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Best AV Home Theater Receivers for 2026

Our AVR guide breaks down the best home theater receivers from Denon, Onkyo, Sony, Anthem, Marantz, and ARCAM. See which model fits your room, speakers, and budget, with clear advice on channels, HDMI 2.1, subs, and room correction.

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Best Dolby Atmos Soundbars for 2026

We spent countless hours in our home theater lab to find the best Dolby Atmos soundbars of 2026. From budget upgrades to flagship systems, these models stood out for performance, features, and value. Explore our categories, compare specs, and pick the right bar for your room.

Focal Omada Speaker Lineup Overview

The Focal Omada series blends elegant French design with advanced audio engineering. Featuring the Slatefiber driver and TAM tweeter, Omada speakers deliver dynamic, natural sound for both music and movies. Explore the full lineup and find the perfect match for your room.

Kaleidescape Mini Terra Prime

Mini Terra Prime brings silent solid state performance to Kaleidescape in a smaller-sized 8TB server. Download 4K in minutes, stream up to 25 players, and rack it beside Strato E or M for a clean, scalable setup.

Barco Heimdall Projectors

Barco’s Heimdall projectors bring native 4K DLP clarity, pure RGB laser color, and whisper-quiet performance to large-format home theaters. Explore brightness, color performance, lens options, and real-world picture quality in our in-depth review.

Tips & Tricks

Most Common Speaker Placement Mistakes

Small tweaks to your speaker placement can make a huge difference in sound quality. Learn the most common mistakes people make and how to fix them for free with just a little effort.

KLH Model Seven

The KLH Model Seven is the world’s first 13 inch acoustic suspension loudspeaker. Combining vintage wide baffle design with modern engineering, it delivers deep, controlled bass, lifelike midrange clarity, and refined treble in a handcrafted walnut cabinet.

Yamaha True X Surround 90A Soundbar

Yamaha’s True X Surround 90A combines cutting-edge beam technology, Dolby Atmos, and portable wireless surrounds for a full surround experience that goes beyond any standard soundbar.

KEF Coda W HiFi Wireless Speaker

The KEF Coda W combines bold, detailed sound with everyday simplicity. With HDMI ARC, Bluetooth 5.4, and a built-in phono input, it connects easily to your TV, turntable, or computer for a clean, modern setup that sounds far bigger than it looks.

The Ultimate Smart Home Tour

Take a full tour of this remarkable smart home where design, craftsmanship, and technology come together in perfect balance. Featuring Control4 automation, DMF lighting, Lutron shades, JBL Synthesis audio, and a fully connected outdoor living space, this home shows what’s possible with true integration.

The New ARCAM Radia+ Series Has Arrived — A5+, A15+, and A25+ Amplifiers

ARCAM’s beloved Radia Series just got even better. The new A5+, A15+, and A25+ refine the sound, add HDMI eARC and next-gen Bluetooth, and keep everything that made the originals award winners. Same musical heart—now with even more versatility and clarity.

Dolby Vision 2 vs HDR10 & HDR10+: The Future of HDR Explained

Dolby Vision 2 has arrived, taking HDR beyond brightness and contrast with AI-driven Content Intelligence, bi-directional tone mapping, and Authentic Motion. Learn how it compares to HDR10 and HDR10+ and what it means for the future of HDR picture quality.

Bluesound PULSE CINEMA & PULSE CINEMA MINI Soundbars

We review the new Bluesound PULSE CINEMA and MINI Dolby Atmos soundbars. See what’s new, how they perform in real rooms, and how BluOS lets you expand with the SUB+ and wireless rears for a complete surround system.

Devialet Phantom Ultimate

The new Devialet Phantom Ultimate is here. We tested 108 dB vs 98 dB in real rooms to hear what’s changed and where they shine. Learn how to set them up, dial in the app, and choose the best model for your room and listening style.

madVR Envy Core, Pro, & Extreme Video Processor Buyer’s Guide

Explore our complete buyer’s guide to the new madVR Envy MK3 and Core MK2 video processors. Learn about HDMI 2.1, VRR gaming, HDR tone mapping, and AI-powered features that transform your home theater experience. Find out which model is right for you.

Perlisten A-Series Speaker Overview

Perlisten’s new A-Series delivers the brand’s signature performance in its most accessible lineup yet. With custom drivers, precision engineering, and refined design, it brings wide soundstage, dynamic punch, and natural tonal balance to music and home theater at a more attainable price.

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