One of the annual passages of spring in the consumer electronics industry is the introduction of new A/V receivers. Earlier this spring Denon announced the first wave of its 2016 A/V receivers, and now roughly a month later Denon has announced more receivers with the latest additions to its X Series of networked receivers. The […]
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Purchasing a whole-house: audio system is a great way to enhance your living space. Not long ago these systems were expensive and difficult to install. No longer is this the case. With an increasing number of options available, there’s a system for nearly every type of home, budget and homeowner need. But finding the right […]
Get the GuidePurchasing a whole-house: audio system is a great way to enhance your living space. Not long ago these systems were expensive and difficult to install. No longer is this the case. With an increasing number of options available, there’s a system for nearly every type of home, budget and homeowner need. But finding the right […]
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Here we are in 2016, 14 years since the Sonos brand launched, and but with a thousand other audio brands on the market, Sonos is still the leading maker of wireless speakers. Why’s that? Well, for starters, the Sonos products are very good (this editor has them in several rooms of his house). They set […]
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The tug of war between design and performance is no more pronounced than in the world of high-performance audio. However, the stereotype of the stereo—a set of oversized black boxes and nest of boa-constrictor cables, is only a stereotype, at least when implemented by a design-minded dealer and installer. Dave Lalin, owner of the high-end […]
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You have lots of rooms in your home or apartment, so why would you want a stereo system only capable of playing in one room? In the old days (well, not that long ago) people bought a stereo, set it up in one room, and then maybe added more speakers, lots of wire, a speaker […]
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One of the biggest challenges of adding technology to a home is finding and comparing the many options available. You can scour the Internet for hours and still leave scratching your head. While the selection of home automation systems may not be as immense as stereo speakers or smart TVs, it’s still impressive … and […]
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Some of the sounds and fashions of the ‘70s are timeless. However, when it comes to ‘70s looking home stereo systems, that fad is as dead as disco. We love that some audio systems manufacturers are happy making perfect speakers in perfectly square (and rectangular) shapes. However, there are plenty looking to go outside of […]
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Purchasing a multi-room audio system is a great way to enhance your living space. Not long ago these systems were expensive and difficult to install. No longer is this the case. With an increasing number of options available, there’s a system for nearly every type of home, budget and homeowner need. But finding the right […]
Get the GuideOver the past 10 years, we at Sonos have had the privilege of a front-row seat as streaming music has evolved; we’ve watched inspiring innovative ideas and technologies emerge and take shape. Some of these flourished, while others faded away. Through it all, two things remained constant: The passion music fans feel for their favorite […]
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