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Acurus 12.1CH Muse Processor & M8 8CH Amplifier Targets Multi-Media Rooms Acurus announced their Muse 12.1CH Immersive Audio processor and companion M8 8CH Class D amplifier. They are designed in a more compact affordable form factor best suited for a media room.

Wireless Speakers Bring Premium Sound To Roku TVs Roku’s new wireless speakers represent the company’s response to the ever-growing demand for affordable sound-bars. At $200/pr are they a viable alternative? Read on to find out.

Sony Aims High With Twin Flagship ‘Master Series’ TVs The new Sony Master Series TVs include the A9F OLED and Z9F LCD models. Both use Sony’s next generation X1 Ultimate video processor. Will these TVs make Sony the undisputed image-quality champion?

Denon’s New ‘800NE’ Range Merges Classic Style With Modern Features Denon has introduced three new audio components '800NE’ series that aim to combine the look and feel of classic Hi-Fi components with the functionality of a smart, streaming, multi-room audio system.

SVS Goes Wireless with Their New Prime Speaker & SoundBase System The Prime Wireless Speaker System and SoundBase from SVS aim to combine audiophile sound quality with multi-room streaming audio by way of the DTS Play-Fi platform. Are you ready to cut the cord?

Monoprice Monolith 15” THX Ultra Subwoofer Review At last! It's here! Our review of Monoprice's monster subwoofer, the Monolith 15" THX Ultra! This 130 lb. beast might look like it's all muscle, but there's at least as much brains as there is brawn.

Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Hi-Fi Over-Ear Headphones Review Looking for high-performance headphones? We reviewed the $900 P9 Signature HiFi Over-Ear Headphones from Bower and Wilkins. We found them to be an exceptional product and we think you will too.

Sonance Mariner Speakers Promise Superior Sonics And Rugged Build With the Mariner series of all-weather speakers, Sonance claims to offer audiophile sound-quality in outdoor environments. We discuss performance enhancements and unbox the Mariner 86 via YouTube.

Denon DP-450USB and DP-400 Turntables Spinning Vinyl with a Twist Denon released two new turntables, the DP-450USB and DP-400 at the 2018 CEDIA show. With advanced built-In phono equalizers and integrated sensor for precise speed these turntables might be for you.

Harman Kardon Launches Tech-Packed Citation Series Smart Speakers Harman Kardon’s Citation Series smart speakers offer high-res playback, multi-room streaming, and voice control via Google Assistant. Do they have what it takes to take on SONOS?