Reviews
At $1,998, Bose Lifestyle Ultra pairs Dolby Atmos, PhaseGuide, SpeechClarity, and a wireless subwoofer, but skips support for DTS:X.
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Reviews
Bose Lifestyle Ultra Wireless Speaker makes Sonos and Bluesound sweat with bigger than expected sound, AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, and one baffling subwoofer...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
We got a sneak peek at Denon's new mid-range AVRs for 2026. They offer sonic upgrades and some cool new features. Will it be...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
We pair Kaleidescape's most affordable 4K player with its most compact movie server for a killer media library solution. Is it worth the investment?
Gift Guides
Share your love of music and movies by giving someone the finest ways to experience every last ounce of it.
Movies
Rachel McAdams leads Sam Raimi’s Send Help, a dark comedy survival tale with sharp tone, clean 4K visuals, and a few minor motion quirks.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
For those who think AV receivers are lacking in functionality or performance, Marantz has a solution for you, and it won't break the bank.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Yamaha’s RX300A and RX500A AV receivers start at $399 with HDMI 2.1, room correction, streaming, and a cleaner entry level design.
New Products
Yamaha’s $700 YHT-4970U bundles an RX300A AVR, 5.1 speakers, subwoofer, Bluetooth, and upgrade options as a real soundbar alternative.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Marantz brings the cost of A/V separates down to a more affordable price point with the AV 30 preamp/processor and AMP 30 multi-channel power...
New Products
Audio-Technica expands its VM95 Series with the $74 AT-VM95EBK cartridge and $109 headshell combo kit for affordable vinyl upgrades.
Articles
A free Thursday in Tokyo became a one-day Jazz Kissa Challenge, from Jimbocho to Hakusan, with Incus, Kissako, and Eigakan on the list.
Reviews
Bluesound PULSE FLEX P130 brings BluOS, hi-res streaming, and cleaner sound to small rooms, but is it the best $379 wireless speaker?
Articles
Clean, cleaner, cleanest: record cleaning options for vinyl collectors, from anti-static brushes to ultrasonic machines. What works?
News
Apple’s rumored AI AirPods with cameras and next-gen Apple TV could reshape wearables and streaming, but privacy questions loom.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
With 16-channels of surround sound processing, the Monoprice Monolith HTP-1 becomes one of the most affordable ways to experience the capabilities of Dirac ART.
New Products
Can one system do it all? Elipson’s Prestige Facet II 6 Active BT adds HDMI ARC, aptX HD, and a phono stage to simplify...
