home theater

(November 25, 2024) On this episode of HTNR sponsored by TexasHiFi.com, we have a lineup of stories to get you through the holidays, including a seismic event in the audio world involving Bose. Andover Audio is simplifying vinyl with its new SpinBase 2 turntable speaker system. RSL Speakers has...

(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 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 16, 2024) On this week's edition of the Home Theater News Review Podcast, MediaLight has released a new bias lighting kit (MK2 v2) that promises to enhance your viewing experience. We dive into what’s new and why it outshines cheap LED strips. Focal has launched a new wireless active...

(October 16, 2024) What better way to kick the fall season into full gear than a killer giveaway? Over the next 4 weeks (October 16 through November 11), you can enter to win a Flexus Core 200 Soundbar ($499 MSRP) shipped directly by Klipsch! Launched in April this year, the Core 200 is...

(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) Sony's brand new Bravia Projector 8 and Bravia Projector 9 were launched at CEDIA 2024. They feature more light output than Sony projectors of the past, but, more importantly, have dynamic HDR tone mapping capabilities built-in - which is a first for Sony projectors! This...

(September 27, 2024) One of the more significant product launches at this year's CEDIA Expo was Epson's new Q-Series projectors. Consisting of the QB1000 for traditional home theater rooms and the QL3000 and QL7000 for bright ambient light rooms, Epson has chartered a new course for its vaunted...

(September 27, 2024) Kaleidescape recently launched its new Strato-V all-in-one player and massive 123TB SSD Movie Server. We caught up with the company at CEDIA 2024 to see the products in person and chat with Andre Floyd. Click the link below to see what's happening in the world of...

(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 20, 2024) We caught up with StormAudio's Gary Blouse at CEDIA 2024 and learned about the company's most prominent show presence ever. Storm was showcasing its ISP EVO, ISP Core 16, ISP MK3, and ISR Fusion 20 Receiver in eight different locations throughout the convention center. Gary...

(September 20, 2024) Here's a first look at the all-new Hisense C2 Ultra Projector, captured at CEDIA 2024. It's a projector that seamlessly blends grandeur with elegance using the "Grandeur and Roundness" design philosophy, integrating smoothly with its base for a layered yet lightweight feel...

(September 18, 2024) We caught up with Acurus at CEDIA 2024 and had a great chat about the company's customer-centric approach. All of its gear, including internal boards, are built in-house, and processors are upgradeable to current industry standards. The focus, Acurus says, is on reliable...

(September 18, 2024) Procella Audio recently received new financial backing and is in the process of launching a new era it calls "Procella 2.0." Using knowledge it's gained from nearly two decades of speaker development, the company says it wants to target the commercial cinema experience...

(September 16, 2024) We can only call it like we see it. If you want the ultimate in large screen microLED performance, Quantum Media Systems is where you should be looking. Our minds and eyes were blown – once again – this year as Quantum Media demoed its greatest creation yet, the XDR Pro...

(September 16, 2024) We had a lot of fun and insightful interviews at CEDIA 2024, but this chat with Perlisten's CTO, Erik Weiderholtz, was a highlight. If you want an inside understanding of Perlisten's approach to audio, you'll enjoy it. Perlisten's presence was felt in a ferocious sound...

(September 14, 2024) We caught up with Lumagen's Jim Peterson at CEDIA 2024 and had a fantastic time talking shop about the amazing features embedded in his Lumagen Radiance Pro Video Processors. Jim talked extensively about Genlock, tone mapping, and audio – yes, audio – improving features! We...