3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (1147+ words) Big televisions have created a slightly ridiculous home theater problem. A 98-inch display can dominate an entire wall, while the conventional soundbar beneath it suddenly looks like somebody left a ruler on the furniture. Move toward proper architectural audio and…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (1062+ words) Can Sonos 27 make existing speakers more useful with AI control, portable rear surrounds and direct Wi-Fi headphone linking? Sonos has started rolling out Sonos 27, the latest version of its audio operating system, bringing AI control, redesigned app navigation, and one…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1470+ words) Outdoor audio has moved well beyond a pair of weather-resistant speakers screwed beneath the eaves. Premium systems can now cover large properties, disappear into landscaping and deliver enough bass and output for everything from background music to an outdoor theater;…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1083+ words) Klipsch is taking its Reference Premiere Series somewhere it has not gone before. The new RP-500PM Powered Monitor is the company’s first powered speaker in the lineup, combining amplification, HDMI ARC, USB-C, Bluetooth 5.3, a phono input and multiple digital and…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1649+ words) Emotiva has spent more than two decades building its reputation around a fairly simple proposition: offer serious audio hardware without requiring customers to liquidate part of their retirement portfolio to pay for it. Both models will make their public debut…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (570+ words) If you’re looking for a big powerful party speaker that can be used virtually anywhere, you may want to check out Sony’s new Ult Tower 7. The ULT Tower 7 features a new 11-inch (280mm) woofer, two midrange drivers and four tweeters, two…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1527+ words) Subwoofer placement can make or break the low-frequency performance of a home theater system, but the location that measures best is not always conveniently located within a few feet of an AV receiver. Running a long RCA cable through a…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1721+ words) Naim’s CI-Uniti 102 combines 150 watts per channel, streaming, HDMI eARC, and multiroom flexibility in a compact amplifier that raises awkward questions for the Uniti Atom. The problem with creating a product that helps revolutionize an entire category is that everyone else…...

2+ week, 21+ hour ago   (1498+ words) What happens when Barco, Focal and Naim combine a 171 inch LED wall, 10 subwoofers and ultra-high-end audio at CEDIA 2026? Following Barco’s acquisition of VerVent Audio Holding, parent company of Focal and Naim, the three brands are bringing their combined expertise to…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (1046+ words) ASCENDO says the surface is engineered to distribute acoustic energy across a much broader area than a typical point-source loudspeaker while allowing the enclosure to remain exceptionally shallow. In practical terms, the design is intended to function more like a…...