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Epson Announces Pro Cinema LS9000 Laser Projector
Mark Henninger  |  Jul 31, 2025
At the Audio Advice Live show taking place this weekend in Raleigh, NC, Epson will introduce the Pro Cinema LS9000, a 4K HDR laser projector aimed at the custom integration market. Priced at $3,999, the LS9000 joins the company’s Pro Cinema lineup with a spec sheet that includes 4K UHD resolution, HDR10+ support, 2,200 lumens of brightness (both color and white), and gaming compatibility up to 4K/120fps.
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Onkyo Expands Icon Series with C-30 CD Player
Mark Henninger  |  Jul 31, 2025
Onkyo has announced the C-30, a new CD player that joins its recently introduced Icon Series of high-fidelity components. Scheduled for release in October 2025, the C-30 is priced at $349 and is designed to serve music listeners who still value physical media and dedicated playback hardware.
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Epson and Bose Partner on Projector Lineup
Mark Henninger  |  Jul 30, 2025
Epson and Bose have announced a partnership resulting in a new line of projectors incorporating Sound by Bose audio systems. The first product in the series is slated for release in the United States and China in September 2025, with global expansion to follow.
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Klipsch to Preview New Red Oak Finish, Demo Active Crossover at Audio Advice Live 2025
Mark Henninger  |  Jul 29, 2025
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Sony Wins Top Honors at 2025 Value Electronics TV Shootout
Mark Henninger  |  Jul 28, 2025
In a closely watched annual tradition for video enthusiasts, retailers, and manufacturers alike, the 2025 Value Electronics TV Shootout concluded Saturday with Sony’s 65-inch Bravia 8 II OLED (model K65XR80M2) claiming the title of “King of TV.”
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A $70,000 Speaker and a Tour of Abbey Road: Bowers & Wilkins' Limited Edition 801
Mark Henninger  |  Jul 24, 2025

How much would you pay for a tour of Abbey Road Studios? That’s the hidden question behind the $70,000 price tag for Bowers & Wilkins’ 801 D4 Signature Abbey Road Limited Edition loudspeakers. Sonically identical to the standard 801 D4 Signature, the Abbey Road model is a cosmetic variant—limited in production, not performance. Only 150 pairs are being made, with 70 allocated to the U.S.

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McIntosh Launches CR106 Multi-Zone Preamplifier and Audio Matrix
Mark Henninger  |  Jul 24, 2025
McIntosh has introduced the CR106, a 6-zone preamplifier and audio matrix designed for custom installations and whole-home audio systems. The new unit combines multi-zone management with high-performance audio signal distribution, aimed at users who want to extend McIntosh quality beyond a single room.
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Ascendo Introduces The64 and The100 Subwoofers, Claimed as World’s Largest
Mark Henninger  |  Jul 24, 2025
Ascendo Immersive Audio GmbH has unveiled its latest subwoofers, the 64-inch The64 Sub Pro Passive Infrasonic Sealed and the 100-inch The100 Sub Pro Passive Infrasonic Sealed, succeeding the The50 and The80 models. The company positions these as the largest home cinema subwoofers available, designed to enhance low-frequency performance for home theater and high-end audio systems.
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Musical Fidelity B1xi Integrated Amplifier Revives the B-Series
Mark Henninger  |  Jul 23, 2025
Musical Fidelity has introduced the B1xi, an integrated amplifier that revives the company’s B-Series lineup and echoes the original B1 from the 1990s. The new model is a pure transistor class-A/B design rated at 60 watts per channel into 8 ohms and up to 140 watts into 2 ohms.
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KEF Launches XIO Soundbar with 5.1.2 Spatial Audio
Mark Henninger  |  Jul 06, 2025
KEF has unveiled the XIO Soundbar ($2500), a 5.1.2-channel all-in-one system designed to bring the company’s HiFi pedigree to a living room-friendly surround-sound system. With 12 Class D amps delivering a combined 820W of power and support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and AirPlay Spatial Audio, the XIO is engineered to turn flat-panel TV sound into full-scale immersive playback.
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