Industry Trade News (566 Posts)
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
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New Audiophile Show Coming to Tampa in February 2019
Onkyo To Distribute TEAC in Americas
Industry Trade News
Its important for every one from the audiophile consumer to the AV store owner to a Wall Street stock analyst to stay on top of the news that surrounds the world of consumer electronics. With billions of dollars of sales worldwide, public companies and cutting edge technologies designed to converge computers and entertainment - the CE business is an every changing marketplace. This HomeTheaterReview.com news archive will keep you with your finger on the pulse of what's going on in the world of all things consumer electronics.
For anything and everything that happens in the industry, such as company partnerships, read the news presented here.
Industry Trade News Archives
Aug 16, 2018
New Audiophile Show Coming to Tampa in February 2019
The Florida Audio Expo just announced its inaugural show. This show will be held on Friday February 8th through Sunday... Continue Reading
Aug 13, 2018
Onkyo To Distribute TEAC in Americas
Onkyo just announced it has acquired exclusive distribution rights to market and distribute TEAC home audio products in the U.S.... Continue Reading
Jun 25, 2018
The Impact of Trump's Tariffs & Tax Cuts on the CE Industry
We don't make a habit of discussing politics here at Home Theater Review, but new tariffs and tax cuts stand to have an enormous effect on our industry. Continue Reading
May 28, 2018
With Prices Falling, Why Aren't More People Getting Into Specialty Audio?
You can get higher-quality audio products for less money than ever before. Why then, wonders Jerry Del Colliano, isn't that increasing demand? Continue Reading
May 19, 2018
Sonos and Sound United Settle Legal Dispute
Wireless speaker company, Sonos and specialty AV juggernaut, Sound United, announced Friday that they've settled their issues regarding patent infringement.... Continue Reading
May 15, 2018
HomeTheaterReview.com Announces Major Editorial Additions and Changes
HomeTheaterReview.com, the leader in specialty audio/video content on the Internet, is making major additions and a few changes to its... Continue Reading
May 03, 2018
Sound United Launches Sound Start Foundation in Partnership with VH1 Save the Music
Sound United has announced the launch of Sound Start, a foundation dedicated to donating musical instruments to schools. In partnership... Continue Reading
Apr 30, 2018
What AV System Would You Buy for a 14-Year-Old?
Jerry Del Colliano reminisces about the first stereo system he got on his 14th birthday and asks this question: what AV components would you choose for a kid today to get him or her excited about our hobby? Continue Reading
Apr 23, 2018
Behind the Scenes at Netflix's AV Lab
Adrienne Maxwell pays a visit to Netflix's AV Lab, where audio and video specialists help Netflix filmmakers make the best use of advanced technologies like HDR and Atmos. Continue Reading
Apr 16, 2018
Random Thoughts and Observations From Axpona 2018
On a whim, Jerry Del Colliano decided to attend Axpona this past weekend. It was his first trip to this particular audio show. Find out what he thought in this week's featured news story. Continue Reading
Apr 09, 2018
What OPPO Digital's Goodbye Means to Your AV System
In a sad development, OPPO Digital has announced that the company is winding down all of its product production and manufacturing. Jerry Del Colliano discusses what this means for AV enthusiasts. Continue Reading
Apr 02, 2018
What I Learned During My Trip to Technicolor
Find out what Adrienne Maxwell learned during her recent tour of the Technicolor facility in Hollywood. Continue Reading
Mar 23, 2018
CEDIA Releases Two White Papers on HDMI 2.1
This week, CEDIA--the trade organization for custom installation professionals--released two white papers discussing the new HDMI 2.1 specification, with the... Continue Reading
Mar 14, 2018
AXPONA Adds 60 New Exhibitors
Looking for a place to check out the latest and greatest products in the audio market? Having trouble finding a... Continue Reading
Mar 05, 2018
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
Feb 26, 2018
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
Feb 12, 2018
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
Feb 05, 2018
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
Jan 22, 2018
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
Jan 19, 2018
ATSC 3.0 Standard Is Officially Released at CES 2018
The Advanced Television Systems Committee took the occasion of CES to officially release the ATSC 3.0 suite of TV standards,... Continue Reading