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Marantz AV 10 15.4CH 8K AV Processor Review! Marantz AV 10 15.4CH 8K AV Processor Review! The Marantz AV 10 15.4CH 8K AV Processor excelled in bench & listening tests. With unique bass management & room correction features, it's unmatched at its price. Long-term testing confirms its AV prowess.
TCL New 2024 Lineup of TV’s & Soundbars Details Revealed! TCL New 2024 Lineup of TV’s & Soundbars Details Revealed! TCLs new 2024 TVs include the higher performance mini-led Q Class with 5000 nits light output and more budget friendly LED S Class. The TCL Q Class 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos Soundbar for under $1k!
SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review Our full review of the flagship of SVS's hotly anticipated new loudspeaker series is here; read our full review of the SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle loudspeaker to see if it lives up to the hype!
McIntosh Launches Next-Generation C55 and C2800 Preamps McIntosh Launches Next-Generation C55 and C2800 Preamps The next-generation C55 Solid State Preamplifier and C2800 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier from McIntosh promise “an enhanced, connected experience,” while delivering world-class sound.
SVS 3000 In-Wall Subwoofer Review SVS 3000 In-Wall Subwoofer Review SVS has released their first architectural product, the SVS 3000 ($2,000/single-$3,000/double). This in-wall subwoofer boasts two 9" drivers in a sealed enclosure.
New Focal Azurys & Hadenys Headphones: Made In France, For Everyone New Focal Azurys & Hadenys Headphones: Made In France, For Everyone The all-new closed-back Focal Azurys ($549) and open-back Focal Hadenys ($699) make the company’s headphone technology accessible to more people, but are they better than their celebrated Bathys?
Sonus Faber New $750k Flagship ‘Suprema’ Speaker System Sonus Faber New $750k Flagship ‘Suprema’ Speaker System Sonus faber has launched the Suprema ($750,000), a new flagship mega-speaker. The Suprema system comprises a pair of towers and a pair of tall towers and a pair of dual-15-inch passive subwoofers.
Pioneer VSX-535/VSX-835 Atmos AV Receivers Sacrifices for Budget? Pioneer VSX-535/VSX-835 Atmos AV Receivers Sacrifices for Budget? Pioneer released their VSX-535 ($379) and VSX-585 (499) budget immersive sound receivers. Both receivers come with Dolby Atmos and the latest video and HDMI upgrades. What are the limitations?
The Sennheiser HD 490 PRO: A $400 Open-Back Headphone Reference? The Sennheiser HD 490 PRO: A $400 Open-Back Headphone Reference? Sennheiser’s new HD 490 PRO ($400) reference studio headphone is an open-backed model designed for audio professionals. The HD 490 PRO is a direct competitor to the Sony MDR-MV1 and Audeze MM-100.
Dynasty ProAudio $300 200 Watt Wireless Stereo Amplifier Review! Dynasty ProAudio $300 200 Watt Wireless Stereo Amplifier Review! Can a $300 200 watt wireless stereo amplifier be any good? We bench tested and reviewed the Dynasty ProAudio's WSA-5RP to power a pair of surround and stereo speakers wirelessly and came away impressed.