Audio

Without a doubt, Apple “i-stuff” works great. It’s easy to use, it’s handy, and I’d never travel without mine.

Anthem has begun shipping the MRX 300, the latest in its MRX family of receivers. ...

Pakedge Device & Software has released its RSB-K24C preconfigured audio/video bridging system, a router/gateway security unit designed for networked custom-installation home entertainment and multiroom...

SnapAV has announced the arrival of its Episode 900 series of in-wall loudspeakers, which incorporate premium high-efficiency 4.5-inch Kapton ribbon tweeters, large Natural...

Sunfire is marketing its new Atmos subwoofer as “the smallest, most powerful subwoofer in its class.” ...

The in-wall speaker has come a long way from the early days of custom installation when 12-volt car stereo speakers were mounted to plywood...

Crestron is now shipping its Sonnex 24x8 multiroom audio system, which transmits 48 channels of uncompressed 24-bit HD audio long distances across a single...

If this year’s Consumer Electronics Show is any indication, headphones are coming back in a big way. And I don’t just mean earbuds–I mean...

Housewide audio distribution has been the custom installation industry’s rocket fuel for years.

When it comes to backyard entertaining, outdoor AV generally remains the exception rather than the rule.

Meridian Audio’s Meridian Sooloos Media Core 200 Digital Media System is being marketed as an “elegant, compact, and virtually silent” media server system...

Atlantic Technology has introduced its WA-50 Wireless Audio System, which it says can transmit a full-range stereo signal wirelessly up to 150 feet,...

Sonance is now shipping its 70V Sonance Landscape Series system of two-way satellite speakers and in-ground subwoofer, which were constructed from a UV...

At CES, Wisdom Audio introduced its new modular line-source loudspeaker systems, the Wisdom Series LS4 and LS3. Designed by a team directed by...

As much as we fuss and nitpick and try our best to convey our weary sighs in print when faced with an overly complicated...

Lately, the life of the sound engineer really has been looking up. Literally. Granted, Yamaha has been adding a height element to its surround...

Parasound is now shipping the first production samples of its John Curl-designed Halo JC 3 phono preamplifier. As Parasound's chief amplifier circuit designer,...

On page four of the owner’s manual for Grace Digital’s Tuner Wi-Fi Radio, there’s an unintentionally hilarious warning that reads, “Do not use this...

Sunfire has launched its budget-friendly Dynamic Series of subwoofers. Tuned for both low frequency Home Theater Effects and powerhouse musical bass lines, these...

Artison’s new thin attachable LCR DualMono (LCR-DM) speakers include the new Masterpiece LCR-DM, as well as Portrait LCR-DM and Sketch LCR-DM models. ...

NuVo Technologies has started shipping its new seven-inch Single Point In-Wall Stereo Speaker. ...

Accell, a provider of premium audio/video and computer accessories, is preparing to ship its newest product, the PowerSquid power outlet multiplier, as an...

At this point in our i-culture, virtually every AV receiver is “iPod/ iPhone friendly.”

JBL Synthesis has introduced its SK2-3300 LCR loudspeaker, incorporating driver technologies directly derived from the company’s flagship Project Everest DD66000 speaker to deliver...

I tend to ask integrators a lot of why questions: “Why use that control system? Why this esoteric brand of speaker cable, specifically?

Sanus is now shipping the VisionMount VMA202 Soundbar Speaker Mount that directly attaches to new VisionMount full-motion TV mounts for a no-drill speaker...

Adam Audio’s new Grand Theatre Component system is specifically aimed at the high end custom designed home theater market, featuring the company’s exclusive...

It’s a safe bet that unless you’re a dealer for SnapAV, the company’s name is new to you.

Seriously, the board members of Maybelline and Oil of Olay should be pretty peeved. They really missed the boat by not using the name...

Audio Video Bridging Promises Low-Latency, Synchronized AV Networking

Vincent Audio has introduced a high-performance HDCD CD Player that offers CD processing with high-end vacuum tubes. ...

Parasound has introduced a new version of the John Curl-designed Halo JC 2 stereo preamplifier, adding a home theater bypass function that allows...

Designed and hand-assembled in Meridian’s Cambridgeshire-based production facility, the company’s M80 compact audio system features an elliptical cabinet, crafted of custom mineral composite....

After creating a buzz with attendees at last year's CEDIA EXPO, Crestron says that its PROCISE high-definition 7.3 surround sound audio processor is now...

Triad Speakers has begun shipping its new OnWall MicroSat 3.0, a 3-in-1 full-range LCR available in custom sizes for flat-screen TVs 32 to...

Lighting Control Manufacturers Focus on Energy and Retrofit Within the well-established lighting control category changes to products and the competitive...

For better or worse, names and brands carry with them a fair share of expectations. If Lyle Lovett releases any album, you know...

Sonance has designed two new in-wall subwoofers exclusively for home theater systems. The new models, SUB12-500 and SUB10-250, join the existing Cinema Series...

Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity doesn’t make a whole heck of a lot of sense to most people, but not because of the math...

KEF, a brand known by audiophiles around the world for its innovative, high-performance loudspeaker designs, celebrates a milestone birthday next year.

The Cary Audio Design MS-1 is a technological first for the company. Previously only specializing in physical-media based digital source equipment such as...