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Hulu Begins Its Password Crackdown
As of March 14th, 2024, Hulu has banned the sharing of account login information to friends and family outside the account-holder’s household. Rule breakers risk having their accounts suspended!
HECO Aurora 30A Subwoofer Review
HECO’s Aurora line has thus far impressed us with their loudspeakers – but can they keep up their winning streak with their Aurora 30A 12" ported subwoofer?
7 Incredible Hi‑Fi Giveaways ‑ One LiveStream: Audioholics 25‑Years Celebration!
Audioholics Massive Giveaway Contest featuring 7 awesome prizes by Definitive Technology, SVS, RBH, Focal, Cambridge Audio & RSL. Celebrate 25-Years on one HUGE LiveStream w guests!
PSB SubSeries BP8 Packs dual 8" Drivers into Compact Subwoofer
The PSB SubSeries BP8 ($1,499) is a compact powered subwoofer with dual 8-inch drivers and Hypex nCore amplification. It’s the first in a new generation of subs from PSB.
Planned Las Vegas Stadium to Feature Largest LED Screen in Baseball
A new ballpark for the Oakland A’s is scheduled to open in Las Vegas in 2028. The stadium is to feature an 18,000-square-foot video wall and an eye-catching design. Read on.
Solar‑Powered Headphones From Sweden’s Urbanista: The Future Is Now!
The Swedish lifestyle audio brand Urbanista announced the 2nd generation of its solar-powered headphones and earphones, both of which use a new kind of solar cell called Powerfoyle and have recharge.
Denon/Marantz/B&W: Is Masimo Poised to Sell its Audio Brands?
Masimo Consumer to be a spin-off company from Masimo and will include audio brands like Denon, Marantz and B&W.; Is the move forced by investors just sound book-keeping or a signal of future sale?
Naim Embraces Class D with Uniti Nova PE and CI Series Amps
The Naim Uniti Nova Power Edition streaming amp ($10K) offers double the power of the original, thanks to Class D amplification. The brand’s new CI Series is designed for Focal’s custom speakers.
Samsung’s 2024 TV Lineup Available Pre‑Order with Free TV Promo Deal
Samsung announced pricing for its 2024 TVs, and a FREE TV promotion expiring April 11th. The 77-inch S95D QD-OLED will likely be the biggest draw for videophiles along with the new Tizen OS redesign.
Kaleidescape Launches Terra Prime Movie Server with Massive 96TB Storage
The Kaleidescape Terra Prime 96TB movie server ($26,995) is the movie collector’s dream source component. The Terra Prime can store up to 1,600 4K movies with reference video and lossless sound.
Audioholics Celebrates 25 Years Online ‑ Giveaway & Livestream Event
On April 18th, 2024, Audioholics celebrates 25 years of “pursuing the truth” in audio publishing excellence as we are joined by our review staff and close channel partners with must have prize giveaways.
RBH Sound 3rd‑Gen Impression Series Speakers ‑ Made in USA!
RBH Sound new 3rd-generation Impression Series of loudspeakers are reasonably priced and deliver RBH’s solid engineering and unusually high build quality all while being made in the USA!
Cutting‑Edge Audio Gear We Recommend For Summer 2024
Looking for the newest, coolest audiovisual products for summer? Check our our annual cutting-edge gear list we recommend for summer. These products will be all the rage so get the NOW.
Bowers & Wilkins Launches 700 S3 Signature Series Loudspeakers
Bowers & Wilkins has introduced its new 700 S3 Signature Series. The 702 floorstanders ($9,000/pair), 705 stand-mount($4,500/pair), and HTM71 center-channel($3,300 each) all have new upgrades!
Tidal’s Hi‑Res Streaming Gets Cheaper!
Tidal charges a hefty premium for high-res music. Starting on April 10th, 2024, Tidal will be discontinuing its tiered offerings and consolidating everything into a single service at $10.99/month!
