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Cambridge Audio’s EX Series includes the EXA100 amp ($2,199) with 100W Class AB power and Edge tech and the EXN100 streamer ($1,799) featuring an ESS ES9028Q2M DAC for high-resolution audio streaming.

The HDMI Forum held a press conference at CES 2025 to announce the new HDMI 2.2 specification that supports 96Gbps of bandwidth to enable a wide range of higher resolutions and refresh rates.

Arendal Sound 1528 Tower 8 and Center 8+ speakers deliver audiophile sound, advanced tech, exceptional build quality & value, but there are caveats. Our review dives deep with measurements & listening.

Eclipsa Audio, a new immersive format developed by Samsung & Google, will be supported by Samsung’s 2025 TVs and Soundbars. Unlike Atmos, Eclipsa Audio is open-source & royalty-free. Should Dolby worry?

AudioSmile's LBM compact desktop powered speakers pack a lot of technology and craftsmanship into a small package. Read our in-depth review to see how they measure up and sound against our high standards.

Denon has joined the Audio Foundry, an automotive audio technology collaborative. The system uses Dirac to optimize its 22 speakers inside a Tesla Model Y at CES 2025. Read on to learn more.

DALI’s new EPIKORE series, priced $15K–$60K per pair, delivers some of the best looks and sound in their class. With striking design and precision craftsmanship, these Danish-made speakers impressed us.

LG pulled the plug on Blu-ray player manufacturing and will sell the existing inventory of its UHD players. The announcement comes just months after they said they are selling their LCD panel factory.

The Wharfedale Super Linton ($2,499/pair) retains its classic look but features an improved cabinet, upgraded drivers and crossovers, delivering significant performance upgrades over the 2019 model.

After a failed app update Sonos CEO Patrick Spence is committed to regaining customer trust after the misstep from the company. Spence has laid out a plan to get Sonos back on track, but is it enough?

The Onkyo TX-RZ70 11.2CH AV receiver boasts 140 watts/ch, 8K HDMI inputs, Auro 3D, FREE Dirac Live and the BEST bench test results we’ve seen in its price class. Is this the best AVR at under $3k?

Register FREE to win a pair of Yamaha NS-800A Loudspeakers! ($4,799.90 Value). Yamaha's high-performance bookshelf loudspeakers w/ high-gloss black piano finish could be yours absolutely FREE!

We reviewed the Focal Aria Evo X No.4 ($6k/pair) 3-way floorstanding speaker with dual 8" flax bass drivers, a 6.5" midrange, and 1” aluminum-magnesium tweeter to see if its performance matched its looks.

Under Premium Audio Company, Onkyo will be reborn in 2025, featuring a new Japan R&D; facility and ambitious plans for premium, upscale audio products.

Bowers & Wilkins’ new true wireless earbuds, the affordable Pi6 and flagship Pi8, feature hi-res Bluetooth and active noise cancelling. Discover which offers the best sound in this comparison review.

Kick off the New Year with a bang! Enter to WIN an RBH Sound S-12HPS 12-inch, 800-watt powered subwoofer (MSRP: $1,599) sponsored by our channel partner Dreamedia by January 31, 2025!

Klipsch teamed up with Ojas to design a limited-edition loudspeaker, the Klipsch + Ojas kO-R1. At $8,498/pr it is a 2-way speaker with a 12" woofer and a Turnbull horn for the highs.

HDMI 2.2 will be announced before CES 2025, possibly featuring 80 Gbps bandwidth and a new cable. The HDMI Forum's press conference is set for January 6th, a day before CES begins.

Marantz released information on their Horizon $3,500ea and Grand Horizon $5,500ea single-unit, multi-driver speakers. Both come with high-end finishes, custom GaN FET amplification, and built-in subs.

PML Sound International, parent of Paradigm, Anthem, and MartinLogan, acquired GoldenEar from The Quest Group. Will engineering-focused leadership unlock GoldenEar's full potential post-AudioQuest?

We reviewed the Aretai Contra 100S, a 2.5-way bookshelf speaker featuring dual 6” midbass drivers and a 1.75” ring radiator tweeter housed in a custom-built waveguide horn positioned atop this unique speaker.

The Audioholics 2024 Product of the Year Awards feature top-reviewed gear, including Yamaha, Onkyo receivers, RSL, HSU subwoofers, audiophile loudspeakers from the USA, Norway, and potent desktop monitors.

The NAD M10 V3 Streaming BluOs amplifier ($2,500) sports the ESS9030 DAC, Dirac Live Bass Control, and HybridDigital nCore Class D amplification. Best audiophile meets modern audio product on the market?

Chief Audioholic Gene DellaSala received an email from Google saying that information about the Audioholics YouTube account was being subpoenaed for a pending LG lawsuit! Read on to find out why...

The NAD M23 is a 200wpc stereo amplifier utilizing the SOTA Class D Purifi 1ET400A to push the envelope of performance and efficiency. Is this the best amplifier we’ve reviewed in our 25 year history?

Focal Naim America has launched a series of “Mixed on Focal” playlists including two new playlists featuring Classical selections and Holiday favorites in Dolby Atmos or Sony 360 Reality Audio.

Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 ($219) is a true wireless earbud featuring aptX Lossless audio and active noise cancellation. The earbuds and charging case can deliver up to 52 hours of playback!

Capital Audiofest 2024 showcased a variety of high-end audio systems and innovations! Despite the event's success, concerns were raised about the aging demographic of attendees. Read on.

Focal releases its first all-in-one active streaming speaker, the DIVA UTOPIA ($40K/pair). The DIVA UTOPIA uses Ultra Wideband tech to establish a high-res wireless connection between the speakers.

Bose reimages its 901 speakers with a 12-pair 60th-anniversary limited edition. Fans enjoy the nostalgia, critics debate the direct/reflecting sound, but we'd love a demo to assess any real improvements.