to beat for $1k?

SVS PB-4000 Ported Subwoofer Review The SVS PB-4000 is the latest evolution of a powerful subwoofer design that has stood the test of time. Read our in-depth review with measurements to see how SVS improved on their classic design.

Control More With Control4: Entertainment And Automation Controllers If you want a complete and cohesive smart home experience, you need a home automation controller to run the show. Control4 has 4 levels of controllers (CA-1, EA-1, EA-3,and EA-5) compared herein.

LG’s CineBeam HU80KA Portable 4K Laser Projector: Big Picture, Small Package The LG CineBeam HU80KA is a 4K laser projector designed for portability and flexible placement with a 20,000 hour bulb life and capability to fill a 12 foot screen.

Yamaha RX-S602 Receiver Boasts Slim Design And Wireless Surround Capability The RX-S602 5.1CH Slimline AV receiver stands just 4.5 inches tall, and includes Yamaha’s MusicCast Surround technology allowing the user connect surround speakers wirelessly.

Bowers & Wilkins Revamps 600 Series Speakers, Their Best Yet? Bowers & Wilkins released their newest iteration of their acclaimed 600 series speakers ahead of the 2018 CEDIA trade show. See what improvements make them their best 600 series yet.

Dayton Audio MK402BT Bluetooth Speaker Review Looking for a respectable pair of budget bluetooth speakers? The Dayton Audio's $98/pair MK402BT Bluetooth speakers sound great and crush the typical department store competitors. Read our review.

McIntosh’s MC462 Stereo Amplifier is a Powerhouse The new 450-watt McIntosh MC462 is the company’s most powerful stereo power amplifier. As you would expect from McIntosh, it’s also built like a tank, nice to look at, and more than a little pricey.