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(April 16, 2024) Disney has announced that DTS:X audio is definitively arriving on its streaming platform, Disney+. On May 15, “Queen Rock Montreal” will make its global premiere on the service, standing as the first concert film available with IMAX Enhanced immersive sound from DTS. It will...

(March 12, 2024) Pioneer has unveiled specs and details for two new AV receiver options, both designed to deliver big on the bang-for-the-buck quotient. The duo is headlined by the VSX-835, a 7.2-channel model that's priced at $499 (on sale at Amazon for $479) and injected with several advanced...

(September 17, 2021) Trinnov’s Altitude-16 and -32 owners are waking up to several exciting announcements, including a free upgrade that injects their respective processors with four – yes FOUR – additional channels of output. If you’re rubbing your eyes and wondering if that second cup of...

(September 6, 2019) What an incredible day in the world of elite audio. First, we pulled back the curtain on Polk Audio’s stunning Legend Series of speakers, and now we’re getting a first look at StormAudio’s ridiculously gorgeous 2020 processors and amps. StormAudio has emerged as one of the...

Sound United Injects IMAX Enhanced Into More AVR Models (February 6, 2019) Today, more Denon and Marantz models are eligible for a potent firmware update that enables IMAX Enhanced functionality. Previously, the companies’ flagship products (Denon’s AVR-X8500H and Marantz’s AV8805) were the...

The Industry's First IMAX Enhanced Titles are Released (December 11, 2018) In the weeks leading up to CEDIA 2018, IMAX and DTS announced a new collaboration called IMAX Enhanced. According to IMAX, the program offers enthusiasts access to films benefiting from the “newest, proprietary...

Denon and Marantz AVRs Receive eARC and IMAX Enhanced Firmware Updates (November 4, 2018) Both Denon and Marantz have issued milestone firmware updates for select models in their receiver lineups. According to the companies, the updates unlock Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC), IMAX...

CEDIA 2018: Denon’s New Power Receiver Duo: AVR-X6500 and AVR-X4500 (September 19, 2018) As we wind down our CEDIA 2018 coverage, we’re highlighting Sound United’s noticeably robust presence on the show floor. And not to be out done was Denon and its launch of two new potent AV receivers...

CEDIA 2018: Meet Marantz’s New Flagship 11.2-Channel AV7705 Preamp Processor (September 19, 2018) Sound United had a massive presence at CEDIA 2018, showcasing a wide range of new gear from its impressive list of top-flight AV brands. One such brand – Marantz – used the limelight to reveal...

CEDIA 2018: “IMAX Enhanced” Certification Could Represent a Major Boost for DTS:X (September 5, 2018) As we head into CEDIA 2018, AV NIRVANA will cover a range of industry news and new product launches on the ground in San Diego, California. And kicking things off is a major announcement by...