Marantz recently announced two new flagship models, the SR7011 AV receiver and the AV7703 AV processor. The SR7011 combines all the features needed for the latest audio and video formats (from 4K to Auro 3D capability) with the company’s legendary sound quality. The AV7703 AV processor has everything required to make the most of the home cinema experience. Adding to their …
Bang and Olufsen: New BeoSound Speakers and BeoVision Horizon TV
Recently, Bang and Olufsen introduced its BeoSound 1 and BeoSound 2 speakers along with its new BeoVision Horizon TV. The new 360-degree speakers and television, like most B&O products, look stylish and out of the mold of the norm. One the biggest feature of the BeoSound 1 and BeoSound 2 besides the stylish looks and premium materials, is the sound. …
The Official End of the VCR: The Home Entertainment Catalyst
Once upon a time, not long ago, home entertainment was confined to a handful of channels on TV, and movies were confined to the local theater. After the movie’s run was over at the theater, that was it. Maybe it would one day come on TV, on a local ABC, NBC or CBS network station, but chances were slim. The …
HDR TV Technology Explained: OLED or LCD? Does It Matter?
In the world of the latest display technology, it is hard to keep up. Right when you think you have it down pat, a new wave of technology comes along that makes a great picture look even better. In the past several years, we have seen 3D, 4K, OLED and quantum dots. Like almost every year, this year is no …
Rave Reviews for Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series Diamond Speakers
The new 800 Series Diamond by Bowers and Wilkins continues to exceed expectations and is receiving unprecedented praise for its performance and class. Below are a couple excerpts from reviewers at Stereophile and CNET for the 802 D3 and 805 D3. 802 D3 – Stereophile Magazine The 802-D3 is featured in this June’s issue of Sterophile Magazine. “Their commitment to …
Cell Phone Boosters: Increase Bars and Signal Strength
AHT is committed to all forms of technology enhancements that can make your home a more convenient environment. As part of a whole home integration system, AHT can ensure cell phone strength is to optimal standards. If your home’s location provides a weak signal, one solution is to install a cell phone booster. Cell phone signal boosters are devices that …
MQA Technology Is Here: Firmware Update Is Now Available
The most talked about audio advancement in years is about to be available with Meridian Audio’s MQA firmware update on February 4th. Owners of Meridian’s Explorer2 DAC, Prime headphone amplifier, 808 v6 Reference CD player, 818v3 Reference Audio Core, Special Edition loudspeakers and 40th Anniversary systems will be able to upgrade their products and hear the full benefits that MQA-encoded …
Dolby Atmos Is Now Offered In Streaming Service
VUDU has announced that they plan to offer a range of 4K Ultra movies in Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos sound on their streaming service, initially limited to a few titles, but to be expanded if all goes well. They are launching with a bang too, by offering customers a free copy of Mad Max: Fury Road, to test drive the …
Elegant Solutions: Strut LaunchPort iPad Docking Stations
Controlling a home from an iPad has become the norm in residential automation. The simplicity of having one or multiple iPad’s dedicated to controlling a home’s lighting, motorized shading, security, audio/video and other home sub-system functions is almost a mandatory requirement on most home automation projects today. There are hundred of iPad cases, stands and mounts, but for a truly elegant look, …
Soundbar Trends: A Simple Solution For Providing Better Audio
Home theaters have had a resurgence as of late with new technologies such as Atmos creating a new way to experience surround sound, but every room in a home will not need an Atmos quality experience. Sometimes simple is better, and there is no simpler solution for adding an extra audio boost to a television like a soundbar. Today, soundbars offer …