New Products Check Out the TCL Q85H Premium Soundbar: 7.1.4 Channels of Dolby Atmos/DTS:X Goodness TCL is finally stepping up their sound game with a premium soundbar that can immerse you in a dome of sound Chris BoylanMay 14, 2024
HDTV 4K & 8K TV 2024 TV Shootout Part II: Clash of the Titans Day two of the 2024 TV Shootout looked at the highest performing extra large TVs, with OLEDs and MiniLED TVs on display from LG,... Chris BoylanAugust 8, 2024
News Preview: AMPACS Announces Over-Ear Headphone Design Using xMEMS’ Speakers AMPACS has developed an over-ear headphone prototype using XMEMS micro speakers with 35mm, 40mm or 50mm dynamic drivers. Robert SilvaJuly 29, 2024
HDTV 4K & 8K TV 2024 TV Shootout Celebrates 20th Year with MiniLED/OLED TV Battle Royale The TV Shootout returns to its roots with six top TVs competing for the crown of the "King of TV." Chris BoylanJuly 17, 2024
HDTV 4K & 8K TV Bang & Olufsen Partners with TCL for Premium Sound on TCL TVs The premium audio brand has inked a 6 year deal to bring "Audio by Bang & Olufsen" to the number 2 TV maker in... Chris BoylanJuly 18, 2024
News Epson Busts Formovie on Lumens Ratings Formovie is not alone, Epson catches a number of projector competitors overstating brightness specifications. Robert SilvaJuly 25, 2024
Hi-Fi Components Lone Star Audiofest and T.H.E. Show Announce Partnership for 2025 Audio Show T.H.E. Lone Star Audiofest is coming to Austin, Texas May 2-4, 2025 to feature bespoke Hi-Fi designers, DIY audio and startups. Brian MitchellJuly 8, 2024
News Redbox is Done and the Fat Lady is About to Sing for Physical Media The kiosk DVD and Blu-ray disc rental service Redbox is shutting down. Is physical entertainment media doomed? Robert SilvaJuly 13, 2024
Home Theater Survey Says Movie Viewers Want that IMAX Theatrical Experience at Home With fewer people going to movie theaters, a survey suggests that movie lovers are prepared to spend a bit to bring the cinematic experience... Chris BoylanJuly 4, 2024
News DTS:X with IMAX Enhanced on Disney+ How it Works (Deep Dive) A/V aficionados will be happy to hear that DTS:X immersive sound has arrived on Disney+ with the "Queen Rock Montreal" live concert film and... Chris BoylanApril 26, 2024
Loudspeakers T.H.E. Show SoCal 2024 Report Our hi-fi show coverage of T.H.E. Show SoCal 2024 includes stereo systems ranging from a few hundred dollars to over $500K. Brian MitchellJune 30, 2024
Daily Deals XL TV Deals: Samsung Cuts Prices on 98-inch QLED TVs and 83-inch OLED The number 1 TV maker just made their extra large TVs a lot more affordable. Chris BoylanJuly 1, 2024
Headphones Is It Game Over for Sony 360 Reality Audio? It Might Well Be. Sony's immersive music format is being removed from TIDAL this month, leaving Amazon Music as the only major streaming platform to support the format. Chris BoylanJuly 3, 2024
News Speaker Startup Syng Gets Funded to the Tune of $48.75 Million The new Syng Cell Alpha is unlike any wireless speaker we've seen. Investors have taken the bait, but will consumers bite at $1800 per... Brian MitchellSeptember 28, 2021
HDTV 4K & 8K TV How Much is that OLED in the Window? 2024 LG B4 TV Pricing Revealed LG's entry level 4K OLED TV is available now in 55-inch, 65-inch and 77-inch models, starting at $1,699 MSRP. Chris BoylanJune 17, 2024
Digital Music Systems TIDAL Drops MQA, Sony 360 Reality Audio and All Podcasts Starting July 24, 2024, TIDAL will no longer offer music in MQA or Sony 360 Reality Audio formats, while keeping monthly prices the same. Robert SilvaJune 19, 2024
HDTV 4K & 8K TV TCL’s New 2024 QD MiniLED TVs Get Bigger and Better at Attractive Prices Sized from 32 inches to 115 inches, and with video quality that rivals the top performers, TCL's 2024 TV lineup offers something for everyone. Chris BoylanMay 13, 2024