(April 28, 2026) On this episode of HTNR, we cover another packed week of AV news from every corner of the hobby. The lightning round includes a new JVC projector promotion, TCL officially entering the Mini RGB TV race with its ambitious RM9L lineup, Denon making a serious move in the sub-$1,000 receiver category with its AVR-S980H, and Jamo returning under new ownership with plans for a new generation of Scandinavian-inspired loudspeakers.
We also explore standout gear launches from Klipsch and Ojas, NAD’s new C589 CD player, Fosi Audio’s aggressively priced S3 streamer/DAC/preamp, and a reminder that McIntosh’s Trade Up program is nearing its deadline. Bowers and Wilkins also refreshes its PX8 S2 flagship headphones with new finishes, while Amazon faces legal scrutiny over aging Fire TV Stick performance.
The featured story focuses on SVS and its new 3000 Micro R|Evolution subwoofer, a compact dual-opposed design promising serious bass from an 11" cube. The show wraps with @Michael Scott 's latest reviews, fresh disc releases, Kaleidescape movie store deals, including Alien franchise discounts, top-selling 4K titles, and a look at what’s trending across streaming.
Many thanks to both of the show's exclusive advertising sponsors: madVR Labs and SVS! Please click on their links and check out what they have to offer.
You can watch on YouTube and Spotify, and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Links are below...
Home Theater News Review: HTNR Season 4 - Episode 5 links and notes:
PODCAST LINKS
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- CLICK TO LISTEN on Apple Podcasts
WEB LINKS
madVR Envy Commander: https://www.avnirvana.com/threads/m...ture-rich-web-interface-envy-commander.16407/
Kaleidescape Movie Store: https://www.kaleidescape.com
JVC Theater Photo Submission Promotion: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/qW9i5IT/JVCProjectorMail
GEAR OF THE WEEK
-Buy Denon's New AVR-S980H: https://amzn.to/4mUG6Wn
-Buy the New SVS 3000 Micro Revolution: https://amzn.to/4mYmNvp
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY SVS AND madVR
-SVS: www.svsound.com
-madVR: https://madvrenvy.com/
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