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HDMI Forum, Inc announced the upcoming release of Version 2.1 of the HDMI specification that supports higher video resolutions and refresh rates including 8K60 and 4K120, Dynamic HDR, and increased bandwidth with a new 48G cable. Backwards compatibility is supported with earlier versions of the...

For years I've been suggesting that RBH Sound build an affordable HUGE subwoofer to compete with the ID subwoofer greats. Not only has RBH succeeded with the I-12 and I-12/e subwoofers, but they've managed to do so in an attractive package that goes beyond just the standard square box. Both...

It's been a tough year of loss for so many of the musicians we love, especially those that grew up in the 80s and revered them as icons. Yet, I know it’s ridiculous to blame the arbitrary goal posts in time we call a year for the loss of the many beloved celebrities gone in 2016. I’m certain...

I have a BDP-105D and a Marantz UD7007 and both have excellent analog audio performance, especially via their balanced outputs. The Oppo offers 180 deg phase inversion if you need it but absolute polarity is inaudible so it's really a moot point as long as both channels are in the same relative...

The Fluance Signature Series Hi-Fi Three-Way Floorstanding speakers were recently relaunched after significant improvements were made to its crossover. This large tower speaker uses two 8" woofers, a fiber-woven 5.25" midwoofer, and a silk-dome tweeter in a wave-guide, and it promises serious...

I would recommend only splitting one time with a Y-splitter and just daisy chain to the other two subs if the subs you connect have a pass through. Otherwise, get youself a mDSP unit that has 2 inputs and 4 buffered outputs. Then you can control delay, level and EQ for each sub individually...

Thanks so much for the great feeback Steve. Please feel free to post your questions here. I also offer a 1on1 consultation package with phone support. Feel free to PM me for more details.

It has been awhile since Hsu Research has released a new speaker, so their announcement of the new CCB-8 bookshelf speaker at the 2016 RMAF audio show came as a welcome surprise. The CCB-8 is a coaxial speaker design that uses the pole piece and cone shape of its 8" woofer as a constant...

You can set them large if the MT in your speakers have a HPF BUILT in, otherwise set them small. Send the sub/lfe out of your AVR to a power amp and then to the subs in your NHT.

Ted, Sorry for my belated reply. I greatly appreciate your feedback and will work on better explaining technical stuff in layman terms. You're right, I often make assumptions that our general audience understands everything I discuss when in reality only a small fraction of audience does.

This annual award we do is based ONLY on products we've reviewed for that particular year. But you're suggestions are sound ones for sure.

This year wasn't a leap forward in AV receivers, but the loudspeaker and subwoofer market really dazzled us with higher performance, and higher value products. We put a list together of the most memorable products we've reviewed in 2016 including an Atmos/DTS:X AV processor, budget and midpriced...

After a quick peek of OPPO's UDP-203 at CEDIA we were chomping at the bit for more information on this 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player. Well it's finally here; The OPPO UDP-203 will be available in early Spring 2017 for $549. A great price for ANY 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player, but with a name like OPPO...

Hi-Fi company Marantz released information on their new audio products in preparation for the January 2017 Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their Premium 10 series is their most advanced Hi-Fi combination to date and includes the SA-10 SACD/CD player/DAC and PM-10 fully balanced...

Stay tuned for my RX-A860 review. Great streaming features but the amp and preamp sections were a bit of a let down. Features are affecting basic performance in these newer Atmos mid priced receivers.

This is a very basic guide on how to calibrate a new HDTV display. We offer a step by step procedure on how to take the display out of torch mode and how to disable many of the auto features that cause deleterious effects on picture quality. We also show you how to properly set black level to...

It's inconsequential if you're running speakers that have substantial output down to 80Hz. But if you're trying to mate to a small pair of satellite speakers, go for the SB16-Ultra as it will have more output at 80Hz and above.

Yes we have it scheduled for early next year...