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The Rotating Immersive Surround Speaker Concept In an industry where MORE is better, what happens when the existing Atmos & DTS:X technology becomes yesterday's news? We propose a new rotating surround sound speaker for the next sound generation.

Four Cool AV Gadgets Born By Combining Health and Consumer Electronics How does Occupational Health and Consumer Electronics go together? Read the following editorial to find out that when they do the most innovative and coolest products are born.

Harman Research vs Consumer Product Development Are They Related? Our loudspeaker myths YouTube video put in question whether the research loudspeaker companies claim to do actually trickles into their products. Does Harman's research benefit their products?

Ex Machina First Blu-ray Title Released in DTS:X Immersive Surround Ex Machina will be the First Blu-ray Title Released in DTS:X Immersive Surround Sound. This stylish psychological thriller is set to blow your mind with stunning sound once you upgrade to DTS:X.

AIX Records, Revel Speakers, Benchmark Audio 5.1 High Resolution Demo What do you get when you combine five Revel Salon2 speakers, audio equipment from Benchmark Audio and Oppo and music from AIX records? An incredible mult-channel surround experience at AXPONA 2015.

History of High Fidelity Headphones & Hearing Preservation Audiophiles enjoy getting their hi-fi fix on a personal level with headphones. The technology has evolved to support surround sound and wireless convenience. But, are we listening at safe levels?

Where are all the Dolby Atmos-enabled Speakers? Dolby introduced the Atmos-enabled speaker to add height to existing systems in support of immersive surround sound. It was marketed as the "preferred" option, but one year later where are they now?

AXPONA 2015 High End Audio Show Coverage 2015 AXPONA show focused on high end two-channel audio showcasing some of the industry's finest audio equipment and high resolution audio sources like 24 bit FLAC and vinyl. We cover the experience.

Star Wars: Episode VII Force Awakens New Details Look Promising? Based on the latest YouTube trailer, the new Star Wars: Episode VII Force Awakens movie looks promising. Can this movie bring balance back to the franchise sorely missed since the original movies?

AV Products that Should Make a Come Back? We all have a nostalgic side to us for vintage gear. But what about the obscure products like 8-track, battery powered cables, Lexicon Blu-ray players and Atmos reflection speakers? Tell us yours.