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Nola Metro Grand Reference Gold 2 Loudspeaker Preview Nola Metro Grand Reference Gold 2 Loudspeaker Preview Nola released their upgraded Metro Grand Reference Gold 2 speaker system. This high-end compact 3-1/2-way floorstanding loudspeaker designed for medium-sized rooms doesn't come cheap at $40k/pair.
Denon AVR-X2400H and AVR-X1400H 4k Ultra HD AV Receivers Preview Denon AVR-X2400H and AVR-X1400H 4k Ultra HD AV Receivers Preview Denon released their new AV receivers, the AVR-X2400H and AVR-X1400H. Both models support the latest HD formats including, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, Dolby Vision, and 4K UltraHD with HLG.
MarkAudio-SOTA Cesti T Tower Loudspeaker Review MarkAudio-SOTA Cesti T Tower Loudspeaker Review MarkAudio-SOTA recently launched their Cesti T tower speakers and we gave them a run around our testing grounds to see how they performed. Read our review to see if they're right for you.
Ascend Acoustics Sierra Luna Mini-Monitor Speaker Demo Report Ascend Acoustics Sierra Luna Mini-Monitor Speaker Demo Report We got a chance to demo the budget friendly, high quality Sierra Luna bookshelf speakers from Ascend Acoustics and found them to be an extremely versatile high-performance no compromise loudspeaker.
Classé Sigma SSP MkII Preamp/Processor Adds Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and 4K UHD Classé Sigma SSP MkII Preamp/Processor Adds Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and 4K UHD Classé new Sigma SSP MkII supports Dolby and DTS:X immersive surround formats and passes 4K UHD video at 60 Hz with HDCP 2.2. Current Sigma owners can upgrade theirs too at the dealer or in home.
Rel Acoustics No.25 Subwoofer Listening Demo Results Rel Acoustics No.25 Subwoofer Listening Demo Results Rel Acoustics commemorated 25 years in business with their new subwoofer, the No.25 - A 15" powerhouse with a 1,000 watt amplifier. It's built like a tank, but looks like an exotic sports car.
Marantz NR1608 and NR1508 Slimline Network AV Receivers Preview Marantz NR1608 and NR1508 Slimline Network AV Receivers Preview Marantz released two new AV receivers the NR1608 and NR1508. Both receivers have the slimline form including compatibility with the newest 4K ultra video content and Atmos (1608). We compare both.
Outlaw Audio Ultra-X13 Ported Subwoofer Review Outlaw Audio Ultra-X13 Ported Subwoofer Review Outlaw Audio recently released their new Ultra-X13: a 1,000 watt, ported beast of a subwoofer that uses a long-throw 13" driver and has a THX 'Ultra' certification. Read on to find out more.
Yamaha YAS-207 Industry First Sound Bar with DTS Virtual:X Processing Yamaha YAS-207 Industry First Sound Bar with DTS Virtual:X Processing Yamaha announced their YAS-207 Sound Bar with DTS Virtual:X technology that is said to simulate a discrete surround system. The soundbar and subwoofer comes as a package deal for under $300. Read on.
Apple’s New HomePod Speaker to Compete with Amazon Echo Apple’s New HomePod Speaker to Compete with Amazon Echo Apple unveiled the aptly named HomePod, a speaker that stands seven inches tall and designed to go up against the Amazon Echo but promises better sound quality. Is it worth $350 asking price? Read on.