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Marantz and Denon announce AirPlay 2 Upgradable Receivers and Sound Bars
Marantz and Denon have announced current receiver and sound bar models that will be firmwareupgradable to Apple's forthcoming AirPlay 2 whole home streaming technology.
AirPlay...
How to extend USB 1.0 and USB 2.0 connections for media servers and DACs
We'll show you how to extend USB 1.0 and 2.0 connections up to 100 feet or more so you can connect audio servers and...
Free AppleTV with DirectTV Now streaming service subscription
DirectTV is offering a free 32GB AppleTV 4K for new subscribers of their DirectTV Now streaming service who prepay three months of service for...
SVS launches 4000 Series Subwoofers: Incredible subwoofer performance and high tech
SVS has set the subwoofer world on notice yet again with the launch of their new 4000 series subwoofers that promise to raise the...
Puro Sound Labs new JuniorJams headphones protect kids’ hearing
Puro Sound Labs is back with a new line of specially designed kids headphones geared protect a child's hearing from permanent damage. Puro says...
1More Quad Driver headphone review
1More's THX-certified Quad Driver headphones deliver superb sound and outstanding value for the audiophile who wants a reference in-ear-headphone.
Introduction
I’ve become a fan of 1More...
Hurricanes and disasters: The case for Radio
Hurricane Harvey has flooded Houston and devastated a large swath of Texas. On the horizon, hurricane Irma—the most powerful Atlantic storm in recorded history—has...
Anypro headphone stand: Smart design, budget price
The Anypro aluminum headphone stand is versatile, well-built, and modestly priced headphone stand that will support full sized headphones to ear buds and double as a stand for your smart device.
What’s the best location for a subwoofer in my room?
Today's questions are a follow-up from our friend Nalin, an Anthem AVM 60 user. We previously answered Nalin's question about the proper way to...
How to calibrate dual subwoofers on an Anthem AVM 60 and MRX Receivers
Today's question comes from one of our readers, Nalin, who asked about the best way to calibrate dual subwoofers using an Anthem AVM 60...
1More Quad Driver in-ear-headphones arrive for review
If our previous experience is any indicator, then we're really excited about 1More's new quad driver in-ear-monitor headphones. 1More shipped us a pre-production engineering sample...
Rotel launches RAP-1580 Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround processor
When new audio technologies launch, big box store brands are the first to adopt. Venerable hi-fi brands usually come along later making sure they've...
V-Moda Forza In-Ear Sports Headphone Review
We love V-Moda's headphones. Comfort, stellar build quality, customizability, and superb sound (though with a bit of extra bass emphasis) stand as hallmarks of...
Oppo Announces UDP-203 Ultra HD Blu-Ray Universal Disc Player
Videophiles with audiophile blood, your wait is over. Oppo Digital today announced their long-awaited 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc player, the UDP-203. The UDP-203A is the successor...
Oppo HA-2SE portable headphone amp and DAC preview
Oppo has announced the HA-2SE, an upgraded version of the company's award-winning HA-2 portable headphone amplifier and DAC.
The updated model follows the same physical styling and...
MyCharge PowerGear Sound wireless headphone charger review
With Apple’s iPhone 7 eliminating the trusty headphone jack, several companies, including venerable high end audio makers, have announced Bluetooth wireless versions of their headphones. While...
V-Moda Launches Forza, Metallo, and Metallo Wireless headphones
V-Moda knows how to make a killer pair of headphones. Style, sound, customizability, and just plain fun are part of every pair of V-Moda...
SVS launches SB16-Ultra and PB16-Ultra Subwoofers
SVS' new SB16-Ultra and PB16-Ultra subwoofers are the most powerful subwoofers in the company's history delivering over 5,000 watts.
The recent Internet outage is a severe warning to Audiophiles
The distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack that hit the United States on Friday, October 21st. has been well documented in a number of...
Meze 11 Neo in-ear-headphones review
Meze's 11 Neo headphones are a follow-up to the Romanian-based company's highly successful 99 Classics over-the-ear headphone. I've tried Meze's previous offerings and I've...
