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(October 24, 2024) Audio-Technica is expanding its high-end headphone lineup with the ATH-ADX3000, an open-air dynamic model designed to offer premium sound quality at a more "accessible" price. Now available for pre-order at $999, this headphone is aimed at audiophiles seeking a top-shelf audio...

(October 22, 2024) Today, Marantz is launching two of its better-kept secrets and, likely, least-expected audio products of the year. Called "Horizon" and "Grand Horizon," these wireless speakers defy conventional expectations. They’re not just about delivering excellent sound—they bring a new...

The Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 True Wireless Earbuds have arrived, and it carries the weight of high expectations. Developed by the same team behind the Px7 and Px8 headphones, the Pi8 brings premium audio technologies into a sleek, true wireless form. With features like aptX Lossless, adaptive noise...

(October 18, 2024) Pro-Ject has introduced its new Signature 12.2, a flagship audiophile turntable designed to push the boundaries of vinyl-sourced analog sound. This luxury turntable, priced at $14,999 and weighing a substantial 81.6 pounds, reads like a dream machine on paper. It offers...

(October 17, 2024) Bowers & Wilkins has announced the latest addition to its Zeppelin line with the all-new Pro Edition. Born from a speaker known for its iconic design and generous output capabilities, the Zeppelin Pro Edition is outfitted with several key upgrades to enhance aesthetics and...

(October 9, 2024) Today, we're turning lemons into lemonade. This coverage was originally intended to showcase Theory's founder, Paul Hales. Paul and I had a great chat about Theory's CEDIA 2024 presence, the technologies it showcased in a stimulating demo room, and Pro Audio Technology's...

(October 3, 2024) Focal has introduced Diva Utopia, a high-fidelity wireless, connected, active loudspeaker representing the culmination of five years of research and development. This latest model from the iconic French audio brand marks a significant step forward in combining pure hi-fi sound...

(October 2, 2024) On this week’s HTNR Podcast, we’ve got some heavy hitters making waves in the home theater world. Both JVC and Sony have dropped new projectors that are turning heads, and we dive into the exciting—and pricey—details. Plus, Sound United may be on the chopping block as its...

(September 27, 2024) L-Acoustics delivered an incredible home theater experience with their CEDIA 2024 demo space. We caught up with Nick Fichte to talk shop about the system L-Acoustics used, including its proprietary amplification and room correction software. This folks, may have been the...

(September 9, 2024) If you caught our CEDIA 2024 pre-show walkthrough video, then you got a glimpse of GoldenEar's new tower speaker, the T44. As it turns out, our assumptions were correct: CEDIA was, in fact, the speaker's first public reveal. As it stands, it will slot into the lower tier of...

(August 30, 2024) Pro Audio Technology (PRO) is celebrating its 20th anniversary in grand fashion at CEDIA 2024 by introducing five new loudspeaker models, each designed to meet the demands of both commercial and residential audio installations. These new compact speakers are built-to-order in...

(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...

(June 3, 2024) Tomorrow, June 4th, at 4pm ET / 1pm PT, Michael Stevens is joining AV NIRVANA Live. Stevens, known as YouTube creator Youthman, is gearing up for the third installment of MWAVE (Midwest AV Experience) show, a home theater event geared for the home theater enthusiast. This year's...

(November 17, 2023) Recently, Focus Fidelity announced the availalbity of its Focus Fidelity Software on macOS. This has been in development for quite some time, having been teased in the company's May newsletter earlier this year. Focus Fidelity analyzes room and loudspeaker characteristics...

(October 11, 2023) The modern receiver is loaded to the brim with intelligent sound controls typically packaged within a software suite like Dirac Live or Audyssey. Today's product announcement is turning its back on such Hi-Fi tech, giving owners access to controls routinely found on gear of...

(May 18, 2023) Switzerland's Stenheim is known for its metal. Utilizing aluminum cabinets and high-efficiency drivers, the company says its speaker designs "bring out the natural beauty and elegance of the finest recordings." Its latest effort is the all-new Alumine Two.Five, a passive two-way...

Helllloo!!!!! I am Divyam Rawal a beginner audiophile trying to build Professional Subwoofer Enclosure. By Profession, I am Product Designer Trying to use my knowledge to produce an amazing product with a reasonable price and high efficiency. Help and suggestion always welcome.

I know that Spotify is not necessarily an audiophile source, but I do use it to discover music I can then get on HD digital or vinyl. Wondering if any of you have curated playlists of audiophile-worth tracks that you would be willing to share. I am partial to jazz, classic rock and classical...

The Outlaw Audio Model 976 processor is an exciting and feature-packed home theater processor from a company known for no-nonsense high-value offerings. The 976 is a 7.1 channel surround processor offering high-quality sound, flexible implementation offerings, and a modest price. While it...