Mark Henninger

Projector Reviews
Anker Nebula X1 Projector Review: A Portable Cinema
Mark Henninger  |  Dec 13, 2025

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $3,200 as reviewed

AT A GLANCE
Plus
3.500 lumen rating
Optical zoom
Spatial adaptation
Dual HDMI ports plus eARC
Exceeds Rec.2020 color gamut

Minus
Requires a separate power source

THE VERDICT
The Anker Nebula X1 successfully marries 4K triple-laser performance with robust automation to create a premium, all-in-one solution for open-air cinema. While the image quality is heavily dependent on using a high-grade screen, the projector delivers a bright, immersive experience that generates genuine suspension of disbelief for movies and sports alike. It ultimately earns its recommendation as a versatile "best of both worlds" system that transitions seamlessly from a summer patio to a serious indoor home theater.

On a clear evening, turning a patio into an open-air theater still lands. Open-air theaters are dear to me because I grew up in Greece, where outdoor moviegoing has been part of the culture for decades. Bottom line, I grew up watching movies outdoors at night, and that’s what I did with Anker’s Nebula X1 projector, paired with its optional X1 accessory pack and a 15-foot inflatable outdoor screen.
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Smart Speaker ReviewsStreaming Device Reviews
Marantz Grand Horizon Wireless Speaker Review
Mark Henninger  |  Dec 12, 2025

Performance
Build Quality
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE: $4,400 (MSRP $5,500)

AT A GLANCE

Plus
Enveloping sound from one speaker
Fidelity of a proper hi-fi rig
Sophisticated aesthetics
Futuristic touch interface
Intuitive sound modes
Minus
No built-in phono preamp
Only one set of stereo RCA inputs
No dedicated remote
Expensive

The Marantz Grand Horizon looks like a sculpture and sounds like a serious stereo system. It produces room-filling scale, deep bass, and refined detail from a single enclosure that blends naturally into real homes. It is expensive, but for listeners who want audiophile sound without racks of gear, the Grand Horizon is one of the best all-in-one systems available.

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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Bowers & Wilkins Expands McLaren Partnership with New Px8 S2 McLaren Edition Headphones
Mark Henninger  |  Nov 19, 2025
Bowers & Wilkins has announced the Px8 S2 McLaren Edition, a special version of its flagship wireless headphones developed in collaboration with McLaren Automotive and the McLaren Formula 1 Team. The headphones are available starting November 19, 2025.
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FiiO Debuts Two Jade Audio Headphones and the BR15 Bluetooth Receiver
Mark Henninger  |  Nov 19, 2025
FiiO has introduced two Jade Audio headphones—the open-back planar magnetic JT7 and the open-back dynamic JT3—alongside the BR15, a compact desktop Bluetooth receiver with an onboard 24-bit R2R DAC. All three target first-step hi-fi buyers with low prices and full-system flexibility.
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Kaleidescape Mini Terra Prime Movie Server Debuts at $5995
Mark Henninger  |  Nov 19, 2025
Kaleidescape announced the Mini Terra Prime movie server on November 18, the latest and most compact addition to its Terra Prime line. The solid-state unit provides 8TB of internal storage, enough for roughly 125 of Kaleidescape’s high-bitrate 4K movies, and is for system owners who need silent, rack-friendly expansion.
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Bookshelf Speaker ReviewsCustom Installation Equipment Reviews
Open Sound, Closed Back Wireless: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Headphones
Mark Henninger  |  Nov 06, 2025

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $799

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Superb sound quality
Light, compact, and comfortable
Stable multipoint across iOS/Android/Mac/PC
Useful app with EQ, ANC modes, wear sensor, auto‑standby
USB‑C digital audio and analog cable in the box
Minus
Others cancel more noise
Pricier than many rivals

THE VERDICT
Bowers & Wilkins’ Px8 S2 favor fidelity and comfort over brute‑force hush. They deliver deep, clean bass, lively dynamics, and an easy fit that makes me reach for them first. Not the strongest ANC, but as an everyday luxury over‑ear that works across Apple and Android, they’re the set I want to travel with.

Introduction
I’ve been chasing portable hi‑fi since the paper‑route Walkman era. Many stops since then, but the Px8 S2 are the first wireless ANC cans that check every box I care about without adding bulk or friction. This is a lifestyle piece: slip them on, get real hi‑fi, and keep moving.

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New Products
Focal unveils Mu-so Hekla: Immersive Sound Reinvented
Mark Henninger  |  Nov 06, 2025
Focal has announced Mu-so Hekla, an all-in-one immersive home-cinema system with Dolby Atmos, new Sphere audio modes, and the latest Naim Pulse platform. The system launches today at the Focal Powered by Naim store in Seoul, rolls out first in South Korea and China, then globally in Q1 2026, with a North American retail target of March. It will appear at CES (January 6–9, 2026) and ISE (February 3–6, 2026).
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Audio Video News
SVS Black Friday 2025: Rare, Wide-Ranging Discounts on Subs and Prime Series Speakers
Mark Henninger  |  Nov 06, 2025
SVS does not discount often. The brand’s direct-to-consumer model and low-price guarantee keep pricing steady most of the year, which is why its Black Friday promotion is notable. This year’s event is live now and spans 14 items across subwoofers and Prime Series speakers. SVS is also advertising first-ever discounts on the 3000 Series and PB-1000 Pro, plus the lowest prices yet on the new 5000 R|Evolution subs.
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MartinLogan’s New Grotto Series Targets Big Bass in Compact Cubes
Mark Henninger  |  Oct 29, 2025
MartinLogan adds two sealed subwoofers, the Grotto 12 and Grotto 15. Each uses a Hybrid Woofer System with one active aluminum driver and two same-size aluminum passive radiators, backed by the Magnitude MT-2kW amplifier (2000W peak/1000W continuous) and an ultra-high-resolution Vojtko DSP engine. Wireless control and signal connection are built in, with ARC room correction support.
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KEF Introduces Coda W All-In-One Wireless Hi-Fi Speaker
Mark Henninger  |  Oct 29, 2025
KEF has introduced Coda W, a compact all-in-one wireless hi-fi speaker designed to serve both turntables and streaming sources. Priced at $999.99, the two-speaker system is slated as a modern nod to the original Coda line.
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