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Home Theater Review's Best of 2018 Awards
Here at the end of 2018, we at HomeTheaterReview.com look back at all the products we reviewed this year and pick the best of the bunch, from budget favorites to aspirational flagship products. Continue Reading
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Audio Reviews Archives
Dec 03, 2018
MartinLogan Dynamo 600X Subwoofer Reviewed
Perfect for small rooms that need some help in the bass department, the Dynamo 600X boasts full app control and Anthem Room Correction capabilities. Continue Reading
Dec 03, 2018
Davone Studio Loudspeaker Reviewed
What would happen if Bowers & Wilkins had decided not to switch gears in the twenty-first century and shift their... Continue Reading
Nov 28, 2018
Polk Audio Command Bar Sound Bar System with Amazon Alexa Reviewed
What's not to like about having a digital voice assistant built into your soundbar? Not much, says Scott Wasser. Continue Reading
Nov 26, 2018
Sonus faber Sonetto III Loudspeakers Reviewed
Thanks to its terrific design and sublime engineering, the Sonus faber Sonetto III produces much bigger sound than a speaker its size has a right to, says Bob Barrett. Continue Reading
Nov 21, 2018
Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL Preamplifier
Terry London praises this new stereo preamp for its beautiful chassis, great ergonomics, rich organic timbres, and holographic imaging. Continue Reading
Nov 07, 2018
HiDiz AP60 II Portable Mini Hi-Res Music Player Reviewed
Steven Stone says this little pocketful of high-res bliss is perfect for workouts and travel, assuming you don't need streaming app support. Continue Reading
Nov 05, 2018
Parasound JC 5 Stereo Amplifier Reviewed
Myron Ho says that the Parasound JC5, like its big brother the original JC 1 is a stunning performer with great musicality and none of the sterility of more analytical amps. Continue Reading
Oct 31, 2018
Krell Theater 7 Seven Channel Amplifier Reviewed
Looking for a great home theater amp that also delivers pure Class A performance up to 100 watts per channel? Myron Ho says the Krell Theater 7 sets a new standard at this price point. Continue Reading
Oct 24, 2018
Digital Amplifier Company MEGAschino Power Amplifier Reviewed
If you're looking for an amp with a very distinctive sound, keep on looking. The Digital Amplifier Company's MEGAschino delivers music straight, no chaser. Continue Reading
Oct 22, 2018
ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 Floorstanding Speaker Reviewed
If you're looking for a speaker that'll peel the skin off your skull, the Debut 2.0 F6.2 might not be what you're looking for. But for purity of tone, detail, and sound staging at its price, this speaker is hard to beat. Continue Reading
Oct 17, 2018
Paradigm Stylus 470 Outdoor Speakers Reviewed
I recently got a phone call from an audio-video company that I had never heard of. The executive on the... Continue Reading
Oct 10, 2018
Sony HT-Z9F Sound Bar and SA-Z9R Wireless Surround Speakers Reviewed
Immersive object-based surround sound from a soundbar with minimal setup muss and fuss? Seriously? Scott Wasser says it's totally a thing thanks to Sony's HT-Z9F/SA-Z9R combo. Continue Reading
Oct 08, 2018
B&W 702 S2 Loudspeakers Reviewed
If you're looking for a speaker in the $2K price range that can deliver everything a recording has to offer, Bob Barrett says this Bowers & Wilkins tower is one that you absolutely must audition. Continue Reading
Sep 26, 2018
MartinLogan Motion 4i Bookshelf Speaker Reviewed
The newly redesigned Motion 4i features a fresh yet familiar aesthetic design with some refined touches, as well as a redesigned crossover that elevates performance above the original, released in 2010. Continue Reading
Sep 19, 2018
Roon Nucleus Music Server Reviewed
Roon is one of the world's leaders in software and metadata management, and their platform has taken the audiophile community... Continue Reading
Sep 17, 2018
Nakymatone Echt Invisible Loudspeakers Reviewed
Skeptical of invisible speakers? Jerry Del Colliano says he's 100 percent a convert to this new religion because of Nakymatone's Echt. Continue Reading
Sep 10, 2018
Focal Kanta No. 2 Loudspeaker Reviewed
Greg Handy takes the Focal Kanta No. 2 for a ride and finds its sophisticated sound and air of confidence downright intoxicating. Continue Reading
Sep 05, 2018
Lab 12 DAC1 Special Edition Reviewed
Terry London says the Lab 12 DAC1 SE crushes the price-versus-performance ratio in a totally absurd fashion, with beautiful timbres and tonality, powerful macro-dynamics, and an overall analog liquidity you have to hear to believe. Continue Reading
Aug 29, 2018
Aric Audio Transcend Push-Pull Tube Amplifier Reviewed
Aric Audio has managed to combine the smooth, natural timbres of SET designs with the oomph you only get from a push-pull design. Continue Reading
Aug 22, 2018
Sony TA-ZH1ES Headphone Amp Reviewed
Steven Stone looks at Sony's best "under the radar" reference-level headphone amplifier and DAC/Pre. Continue Reading