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The wireless music platform HEOS is launching a new brand identity and a refreshed app. Compatible products from partner brands...

Legacy Audio is confirmed to be the exclusive sound sponsor for the T.H.E. Film Festival, which will take place as...

Our ROCKTOBER Giveaway has begun and Rocksteady Audio is giving away a FREE Rocksteady Stadium 2.1 Pack with carrying case....

Dirac has announced that Dirac Live ART is now available on select AV receivers and processors from Denon and Marantz...

After more than a decade, Dolby Vision is getting its first major update. Dolby Vision 2 uses “powerful and intelligent...

Apollo 13 is coming to an IMAX theater near you. This limited re-release runs from September 19-25 to celebrate the...

After years of delays, Spotify is finally rolling out lossless audio quality to subscribers of its Premium plan. There is...

Could Hi-Fi Hotels be the next trend? We look at two hotels placing music and audio front-and-center. The Central Station...

Germany’s Ascendo Immersive Audio has introduced two new infrasonic subwoofers. THE64 SUB PRO and THE100 SUB PRO (pricing TBA) are...

The critically-acclaimed 1987 film Prince – Sign O’ The Times is getting a global theatrical release in IMAX theaters. Opening...

Tim Burton’s 1989 masterpiece Batman and its 1992 sequel Batman Returns are coming back to the big screen for one...

After four great years, Audio Advice Live 2025 continues to impress. Find out which demo rooms impressed us the most,...

The three-day Audio Advice Live show is back! Taking place August 1–3, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina, Audio Advice Live...

Focal has introduced three new high-gloss finish options for the Diva Utopia active streaming speakers. Black High Gloss, Dune High...

Pioneer and Premium Audio Company (PAC) have come to the “mutual decision” to end their multiyear partnership. For the last...

Set to launch on July 25th, 2025, Pure Audio Streaming is a new streaming service that will be the first...

The core audiophile audience is aging, and the future of hi-fi depends on engaging Gen Z. By using their language...

Dolby has collaborated with Christie Digital Systems to develop a new Dolby Vision laser projector. Smaller and lighter than previous...

In his final installment of T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025 coverage, Jacob Green reports on active gear from Canvas HiFi, Legacy...

In his penultimate report from T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025, Jacob Green discusses gear from Piega, Accuphase, Thales, Luxman, QLN, Rockport,...

In part 3 of his coverage of T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025, Jacob Green reports on gear from SVS, Chesky Audio,...

In this installment of his T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025 coverage, Jacob Green reports on loudspeakers from Wells Audio, Evolution Acoustics,...

In part one of his T.H.E. Show SoCal coverage, Jacob Green reports on gear from Heaven 11, MC Audiotech, Innovo...

The highly-anticipated ‘Qobuz Connect’ feature has arrived, offering simplified control and seamless continuity between devices. From within the Qobuz app,...

Backed by over 50 Chinese companies, the General Purpose Media Interface, or GPMI, is a new competitor to HDMI. Promising...

T.H.E. Enterprises, owners of America’s longest-running HiFi show, has announced T.H.E. Film Festival. Held in conjunction with each of its...

Shure has worked with Chinese police to take down a network of counterfeiters. Along with two other audio manufacturers, Shure...

JBL Synthesis is preparing to launch the SDP-80 home theater surround processor (price and exact specs TBA). The SDP-80 supports...

Masimo and Harman International have announced a $350m deal will bring ALL the Sound United audio brands that include Bowers...

Kaleidescape has joined the 8K Association. This is the first hint that Kaleidescape has ambitions to offer 8K content at...

SVS has been chosen as the exclusive audio partner for T.H.E. Film Festival. The company will provide a $25K 7.4-channel...

Why are audiophile companies freaking out so hard over the new tariffs? What happens to American-Made audiophile goods sold in...

Turntable pioneer Victrola has bought loudspeaker manufacturer KLH Audio. KLH was a major HiFi player in the middle of the...

There is a growing list of great audiophile shows around the world that is making the hobby less geo-dependent. The...

Bowers & Wilkins will launch a dynamic duo of new true wireless earbuds, Pi6 and Pi8. Rather than incremental improvements...

