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Kaleidescape Strato V Movie Player/Server
Kaleidescape is the best way to experience movies and shows in your home theater or media room. It provides bit-perfect video and lossless audio with an incredible movie store and interface that makes it easy to find what you’re looking for. Compared to streaming, a Kaleidescape system will really allow your equipment to shine in your room, but historically, it has come with a price to do so. Welcome the Kaleidescape Strato V, a brand new all-in-one movie player that aims to be a more affordable yet extremely powerful option for someone looking to have the best possible source for watching movies, TV shows, and concerts. Watch our video to learn more!
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 & Bar 9 Soundbar Review
In this article, we’re going to take a look at Sony’s brand new Bravia Theater Bar 8 and Bar 9 Dolby Atmos soundbars that feature their spatial sound mapping technology, room calibration, and so much more all packed inside a slim and elegant looking package.
McIntosh XR50 and XR100 Speaker System Overview
McIntosh used its years of engineering experience to design the XR50 stand-mount and XR100 floor-standing speakers full of technology and performance. Check out our overview to learn more!
Sonus Faber Sonetto Generation 2 Speakers Overview
With Sonus Faber's new Sonetto loudspeakers, you can get flagship sound and technology in a more compact and affordable package. The Camelia midrange driver and cork internal chamber are taken from the Suprema flagship speaker, promising a level of midrange refinement and resonance isolation not seen in speakers at these price levels.
Sony HT-A9M2 BRAVIA Theater Quad Home Theater Speaker System
When we first reviewed Sony's HT-A9 home theater system, we were extremely impressed. Now, Sony has introduced a brand new version, the Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad. With an updated look, new technology inside, and a better wireless connection, does this system have what it takes to bring that movie theater feel into your living room?
Focal 300 Series On Wall Speaker Overview
Learn why we think the Focal 300 On Wall series of speakers can help you put together a great surround sound system with minimal intrusion into your walls. These models from Focal have the classic sound that makes so many people love Focal, yet also have some interesting mounting options that give you worlds of flexibility. From stealth two channel to with a flat panel TV to great options for bed layer surround, you’ll have some great options.
2024 Sony BRAVIA XR Television Lineup
In this article we will be going over the new 2024 Bravia television lineup from Sony.
Balanced (XLR) Audio Cables vs Single Ended (RCA) Audio Cables
In this article we hope to demystify the pros and cons of balanced and single ended analog audio cables for home stereo and home theater systems.
JVC NZ800 & NZ900 Projector Overview
When we reviewed JVC's NZ8 and NZ9 models, we were highly impressed with their performance and they have been a top seller at Audio Advice since their introduction. Now, JVC is introducing new upgraded models, the NZ800 and NZ900, which feature their third-generation D-ILA chips, second-generation 8K e-shiftX, optimized BLU-Escent Laser light source for more lumens, and other video enhancements. We got our hands on them for an early evaluation and broke it all down in our latest video!
Home Theater Source Component Options
There are so many great options when it comes to choosing sources for your home theater or media room that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Should you use a streaming device like an Apple TV 4K or Roku Ultra? Do you still need a cable box or Blu-ray Player? Do you want the very best option with a Kaleidescape? We answer all these questions and more to help you navigate the world of home theater and media room source component options in our latest video.
Soundbar Buying Guide
A good soundbar will make it easier for you to understand what people are saying on TV, provide a better music soundtrack experience, and provide far richer deep bass than any TV speaker. In our latest video, we discuss how your listening and content tastes, your room size and shape, and where you will place your soundbar will impact your soundbar buying decision. Check out our Soundbar Buying Guide now!
SVS Ultra Evolution Speaker Series Overview
We’re big fans of SVS at Audio Advice, and their brand new Ultra Evolution line of speakers is by far the best speakers they’ve ever made! In our latest video, we’ll review everything that makes the seven new Ultra Evolution models so special and guide you on which ones might work best in your environment. Check it out now!
Bowers & Wilkins 700 Series 3 Signature Speaker Overview
Audio Advice is proud to introduce the new B&W 700 S3 Signature speakers. These are the best of the best, with improvements exclusive to the Signature Line. With two striking finishes and three models, these new speakers represent the best sound yet under their ultra-high-performance 800 Diamond models.
Upgraded JBL Synthesis 11.4.4 Home Theater Showcase
In this home theater showcase, we give you a behind-the-scenes look at the entire process of upgrading our existing theater inside our Raleigh showroom. From start to finish, our timelapse video shows each part of this project, along with the components we used and why we selected them. Watch now to see how an outdated room was transformed into a state-of-the-art JBL Synthesis home theater.
Best DACs/Streamers of 2024
Don’t miss this great overview of the best DACs for 2024. In this video, we will cover a wide range of DACs to help you find the best one for your digital music journey. Whether you are just getting into computer audio and music streaming or are a seasoned audiophile, we think you will learn something new and discover some amazing new products that have recently come on the market.
Marantz CINEMA 30 11.4 Channel Home Theater AV Receiver
Take your home theater to reference heights with the new Marantz CINEMA 30. The timeless yet modern styling is all Marantz, and the Japanese build quality ensures years of trouble-free use. Dirac Live support with Dirac Live Bass Control will ensure your speakers and subwoofers are tuned perfectly for your room!
