The new Kaleidescape Strato K movie player is the first to be certified by the 8K Association. But videophiles in 2026 will care more about its exclusive “4K Cinematic” mode. Read on.

Focal’s new Aria Evo X loudspeakers include five models: N°1, N°2, N°3, N°4, and a center channel. Our demo at FAE 2024 reveled them to have near Kanta level performance at about half the price.

We reviewed Hsu Research's newest VTF subwoofer, The VTF-2 mk5. It sports a front-firing 12” driver, a 350 watt BASH amplifier, and 3.9 cf enclosure. It's one of the best performers in its category.

The Yamaha A-S801 is an honestly rated 100 watt/ch integrated amplifier with a built in high resolution USB-B DAC to power a serious dedicated two-channel or upscale PC system with pristine fidelity.

In this bench test report of the Anthem MRX 740 & 1140 AV receivers, preamp & amplifier performance is evaluated and compared. We cover Bass management and amplifier matrixing performance ...

Review: The JL Audio E-Sub e110 and e112 subwoofers are one of the best options on the market for those in need of a small yet powerful bass system. Great fit and finish & rock solid performance.

The SVS PB12-Plus DSP subwoofer’s ungodly output capabilities, and true 20Hz extension, has earned it our 2010 subwoofer product of the year award. Highly recommended! THE SVS PB12-Plus DSP is a ...

The Marantz SR8015 11.2CH Atmos/DTS:X Pro HDMI 2.1 AV receiver is built on a very solid platform with benchmark measured performance. Is this the best AVR for 2020? Read our review to find out. About ...

Powerful, rich, deep and solid with true 20Hz extension is how I would describe the bass output of the Rythmik FV15HP sub. It's a well engineered product that will serve any upscale home theater.

We bench tested the Yamaha RX-A6A 9.2CH 8K 150watt/ch Atmos/DTS:X Receiver to gauge power output and uncover performance issues we discovered. We discuss the proper settings for best power delivery.

Loudspeaker manufacturers sometimes exaggerate the specifications of their products to make them look better than they really are. Some are more honest than others in this regard. The focus of this ...

Arendal’s 1610 Series brings 1528-level engineering—time-aligned baffles, waveguides, carbon mids, and serious cabinets—into a more manageable, music-first loudspeaker built for real rooms.