Onkyo has introduced a new entry-level AV receiver: the TX-SR373. This 5.2-channel receiver features Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding, as well as built-in Bluetooth with aptX for wireless audio streaming. The receiver is rated at 80 watts per channel...
If you had $5,000 to spend on a new home theater or audiophile system, what gear would you buy? We posed this question to our team of writers. Find out how they answered.
NAD has launched a new integrated amplifier, the C 338, that includes Chromecast and Bluetooth to stream music sources wirelessly from your mobile devices, and it is a UPnP client for network streaming from a local NAS library. The new C 338...
As cyber-security concerns grow, AV installers need to be sure that they are following best practices to make smart home devices as secure as possible. The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has developed the Connected Home Security Checklist Tool, which details security protocols...
FierceCable is reporting that Comcast has officially delayed its plans to introduce a 4K/HDR-capable set-top box--which probably comes as no surprise to customers who have been waiting. Back in November 2015, Comcast said it planned to introduce a 4K- and...
StormAudio has announced that it has partnered with Dirac Research to add the Dirac Live room correction solution to StormAudio's collection of AV processors. Beginning around the end of May, Dirac Live will become a standard feature on all new StormAudio...
Denon has announced three new S Series AV receivers, due out in April. The entry-level AVR-S530BT ($279) is a 5.2-channel, 140wpc receiver with 4K/HDR pass-through and built-in Bluetooth, but no network functionality. The step-up AVR-S730H ($479) is a 7.2-channel, 165wpc...
Pre-sale has begun on Sony's new A1E OLED TV line, first announced at CES in January. The A1E Series is a UHD line with support for the Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG High Dynamic Range formats, as well as a...
With the proliferation of smart home devices, cyber-security has become a huge concern. Jeff Berman interviewed several cyber-security experts to discuss the issue and learn ways you can protect yourself.
Audirvana has introduced a new desktop music player for macOS that supports the MQA format. The Audirvana Plus 3 player allows you to manage your full digital music library, whether it's stored locally or streamed, and it has integrated support...
Following up on the company's recent introduction of its first HEOS-branded AV receiver, Denon has now announced the addition of its first HEOS subwoofer, as well as a new HEOS soundbar. The HEOS BAR ($899) is a three-channel soundbar that...
Samsung officially launched its new flagship QLED UHD TV line this week. The line includes three series: Q7, Q8, and Q9. Samsung continues to offer a combination of flat and curved designs. All models use edge LED lighting (no full-array...
Pandora has introduced a Premium subscription tier, for $9.99/month, that adds the ability to search and play any song or album in the company's catalog. You can continue to build artist- or genre-inspired radio stations and tailor your content with...
Sony's 2017 lineup of 4K LED/LCDs began shipping this month. The line includes four series: (from least to most expensive) the X800E, X850E, X900E, and X930E/X940E. The X930E/X940E uses the Slim Backlight Drive+ full-array LED backlight with X-tended Dynamic Range PRO x10,...
Sanus has introduced a tabletop TV mount designed to complement the new Sonos PLAYBASE soundbase, as well as other similar products. The Swiveling TV Mount (WSTV1) provides 40 degrees of swivel left to right, offers up to eight inches of height...
Amazon's Alexa has become a popular addition to many AV and home automation devices, but Jerry Del Colliano has some reservations about using the voice control service.
Luxman Japan has announced the formation of an American subsidiary: Luxman America, Inc., based in New York. The company manufactures luxury audio components and this month will debut two new products for the North American market--the D-380 CD player and...
Fluance has introduced the new DB12 subwoofer, which has a 12-inch, front-firing long-throw woofer and 240-watt (RMS) amplifier in a ported cabinet that measures 16.7 by 15 by 16.8 inches. The connection panel includes both line- and speaker-level inputs, and...
Denon has announced its first HEOS-branded AV receiver. This 5.1-channel, 50-wpc receiver can work within a full HEOS system for multi-room wireless audio streaming, but you can also use the HEOS technology to wirelessly connect the surrounds in your 5.1-channel...
A new company has entered the AV market. Tidal Force makes its debut with a new line of value-oriented HDMI cables and a set of planar magnetic headphones. Tidal Force's Premium High Speed HDMI Cables are tested and certified to support the...
