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Samsung & Google Unveil Eclipsa: A New Royalty Free Immersive Surround Audio Format!

— January 13, 2025 00:00

Samsung & Google Unveil Eclipsa: A New Royalty Free Immersive Surround Audio Format!

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?

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Mercedes To Add Dolby Atmos to Top‑Spec Cars in 2022

— May 11, 2022 00:30

Mercedes To Add Dolby Atmos to Top-Spec Cars in 2022

Mercedes-Benz has announced that, starting next year, cars equipped with both its new MBUX infotainment system and a high-end Burmester sound system will be getting Dolby Atmos 31-speaker integration.

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Denon AVR‑X3700H 9.2CH AV‑Receiver Giveaway ‑ Last Chance to ENTER!

— April 30, 2022 00:30

Denon AVR-X3700H 9.2CH AV-Receiver Giveaway - Last Chance to ENTER!

Audioholics and Audio Advice is back with our Spring Giveaway for 2022! The prize is a brand NEW Denon AVRX3700H 9.2 channel 8K AV receiver.

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Dolby Partners with Cinemo to Get Atmos into More New Cars

— April 18, 2022 01:20

Dolby Partners with Cinemo to Get Atmos into More New Cars

Dolby has teamed up with Cinemo, a leading provider of automotive infotainment middleware, to accelerate the integration of Dolby Atmos into vehicles set to drive a revolution for in-car entertainment.

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Audyssey Unveils New Individually Calibrated Microphones for Use with MultEQ‑X

— March 16, 2022 15:00

Audyssey Unveils New Individually Calibrated Microphones for Use with MultEQ-X

Audyssey just unveiled individually calibrated microphones for use with their new PC based MultEQ-X software. This is a must have for best calibration results. See why.

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HECO 5.1 Speaker System Giveaway, $2,495 Value! ‑ Last Chance to WIN!

— March 01, 2022 23:00

HECO 5.1 Speaker System Giveaway, $2,495 Value! - Last Chance to WIN!

We've partnered with Audio Advice for a HECO 5.1 Speaker System Giveaway ($2,495 Value), running through March 31st 2022. Remember, You gotta be in it to WIN it! This is your last chance. Good luck!

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Audi’s Q4 e‑tron Electric SUV Features The First Sonos Car Audio System

— October 08, 2021 11:45

Audi’s Q4 e-tron Electric SUV Features The First Sonos Car Audio System

Arriving in the US this Fall, Audi’s compact Q4 e-tron electric SUV (~$50,000) will offer the world’s first Sonos-branded automotive audio system. Is it worthy of the SONOS name? Read on to find out.

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The Lucid Air Electric Car Takes Dolby Atmos On The Road

— September 20, 2021 00:50

The Lucid Air Electric Car Takes Dolby Atmos On The Road

Launching later this year, the Lucid Air is a luxury electric car with the world’s first automotive Dolby Atmos sound system which will also be integrated into the car's safety features. Read on.

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PSB Aims to Customize Sound with Audio Personalization Company Audiodo

— January 05, 2021 13:00

PSB Aims to Customize Sound with Audio Personalization Company Audiodo

Paul Barton is teaming up with Swedish company Audiodo to develop PSB’s next generation of headphones.The tech uses a series of questions to create a personal hearing profile for each user.

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Klipsch Teams Up With Dirac To Develop Next‑Gen Headphones

— January 03, 2021 00:00

Klipsch Teams Up With Dirac To Develop Next-Gen Headphones

Klipsch has joined forces with the DSP wizards at Dirac to create new headphone products. The first headphone to benefit from this collaboration is expected to be a wireless in-ear design. Read on.

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Denon & Marantz Announce HDMI 2.1 Receivers 4k/120Hz Works Without Issue!

— December 09, 2020 13:15

Denon & Marantz Announce HDMI 2.1 Receivers 4k/120Hz Works Without Issue!

Sound United annouced their latest HDMI 2.1 AV receivers from Denon and Marantz actually will support 4k/120Hz resolution without any issues. See how this problem has been resolved and what's next.

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Marantz AV7705 11CH AV Processor Giveaway!

— December 03, 2020 14:00

Marantz AV7705 11CH AV Processor Giveaway!

To end 2020 on a good note, Audioholics teamed up with Marantz to give away a brand new AV7705 11CH AV Processor. Enter to win by 12/31/20 to start your new year off right and be the envy of your friends.

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Fire Destroys AKM Audio Chip Factory: Can 2020 Get Any Worse?

— November 13, 2020 12:30

Fire Destroys AKM Audio Chip Factory: Can 2020 Get Any Worse?

An inferno that blazed for three straight days devastated the AKM semiconductor factory in Nobeoka City, Japan. Read on to learn how this will this affect audio products from your favorite manufacturers.

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Bug in HDMI 2.1 chips Affect AV Receivers, XBOX Series X & NVIDIA Graphic Cards

— October 24, 2020 10:00

Bug in HDMI 2.1 chips Affect AV Receivers, XBOX Series X & NVIDIA Graphic Cards

Certain HDMI 2.1 AV receivers from Denon, Marantz and Yamaha have a bug in their HDMI 2.1 chipsets that causes blank screen for 4k/120Hz & 8k/60Hz resolutions. Sound United gives work around and promises future fix.

