9 Things to Consider When Shopping for a Preamp-Processor
Most home-theater owners use an AV receiver as the heart and brain of their entire system, but AVRs are an exercise in compromise, since they must combine the functionality of a preamp-processor (aka...
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Home Theater of the Month: Coldwater Creek Cinema
The Coldwater Creek Cinema is yet another testament to DIY. Owner Jeremy built nearly the entire room himself—with lots of online help from other AVS Forum members. Jeremy Schneider (hd0823) loved...
View ArticleAVS Forum Meetup with Sound United at CEDIA 2018
Sound United is hosting an exclusive meetup for AVS Forum members at its CEDIA booth on Friday, September 7. Come see what’s new and say hi to your fellow AVSers! If you’re heading to the CEDIA Expo...
View ArticleAVS Forum Meetup at Epson Booth During CEDIA 2018
Epson is hosting an exclusive meetup for AVS Forum members at its CEDIA booth on Thursday, September 6. Come see what’s new and say hi to your fellow AVSers! Are you going to CEDIA Expo next week in...
View ArticleSonos Amp at CEDIA 2018
The new Sonos Amp can power four wired speakers and accept signals from HDMI and analog-audio sources, integrating them all into the Sonos wireless whole-home audio ecosystem. Today, Sonos unveils the...
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Yamaha CX-A5200 Pre-Pro and MX-A5200 Power Amp at CEDIA 2018
The Yamaha CX-A5200 11.2-channel pre-pro and MX-A5200 11-channel power amp join the company’s Aventage lineup at CEDIA 2018. Ahead of CEDIA next week, Yamaha has announced two new members of its...
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Emotiva RMC-1 Availability Announced
The Emotiva RMC-1 flagship preamp/processor was announced at CEDIA 2017. Now, its availability is finally revealed, and eager enthusiasts can’t wait! At CEDIA 2017, Emotiva unveiled its flagship...
View ArticleAVR Comparison: Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 vs Denon AVR-X3400H
In this AVR comparison, AVS Forum member Spanbauer wants to know which he should get: the Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 vs Denon AVR-X3400H? AVS Forum member Spanbauer is ready to upgrade his AV receiver....
View ArticleHisense R6E Roku TV Now Available
The Hisense R6E Roku TV offers 4K UHD resolution with HDR10, direct backlighting, and of course, the Roku streaming platform built in. Following the launch of the R7 Roku TV earlier this year, the...
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Emotiva Airmotiv S15 & S12 Subwoofers at CEDIA 2018
The Emotiva Airmotiv S15 and S12 powered subwoofers triple the number of subs in the Airmotiv lineup with larger models for discerning but value-minded enthusiasts. Emotiva’s Airmotiv speaker lineup is...
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Emotiva PA-1 Monoblock Power Amp at CEDIA 2018
The new Emotiva PA-1 monoblock class-D power amp offers high power in a compact package for less than you might expect. Emotiva has long been a leader in low-cost, high-performance audio gear. At CEDIA...
View ArticleWisdom Audio Insight On-Wall Speakers at CEDIA 2018
At CEDIA next month, Wisdom Audio will demonstrate its new Insight On-Wall lineup, which includes two on-wall speakers and a freestanding 10″ subwoofer. CEDIA is about a month away, and my inbox is...
View ArticleDenon Unveils AVR-X3500H 7.2-Channel AV Receiver
Denon’s new AVR-X3500H AV receiver offers 7.2-channel operation, immersive audio, 4K/UHD/HDR passthrough, and Amazon Alexa voice control. The latest member of Denon’s X-Series of AV receivers is the...
View Article4K HDR TV Comparison: Samsung QN82Q6FN vs Sony XBR-75X900F
In this 4K HDR TV comparison, we look at the Samsung QN82Q6FN vs Sony XBR-75X900. Which would you choose? AVS Forum member todd1010 is thinking about a larger 4K HDR TV for his media room because it...
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Dirac Live in miniDSP SHD Processor for Audio Streaming
The new miniDSP SHD series of processors brings Dirac Live room compensation to the world of 2-channel audio streaming. Dirac Live is a well-regarded algorithm that compensates for a room’s acoustic...
View ArticleEBU Tests UHD HDR HFR Broadcasting at 2018 European Championships
The EBU is testing UHD HDR HFR broadcasting during the 2018 European Championships. It’s about time that HFR was added to the alphabet soup! I’ve long held that high dynamic range (HDR) and wide color...
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Home Theater of the Month: The Event Horizon
The Event Horizon is a totally blacked-out room with a 9.1.6 audio system and a unique subwoofer array that assures a stellar experience for all who enter. Like many AVS Forum members, Mike (mikela)...
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Sony Master Series A9F OLED & Z9F LED-LCD 4K HDR TVs Debut
The Sony Master Series TVs include the A9F OLED and Z9F LED-LCD, both of which provide exceptional video processing and Netflix Calibrated Mode. At a press conference in New York City today, the Sony...
View Article4K HDR TV Comparison: LG C8P OLED vs Samsung Q9FN QLED
In this 4K HDR TV comparison, we explore which is better, the LG C8P OLED or Samsung Q9FN QLED? More importantly, which is better for you? One of the most common types of threads on AVS Forum are...
View ArticleAtomic Data Storage Could Increase Capacity 1000x
Atomic data storage could increase the data density of current computer-storage devices by a factor of 1000 and Blu-ray discs by a factor of 100. The capacity of digital-data storage devices has been...
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