Founder & CEO, ecoustics.com. Brian single-handedly launched this website using raw HTML code and some rudimentary perl scripts back in 1999. Over 25 years later, Brian continues to run daily operations, code when needed, and manage a growing team of expert writers and podcast/video producers. When he's not writing or hosting a podcast you might catch him on a tennis court.
Yamaha just announced its 2014 RX-V 77 Series network A/V receivers which feature Wi-Fi, Virtual CINEMA FRONT, and new streaming services. The top three are 7.2-channel...
Onkyo today announced two THX Select2 Plus certified network A/V receivers, models TX-NR737 and TX-NR838. The new mid-range receivers offer the latest in 4K/60...
Denon today announced three new budget-priced S-Series home theater receivers with the AVR-S500BT ($249), AVR-S700W ($449) and the AVR-S900W ($599) models, which feature the latest HDMI 2.0 connectivity...
Sony just released four budget-price A/V receivers which are priced from $279 to $599. The top top three models offer 7.2-channel surround sound, while...
Marantz announced a new $700 super-slim Network 7.1-channel A/V receiver, model NR1605, with built-in Wi-Fi, AirPlay, DLNA, and Bluetooth, which replaces the NR1604. It...
Marantz announced a mid-range priced Network A/V Receiver with built in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, model SR5009. This new receiver (replaces the SR5008) offers full...
Pioneer today introduced the Elite SC-81 and Elite SC-82 7.2-channel A/V receivers, which feature Class D3 amplification, Energy Star 3.0 certification, ESS SABRE Premier...
Yamaha just announced five new AVENTAGE RX-A 40 Series A/V receivers priced from $700 to $2200. The new models include the top-of-the-line 11.2-channel RX-A3040...
Base Model A/V Receiver Scores HDMI 2.0, Bluetooth, High-Current Amps Onkyo today announced its latest entry-level 5.1. home theater receiver for $300 with HDMI...
Denon just announced the 7.2-channel AVR-X4100W ($1400) and 9.2-channel AVR-X5200W ($2000) premium Network A/V receivers with Dolby Atmos — a new multi-dimensional sound technology...
Marantz is about to release their first Network A/V Receiver with Dolby Atmos capability, the SR7009 ($1,999). The 9.2-channel receiver provides nine discrete amplifier...
Marantz announced a new mid-class 7.2-channel Network A/V receiver with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, model SR6009 ($1,299), which replaces last year’s SR6008. The new SR6009...
Sony just announced announced its new top-of-the-line 7.2-channel 4K A/V Receiver for $1700, model STR-ZA3000ES, designed to be custom installer friendly. The STR-ZA3000ES delivers...
Denon announced a new flagship, $3,000 X-Series, 9.2-channel Network A/V Receiver, model AVR-X7200W, featuring ultimate build quality and unique 3D audio options for home...
Pioneer announced two Elite home theater receivers with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The $450 Elite VSX-45 offers 5.2-channels (80-watts x 5), while the $700...
Pioneer announced two budget home theater receivers that support today’s high quality audio and video formats. The $399 VSX-830 5.2-channel (80-watts x 5) A/V Receiver...
For 2015, Sony is releasing two 7.2-channel hi-res audio network A/V receivers with wi-fi priced at $500 or $600. The expensive model adds more power...