A new study from LG Display and South Korea’s Kookmin University finds that watching an OLED TV leads to better...

“Art of Noise” is an exhibition running through August 18th, 2024 at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. It...

Dirac has announced that Dirac Live room correction will be coming to select Bluesound products. Future Bluesound products will come...

The audiophile industry must embrace the diverse and dynamic world of modern music to stay relevant and engaging, but what...

At a swanky rooftop launch party in Hollywood, JBL unveiled no fewer than 13 new products. The MA (Modern Audio)...

Amid leadership turbulence ahead of a major AGM, a key figure on Masimo’s board claims a deal was reached to...

Audio Advice, one of our favorite sources for top-quality audio and home theater gear, has acquired Wilmington, NC store The...

German pro-audio company Holoplot has developed a remarkable sound system for live sound. The Holoplot X1 Matrix Array Sound System...

Xperi, the parent company to DTS, has released a report showing the rise in demand for in-car video and gaming...

Dolby Cinema combines Dolby Vision projection, Dolby Atmos sound, and a premium auditorium experience with Dolby-designed lighting and reclining seats....

We’re often asked how to build a stereo or home theater system. Where do you start? Theo Nikolakis put together...

Lenbrook, the parent company to Bluesound, NAD, and PSB, is partnering with audio download site HDtracks to launch a new...

Here’s the first glimpse of MQA since Lenbrook, the parent company to PSB, NAD, and Bluesound, purchased the company last...

The new “reimagined” Sonos app has rolled out without key features, such as the ability to search for and play...

Humane AI Pin & Rabbit R1, talking AI devices rushed to market then launch with a sputter. New AI Siri...

Elac has teamed up with the Brooklyn-based fashion label Adsum to give the company’s small powered speakers a makeover. The...

Owners of LG TVs can now listen to Dolby Atmos via Apple Music. The latest update to the app added...

As of May 15th, 2024, Disney+ subscribers with select AV hardware will be able to experience Queen Rock Montreal alongside...

There are innumerable combinations of equipment that one could choose and it can be a very daunting task for anyone...

Loudspeaker manufacturer PMC and musician Steven Wilson are staging a British Invasion at High End Munich. Together they will be...

Sonos has unveiled a new mobile app bringing content and controls together on a customizable home screen. The modernized app...

Audio enthusiasts and audio engineers are both in luck with the release of the 8th edition of Vance Dickason’s “Loudspeaker...

Big companies like Netflix, Meta, and even Nescafé are increasingly relying on high-tech launch events to create buzz for new...

Axpona 2024 was an avalanche of high-end loudspeakers, and we saw quite a few of the best systems from the...

It is with great sadness that I have to inform you of the passing of our dear friend and colleague,...

As of March 14th, 2024, Hulu has banned the sharing of account login information to friends and family outside the...

Register to win one of six prizes to be given away during one LiveStream as Audioholics celebrates 25-years as an...

A new ballpark for the Oakland A’s is scheduled to open in Las Vegas in 2028. The stadium is to...

Masimo plans to create a spin-off company out of its Sound United audio brands. Is the creation of the new...

Samsung has announced the pricing for its 2024 TVs, which are now available to pre-order. The 77-inch S95D QD-OLED will...

On April 18th, 1999, I launched a new online AV Publication with the tag line “pursuing the truth in audio…”....

Looking for the newest, coolest audiovisual products for summer? Check our our annual cutting-edge gear list we recommend for summer....

Unlike major competitors like Apple Music, Tidal charges a hefty premium for high-res music. Starting in April, Tidal will be...

Peak streaming video has passed and we’ve entered its Second Age. The SVoD market has found its ceiling as services...

ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery are teaming up to create a new streaming service for sports fans. The joint...

During COVID people spent money like water, but did these companies learn anything from the post-pandemic AV recession? Perhaps, but...

An upcoming European Union regulation is a death knell for lamp-based projectors. The ban to prevent the import and manufacture...

Sony’s 3D-music format is muscling into Atmos Music’s immersive space, but that may only be a side-skirmish in broader object-based...

Harman Luxury Audio Group and madVR Labs have announced that several AVRs and processors from Harman brands have achieved “Certified...

Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service recently began running ads. If you don’t want ads, you have to pay $2.99 more...

At CES 2024, the “LG Labs” exhibition inside the LG Electronics booth showcased innovative and imaginative design concepts. This year’s...

Harman has announced that it has acquired Roon, the music management software company with a passionate audiophile following. Roon will...

The Lenbrook Group of Companies has formed Lenbrook Media Group to commercialize BluOS, MQA, and SCL6 across the digital audio...

IsoAcoustics has expanded the global reach of its Product Selector tool and mobile app by introducing support for six additional...

DALI’s entry-level Oberon series has a new, larger center speaker. The Grand Vokal ($1,000) is designed for large rooms, offering...

The Wilson Audio WASAE Center speaker ($9,500) is for the high-end buyer with plenty of money, but limited space. It...

AURO is back with a new, next-gen audio codec called AURO-CX. The folks behind AURO-3D say that AURO-CX delivers scalable...

The top AV receivers from Premium Audio Company (PAC) brands Onkyo, Integra, and Pioneer/Elite now offer new features, thanks to...

Running cables is the perfect DIY project for even the less-than-super-handyman. Today we’ll talk about the proper way to run...

Apple Music will reportedly pay higher royalties for streams of songs offered in Dolby Atmos. This incentive could encourage more...

Both the Focal P60 Limited Edition Utopia loudspeaker kit for Porsche 911 cars and the LG StanbyME Go portable 27-inch...

The Rockford Fosgate Ranger Roof Audio System is an all-in-one audio solution for Polaris Ranger ATVs. Available for both two-seater...

Happy New Year! Let’s start 2024 off right with another “We Review It, You WIN It” giveaway! Our partners at...

What has happened to our A/V society in the years after COVID? The way we, as a global market, consume...

Apple Inc is embroiled in a PR nightmare after the Cupertino computer company received ITC orders to stop selling new...

Audioholics 2023 Products of the Year Award Winners include 2 stellar 15.4CH AV processors & receivers, a 21″ subwoofer that...

Dirac Live Bass Control is now available for select Denon and Marantz products! The combination of Dirac’s multi-sub Bass Control...

Just in time for autumn, get your ears ready for “headphone weather” with the latest from Bowers & Wilkins, Focal,...

In an era of exploding inflation your next steps forward in your AV journey don’t have to cost you a...

The Beatles have released a new song for the first time in decades, and for the last time ever. “Now...

If you are shopping for an AV enthusiast, we have the ultimate Audioholics Christmas Gift Guide for 2023. Whether your...

Dolby has sponsored a scientific study of how the Pink Floyd song “The Great Gig in the Sky” affects brain...

Black Friday is right around the corner, but many of the best deals in audio have already started. Read our...

Is a “Golden Ear” absolute? The Hollywood Saphire Group (HSG) is an organization of professional audio engineers in the Los...

Lenbrook Corp., the parent company to NAD Electronics, PSB Loudspeakers, and Bluesound, has acquired MQA. After hanging by a thread...

Today isn’t the golden age of home theater as much as it is an evolved time where the products aren’t...

Cambridge Audio is back with another limited-run “Black Edition” product release. After last spring’s successful launch of the CX Series...

Audioholics Contest is back for November, sponsored by the ManCave Masters at Dreamedia. One winner will bring home the THX...

Garmin has signed a purchase agreement to acquire JL Audio, the maker of some of the world’s best subwoofers. It...

In today’s Quick Take, we look at REL’s new HT-Air MKII Wireless subwoofer connection kit ($139), designed to work with...

The long-awaited Dirac Live Active Room Treatment solution is now available on StormAudio home theater gear. Dirac Live ART is...

In today’s AV Quick Take we look at the SPA25 Prisma, a high-end AVR from the Swedish audio manufacturer Primare....

The BluOS music management platform got an app upgrade this year. We’re taking a look at 3 promising BluOS streaming...

Today’s Quick Take offers good news and bad news. On the upside, Sony’s PlayStation 5 is finally getting support for...

Today we look at two relatively affordable open-back headphones from Audeze and Sennheiser, both with neutral sound signatures aimed at...