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(August 8, 2024) Home theater fans, McIntosh Labs has cooked up an interesting treat for you. The esteemed premium manufacturer and keeper of the green glow has launched its new MX200 processor. Tagged at $6,000 and offering up to 11.2 channels of processing, the MX200 slides into the market at...

(April 30, 2024) On this episode of Bass Hunters, brought to you by our partners at Kaleidescape, Sutherland AV Marketing, and Ascendo, we dive into the smash hit film Dune Part Two. Due to launch on disc on May 14th, this is bound to be considered one of – if not the – home theater release of...

(March 26, 2024) Yes, audio fans, the wait is finally over. SVS has begun taking orders for its new, delicious-looking sonic series of audio speakers: Ultra Evolution. First announced several months ago, Ultra Evolution is now SVS's flagship stalwart, replacing the wildly popular Ultra Series...

Hi, Currently REW 5.20 lets you send the two outputs to any of 8 output channels (i.e. 1-8). This used to be the limit on ASIO, but I believe Windows is up to 32 at least. Macs are a lot more. With Dante Virtual Soundcard for example, you can get up to 64 outputs and 64 inputs. An ATMOS home...

(April 14, 2023) Later this spring, Homatics is delivering an intriguing product to the pay-TV cable and satellite TV market. Designed in coordination with THX Ltd., the Home Click 5.4.4 wireless speaker system is crafted to turn a room with a TV into a true home theater experience. There are...

Nvidia Shield not showing atmos or 7.1 when streaming movies. PCM and two channel only. I have been able to show signal of Dolby plus but input on my Denon SR 3800X shows Left & Right only. It can show a input of 5.1 but the signal is PCM. Not sure what signal I’m listening to. If i stream...

(April 28, 2022) If you’re in the market for serious low-frequency muscle sprinkled with savings, the folks at Monoprice have you covered. Today through April 29th, the company is posting three dual-driver sub models – the M-215 Dual 15” THX Certified Ultra 2000-Watt Powered Subwoofer and the...

The Review NAD was founded in London in 1972 by a Group of European Audio Importers disgruntled with what they considered the hyped-up and questionable Japanese hi-fi product specifications of the time. The group hired Americans, audio executive Martin L. Borish (AR Boston), and Norwegian-born...

(October 19, 2021) Denon has officially launched a new budget-friendly AV Receiver, the AVR-X1700H. Priced at $699, the X1700H hits all the right notes by accommodating advanced HDMI 2.1 requirements with multiple inputs, Hi-Res music streaming, Atmos and DTS:X immersive sound, and voice control...

The Review I must admit that I am somewhat intrigued with the Monoprice line of products. Here is a manufacturer that sells a VERY WIDE range of product offerings internet direct at VERY competitive prices. Their upper end AV offering is tagged Monolith by Monoprice. Many of the Monolith...

The Review After getting the chance to earlier review the Mighty Monolith M-215 subwoofer I was stoked to see some more from this manufacturer! This time Monoprice sent a set of five speakers that comprises the foundation of a serious 5.X.4 ATMOS Surround system. The THX Certified, Monolith...

(July 2, 2020). Denon is following up its impressive X-Series lineup reveal with a modestly priced stunner: the all-new AVR-S960H. Designed to attract forward-thinking budget-oriented enthusiasts, the S960H is loaded to the brim with HDMI 2.1 tech, including true 8K compatibility. The S960H is...

Blinded By the Light Movie: :4stars: Video: :4.5stars: Audio: :4.5stars: Extras: :2stars: Final Score: :4stars: Movie Biopic films have become all the rage the last several years...

Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw Movie: :3stars: Video: :5stars: Audio: :4.5stars: Extras: :4stars: Final Score: :4stars: Movie I’m still amazed at how far the 2001 film The...

(August 21, 2019) First announced at CES 2019, Emotiva Audio says it’s all-new XMC-2 AV Processor is officially shipping. Competitively priced at $2,999, the XMC-2 is designed to deliver performance factors found on the flagship’s RMC-1 processor for nearly $2,000 less. And while the new...

I remember the first piece of review gear that truly captured my attention, seducing me into long hours of enthusiast bliss. It was XTZ Sound’s Divine 100.33 speaker – a model that's haunted me for years. Since then, only a handful of products have had a similar effect. Yamaha’s seminal RX-A3050...

Aircraft Carrier: Guardian of the Seas Movie: :4stars: 4K Video: :5stars: Video: :5stars: Audio: :4.5stars: Extras: :2.5stars: Final Score: :4stars: Movie I always love these IMAX...

StormAudio Bolsters Its Processor Lineup with New Industry Alliances (November 4, 2018) On the heels of a successful showing at CEDIA 2018, StormAudio says its brand is stronger and healthier than ever. The company used the show to demo its flagship 32-channel ISP 3D.32 Reference Edition...

Paddington 2 Movie: :4.5stars: Video: :4.5stars: Audio: :4.5stars: Extras: :3.5stars: Final Score: :4.5stars: Movie 2014’s Paddington was a film that really shouldn’t have been as...

It’s always fun to unwrap a new flagship receiver, especially when it’s stamped with a Yamaha badge. Three years ago, I had the privilege of taking the company’s revolutionary RX-A3050 AVR for an Atmos test drive and it literally blew the doors off my reference home theater. Much has...