https://www.audioholics.comWhere audio and video equipment undergoes rigorous objective and subjective tests by our staff, ensuring that marketing slogans aren't the only guidelines for your home theater choices.Fri, 11 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0000https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/gen-z-terms-for-audiophilesThe core audiophile audience is aging, and the future of hi-fi depends on engaging Gen Z. By using their language in reviews, we can spark interest and pass the torch. What Gen Z terms describe your gear? Join the conversation and help shape the next generation of audiophiles.Fri, 11 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/gen-z-terms-for-audiophilesEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/masimo-deals-sound-united-to-harman-samsungMasimo and Harman International have announced a $350m deal will bring ALL the Sound United audio brands that include Bowers & Wilkins, Denon & Marantz to Harman, a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung. What convoluted events led to the deal and how do we think these beloved audio brands will fare under Harman's stewardship?Fri, 09 May 2025 16:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/masimo-deals-sound-united-to-harman-samsungEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/tariffsWhy are audiophile companies freaking out so hard over the new tariffs? What happens to American-Made audiophile goods sold in the global marketplace going forward and what comes next for the audiophile industry regarding tariffs? Editorial contributor Jerry Del Colliano weighs in on what he saw at the AXPONA audio show and how these new tariffs will affect us.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/tariffsEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/samsung-uwb-patent-may-revolutionize-lossless-wireless-headphones-but-for-whoTell me if you’ve heard this story before. You hear about an upcoming revolution in wireless portable audio with over-air data speeds that blow the doors off Bluetooth. But the Ultra-WideBand revolution doesn’t arrive, at least not yet. Are UWB headphones facing technical challenges, or perhaps it's just not an industry priority?Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/samsung-uwb-patent-may-revolutionize-lossless-wireless-headphones-but-for-whoEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/dirac-peerlessA new partnership integrates Dirac’s award-winning Dirac Live room correction solution into the Peerless Flow DSP audio development platform. This will allow home and pro audio companies to integrate Dirac Live more seamlessly and efficiently. Read on to learn more. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:30:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/dirac-peerlessEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/oasis2019s-definitely-maybe2019-dolby-atmosDefinitely Maybe, the influential 1994 debut album from Oasis, has been re-released on Vinyl and CD to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Now Apple Music is offering fans a new way to experience this record in Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos. The new mixes were created by Grammy-winning producer, mixer, and engineer Ryan Hewitt. Read on to learn more. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/oasis2019s-definitely-maybe2019-dolby-atmosEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/dts-2018clear-dialogue2019DTS has developed an AI-based audio processing feature called Clear Dialogue. An on-device solution for TV OEMs, DTS Clear Dialogue identifies, separates, and enhances spoken dialogue for TV audio. Users can customize their experience to accommodate environmental issues and differences in hearing ability. Read on to learn more. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:15:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/dts-2018clear-dialogue2019Editorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/is-apple-plotting-a-sound-united-buyout-from-masimoAmid leadership turbulence ahead of a major AGM, a key figure on Masimo's board claims a deal was reached to sell Masimo Consumer's audio brands. While details are confidential, one rumor says the prospective buyer is Apple, while another rumor suggests Apple itself may be behind some of the discontent in Masimo's board. Let's take a closer look at the rumors and the pros & cons of Apple control of so many legendary audio brands.Tue, 23 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/is-apple-plotting-a-sound-united-buyout-from-masimoEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/rabbit-r1-ai-pin-future-of-smartphones-or-tech-dead-endHumane AI Pin & Rabbit R1, talking AI devices rushed to market then launch with a sputter. New AI Siri and Google Assistant are expected as the conversational ChatGPT 4o calls out for your attention. Do we really have to talk to the Internet now?Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/rabbit-r1-ai-pin-future-of-smartphones-or-tech-dead-endEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/disney-imax-dts-xAs of May 15th, 2024, Disney+ subscribers with select AV hardware will be able to experience Queen Rock Montreal alongside 18 Marvel movies with IMAX Enhanced sound. This marks the first time that the DTS:X immersive audio format will be available via a major streaming service. At launch, only select Smart TVs can pass the DTS:X Audio to an AV receiver or soundbar. Will this limitation make DTS:X irrelevant in the Dolby Atmos era? Read on. Thu, 16 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/disney-imax-dts-xEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/remembering-steve-feinsteinIt is with great sadness that I have to inform you of the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Steve Feinstein on 4/19/24. Steve was an industry veteran who brought a unique perspective to Audioholics, unlike any other AV publication. His absence will be sorely felt, both as a friend and as a contributor to our website.Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/remembering-steve-feinsteinEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/does-masimo-consumer-spinoff-signal-future-saleMasimo plans to create a spin-off company out of its Sound United audio brands. Is the creation of the new company, dubbed Masimo Consumer, an accounting move or does it signal Masimo wants out of the consumer business?Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/does-masimo-consumer-spinoff-signal-future-saleEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/audioholics-celebrates-25-years-of-publishingOn April 18th, 1999, I launched a new online AV Publication with the tag line "pursuing the truth in audio...". We are pleased to be celebrating 25 years of publishing excellence thanks to the support of our readership and partners that have helped to keep the dream alive. You won't want to miss our must have prize giveaways so register to win BIG and celebrate with us!Tue, 02 Apr 2024 18:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/audioholics-celebrates-25-years-of-publishingEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/must-have-2024Looking for the newest, coolest audiovisual products for summer? Check our our annual cutting-edge gear list we recommend for summer. These products will be all the rage so get the NOW. Read on to see what product YOU need to enjoy the nice weather ahead.Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/must-have-2024Editorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/boomer-doomDuring COVID people spent money like water, but did these companies learn anything from the post-pandemic AV recession? Perhaps, but is it enough for them to embrace radical new technologies, high-level values, and real-world-priced systems designed for younger consumers? What do you think will happen when the Baby Boomers aren’t buying AV equipment as they did during the pandemic or in the decades before? Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/boomer-doomEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/post-covid-correctionWhat has happened to our A/V society in the years after COVID? The way we, as a global market, consume goods and services changed during the pandemic in ways that we could have never seen coming, but now that we have a return to a normal supply chain will the global marketplace be the same? Wed, 27 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/post-covid-correctionEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/audiophile-gainsIn an era of exploding inflation your next steps forward in your AV journey don’t have to cost you a fortune. The long-term growth of your system can come from the additive effect of improving something here and upgrading something else there. Read on to see what YOU can do to help your end-line audio budget.Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/audiophile-gainsEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/now-and-thenThe Beatles have released a new song for the first time in decades, and for the last time ever. “Now And Then” started as a demo recording made by John Lennon in 1978. Thanks to technology developed for Peter Jackson’s Get Back documentary series, it is now a completed Beatles song featuring all members of the Fab Four. Read on to learn more. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:30:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/now-and-thenEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/brain-on-pink-floydDolby has sponsored a scientific study of how the Pink Floyd song “The Great Gig in the Sky” affects brain waves. Conducted by The Pollen Audio Group, the study analyzed the brain waves of 100 people as they listened to the song in Dolby Atmos. Insights gleaned from the study could improve audio-therapy techniques or help streaming services create personalized visuals to go with streaming audio. Read on to learn more. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/brain-on-pink-floydEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/the-hollywood-sapphire-group-programIs a "Golden Ear" absolute? The Hollywood Saphire Group (HSG) is an organization of professional audio engineers in the Los Angeles area. What happens when some of the most highly trained audiophiles in the industry are asked to do a blind “A-B” comparison test of two audio circuits that would be auditioned,compared and critiqued? Read on to find out.Tue, 14 Nov 2023 05:15:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/the-hollywood-sapphire-group-programEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/is-home-theater-deadToday isn’t the golden age of home theater as much as it is an evolved time where the products aren’t just for people with screening rooms and large homes. Home theater is accessible to almost everyone more than ever before. But are true home theaters a thing of the past?Mon, 06 Nov 2023 22:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/is-home-theater-deadEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/thx-interconnectTHX Ltd. has announced the release of THX certified Interconnect cables. The family of Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1 cables are said to deliver 100% uncompressed 48Gpbs signaling to optimize the fidelity and reliability of nearly any sized or configured home theater system.Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:10:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/thx-interconnectEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/marvel-studios-mcu-how-bad-writing-defeated-superhero-moviesThe popularity of Marvel Studio's MCU has fallen off a cliff. We could blame "superhero fatigue" if its most recent efforts weren't such a scattered mess lacking the cohesive direction that made Marvel Studios a media empire. Rushed VFX and uninspired storytelling have become apparent to anyone paying attention. But the MCU's troubles could be symptoms of larger problems in Hollywood that began long before the recent strikes.Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:40:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/marvel-studios-mcu-how-bad-writing-defeated-superhero-moviesEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/worst-audioSome AV products were game changing at their release date, but quickly faded into obscurity. I bet you can name a few without even hesitating. But what happened to the companies? Did they go bankrupt or survive and thrive? Here are a few of our top picks for AV companies that had products that were great at their time, faded away, and made a comeback. Read on to see if you agree with our list.Wed, 02 Aug 2023 22:05:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/worst-audioEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/hate-the-center-channelThe center channel is perhaps the most important channel in a home theater, and it can play a vital role in the playback of multichannel music. But some audiophiles just hate the center channel. Why might this be? Audioholics founder Gene DellaSala recently made a video discussing some of the reasons. Read on to learn more. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 04:50:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/hate-the-center-channelEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/roku-avoids-disaster-in-silicon-valley-bank-collapseThis was a tough week for the Silicon Valley tech sector! The regional Silicon Valley Bank and business partner to area startups and established companies alike was seized by the FDIC in the worst banking crisis since 2008. Fortunately for companies trusting their fortunes to SVB, the federal treasury stepped in. But are banking bailouts just a continuation of a troubling trend?Tue, 21 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/roku-avoids-disaster-in-silicon-valley-bank-collapseEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/cord-cuttingIs it FINALLY time to cut the cord strangling your wallet from exorbitant cable fees? Are you even watching the 10 different streaming services you pay for? Read our editorial on ways to make your streaming dollars last longer and stream smarter to get more bang for your buck!Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:30:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/cord-cuttingEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/masimo-2023-press-visitAudioholics attended the Masimo Consumer’s two day event at their Carlsbad facility where we were able to spend time with a small group of writers along with personnel from Denon, Marantz and Definitive Technology. During the two days we discussed not only specific new products and technologies but also brand image and implementation as well as demonstrations.Thu, 23 Feb 2023 05:30:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/masimo-2023-press-visitEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/consumer-show-ideasAudiophile shows are important to the future of our hobby and the audiophile community can help just as much as the promoters of the shows themselves. What can audio companies do at trade shows to start bringing in a new generation of enthusiasts who likely will enjoy decades of good audio? Read on to find out how to create a better demo experience.Fri, 17 Feb 2023 05:30:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/consumer-show-ideasEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/home-theater-seatingHome theater seating is often overlooked as an important category in the hobby, but that is a mistake. The best big Hollywood theaters now spend big bucks on seating. You should invest appropriately too. How do you do this? Read on to find out.Mon, 13 Feb 2023 16:25:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/home-theater-seatingEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/acoustic-research-ar9In 1978, Teledyne Acoustic Research introduced the AR9, a