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RBH EP-SB Wireless In-Ear Headphones Preview Preview: RBH's new EP-SB wireless in-ear headphones will retail for $179 and bring Bluetooth 4.0 with AptX, along with NFC pairing, and a 5-6 hour battery life in an attractive package. RBH Earphones.

Furman Elite-15 DMi and Elite-20 PFi Power Conditioners Review Review: The Furman Elite 15 DMi ($559) and Elite 20 PFi ($1,199) aren't inexpensive power conditioners, but they're well built and boast series mode protection plus a few handy features.

Denon AVR-X5200W Dolby Atmos AV Receiver Review Review: The Denon AVR-X5200W 9.2 Channel Dolby Atmos AV receiver features a fully assignable amp section rated at 140 watts/ch x 9. We evaluate in a full Dolby Atmos 5.1.4 speaker configuration.

Classe Sigma Series AV Processor and Amplifier Interview Classe recently released their new Sigma series AV Processor and Amplifier components, and Audioholics got the full scoop on the new gear thanks to an interview with Classe's President, David Nauber.

Denon and Marantz Offer Auro-3D Upgrade on Select Models Denon and Marantz announced that select models will be receiving Auro-3D (an alternative to Dolby Atmos) via firmware update. We break down what speakers you should hang to take advantage of both.

Holdsworth/Pasqua/Haslip/Wackerman: Blues for Tony CD Review CD Review: What do you get when you put four musical masters (Holdsworth/Pasqua/Haslip/Wackerman) in front of a live audience? Blues for Tony!

Hsu Research VTF-15H MK2 & VTF-3 MK5 HP Subwoofer Preview Preview: Hsu Research has released two new subwoofers, the $899 VTF-15H MK2 and the $799 VTF-3 MK5 HP. Both models feature 15" drivers and 600W RMS amplifiers, but differ in enclosure volume.

BenQ M5 Series Projectors for Small and Medium Sized Rooms Preview Preview: BenQ released at CEDIA 2014 a trio of projectors in their new M5 line. The MS524, MX525, and MW526 retail at $489, $529, and $749 respectively and are suitable for the office or home theater.

SVS Prime Loudspeaker Series and PC-2000 Subwoofer Preview Preview: SVS has unveiled their new Prime series loudspeakers and PC-2000 subwoofer. The new Prime speakers are aesthetically similar to the costlier Ultras, and benefit from trickle down technology.

Umphrey’s McGee Concert and Band Interview Audioholics met up with the folks from Umphrey’s McGee during their show in Orlando, Florida. Our interviews were with Jack Cinninger and Chris Mitchell. Talented band with transcendent musical style.