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Bowers & Wilkins is Welcomed to the Sound United Family

— October 10, 2020 01:00

Bowers & Wilkins is Welcomed to the Sound United Family

Sound United LLC today announced that it has finalized the acquisition of Bowers & Wilkins. What does this mean for the brand? Read on as we speculate the future of this premium loudspeaker company.

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Enter Free to Win! Arylic A50 ‑ Wireless Stereo Amplifier

— October 05, 2020 01:00

Enter Free to Win! Arylic A50 - Wireless Stereo Amplifier

Audioholics is giving away an Arylic A50 wireless streaming amplifier! This contest is free to enter, just leave your email address and after Halloween, the winner will be announced.

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Shure Delivers, Then Recalls, New True Wireless Earphone Solution

— July 27, 2020 06:30

Shure Delivers, Then Recalls, New True Wireless Earphone Solution

Shure makes a rare misstep with its new Aonic 215 Wireless earphones ($279) and RMCE-TW1 Wireless Secure Fit Adapter ($229). Shortly after shipping began, Shure cancelled all outstanding orders.

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Rumors Abound of Bowers & Wilkins Future After Tech Startup Departure

— June 12, 2020 02:30

Rumors Abound of Bowers & Wilkins Future After Tech Startup Departure

Will Joe Atkins take back control of legendary speaker company Bowers and Wilkins or will home theater giant Sound United restore brand stability and focus? Read on to find out.

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SONOS Revamped S2 Operating System Supports Dolby Atmos & More

— June 09, 2020 00:00

SONOS Revamped S2 Operating System Supports Dolby Atmos & More

Sonos just launched their "S2" platform, a complete software overhaul for its growing ecosystem of wireless audio products. S2 ushers in a new era for Sonos with Dolby Atmos support and more. Read on.

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CEDIA 2020 Expo CANCELLED: Virtual Coverage is Coming!

— May 31, 2020 07:30

CEDIA 2020 Expo CANCELLED: Virtual Coverage is Coming!

CEDIA just announced that its September show in Denver, Colorado has been cancelled for 2020! How will CEDIA handle getting the information out to the public and how can Audioholics help? Read on.

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With Theaters Closed, Studios Send New Movies Straight To Streaming

— March 25, 2020 01:00

With Theaters Closed, Studios Send New Movies Straight To Streaming

The COVID-19 pandemic forced movie theaters to close their doors. Many studios are now releasing theatrical movies to rent NOW via cable on-demand and streaming services like Amazon and iTunes.

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RSL 5.1 Speaker ($1,079 value) Giveaway!

— February 10, 2020 02:38

RSL 5.1 Speaker ($1,079 value) Giveaway!

Audioholics has partnered with RSL to give away the brand new "white" variant on a classic RSL 5.1 Home Theater Speaker System ($1,079.00 value)! Contest ends March 7th,so ENTER to Win BIG NOW!

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Bose To Close HALF of Their Retail Stores Worldwide

— January 16, 2020 00:00

Bose To Close HALF of Their Retail Stores Worldwide

Bose announced that they would close nearly half of their retail stores by the end of 2020 and ALL USA Stores! How will this affect distribution of Bose audio gear? Read on to find out.

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Google Stadia: Cloud & Streaming Video‑Game "Ecosystems" in the 2020s

— January 01, 2020 01:00

Google Stadia: Cloud & Streaming Video-Game "Ecosystems" in the 2020s

Google Stadia is the latest in the “Netflixization” trend of video-gaming. Cloud and streaming game services will be the new gaming wave of the 2020s but what are the challenges and risks?

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HBO Max: What You Need To Know

— December 23, 2019 06:00

HBO Max: What You Need To Know

The new HBO Max streaming service will launch in May of 2020 with a price tag of $15 per month for new and exclusive content. Will it be able to compete with Netflix and Disney+? Read on to find out.

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Dolby Atmos Music Is Coming to Amazon HD — Are You Ready?

— November 19, 2019 11:00

Dolby Atmos Music Is Coming to Amazon HD — Are You Ready?

Amazon Music HD is the first streaming service to support Dolby Atmos Music. Dolby with Universal Music will produce thousands of songs in the new format. Will Dolby Atmos music be the next big thing?

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Sound United Terminates Acquisition of Onkyo & Pioneer

— October 04, 2019 13:00

Sound United Terminates Acquisition of Onkyo & Pioneer

Sound United has terminated its agreement to acquire Onkyo, Pioneer, Pioneer Elite, and Integra brands. Read on to find out why it's "Hasta La Vista Baby".

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Spears & Munsil UHD HDR Benchmark Disc is Here!

— July 02, 2019 18:00

Spears & Munsil UHD HDR Benchmark Disc is Here!

The Spears & Munsil High Definition tech disc as been our go to standard for calibrating displays. Today S&M; announced a UHD HDR version capable of calibrating the very latest in display formats.

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RBH Sound Announces Company Purchase & New President

— June 25, 2019 03:10

RBH Sound Announces Company Purchase & New President

RBH Sound today announced the purchase of the company and its assets by Todd A. Stewart. Todd's expertise in woodwork extends RBH’s US-based production capabilities to avoid Trump Tariffs and expand.