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Yamaha AVENTAGE AV Receiver DTS:X Firmware Listening Test Results Yamaha AVENTAGE AV Receiver DTS:X Firmware Listening Test Results After upgrading my home theater to UHD/4k, it was time to update the firmware of my Yamaha RX-A2050 AV receiver to enable DTS:X and HDMI 2.0a (for HDR). We include listening tests of DTS:X upmixer.
Exciting New AV Gear Debuts at CES 2017 Revolutionizes Home Audio Exciting New AV Gear Debuts at CES 2017 Revolutionizes Home Audio We have an advanced scoop on new custom AV products debuting at CES 2017 including revolutionary new speakers and other products that are sure to revolutionize the home theater experience!
SVS Prime Satellite 5.1 Speaker Contest Giveaway, Last Chance to Enter! SVS Prime Satellite 5.1 Speaker Contest Giveaway, Last Chance to Enter! To show some love to our loyal Audioholics readers, we’re partnering with SVS to give away a Prime Satellite 5.1 Speaker Package ($1,199 value)! Enter to win NOW!
A Tribute to Roy F. Allison (1927-2016) A Tribute to Roy F. Allison (1927-2016) Through the years, Mr. Roy Allison was highly regarded in his field and will be missed in the high-fidelity loudspeaker industry as one of the premiere designers of the formative audio years.
Listening Evaluation of DTS:X on the Denon AVR-X7200WA Receiver Listening Evaluation of DTS:X on the Denon AVR-X7200WA Receiver Denon X7200WA becomes the first AVR to get DTS:X. Downloading the free firmware installs DTS:X; DTS Neural:X, which coverts legacy content to 3D audio, & interactive dialogue control for 11.2 channels
Circuit City How the Once Mighty Have Fallen... and Returned Circuit City How the Once Mighty Have Fallen... and Returned Circuit City. Once the largest consumer electronics retailer in America, has announced that it will begin opening new retail outlets and an online store in June 2016. But, will they succeed this time?
Potential Audioquest Rigged HDMI Demo Exposed Potential Audioquest Rigged HDMI Demo Exposed Audiophile drama is unfolding as an Audioquest HDMI cable demo, featuring an Audioquest employee showing unrealistic changes in sound, was seemingly debunked as fraudulent by Mark Waldrep, Dr. AIX.
Headphone Fashion Guide: Does Style Trump Sound Quality? Headphone Fashion Guide: Does Style Trump Sound Quality? Today, headphone fashion is infinitely more complex. Frank Zappa once said: “No change in music style will survive unless it is accompanied by a change in clothing style.” His words were prophetic.
UHD Alliance Premium Certification and What it Means for You UHD Alliance Premium Certification and What it Means for You We discuss the implications of the Ultra HD Premium logo for products and services and compliance with various performance metrics for resolution color gamut, HDR, etc to ensure a true UHD experience.
2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Coverage Page 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Coverage Page What is the theme this year at CES 2016? High value and high performance audio products, particularly speakers. Check out our coverage and YouTube Videos to learn about the best products of 2016.