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Tower Speaker Roundup of 2017 AXPONA In part 2 of our AXPONA coverage, we look at some of the more modest tower speakers at the show. With pricing ranging from $5k-$20k/pair, these are not speakers most of us buy on a whim but can dream.

Outlaw Audio Ultra-X13 THX Ultra Certified Subwoofer Preview Outlaw Audio has just launched a powerful new subwoofer, the Ultra-X13, which uses a 1,000 watt amplifier and a very long-throw 13" driver. It's THX Ultra certified for $1,500. Get the details how.

HiFiMAN HE-1000 V2 Headphone Review The $2999 HiFiMAN HE-1000 V2 represents the latest update to original HiFiMAN’s HE-1000 flagship headphones. With improved design and tuning is it worth the price? Read on to find out.

Bookshelf Speaker Roundup of 2017 AXPONA Check out our preview of our favorite bookshelf speakers we saw at 2017 AXPONA in Chicago. The speakers range from the low three-figures to the low five-figures, but all offered high sound quality.

OPPO UDP-205 Universal Ultra HD Blu-ray Player Preview OPPO's UDP-205 4K Ultra HD Audiophile Blu-ray player brings state of the art audio & video performance with a top shelf headphone preamp and USB DAC. Read our preview to see what makes it so special.

Pioneer VSX-532 and VSX-832 5.1 Channel AV Receiver Preview If you’re in the market for a budget friendly AV receiver with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, than the Pioneer VSX-532 and VSX-832 models may be for you. Read on for more details.

Denon HEOS Soundbar Preview Denon has announced its latest entries into the HEOS line that includes their new HEOS soundbar. The Bar will take its place in the HEOS line of multi-zone wireless speakers and is expandable to 5.1.

Rotel RAP-1580 Home Theater Surround Amplified Processor Preview Looking for a multichannel, integrated amplifier with surround processing components? Rotel thinks they have what you're looking for with their RAP-1580 Home Theater Surround Amplified Processor.

Denon AVR-S730H 7.2 CH Atmos/DTS:X AV Receiver Preview Denon has announced several new products with integrated HEOS wireless, multi-room functionality. The AVR-S720 is bringing HEOS to Denon's S-series at only $479.

Genesis Maestro Floorstanding Speakers Preview Genesis Advanced Technologies has updated their V series speaker, now dubbed the "Maestro", for those who want a state-of the-art speaker system and have the money to pay for it. Read on for more.