brand-new, technically advanced four-way loudspeaker system. After forty-four years, the AR9 remains one of the finest loudspeakers ever designed for home use. It was indeed a reference standard—used by many manufacturers as a benchmark for their speaker designs. Check out our article on the AR9 to see how it was conceived and why it is considered to be one of the most influential speakers ever designed.Sun, 22 Jan 2023 06:05:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/acoustic-research-ar9Editorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/tv-subscriptionsIt used to be you could watch most professional games via standard cable channels. Between the networks and ESPN you have most of your bases covered. Now it can be difficult (especially for cord cutters) to even get local games without hefty upgraded subscriptions. What does this mean to sports enthusiasts? Read on to find out.Thu, 19 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/tv-subscriptionsEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/supreme-court-ruling-could-change-section-230-the-internet-foreverA tragic 2015 ISIS terror attack in Paris, France leads to a lawsuit in the United States that has made it all the way to the Supreme Court. What happens next could change Internet law Section 230 and how we use the Internet forever! Or not. Mon, 31 Oct 2022 05:55:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/supreme-court-ruling-could-change-section-230-the-internet-foreverEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/curved-monitor-conspiracyThe future of the audiophile and home theater hobby is not based on believing in technological voodoo. The future isn’t based on anti-science hyperbole, but some conspiracy theories are based on facts. Why are curved monitors becoming popular while curved displays went by the wayside a decade ago? Read on to find out. Tue, 18 Oct 2022 04:25:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/curved-monitor-conspiracyEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/dirac-road-map-denon-marantz-2022Sound United recently announced new 2022 AV products for Denon and Marantz capable of supporting Dirac room correction. Dirac is an industry leading room correction software that is favored by many home theater enthusiasts and audiophiles. In this editorial we discuss a roadmap of Dirac support for ALL Denon and Marantz AV products that are planning support for 2022 and beyond. What version, will there be fees? All discussed.Wed, 12 Oct 2022 22:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/dirac-road-map-denon-marantz-2022Editorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/shopping-localAre you a supporter of local business'? As more and more business' go belly up from labor shortages, supply chain issues, and competition from online sources the goal of shopping local is becoming increasingly difficult. Read our editorial on how shopping local is getting more challenging and how that may impact local audio shops. Mon, 03 Oct 2022 04:45:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/shopping-localEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/tips-for-home-automationThinking of investing in an expensive home automation system? You need to do your research before you take the plunge. Audio gear can be moved from house to house, but most home automation equipment stays with the house. Here are SIX tips to consider before you invest in a new home automation system.Mon, 26 Sep 2022 04:45:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/tips-for-home-automationEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/selecting-audioWhen reading articles on audio gear, there will be certain reviewers that you relate to and others who are not your cup of tea. But how do you know if what they say is a good pair of speakers for playing disco will jive with your love of opera? Reviewers are far from audio gods. They have good hearing, but the idea that they have a golden ear is too much adulation. Your ears are the ones that matter, so how do you select music for you OWN listening tests? Read on to find out.Fri, 16 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/selecting-audioEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/mo-fi-lessonsWe recently covered the breaking news that Mobile Fidelity wasn't being truthful about their analog mastering process for recording to vinyl. Did we miss something in the story? Editorial writer Jerry Del Colliano explains what we skipped in our original expose and how these 3 issues affect the future of analog. Mon, 12 Sep 2022 04:10:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/mo-fi-lessonsEditorialshttps://www.audioholics.com/editorials/fda-approved-otc-hearing-aids-a-win-for-hi-fi-audioA 60-day countdown has begun on FDA approved OTC consumer-grade hearing aids, so we should see new products hit the market as early as mid-October. But can hearing aids extend our hi-fi audio enjoyment into old age? And, will our auditory health become susceptible to audiophile snake oil claims? Long story short: Yes and, you can bet your exotic mineral-laced interconnects it will! Are we witnessing the dawn of audiophile hearing aids?Tue, 06 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/editorials/fda-approved-otc-hearing-aids-a-win-for-hi-fi-audioEditorials