A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
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Our favorite streaming amplifiers of 2024 include models from Cambridge Audio, NAD, Naim, Marantz and WiiM.
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Our favorite in-ceiling and in-wall speakers and subwoofers for distributed audio and home theater will be heard, but not seen.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
With more options than we've seen in years, here are our picks for Editors' Choice Awards for AV receivers in 2024.
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Our favorite audio accessories can make your turntable, speakers or headphones sound even better.
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Check out our favorite wired over-ear headphones at different price points, from very affordable to cost no-object.
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Shopping for wireless noise cancelling over-ear headphones or gaming headsets? Here are our picks for best you can buy on any budget.
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Have you ever wondered how vibration influences the sound of your stereo system? Not just the turntable but every component. Learn how to improve...
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Outdoor Speakers are a great addition to your home and not a huge investment if you know what to buy and how to install...
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Retrieving real deep bass and reproducing it in your home theater or listening room at real-life levels is not easy. In fact, there are...
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Before you buy the wrong thing because you think it's a deal, learn how to really improve your TV's sound quality and what options...
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What you need to know about understanding frequency response curves of loudspeakers.
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What is HDTV? (presented by Philips) HDTV stands for High Definition Television. It is a digital format that provides an extremely high-resolution picture (2.1...
Amplifiers
Bi-words seem to be proliferating these days (bi-coastal, bipolar, etc.), and the world of stereo and home theater loudspeakers is no exception. The terms...
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“What is the perfect media or listening room?” I get asked this question quite often. It’s frequently phrased more like this: “If money were...
A/V Furniture & Accessories
As you probably know if you've been shopping for cables, coax for most video applications is "75 ohm" coax–but what the heck does that...
Amplifiers
Axiom’s A1400-8 multichannel amplifier seen from the inside. The gain stages are right at the top of this picture. Each board is two channels....
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When we listen to music reproduction, we’re seeking a credible illusion of the real thing — realistic, plausible, but not overpowering. But what is...
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Dolby Atmos is an object based surround sound format that can place sounds all around you. Ceiling speakers are suggested, but not required.
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Auro-3D is the next generation three-dimensional audio standard. It provides a realistic sound experience unlike anything before. By fully immersing the listener in a...
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A conversation with Paul Hales about Theory Audio Design and why current "Hi-Fi" loudspeakers don't deliver a true theater experience at home.
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The NAD 3020 was one of the best-selling audio components in history and has become a cult classic in the world of vintage audio.
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What will it take for the high-end audio industry to reach the next generation? We think a focus on the middle and system building...
Home Theater
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
