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9.2.6 Home Theater & 2-Channel Media Room Tour
Step inside a high-performance home theater and 2-channel media room featuring McIntosh amplification, Focal Utopia speakers, Trinnov processing, and a Sony projector. This space seamlessly transforms between a world-class cinema and an audiophile’s dream, delivering the ultimate home entertainment experience.
How Much Does a Home Theater Room Really Cost?
Wondering how much a home theater costs? From room design and acoustics to projectors, speakers, and seating, we break down everything you need to budget for the perfect setup. Whether you're building a high-end theater or a budget-friendly space, this guide will help you plan wisely.
Hegel Music Systems Full Component Lineup Overview
Hegel Music Systems offers exceptional performance and value, letting you enjoy your music like never before. We’re excited to announce Hegel is now part of our trusted brands. Watch our latest video to learn more about their lineup of products!
Power, Sensitivity, Impedance - What Do I Need To Know?
Power, sensitivity, impedance—what do they really mean? Understanding these three terms is key to building the perfect audio setup and making smarter gear choices. In our video we show you how they impact your system and let you get the sound you’ve been dreaming of!
Best Soundbars with Dolby Atmos for 2025
After years of testing hundreds of soundbars in our professional home theater lab, we have narrowed down the most important features to consider when choosing the best soundbar for you. This year, we had many great soundbars to choose from but ultimately selected the ones that outperformed the others in their respective categories. Watch now to see our picks!
Denon AVR-A10H 13.4 Channel 8K AV Receiver
Take your home theater to the next level with the new Denon A10H AV Receiver. It packs 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms and has Denon’s 70% power guarantee! It also has full preamp outputs for future growth and HEOS built in for high-resolution music streaming. Use the built-in Audyssey MultEQ XT32 or, better yet, with its Dirac compatibility, upgrade to Dirac for the ultimate system performance.
2024 Music & Movie Lovers Gift Guide
Whether you’re after Christmas gift ideas for vinyl lovers or film fans, a new smart speaker or pair of headphones, a brand new hi-fi system or need a 4K TV, our Gift Guide promises a treasure trove of ideas to keep you one step ahead of the manic shopping crowd.
Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar & Sub 4 Wireless Subwoofer
Order your Sonos Arc Ultra and Sonos Sub 4 today! Not sure if it’s right for you? Watch our latest video, where we dive into the upgraded features and put it to the test against the competition!
SVS 17-Ultra R|Evolution Series Overview
If you like your home theater or music system to have reference-level bass, the new PB17 Ultra and SB17 Ultra R|Evolution are perfect for you. They build on the already excellent PB and SB16 Ultra with a new 17” driver, twin monoblock amplifiers, 295MHz Analog Devices DSP and a new auto room equalization mode, allowing these two subwoofers to be the best SVS has ever produced.
Top 5 Family/Media Room AV Mistakes
We know so many people either don’t have the extra space, would prefer a multipurpose space, or just want their family room to become their own home theater and entertainment center to enjoy with family and friends. Well, in our latest video, we go over the top 5 mistakes people make when designing the audio and video aspects of these rooms and how to fix them.
JVC NZ500 and NZ700 Laser Projector Overview
Welcome the NEW JVC NZ500 & NZ700 Projectors! These models replace the previous NP5 and NZ7 models and are a HUGE step up in performance. Watch our latest review to see all the features and technology packed inside and how they performed in our home theater lab!
KEF Q Series Meta Overview
KEF’s brand new Q Series lineup of speakers is here! Now featuring their famous Metamaterial Absorption Technology, refined crossovers, and new models such as their on-wall and Dolby Atmos speakers, this new Q Series lineup will be a great choice for a two-channel setup or a full Dolby Atmos home theater at an amazing price. Watch our overview now to learn about the updates and see the new models! Plus, you can preorder yours today to be among the first to receive yours!
Kaleidescape Ultimate Movie Platform Overview
This article is an overview of the incredible Kaleidescape ultimate movie platform. Their products include the Strato C and V players along with their Terra movie storage systems.
Marantz MODEL 60n Network Integrated Amplifier
Welcome the NEW Marantz Model 60n network integrated amplifier! Featuring 60W per channel, HEOS Built-in, HDMI ARC, CD and MM phono inputs, and more, the Model 60n is engineered for exceptional hi-fi performance and comprehensive connectivity. It's Sound Master tuned to bring you all the texture, nuance, and clarity of the Marantz signature sound.
JBL Stage 2 Series Speaker Overview
Take your music to a new level with JBL’s new Stage 2 speakers. These speakers are easy to drive and affordable, featuring new technologies like the HDI Waveguides and 2.5-way crossovers that take this great entry-level speaker to new heights. Offering floor-standing, stand-mount, Atmos and surround, and subwoofers, JBL has you covered for a high-performance theater system.
JBL MA Series A/V Receiver Overview
If you want something better than your soundbar or Bluetooth speaker but don’t know where to start, JBL is here to help. With the new MA Series A/V receivers, JBL has prioritized simplicity and ease of use, with products geared towards having what you need and nothing you don’t. The JBL MA Series is all about being well-designed, simple, and easy to use.