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Denon, Marantz Receivers Get DTS Virtual:X Firmware Update Sound United and DTS have announced the availability of a DTS Virtual:X firmware update for many Denon and Marantz A/V receiver to expand your immersive audio experience without needing more speakers.

Why DTS Headphone: X Isn’t Ready For Fans of Surround Hi-Fi DTS Headphone:X is a new technology that promises to change how we listen to music, movies, and television using our favorite headphones. Have initial reviews come up short of expectations? Read on.

Auro-3D Listening Evaluation on a Denon AVR-X7200WA Immersive audio isn't just Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. We demoed Auro-3D and looked at the technology, how to take advantage of it at home, and how it performed in a real-world setup with listening tests.

Is the Netflix Empire Built on a House of Cards? From a Q3 2017 earnings report, Netflix is at an all-time high in almost any meaningful measure. The online entertainment service has over 109 million subscribers worldwide but can it be maintained?

Harman Joins WiSA: Is the Connected Car Company Plotting Connected Home Domination? Harman International has joined WiSA, the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association. This will give Harman access to wireless audio standards. See what this means for in-home connectivity.

Star Trek Discovery - Stranded in Compressed, Two-Channel Subscription Space The premiere of Star Trek Discovery aired on the CBS network on 9/24/17 and was enjoyed by anyone who could get over-air reception. But episode one was a teaser to make you pay for CBS All Access.

Yarra 3DX Immersive Sound Projector Giveaway! To show some love to our loyal Audioholics readers, we’re partnering with YARRA 3DX again to give away one of their YARRA 3DX Immersive Sound Bar and subwoofer systems. Enter now to win big!

Walter Becker & Steely Dan: Engineering the Passion Behind the Sound On September 3rd, 2017, the world lost another musical legend - Walter Becker, one half of the duo that named themselves after a metallic sex toy from a William S. Burroughs novel; Steely Dan.

CEDIA 2017 Expo Show Coverage The 2017 CEDIA Expo show is being held at the San Diego Convention Center in California this year, hosting over 500 exhibitors who will be showcasing their latest Ultra HD audio and video gear and custom integrated solutions.

Yamaha Adds Amazon Alexa with MusicCast Wireless Multiroom Audio to AV Products Yamaha is ramping up integration of Amazon Alexa with more than 40 of the company’s MusicCast wireless multiroom products to add speed and easy control of their home entertainment experience.