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Apple Vision Pro: The Good, the Bad and the Creepy Apple Vision Pro at WWDC23 introduced spatial computing and Apple's mixed reality VisionOS. Will VisionOS change computing, home theater, and immersive audio or will it be another Apple Newton?

RSL Speedwoofer 12S Subwoofer Review - True 16Hz Extension! The RSL Speedwoofer 12S builds on the venerable 10S MK2 but with a larger 12” driver and enclosure with 16Hz extension for only $800. We reviewed the 12S to see if RSL has a class leader subwoofer again.

Bowers & Wilkins New 801 & 805 D4 Signature Speakers Demo Audible Improvements! We demoed the Bowers & Wilkins NEW 801 & 805 D4 Signature speakers. The new Signature series build on the 801 & 805 D4 but with improvements throughout that were audible in our listening demo.

Q Acoustics 5000 Series Loudspeakers Packs C3 Tech and Value Q Acoustics launched its new 5000 series loudspeakers. They Feature technology from their Concept range and a newly-developed C³ Continuous Curved Cone mid-woofer. Read on to find out more.

McIntosh New Retro ML1 MKII Loudspeaker: Can It Be Any Good? McIntosh’s new ML1 MKII retro Loudspeaker ($12K/pair) has 4-way, 5-driver design that features an unusual horizontal array of midrange drivers, promising wide dispersion and a room-sized sweet spot.

Philharmonic BMR HT Tower Speaker Review We reviewed the Philharmonic Audio’s BMR HT Tower to verify if it bring their extreme high-fidelity sound to a wider dynamic range that is more appropriate for heavy-duty home theater applications.

Sonos Ships ‘Revolutionary’ Era 100 and Era 300 Speakers w Spatial Audio Sonos is shipping 2 new wireless speakers, the Era 100 ($249 each) and Era 300 ($449 each). The Era 300 supports spatial audio with Dolby Atmos, and offers advantages when used with a Sonos soundbar.

Perlisten Releases a Supercharged S7t Limited Edition Speaker Perlisten released a $30k/pair S7t Limited Edition speaker. Only 50 pairs worldwide, this exclusive speaker features a new woofer, a revised crossover, and larger cabinet volume for increased output.

Marantz AMP 10 200 Watt x 16CH Amplifier Bench Test Results The Marantz AMP 10 is a 200 watt x 16CH amplifier utilizing the ICE Edge Class D topology with a custom built SMPS power supply. I put the AMP 10 through exhaustive bench tests to gauge its performance.

NAD’s C 3050 Integrated Amp Looks ‘70s, Parties Like It’s 2023 The NAD C 3050 integrated amp celebrates the brand’s 50th anniversary in a retro 70's style. At $1,300, this amp is nearly identical to the impossible-to-find, limited-edition C 3050 LE but modern features.