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JBL Classic Series Overview
The new Classic Series from JBL takes its inspiration from vintage gear of the 60s yet is full of the latest audio technology to give you the best fidelity with a retro look and feel. While each of the 4 units can stand on their own, they look and sound wonderful as a stack. Learn about this great new integrated amp, turntable, streamer, and CD player.
Denon AVR-S770H & AVR-S970H Home Theater Receiver Comparison
Check out this comparison of two of the most popular home theater receivers on the market today, the Denon AVR-S770H and AVR-S970H. You will learn why these are such great performers for the money, and we will give you some tips to help you decide if one of these is a good match for your home theater system. If you are just starting to get into home theater, you will definitely want to check out this video.
ARCAM Radia Series Overview
ARCAM's exciting rebranding journey begins with the cutting-edge Radia Series, featuring five new units. Join us as we delve into the world of the Radia Series, where we discover the technology & features packed inside and then put them to the test to see if ARCAM has yet again hit a home run in the world of audio innovation.
Rotel RMB-1585 MKII & RMB-1587 MKII Power Amplifier Overview
Take your home theater experience to the next level with the new RMB-1585 MKIi and RMB-1587 MKII. These amplifiers feature pure class A/B topology with enough power reserves for the most dynamic movie soundtracks! While 4 thermostat-controlled cooling fans to keep things cool.
Bowers & Wilkins 600 S3 Speaker Series Overview
Take your system to the peak of high-value performance with the Bowers and Wilkins 600 S3. With a new decoupled titanium dome tweeter, Continuum midrange driver, and upgraded crossovers, the new 600 S3 will impress, offering models to fit any room or system configuration!
How to Choose a Stewart Filmscreen Projector Screen
In this article, we will walk you through how to choose the right projector screen for your home theater or media room. Specifically, we will discuss the different options from one of our favorite projector screen manufacturers, Stewart Filmscreen.
U-Turn Audio Orbit 2 Plus & Orbit 2 Special Turntable Overview
U-Turn Audio has taken their very popular Orbit series and really upped the game. With a new one piece magnesium tonearm, improved belt, and detailed performance testing, these are now an even better value than before. The new Orbit 2 Special even gets the same speed control as their top of the line Theory.
Monitor Audio Platinum 3G Speaker Series Review
The new Monitor Audio Platinum Series 3G lineup brings about new features and performance for the brand’s high-end home theater speakers. This series has always been highly-regarded since its inception in 1972.
Bowers & Wilkins 800 Signature Speaker Series Overview
Bowers & Wilkins has introduced a new 800 Signature Series for the first time since 2001. The 801 Signature and 805 Signature represent the pinnacle of 800 performance in a floor standing speaker and bookshelf model. These finely crafted new units performed exceedingly well in our listening tests promise to become a classic.
ELAC Varro Subwoofers Overview
The new Elac Varro subs promise to do the same thing Elac’s Debut speakers did when they were introduced by setting a new price/performance bar. WIth all of the engineering that went into the cabinets, drivers, BASH amp, and great app with wonderful room correction, these not only sound great but are at a whole new price point for what they offer.
Focal Theva HiFi Loudspeaker Series Overview
Focal’s new Theva series of speakers combine innovative technology filtered down from their flagship 250K+ speaker and stunning French styling. These are totally true to the Focal sound profile of extremely neutral sound with a wider listening area which is especially wonderful in media rooms.
KEF R-Series Meta Overview
The new KEF R Meta series of speakers pull in some amazing technology from the bigger siblings, the Reference Meta and Blade Meta speakers. With their 12th generation Uni-Q driver, you get an incredibly wide sweet spot and their fanatical dedication to cabinet design and crossovers, assures that you only hear the speaker.
Marantz CINEMA Series Home Theater AVR Receivers Comparison
This article is about three brand new home theater receivers from Marantz, the CINEMA 40, CINEMA 50, and CINEMA 60. The Marantz home theater receivers have always been priced just a little higher than some competitors that might have similar specs at first glance. But if you take a deeper dive under the hood or even just look at how much they weigh and their build quality, you’ll understand why they are so well respected by home theater enthusiasts.
2023 Sony ES 8K AV Home Theater Receivers - Review & Comparison
The wait is over for the new Sony ES home theater receivers! These have all the latest audio and video formats with a great new twist on how to measure your room for even more immersive surround sound effects. The three bigger models have amplifier sections that sound like high end audio components and the flexibility offered for speaker placement and adjustability is fantastic.
HiFi Rose Network Streamers & Integrated Amps Overview
HiFi Rose is a new, exciting high-performance audio brand from Seoul, South Korea. They recently dropped a line of versatile, performance network media players for audiophiles who are passionate about sound quality and who want to have control of their multimedia services in one component. They also have an innovative integrated amp that looks as cool as it sounds!
Best Soundbars with Dolby Atmos
Audio Advice's top picks for the best Dolby Atmos soundbars in 2023 is here! 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 a soundbar and awarded our favorite picks for 2023.
