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  • Why a DAP Still Matters in 2026 (Yes, Even With a Great Phone)

    A dedicated music player might sound unnecessary in 2026, but for serious listeners, it makes more sense than ever.

  • When a Video Doorbell Becomes Surveillance: Amazon’s Ring Just Crossed a Privacy Line

    Privacy doesn’t disappear overnight — it erodes through friendly Super Bowl commercials and soft language.

  • HTR Weekly AV Roundup: Arcam’s Complete Systems, Astell&Kern’s Copper Flagship, and JLab’s Giant “Headphones”

    From high-end two-box systems to next-gen gaming headsets, last week’s product announcements gave AV enthusiasts plenty to talk about.

  • The Sonos Comeback Plan: 6 Products I Hope We See in 2026

    After a quiet year and a rocky app rollout, 2026 feels like Sonos’ chance to reset and here’s the new gear I’m hoping shows up.

  • The Only Super Bowl Upgrade That Actually Matters: A Bigger TV

    If you upgrade one thing before the Super Bowl, make it the screen size.

  • HTR Weekly AV Roundup: Sonos Is Back, Ruark Goes Ultra-Luxury, and Sony Reinvents Earbuds

    If you missed last week’s AV announcements, here’s everything you need to catch up fast.

  • HTR Weekly AV Roundup: Sony’s Back in Vinyl, SVS Brings the Bass, and Audeze Adds Slam

    It’s been a busy week in audio and home theater, with new headphones, turntables, subwoofers, and streaming gear landing all at once, so here’s my quick roundup of what’s...

  • Lumen-Gate: Another Chapter in the AV Industry’s Long History of Lying Specs

    When the spec matters most — and the buyer can’t verify it — exaggeration becomes a business strategy.

  • Sony Trusted TCL With Bravia — Here’s Why That Makes Me Nervous

    TCL taking over Sony’s TV and home audio business might finally make Bravia more affordable, but affordability has never been what made Sony special.

  • HTR Weekly Radar: Marantz's Latest Separates, a Bose-Backed Epson UST, and More New Gear Worth Watching

    It was a busy week for home AV, with Marantz rolling out new separates alongside a wave of stereo amps, headphones, speakers, and projectors worth keeping an eye on.

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