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Flat Screen TVs Have Come a Long Way, Baby

Looking back over 20 years of flat-panel display technology, it's pretty amazing to see just how much better things are these days. Continue Reading

What Audiophiles Don't Understand About Millennials... Or Music

Andrew Robinson argues that Millennials love music. They love shared experiences. They love Record Store Day. But they don't consider themselves part of the audiophile community and probably never will. Continue Reading

How A.I. Is Reshaping the Home Theater

By now, you probably know that artificial intelligence (AI) is being employed to one degree or another in digital voice... Continue Reading

HomeTheaterReview's Sub-Thousand-Dollar Subwoofer Buyer's Guide

Looking for a new sub? Got less than a grand in your budget? Scott Schumer is here to help you sort through some of your options. Continue Reading

Goodbye to My Oppo UHD Disc Player, Hello to a Whole New System

Jerry bids a fond adieu to his beloved UHD Blu-ray player, as he looks toward more exciting frontiers in the world of high-performance AV. Continue Reading

HomeTheaterReview's Earphone Buyer's Guide

Steven Stone tells you what you need to know before you buy your next pair of earphones. Continue Reading

One Thing We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Cord-Cutting

Dennis Burger says that, for AV enthusiasts, all of the talk about cost-savings and market trends kinda miss the point when it comes to cutting the cord. Continue Reading

The Right and Wrong Way to Install a TV

In 25 years of living in Los Angeles, I have seen it snow only once, and it wasn't even in... Continue Reading

Some Random Thoughts from AXPONA 2019

CES is officially dead for audiophiles, leaving AXPONA (Audio Expo North America), a regional audio show in Chicago, to pick... Continue Reading

Netflix and Amazon Are Killing Ultra HD Blu-ray (And I Feel Fine)

Changes are coming to the world of specialty audio/video faster today than ever before. Micro-LED televisions are going to be... Continue Reading

Thoughts on My First Commercial Movie Theater Experience in 15 Years

When it comes to home theater, I guess I walk the walk and talk the talk, because it's been about... Continue Reading

MicroLED and Why Front Projection and OLED Should be Scared

Once upon a time, I was a front projection enthusiast. Over the past 15 years, I've assembled more than a... Continue Reading

What's Holding Back Broadcast 4K?

If you own an Ultra HD (UHD) TV, the chances are you continue to be annoyed by the underwhelming volume... Continue Reading

The Case for and Against Alexa/Google/Apple Voice Control

Voice control--whether it be by way of a home automation system or direct device control--is one of the biggest innovations... Continue Reading

Mr. Spielberg, You're Wrong About Netflix

Mr. Spielberg, Respectfully, I think you are wrong in trying to keep Netflix and other streaming services out of consideration... Continue Reading

Would You Rather Have Big 4K or Smaller 8K?

During my workday I talk with all sorts of people from every corner of the specialty audio/video industry. Public relations... Continue Reading

How to Avoid Seven Common Home Theater Mistakes

So, you're looking to finally set up a great home theater system in your home and have a pretty good... Continue Reading

I Just Want a Dumb TV

Smart TVs are stupid, says Dennis Burger. But as he shops for a new high-performance display, it seems he has no choice but to buy another one. Continue Reading

How Will a Potential 2019 Real Estate Recession Affect Specialty A/V?

Those of us who've owned homes over the past decade have little to complain about in terms of our overall... Continue Reading

Inventory and Experience Are the Only Way to Compete with Amazon

Right before Christmas, we had a rare power outage here at my house. Thankfully my equipment racks are installed with... Continue Reading