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HDMI 2.2 is set to arrive in TVs and monitors next year — here's what it'll actually do for you

By Carrie Marshall Published

HDMI 2.2 doubles the bandwidth of HDMI 2.1 and the first products should arrive in late 2026 or into 2027

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I took a look at the Blu-ray reference library used by Denon & Marantz to develop home theater gear

By Matt Bolton Published

From Avatar to The Creator to Bon Jovi to… uh, Pixels. Twice. These are the 130 movies and concert films on the shelves of a 9.4.6-channel Dolby Atmos test room.

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I heard a reference 9.4.6-channel Dolby Atmos home theater system, and now I can't go back

By Matt Bolton Published

Find out which movie provides the ultimate 'AVR stress test', and what a quarter-mill of home theater gear can do

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Sony is ending streaming support for key services on tons of speakers, soundbars and AV receivers

By Carrie Marshall Published

Nothing online lasts forever, but Sony's shutdown of services is especially severe, and affects over 70 products

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The Denon AVR-X3900H's rear panel, showing a very large array of connections in and out
Denon unveils two new Dolby Atmos AVRs for affordable home theater setups

By Matt Bolton Published

6x HDMI inputs with 4K 120Hz and VRR, Dolby Vision and DTS:X support, dual room correction options — the AVR-X2900H and AVR-X3900H are here for you to build your new system around

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Marantz AV 30 and AMP 30 shot against a gradient green to dark green background
Marantz's new high-end AV system is ready for Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD and 8K

By Carrie Marshall Published

Marantz' new preamp and amp are made for serious home theater – and are less expansive than its last AV beasts

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Marantz AV20 and AMP20 home cinema separates shot on a dark background and lit moodily
Marantz’s new Dolby Atmos AV receiver combo can power the massively multi-channel home theater of your dreams

By Carrie Marshall Published

Marantz's new AV receiver and power amp deliver impressive amplification and support for all the key audio formats

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Best TV 2021
HDMI ARC and HDMI eARC: the differences explained

By Max Slater-Robins Published

We take a look at HDMI ARC and eARC, the AV connection standards used on the best TVs.

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Marantz Stereo 70S
Marantz’s new retro AV receiver is the perfect slim size for my small apartment

By Carrie Marshall Published

Marantz's new super slim stereo receiver promises big-amp sound without the need for big-amp space.

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Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 AVR on white background
Pioneer’s new PS5-friendly 8K receiver uses AI to control bass

By Al Griffin Published

Pioneer's new Elite 11.2.4-channel receiver is packed with all the latest and greatest AV tech, and some AI smarts as well.

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