Focal's 1000 Utopia and Astral 16 deliver reference grade performance from an in-wall speaker. Check out our exclusive, in-depth, Focal 1000 Series Theater installation and a sneak peek at Dirac ART.

Ford applied for a patent for a “multi-vehicle audio system.” The patent describes using multiple autonomous vehicles to provide audio for outdoor parties, movies, music festivals,and more.

The Yamaha NS-2000A is a premium 3-way floorstanding speaker ($8k/pair) with exclusive materials, resonance control, and a piano gloss finish. Check out our review with measurements and listening tests!

Danish audio company Jabra sponsored a study on the effects of noise in the workplace. Respondents said that noise and sound quality affects their well being and makes it hard to work.

The Yamaha R-N2000A hi-fi network receiver delivers stellar bench test performance and sonic excellence. Our review compares it to the more affordable R-N1000A to assess if the higher price is worth it.

Onkyo is staging a two-channel comeback in 2025. The Icon Series of HiFi electronics includes the Icon P-80 Network Preamplifier, Icon M-80 Power Amplifier, and Icon A-50 Network Integrated Amplifier.

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.

AUDIO Cu is trying to revolutionized home theater audio by using power line technology to deliver high-resolution Dolby Atmos sound, eliminating the need for complicated wiring setups or even AVR's!

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.

Walmart’s acquisition of Vizio is now complete. Walmart’s plans for Vizio include leveraging Vizio’s SmartCast Operating System to help expand Walmart’s retail media business.

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.

Sonos CEO Patrick Spence has left the company after 8 years at the helm. After last year’s disastrous app rollout, the Board of Directors is looking for new leadership for the company.

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.

A new partnership integrates Dirac Live room correction into the Peerless Flow DSP platform, enabling home and pro audio companies to integrate Dirac Live seamlessly and efficiently.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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 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.

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.