Home Theater News & Reviews

NAD announced the M33 V2 BluOS Streaming Amp ($5,999) and the M23 V2 Stereo Power Amplifier ($3,999). The M33 V2 gets a better DAC and Dirac Live Bass Control option; the M23 V2 gets improvements too.

Audio Advice Live show is back on August 1–3, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina & will have over 60 experience rooms and 12 immersive Dolby Atmos theater systems. Watch our Youtube for full coverage.

The JBL Synthesis SMA-4750 and SMA-8300 Class D amplifiers promise high power and performance, and system-friendly flexibility for luxury home theaters. Both amps are bridgeable for almost 4X power.

Focal has introduced three new high-gloss finish options for the Diva Utopia active streaming speakers. IsoAcoustics has introduced upgraded versions of its GAIA isolation feet. Read on to learn more.

The MartinLogan Abyss 10 powered subwoofer packs 800 watts into a 15" cube with a 10" high-excursion driver and dual passive radiators—but can you really get deep bass from such a small box?

Pioneer and PAC ended their partnership after acquisitions by automotive-focused firms. Will Pioneer and Onkyo AVRs now diverge in premium home theater audio tech?

Focal Bathys MG with Bluetooth ANC headphones hits the hi-fi wireless scene with serious upgrades—our review breaks down whether this pure-MG successor is an evolution or a revolution.

Set to launch July 25, 2025, Pure Audio Streaming will be the first to offer immersive, lossless hi-res audio streaming using AURO-3D. Does it stand a chance?

Q Acoustics new Q Series subwoofers come include the 8-inch Q SUB80 ($899), the 10-inch Q SUB100 ($1,049) and the 12-inch Q SUB120 ($1,199). The affordable subs come with cool DSP features.

The core audiophile audience is aging, and the future of hi-fi depends on engaging Gen Z. By using their lingo in reviews, we can spark interest and pass the torch. What Gen Z terms describe your gear?

Yamaha's NS-800A is their premium stand-mount speaker that is so nice-looking it could easily fit in the most upscale interiors, but how do the NS-800A' speakers actually sound? Read on to find out.

Dolby and Christie co-developed a next-gen Dolby Vision laser projector to expand Premium Cinemas in the US and globally.

HSU’s new D15-Chimera dual 15" 1,200W powered subwoofer with optional Supercharger (SC) becomes a ported deep-bass beast for home theater and music—we got a first listen and felt it shake the room.

In his final installment of T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025 coverage, Jacob Green reports on active gear from Canvas HiFi, Legacy Audio, Ayre Acoustics, Seawave Acoustic, SVS, Diptyque Audio, Audia Flight and more!

The Grimani Systems MP-84 is a virtually invisible in-ceiling speaker. It conceals an 8-inch woofer and 2-inch tweeter inside a large aluminum cabinet hidden inside the ceiling. Read on to learn more.

In his penultimate report from T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025, Jacob Green discusses gear from Piega, Accuphase, Thales, Luxman, QLN, Rockport, CH Precision, Harbeth, and Mola Mola.

The new Kaleidescape Strato E ($2,995) is now the company’s least expensive 4K movie player. It offers 4K video with HDR10 and Dolby Vision, lossless audio, and an internal 480GB solid-state drive.

In part III of T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025, we report on SVS, Chesky Audio, DeVore Fidelity, Accuphase, and Dr. Feickert. The 2CH SVS room represented the best value at the show in loudspeakers.

The SVS PB17-Ultra 17" subwoofer with 2,800W, triple 4" ports delivers earth-shaking output with precise finesse and superior infrasonic performance that outshines the PB16-Ultra model it replaces.

In this installment of his T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025 coverage, Jacob Green reports on loudspeakers from Wells Audio, Evolution Acoustics, Gryphon Audio Designs, Klipsch, Prima Luna, Grimm Audio, and more.

Grimani Systems Reflectance center channel delivers a lifelike, immersive virtual center image with precise dialog and makes the entire front stage feel like it’s emanating directly from the screen.

In part one of his T.H.E. Show SoCal coverage, Jacob Green reports on hi-fi gear from Heaven 11, MC Audiotech, Innovo Audio Designs, Zesto Audio, YG Acoustics, and ATC Loudspeakers.

Marantz announced their 13.4-channel AV 20 Preamp and 12-channel AMP 20 Power Amp designed to deliver similar performance to the their flagship AV 10 and AMP 10 but for smaller systems and less cost.

‘Qobuz Connect’ feature has arrived, offering simplified control between devices. This new feature has already been embraced by dozens of audio manufacturers, including Denon and Marantz.

DALI's new flagship V-16 F is an absolute beast with a 16" driver, a 1,500-watt amplifier, and quadrupole ports. DALI has gone to great lengths to ensure that fidelity is not sacrificed for output.

The General Purpose Media Interface, or GPMI, is a new competitor to HDMI. Promising higher bandwidth, high power delivery, and other benefits, GPMI looks great on paper. Read on to learn more.

TCL released their new QM7K series of TVs that integrates the Halo Control System, enhanced QD-Mini LED backlighting, and premium Bang & Olufsen sound for models ranging from 55” to a whopping 115”.

T.H.E. Enterprises announced T.H.E. Film Festival that will be held in conjunction with each of its upcoming HiFi shows. This new film festival will feature movie screenings with high end audio gear.

Sony has announced its 2025 TV lineup, led by a new flagship QD-OLED called the BRAVIA 8 II. Sony also released their new BRAVIA 7 Projector that includes their killer processing at a lower price.

Shure has worked with Chinese police to take down a network of counterfeiters. Along with 2 other audio manufacturers, Shure helped to shut down a criminal network selling millions in fake audio gear.