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Explaining Value Ratings In HomeTheaterReview.com Reviews

Star ratings. Reviewers hate giving them. Readers love arguing about them. But how do we actually determine what number of stars to hang on a product in the "Value" category? Continue Reading

How Music Triggers Memories

There is perhaps no greater nostalgia machine than music. But Scott Schumer ponders just how much of the formative listening experience we need to recreate to fully transport ourselves back in time. Continue Reading

Answering Reader Email: Room Correction Is Not a Panacea

Good room correction can work wonders, but it's no replacement for better speaker placement and reasonable room treatments, as one reader recently learned. Continue Reading

Ten Reasons Why Brick-and-Mortar AV Stores Aren't Going Away Anytime Soon

It's not dead yet. Heck, it's barely even resting. Jeff Berman digs into ten advantages that brick-and-mortar AV retail has over online. Continue Reading

Ready or Not, Here Comes 8K TV

We've barely begun the Ultra HD era, but 8K is already on the way. When will you need it? Or will you? When will you get it? Or will you? Continue Reading

A Tale of Two L.A. Malls Sheds Light on the Future of AV Retail

It isn't about the stuff anymore; it's about the experience. And if specialty AV retailers don't learn that soon, they're all going to go the way of the Westside Pavilion Mall. Continue Reading

Are Silver Discs Deader Than a Dodo?

Nah, it's just restin'. Stunned even. Probably pining for the fjords. Continue Reading

CEDIA Expo 2018 Show Highlights

Dennis Burger says you were the star of CEDIA Expo 2018, even if you weren't there. Continue Reading

Can Krell Make a Comeback When Other Legendary AV Brands Could Not?

Can Krell pull off an audiophile miracle? With the help of one industry legend, perhaps it can! Continue Reading

My Current Musical Obsession: Streaming Radio Starter Songs

The one big difference between traditional radio and the new super-customizable streaming form of the same? You have to think of the perfect song to get your listening started. Continue Reading

The Future of Home Entertainment is Smart, Not Big

Andrew Robinson says that if our hobby is going to thrive, we all need to embrace a more connected future that actually embraces the way in which consumers enjoy their entertainment today. Continue Reading

The Pros and Cons of Ultra Short Throw Projectors

Ultra short throw projectors seem like a no-brainer: all the performance of a projector without the need for a deep room or long cable runs. But along with their advantages, these new projectors to carry with them some potential caveats. Continue Reading

What Is Oculus TV and Should You Care?

VR is invading our territory now, with the promise of delivering 180-inch equivalent screen sizes. But will it fly with the home theater crowd? Continue Reading

The Crazy Story of How Home Theater Review Made It to 10 Years Old

What a long, strange trip its been. HomeTheaterReview celebrates its ten year anniversary with a twisty-turny retrospective. Continue Reading

Sony Introduces Reference Level Master Series UHD TVs at NY Event

Sony is bringing a pro monitor level of performance to its new consumer displays, along with some interesting calibration features for reference material and streaming alike. Continue Reading

What Is Your Powerball Audiophile System?

Let's say you won Powerball. Hypothetically speaking, of course. You can win it because Jerry's going to win it all. But if you did... what would your system look like? Continue Reading

Fear and Loathing in the Sears Home Theater Department

An inside look at the slow death of brick-and-mortar AV retail, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Hate Protection Plans. Continue Reading

Have You Been Suckered by a Fake Review? Join the Crowd

Fake news is a-bubbling from gossip rags to the Oval Office. Facebook trolls and the Kremlin alike are constantly working... Continue Reading

"Is It Live or Is It Memorex?" Sonus faber Style

Jerry Del Colliano recently had the opportunity to do what few audiophiles have: hear live music mixed in real-time and played back through high-fidelity speakers in the same room. Continue Reading

What's the Last Full-Length Album You Listened To?

Playlists are great. Streaming radio stations tailored specifically to your musical tastes and mood are awesome. But when was the last time you just sat down and listened to an album from beginning to end? Continue Reading