Audio Video News

Following up on a promise it made last fall, Sonos has announced that its newer speakers now support Apple’s AirPlay 2 wireless streaming platform.

Home audio has a prominent place among the 14 people being inducted into the 2018 Consumer Technology Hall of Fame.

Hong Kong-based Nativ has introduced remote control apps for its Vita high-resolution music server.

A hearty subwoofer is an essential ingredient of any serious sound system. It has to play low and loud and do so without making rude noises and without sounding flabby. Besides scaring your kids (and the neighbors), a good subwoofer will deliver deep, powerful bass that conveys emotion and adds palpable dimension to music and movie soundtracks…so you can feel the sound. We’ve compiled snapshots of the best subwoofers we’ve reviewed over the past 18 or so months. Prices range from $399 to $6,500 and all models received a five-star rating in the critical Performance category. If you’re on a mission to bring home the bass, start here.

Focal has announced a luxury sound bundle that throws in a Questyle QP2R high-res portable audio player for free when you buy its flagship Utopia headphones ($3,999).

Roon Labs has announced that its subscription-based music management software now supports streaming from Chromecast devices.

Audio accessory maker Pangea Audio has expanded its Premiere SE cable series with a phono cable it says delivers a “demonstrable difference in sonic output” with most turntables.