Recently Published AV News

Sound United annouced their latest HDMI 2.1 AV receivers from Denon and Marantz actually will support 4k/120Hz resolution without any issues. See how this problem has been resolved and what's next.

To end 2020 on a good note, Audioholics teamed up with Marantz to give away a brand new AV7705 11CH AV Processor. Enter to win by 12/31/20 to start your new year off right and be the envy of your friends.

An inferno that blazed for three straight days devastated the AKM semiconductor factory in Nobeoka City, Japan. Read on to learn how this will this affect audio products from your favorite manufacturers.

Certain HDMI 2.1 AV receivers from Denon, Marantz and Yamaha have a bug in their HDMI 2.1 chipsets that causes blank screen for 4k/120Hz & 8k/60Hz resolutions. Sound United gives work around and promises future fix.

Sound United LLC today announced that it has finalized the acquisition of Bowers & Wilkins. What does this mean for the brand? Read on as we speculate the future of this premium loudspeaker company.

Audioholics is giving away an Arylic A50 wireless streaming amplifier! This contest is free to enter, just leave your email address and after Halloween, the winner will be announced.

Shure makes a rare misstep with its new Aonic 215 Wireless earphones ($279) and RMCE-TW1 Wireless Secure Fit Adapter ($229). Shortly after shipping began, Shure cancelled all outstanding orders.

Will Joe Atkins take back control of legendary speaker company Bowers and Wilkins or will home theater giant Sound United restore brand stability and focus? Read on to find out.

Sonos just launched their "S2" platform, a complete software overhaul for its growing ecosystem of wireless audio products. S2 ushers in a new era for Sonos with Dolby Atmos support and more. Read on.

CEDIA just announced that its September show in Denver, Colorado has been cancelled for 2020! How will CEDIA handle getting the information out to the public and how can Audioholics help? Read on.

The COVID-19 pandemic forced movie theaters to close their doors. Many studios are now releasing theatrical movies to rent NOW via cable on-demand and streaming services like Amazon and iTunes.

Audioholics has partnered with RSL to give away the brand new "white" variant on a classic RSL 5.1 Home Theater Speaker System ($1,079.00 value)! Contest ends March 7th,so ENTER to Win BIG NOW!

Bose announced that they would close nearly half of their retail stores by the end of 2020 and ALL USA Stores! How will this affect distribution of Bose audio gear? Read on to find out.

Google Stadia is the latest in the “Netflixization” trend of video-gaming. Cloud and streaming game services will be the new gaming wave of the 2020s but what are the challenges and risks?

The new HBO Max streaming service will launch in May of 2020 with a price tag of $15 per month for new and exclusive content. Will it be able to compete with Netflix and Disney+? Read on to find out.

Amazon Music HD is the first streaming service to support Dolby Atmos Music. Dolby with Universal Music will produce thousands of songs in the new format. Will Dolby Atmos music be the next big thing?

Sound United has terminated its agreement to acquire Onkyo, Pioneer, Pioneer Elite, and Integra brands. Read on to find out why it's "Hasta La Vista Baby".

The Spears & Munsil High Definition tech disc as been our go to standard for calibrating displays. Today S&M; announced a UHD HDR version capable of calibrating the very latest in display formats.

RBH Sound today announced the purchase of the company and its assets by Todd A. Stewart. Todd's expertise in woodwork extends RBH’s US-based production capabilities to avoid Trump Tariffs and expand.

Sound United will acquire Onkyo Electronics, which also means Pioneer and Integra. Will this be good for consumers or will we now get FOUR of the same AV receivers rebranded? We see good, read on.

Audioholics is celebrating 20 years of online success this month and we've partnered with Marantz to give away a brand new SR6013 ($1500 value) 9.2CH AV receiver. Register to win now!

Control4 Corporation recently acquired NEEO, the creators of the acclaimed smart home remote, to accelerate its leadership in delivering remotes, touch panels, keypads, and other smart home devices.

Qobuz will be the official high-res streaming service for the Florida Audio Expo show taking place Feb 8-10th in Tampa. The show is free to the public and we will be there covering it.

Audioholics is looking to take our YouTube channel to the next level with you through Patreon. This membership platform enables us to produce customized content for you along with other perks. Join!

Monster Products has fired COO Fereidoun Khalilian and other “toxic” members of the management, in an attempt at a fresh start for the company’s 40th anniversary. Noel Lee prevents a hostile takeover.

Amazon’s new Prime Original Series Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan is the first content on the streaming service to deliver Dolby Atmos sound and Dolby Vision HDR. Has streaming caught up to physical media?

Audio engineer and high-res guru Mark Waldrep has published an 850-page book called Music and Audio: A User Guide To Better Sound. A Blu-ray disc with high-res tracks to compare to MP3 is included.

The Amazon Echo family of devices can now adjust the tonal balance of your music with voice activated EQ options. Just tell Alexa if you want more bass, treble or midrange and she will abide.