(November 21, 2023) On this week's episode of HTNR we talk about the hottest home theater news, drop a few discount codes, and discuss a few of the amazing deals available during this Black Friday shopping season. Also, Travis Ballstadt drops in to update you on his world of gear and reviews...
Hello all, I’m using 2 subs in my theater layout and I’m new to the measurement game so I’m not sure which measurements are better with my limited knowledge. I have an Onkyo RZ-50. 1 sub is the new Klipsch RP-1200 and the other is a monolith 12”. Would the yellow graph with more energy but...
Today, we're unboxing and providing a first-look overview of Pioneer's all-new VSX-LX805 AV Receiver. The VSX-LX805 is a different animal from Elite products that hit the market in 2021, largely because it’s the first to have Premium Audio Co.’s influence and input throughout the development...
(May 12, 2023) The High End Munich show, taking place at the end of next week, is flushing out quite a bit of new gear. Yesterday, we covered NAD's new retro-inspired C 3050 stereo amp, and today we're highlighting the company's new streaming DAC-preamp. Priced at $5,499, the Masters M66 BluOS...
(May 11, 2023) Dual VU meters, push-button input selectors, a walnut-finished vinyl-clad cabinet, and a dark grey front panel displaying the original New Acoustic Dimension logo are all features on the new C 3050 Stereophonic Amp ($1,399) that ooze retro appeal. But it's what you can't see that...
(March 28, 2023) Onkyo's all-new TX-RZ70 marks Premium Audio Co.'s third flagship receiver release in 2023, leaving home theater fans plenty to lust for. The TX-RZ70, much like new heavy hitters from Pioneer and Integra, was built from the ground up with plenty of input from Premium Audio Co.'s...
(March 14, 2023) The all-new VSX-LX805 is a different animal from Elite products that hit the market in 2021, largely because it’s the first to have Premium Audio Co.’s influence and input throughout the development process. Standing as Elite's new flagship model, the VSX-LX805 is a dream...
(February 6, 2023) McIntosh is a brand known for its uncompromising two-channel prowess, bubbling with power galore, and an unmistakable green glow that's universally linked to its iconic preamp and amplifier designs. That's not to say the company hasn't dabbled in the world of all-in-one AV...
(January 5, 2023). Just a few short days into the new year and Dirac, makers of the popular Dirac Live Room Correction suite, has launched a game-changing home audio technology. Its new “Active Room Treatment” or ART delivers a layer of room correction designed to hone and control frequencies up...
(September 27, 2022) CEDIA week is always full of surprises, and this is a big one. Today, Dirac and Sound United announced a collaboration to make Dirac Live available in several new AV receivers and preamps from Denon and Marantz. Bringing Dirac functionality to these brands is a major blow...
Deer Creek Audio has published a new blog post covering Home Theater Multi-Subwoofer Setup for miniDSP, REW and Dirac Live. This paper walks you through the setup of your home theater multi-subwoofer configuration using the miniDSP 2x4 HD, DDRC-24 or Flex. This process helps optimize the...
(October 20, 2021) ARCAM’s newest HDA range member, the AVR5, is an entry-level receiver designed to deliver higher-end performance with comparatively reasonable pricing. The bones of the AVR5 give owners access to 12 channels of decoding with speaker arrangements as large as 7.1.4. Of course...
(September 3, 2021) During a recent interview with StormAudio’s Gary Blouse, National Sales Manager - US and Canada, AV NIRVANA was given the green light to discuss several of the company’s exciting new products. The headliner is a new entry-level processor called the ISP Core 16. Core 16 is...
(June 15, 2021) Sweden's Dirac Research, riding an epic sound wave, has announced the completion of a direct share equity issue that raised $17.73-million from a new investor (TIN Founder) and a current investor (DIG Investment). This latest capital injection brings the company's value to...
(June 1, 2021) 11 Trading Company (11TC) recently showcased Integra's new trio of AV receivers to partners in the custom install and integrator space, revealing new details and advanced tools rarely seen in the sub-$3,000 category. Before we dive into Integra specifics, here's a quick update on...
(September 16, 2020) In a move that could potentially reshape the AV Receiver marketplace, Onkyo and Pioneer have reached a licensing agreement with Dirac Research for use of its popular Dirac Live room correction suite. As reported by Yahoo! Japan and confirmed by AV NIRVANA, future Onkyo and...
For a house, bought shortly a high-end Home Cinema with Audiophile qualities shall be built.
Controllable via Siri, Google Home and Home Automation System.
The aim is to enjoy a great surround + atmos experience (7.4.4), uniform bass response, very low distortion up to reference gain at the...
(August 22, 2019) Months in the making and highly anticipated, Dirac Live Bass Management is primed to make its official debut at CEDIA 2019 in Denver, Colorado.
Dirac Live Bass Management, the company’s first “modular add-on” to its new Dirac Live correction system, will be available in two...
(May 6, 2019) NAD Electronics is arriving at the Munich High End 2019 with an interesting nugget of news: the company’s C 658 BluOS Streaming DAC is set to receive an injection of high-tech performance software. On or around June 10, 2019, C 658 owners will gain access to an exciting update...
BluOS 3.4 Update Delivers New App Features, Dirac Live, DTS:X, and More!
(April 11, 2019) Lenbrook International has issued several major announcements about its BluOS Hi-Res music platform, in addition to updates to its new NAD Masters M10 BluOS Streaming Amplifier.
According to Lenbrook, a...