Feature News Stories (626 Posts)

Promising Signs for UHD Blu-ray, But Challenges Remain

Jeff Berman discusses where things stand with the Ultra HD Blu-ray format: the many promising signs, as well as the challenges that remain. Continue Reading

The Last Days of THIEL Audio

They say, if you wanna become a millionaire in the wine business, start with $20,000,000. The same can be said... Continue Reading

Going Inside the HomeTheaterReview.com Reference System

Looking for some inspiration for your home theater and whole-home AV system? Jerry Del Colliano describes how he transformed his 1950s home into a modern AV lover's paradise. Continue Reading

Looking for 4K Content? Here Is What's Available Right Now

If you think there's not enough 4K content to justify buying a 4K TV, think again. Adrienne Maxwell provides an overview of the 4K sources that are currently available, as well as what's coming soon. Continue Reading

How Many Monthly Payments Are Too Many?

From its inception in the 1950s through all of the 1970s, television content was pretty much free. In the 1980s,... Continue Reading

The 22 Immutable Laws of New-School Audio/Video

Jerry Del Colliano offers 22 immutable laws of AV to help you navigate the changing landscape of our industry. Continue Reading

What Can the Music Industry Learn from Dropmix?

Have you played Dropmix yet? Dennis Burger has, and he's now obsessed with it. He also thinks the game's popularity should teach the music industry some important lessons. Continue Reading

What Really Happened with Classé Audio?

Jerry Del Colliano provides more details on Classé Audio's recent sale from Bowers & Wilkins to Sound United. Continue Reading

When Did CES Jump the Shark for AV?

Jerry Del Colliano weighs in on the current state of affairs between CES and the specialty AV market. When did things go sour, and can they be reconciled? Continue Reading

Adieu, CES

Adrienne Maxwell reflects on her latest (and probably last) trip to the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Continue Reading

Should You Buy a Retail Protection Plan for That New TV?

Jeff Berman takes a closer look at some of the TV protection plans offered by big-name retailers. Are they worth it? Read on to find out. Continue Reading

How the FCC's Net Neutrality Decision Could Affect You

Adrienne Maxwell explains net neutrality rules and how their recent repeal could affect our little corner of the consumer electronics world. Continue Reading

Google v. Amazon: the War Is Escalating

Google recently announced that it is pulling YouTube off Amazon's Fire TV platform. If this seems like a sudden and unexpected move, then you haven't been paying attention to the growing hostilities between these two companies. Continue Reading

Best Buy Needs to Focus on the Experience to Compete with Amazon

As Amazon continues to expand its presence in the AV market, Best Buy needs to leverage its strongest asset: the ability to help people experience AV gear in a hands-on way, using well-trained salespeople to do so. Continue Reading

How Much Do Aesthetics Matter When Buying AV Equipment?

How much does a product's appearance factor in to your purchasing decision, especially with higher-end components? Are you willing to pay more to get the sexier speakers or electronics, or is performance all that matters? Continue Reading

10 Great Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs Released in 2017

Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer for the videophile in your life? Adrienne Maxwell picks 10 great Ultra HD Blu-ray discs that came out this year. Continue Reading

Dolby AC-4 and MPEG-H Vie for ATSC 3.0 Adoption

You may already know about ATSC 3.0's video upgrades, but did you know that it will deliver enhanced audio, too? The question is, will those features come through the Dolby AC-4 or MPEG-H format? Jeff Berman gives us an update in this week's featured news story. Continue Reading

Five Questions to Ask Before Shopping for a Front-Projection System

Want to assemble a big-screen front-projection system but unsure where to begin? Adrienne Maxwell provides a list of five questions to consider upfront to help narrow down the myriad options in both the projector and screen categories. Continue Reading

The Complicated Choice Between Streaming and Downloading

The silver disc is clearly in its twilight years. Have you decided what your disc-less future will look like? Jerry Del Colliano discusses the current state of streaming and downloading for both music and movies. Continue Reading

Should You Save Your AV Boxes?

To save or not to save? That is the question posed by Jerry Del Colliano in this week's featured news story. Holding on to your original AV gear boxes does have its advantages, but are they really worth it in the long run? Continue Reading