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Heir Audio IEM 8.0 In-Ear Headphone Review The 8-driver Heir Audio IEM 8.0 in-ear headphones offer outstanding sound quality in a strikingly beautiful shell. With a price tag of $999, is this release a justified one? Read our review.

Legacy Audio Studio HD Bookshelf Speaker Review The Legacy Audio Studio HD Bookshelf/Monitor are a top-performer and amazing value in an American, hand-crafted speaker with high-fidelity sound, a top-of-the-line cabinet, and unique finish options.

Rotel RSP-1582 AV Processor Preview The Rotel RSP-1582 AV Processor sports the latest in HD audio (TrueHD/DTS-HD) and video sans Dolby Atmos. Rotel emphasis is on quality over quantity which the RSP-1582 appears to have in spades.

Atlantic Technology IC-6-OBA Dolby Atmos In-Ceiling Speaker Preview The Atlantic Technology IC-6-OBA in-ceiling speaker takes us closer to the ideal Atmos/Auro/DTS:X object-based audio setup by offering wide-dispersion and a diffused sound field without hot-spotting.

Oppo PM-1 Planar Magnetic Headphones Review Review: Oppo PM-1 Planar Magnetic Headphones were light enough for long listening sessions and forgiving of poorly recorded music. They have surprising clarity and bass response but a high price tag.

XTZ Cinema S2 "Almost" Atmos Height Speaker Preview The XTZ Cinema S2 "Almost" Atmos Height Speaker is designed to mount on the ceiling/wall but can also be placed on top of companion speakers for upfiring applications to reflect sound.

Mark Levinson № 536 Monaural Power Amplifier Preview The Mark Levinson No 536 is a fully balanced monoblock amplifier slated to deliver 400W (8 ohms), 800W (4 ohms), stable into 2 ohms loads with a massive power supply and hurricane binding posts.

Don Grolnick Group: The Complete London Concert (2014) Review After being lost for nearly 20 years, a digital (DAT) backup copy of the second set of the Don Grolnick Group's London Concert was found, leading to a second release which Audioholics reviews here.

GoldenEar Triton Five Towers and SuperSub XXL Preview Preview: The GoldenEar Triton Five towers take the successful Triton Seven speakers and upgrades everything but the tweeter. The SuperSub XXL is packed with drivers and tech and promises 10Hz output.

Denon PMA-50 Lifestyle Stereo Amplifier Preview The Denon PMA-50 Lifestyle Stereo Amplifier delivers 50 watts of high-quality sound and features like HD Audio and Bluetooth with aptX in a compact size that doesn't suck up the space in a room.