Coastal Source Celebrates 15 years with New Bollard 1000 Series Speakers
Coastal Source released their new Bollard 1000 series outdoor speakers. All models come with weatherized tweeters and elliptical drivers and can be combined with subwoofers for 2-way or 3-way designs.
A Return to Blu‑ray as Streaming Value Evaporates
The SVoD market has found its ceiling as streaming services continue to chip away value for consumers, it only gets worse from here. There's no better time for a return to physical media!
RSL Speedwoofer 10E: Entry Price of Great Bass Just Went Lower!
RSL’s new Speedwoofer 10E is a 10” woofer sub with a 300-watt amp that somehow only costs $300 shipped. Learn how RSL’s brought many of their core technologies to a much lower price point.
ESPN, Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery Plan New Sports Streaming Service
ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery are teaming up to create a new streaming service for sports fans. The joint venture will combine live TV with on-demand content, covering all major sports.
Apple Vision Pro: Another 3D Comeback?
The $3,500 Apple Vision Pro is here. Although not for everyone, this product — and future products of this type — can deliver a 3D video experience far better than any previous technology.
Are Aging Baby Boomers Spelling the Demise of Hi‑Fi Audio?
During COVID people spent money like water, but did audio companies learn anything from the post-pandemic AV recession? Will aging Baby Boomers embrace new technologies designed for younger consumers?
The $299 WiiM Amp Breathes New Life Into Old Speakers
The new WiiM Amp is a compact streaming amplifier that turns any pair of passive speakers into a modern streaming audio system for only $299. It offers 60 wpc, HDMI ARC, bass management, and ESS Sabre DACs.
EU Regulation to KILL Lamp Projectors for Mercury Hazards
An EU regulation will begin the decline of lamp-based projectors worldwide and toxic heavy metal, mercury inside the bulbs are to blame. Get ready to see growth in LED and Laser projector technology!
Definitive Technology Descend DN15 15" Subwoofer Review
The Descend DN15 is a large and powerful 15” subwoofer with a 500-watt RMS amplifier from Definitive Technology. Can this BIG sub produce audiophile sound and deep bass? Read our review to find out.
Sony 360 Reality Audio Vs. Dolby Atmos Music: The New Format Wars
Sony 360 Reality Audio vs. Dolby Atmos Music may seem like a kinder, gentler format war. But it's part of a broader competition involving MPEG-H 3D Audio for the music & digital broadcast TV markets.
Hsu Research VTF‑TN1 15" Subwoofer: Deeper Bass, Lower Cost!
Hsu replaces their top dog 15” ported subwoofer with the higher performing, lower cost VTF-TN1 flagship bruiser. Read our preview to see how this modern miracle was achieved for only $1,200!
JBL Synthesis and ARCAM Now ‘Certified for Envy’ By madVR Labs
Harman Luxury Audio Group and madVR Labs have announced that several AVRs and processors from Harman brands have achieved “Certified for Envy” status from madVR Labs. Read on.
Focal Theva No.1 Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review
Focal’s Theva No.1 is their new entry-level bookshelf speaker that replaces the venerable Chora series. Focal makes high quality speakers, but how do they fare in a lower price point? Read on.
Prime Video Removes Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Unless You Pay More
Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service began running ads AND stripped off Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos! If you want them back, you have to pay for the ad-free tier which is an additional $2.99/month.
The REL T/9x Red Subwoofer: Beyond the Black Box
Rel's T/9x Red Subwoofer($1,650) adds Italian racing red paint and a souped-up driver. The pure carbon fiber center cap reduces weight and adds stiffness to the 10-inch driver. Read on to learn more.
‘LG Labs’ Exhibition Focused on Innovation at CES 2024
At CES 2024, the “LG Labs” exhibition inside the LG Electronics booth showcased a vacuum tube OLED jukebox called the DukeBox, a high-tech camper, and a tiny 4K projector called the CineBeam Qube.