hdmi 2.1

(May 27, 2020) Denon’s potent AVR-X8500 and Marantz’s vaunted AV8805 are being re-released with upgraded HDMI 2.1 capabilities. The new units, designated as AVR-X8500A and AV8805A, will gradually replace all existing AVR-X8500H and AV8805 units, shipping for $4,499 and $4,999, respectively. The...

(May 6, 2021) StormAudio's big May announcements are the first of many for 2021. While we can't reveal all of the company's plans, its latest public moves reaffirm a customer-first agenda and strong support for its powerful modular platform. First on the docket is an update to its product...

(April 27, 2021) HARMAN Luxury Audio has announced HDMI 2.1 upgrade options for several different JBL Synthesis and ARCAM models. While pricing details are expected to be announced this summer, kits – which require authorized professional installation – won’t begin shipping until Q4 2021. “By...

(July 7, 2020) With Denon’s 2020 models revealed, Sound United has shifted its powerful spotlight to a new crop of 8K-ready Marantz SR Series receivers. Priced between $1,099 and $3,199, Marantz’s latest and greatest are hardly budget-oriented, but rest assured, all of that coinage delivers...

(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...

(January 17, 2020) The HDMI Forum has announced a mandatory certification program for cables supporting HDMI 2.1 features, including full 8K resolution. This means consumers purchasing a certified 2.1 cable are guaranteed to experience true 4K and 8K performance, along with HDR, VRR, eARC...

(August 30, 2019) The 8K Association, an industry consortium guiding the development and growth of 8K technology, has released key performance attributes for forthcoming 8K TVs. Possessing some 33-million pixels of resolution, 8K TVs are poised to be the industry’s next high-dollar gadget...

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...

HDMI 2.1 Officially Arrives with Yamaha’s RX-V385 AV Receiver (Yamaha) (April 11, 2018) Yamaha’s new RX-V385 takes the notion of “budget” to dizzying heights, boasting a mega wallet-friendly price of $280. That alone should make it incredibly tempting for entry level buyers. But the receiver...

HDMI 2.1 is Coming, Here’s What You Need to Know (HDMI Forum) (December 31, 2017) The AV industry has thrown enthusiasts quite a few curveballs over the last four years, introducing a bevy of new technologies that have forced wallets to open and systems to endure major overhauls. If you’ve...