Expert Advice
382 ARTICLES
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.
JVC NP5 Setup Tips & Tricks
Explore our complete setup guide for the JVC NP5 4k Home Theater Projector to get up & running fast! Here, we'll walk you through our exclusive tips & tricks for installing your new 4k projector.
Best Powered Speakers to Pair With a Turntable
If you’re just getting started with vinyl, a quality pair of powered speakers provides a solid foundation for a system you can grow with over time. Upgrading your speakers can enhance your vinyl listening experience.
Let’s take a closer look at three great brands that offer good powered speakers for turntables. Assuming you have an entry-level turntable in the $200-$500 range, any of these speaker sets will help you build a great-sounding system.
McIntosh MA252 2-Channel Integrated Amplifier
McIntosh has combined the best of both worlds with the MA252 integrated amplifier. You get a tube preamp stage coupled with a powerful McIntosh solid state power amplifier. And to top it off, it's one of the most beautiful pieces of audio gear we have ever seen. Music lovers can hear why so many people love the McIntosh sound for less than ever before. With a polished stainless steel chassis and green glowing tubes, you will want to make this the centerpiece of your two channel audio system.
Klipsch Reference Premiere Subwoofer Overview
The long-awaited Klipsch Reference Premiere Subwoofers are here to shake the world. Featuring updated design characteristics, Klipsch says these are the, “best high-performance subwoofers they’ve ever made” Watch our video and see what you think.
Sonos Era 100 & Era 300 Smart Speaker Review
A New Era of Sound is here! The brand new Sonos Era 100 & Era 300 speakers have come to make a statement and stand out from the rest of the Sonos family. From Bluetooth and line-in connectivity to room-filling spatial audio sound, these new speakers both have some impressive new tech in them to make them the most advanced Sonos speakers to date.
Best Dolby Atmos Movie Scenes
Looking to experience the ultimate in-home theater sound with Dolby Atmos? Look no further than our curated selection of the best Dolby Atmos demo scenes! From heart-pumping action to soulful music performances, our video showcases the most captivating and immersive moments, guaranteed to elevate your home entertainment experience.
The Best Speakers for Your Home Gym
The right soundtrack is absolutely everything when it comes to working out. Check out our picks for the best speakers for your home gym.
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.
McIntosh MDA200 D/A Converter
McIntosh Labs owners can now add the beautiful MDA200 DAC to their system to move into the world of digital music with warm McIntosh sound and a card based system to enable future upgrades should digital technology improve even more. The MDA200 will complement any McIntosh system with performance that blew us away.
JBL PartyBox Encore vs 110 vs 710
Make your next party epic with JBL PartyBox Portable Speakers. With several models to choose from, you get JBL Pro Sound with selectable LED light shows and can plug in your smartphone or stream with built-in Bluetooth connectivity. With their durable construction, impressive sound quality, and fun features, JBL Partybox speakers elevate any party experience — from small gatherings to large events.
Best High-Performance Powered Speakers Over $1,000
The right pair of powered speakers are more than just great sound - they are investments. Learn about and shop our faves.
MartinLogan Motion XT Home Theater & Media Room Tour
In this showcase, we’re going to show you how we set up a fantastic audio and immersive Dolby Atmos system in a more traditional living room concept using the new MartinLogan Motion line of home theater speakers.
Marantz CINEMA 40 9.4 Channel Home Theater AV Receiver
The Marantz CINEMA 40 is a home theater and music lover's dream. With an audiophile level amp section and processing for 11 channels plus 4, yes 4, independent subwoofers, it has a whole lot going for it. It's also future ready with 7, 8K video inputs, 2 extra zones, and 9 powerful channels built in.
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.
