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On Monday THX announced that it was purchased by Razer, a computer gaming hardware company. Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan promises to let THX run independently. Tan added that there will be collaborations bringing together THX audio experience and Razer computer technology. But many see the deal as...

If you had a product as successful as KEF's LS50, how would you improve upon it? How about making it a fully active speaker system, adding dual mono amps and dual DACs to each channel, and a killer streaming preamp in a footprint that isn't much larger than the original. KEF's new LS50...

Anthem's ARC was a real game-changer in room acoustics when it launched nearly a decade ago. Until now, using ARC has required an external PC running Windows. Mac and Linux users were left in the cold. That's all about to change. Anthem's heralded ARC room correction is going mobile for iOS and...

Pioneer's exclusive Elite line has always represented the company's best. Topping the Elite line are three new Dolby Atmos/DTS:X network AV models. The SC-LX701 and SC-LX701 are 9.2 channel monsters with nine channels of on-board amplification for full 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support. The...

We've noticed a recent trend with the latest Dolby Atmos/DTS:X AV Receiver releases. Instead of publishing unclipped full bandwidth power with at least 2CH driven into 8 ohm loads per FTC mandate, many of the major AV receiver manufacturers are now touting power with only one-channel driven, at...

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SVS PB16-Ultra and SB16-Ultra Subwoofers Preview While the 13-Ultra series of subs proved to be outstanding flagship subwoofers for SVS, many years have passed since their introduction. SVS needed to do something to stir up some excitement among bassaholics, and they have most definitely...

You can do multi-channel audio two ways with the Oppo BDP-105D. Analog connection - connect 6 RCA's from the Oppo to your Pioneer receiver (if your receiver has multi-ch analog inputs) Digital connection - HDMI Looking at your Pioneer VSX-52, it doesn't appear to have Multi-CH inputs. I...

Procella Audio, manufacturer of high-performance high-definition speaker systems for home and professional cinema and music applications, announced their new flagship subwoofer, the V18 Bass Engine at CEDIA 2016. The V18 sports dual 18" drivers in a large sealed box powered by dual 1200 watt...

If you want deep bass you need a big sub. But big subs cause big problems—especially spousal and aesthetic ones. GoldenEar wants to give you both domestic peace and rock the house with their new SuperSub X Ultra-compact subwoofer. This tiny, just over 12 1/2-inch squared enclosure sports four...

Online speaker retailer Monoprice unveiled their Monolith Air Motion Cinema Series Speakers at the 2016 CEDIA Expos in Dallas, Texas. The series features two way bookshelf speakers and a three way center channel geared towards great sound at an affordable price. Both models feature their AMT...

Polk Audio released their MagniFi Mini soundbar and wireless sub at CEDIA in Dallas, Texas. For $299 you get a great sounding mini soundbar and a wireless subwoofer. The new system features Polk’s patented Voice Adjust technology, which is designed to emphasize vocals, independent of program...

Riva Audio announced the release of their new line of multiroom wireless speakers at the 2016 CEDIA Expo in Dallas, Texas. The new WAND series includes the RIVA Festival for $499 and the smaller RIVA Arena for $249. With lots of competition from well know companies such as Sonos, Sony and Bose...

Anthem is strengthening its presence in the two-channel audio space with the introduction of the STR Integrated Amplifier which they unveiled at the CEDIA 2016 Expo show. Built with high end components, a MC and MM phono preamp and high resolution 32-bit/384 kHz DAC, the STR is ready to meet...

Integra's new Research Series is sure to make custom installers salivate with the new DRX-R1 network AV receiver and DRC-R1 network preamp. This receiver and preamp are built with the latest immersive audio configurations with full support for 7.2.4 Dolby Atmos and DTS:X setups. Just about any...

They don't and we talk about it here: http://www.audioholics.com/audio-amplifier/the-all-channels-driven-acd-amplifier-test However, that doesn't mean manufacturers shouldn't rate at least 2CH driven, full BW, at 8 ohms unclipped per the FTC standard that has been followed for decades. As we...