Audio
Review: Sennheiser SB01 AMBEO Soundbar
Find out why John started calling this soundbar the MOAB — Mother of All Bars.
Product Reviews
Automation
Review: MantelMount MM860 Pro Series Motorized TV Mount
An automated and motorized mount that takes everything that made earlier MantelMount offerings great and improves them in every way.
Audio
Review: Russound MBX Streaming Audio System
Russound offers its own take on a streaming audio solution.
Audio
Review: MSE Audio Cherry Bomb and OS-440 Outdoor Audio System
Getting that high-end outdoor sound without the wiring hassle.
Audio
Review: SVS Prime Wireless Speaker System
SVS seeks to increase quality of sound and user convenience with its Play-Fi enabled speaker system.
Automation
Review: Control4 Smart Home OS 3
A walk through the Control4’s most significant improvement to the system to date.
Audio
Review: Yamaha XDA-QS5400RK Quad Source MusicCast Streamer
Yamaha offers a MusicCast-capable product specifically built for the needs of the CI channel.
Internet of Things
Review: LeakSmart Water Protection System
Protect your home and all that is in it with this leak detection system.
Audio
Review: Marantz AV8805 Digital Pre-amp/Processor
A look at the latest product atop the Marantz throne.
Product Reviews
Review: Vizio 75-inch P-Series 4K HDR SmartCast TV
If you dabble at all in BYOTV systems integrations, you’re going to come face-to-face with Vizio eventually. Here is what you can expect.
Blogs
First IMAX Enhanced Disc Reviewed
Does the Journey to the South Pacific Blu-ray re-create the IMAX theater experience at home?
Audio
Review: Sony HT-Z9F Dolby Atmos/DTS:X Soundbar
Sony's new soundbar can help improve the TV and movie watching experience in rooms where a traditional surround system isn’t practical.
Audio
Review: NEAR NEARScapes IG44.1 DSP Outdoor Audio System
An all-in-one outdoor audio solution that can deliver the goods for years to come.
Product Reviews
Review: Kwikset SmartCode 888 Electronic Deadbolt
Integrating a modern smart lock with a control system opens some really cool and exciting automation opportunities.
Product Reviews
Review: Control4 DS2 Mini Door Station with Intercom Anywhere
A smart doorbell and so much more.
Audio
Review: MartinLogan Motion 4i and 8i Speakers
MartinLogan upgrades its Motion Series speakers with a lower-case “i” onto the ends of the model names and a pretty striking aesthetic makeover.
Audio
Review: Yamaha R-N803 Network Stereo Receiver
The Yamaha R-N803 Network Stereo Receiver deftly blends new-school connectivity with old-school cool in a way that other stereo receivers could learn a lot...
Audio
Review: dARTS 535 Series Digital Surround Theater System
Dealers looking for a repeatable, premium theater solution that offers a ton of installation flexibility should put dARTS on the top of the short...
Audio
Review: Control4 Triad AMS-8 and AMP-8
The AMS-8 along with the AMP-8 make a potent combo, perfectly replacing all-too-common outdated 6- and 8-zone audio systems.
Product Reviews
Reviewing Meridian Audio’s 857 Reference Two-Channel Power Amplifier
Active Cooling is a Major Plus, Even If We Never Managed to Push It Hard Enough to Engage During the Course of This Review
Product Reviews
Monitor Audio’s Vecta Speaker Combines Versatility and Performance
Monitor Audio is expanding its range of speakers with the introduction of a stylish, compact and versatile model with weather resistant properties, Vecta V240.
Product Reviews
Onkyo Ships New TX-NR787 9.2-Channel Network AV Receiver
Product Provides Nine Channels of Surround Sound Coverage and Universal 4K HDR Support
News
LumaStream Introduces DMX Color-Changing House Lighting System
The HLC-RGBW is a Premium Fixture That Delivers Low-Voltage LED Lighting Engineered Specifically for AV Integrators
Product Reviews
Onkyo Joins Works With Sonos
Integra, Pioneer Elite, Onkyo devices to receive official badge
News
MSE Audio Now Shipping SoundTube STNet Pendent Speakers
New Additions are IP-Addressable and Dante-Enabled
Product Reviews
Denon Expands X-Series and S-Series AV Receiver Lineup
Company Unveils Mid-Level AVRs, Packed with Features, Including Support for Amazon Alexa, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and the Latest Video Capabilities
News
Atlona Designs 8×8 HDMI Switcher for 4K/UHD and HDR Content
The New AT-HDR-H2H-88MA Delivers Format-Flexible Wwitching with Integration Capabilities and Usability
News
Crestron Horizon Keypads Now Available to Order
Available in Single-Gang Models That Can be Combined Up to Four Across with Custom Trim Pieces
Connectivity
Iminate Designs Automation System with Safety and Simplicity
Users Can Create Guest Access and Monitor Energy Usage with the Brand’s Management Dashboard
Product Reviews
HEOS Introduces Its Next-Generation Sound Bar
The HomeCinema HS2 Provides Alexa Compatibility and Whole-Home Audio for the Connected Home Theater
Product Reviews
Parasound Debuts Halo JC 5 400w Amp
Stereo Amplifier Features 400 Watts and the Soul of Two John Curl Halo JC 1 Monoblocks
Product Reviews
Vanco Offers New 4K and Digital-Analog AV Distribution Products
Additions Include 4K Extender and HDMI Clock Re-Synthesizer/Conditioner from Vanco and Digital-Analog Audio Extender from PulseAudio
News
Polk Audio Comes to Capitol
Capitol Adds Polk Sound Bars, Subs, and Signature Series to Home Theater Audio Mix
News
JVC Launches New 4K HDR DLP Projector
New LX-UH1 Features a Compact Design and Wide Lens Shift to Suit a Broad Range of Home Installations
Product Reviews
Reviewing NAD’s T 777 V3 AV Surround Receiver
The Model That Sits Atop the Brand’s Receiver Line Features Audio Quality Beyond Reproach
Product Reviews
Optoma Unveils ProAV Market Laser Projector
The ZH420UST UST Model Features Built-in Edge Blending and Warping
Product Reviews
Rachio’s Smart Sprinkler Controller Features Wireless Flow Meter
Flow Meter Automatically Shuts Down Water Supply to Prevent Landscape Damage and Flooding
Product Reviews
New On-Q HDMI Cables Deliver 4K, HDR
Legrands Latest Technology Delivers Content Over Distances of Up to 50 Feet
Product Reviews
Nuvo Offers Its First Fire-Rated Speaker Enclosure
Legrand Brand Offers Option for Improved Audio Performance in Residential and Light Commercial Settings
Product Reviews
Reviewing Definitive Technology’s D11 Bookshelf Speaker
Definitive delivered a top-of-the-line bookshelf speaker that can actually still fit on a bookshelf, as the D11 stands just 13 inches tall and 12.5...