Audio Video News

Following in the footsteps of April, May also brought us seven Top Picks—a drop-dead gorgeous 4K OLED TV, three different yet exemplary TV speaker systems, Sony’s first Ultra HD Blu-ray player, a modern wireless speaker hidden in a retro body, and the latest wireless gear from Yamaha. Which of these will make your short list?

LG today introduced a line of upscale soundbar systems featuring Dolby Atmos surround sound and high-resolution audio capability.

Lenbrook, the Pickering, Ontario-based parent company of NAD, PSB, and Bluesound and developer of the hi-res-capable BluOS music operating system, has introduced a two-way BluOS control module for the URC Total Control system.

The music world lost another pioneering talent with the passing of Gregg Allman—singer, organist, and co-founder of the world’s greatest southern rock/blues/jam bands, the Allman Brothers.

In a surprise move, Netflix has canceled The Get Down,” a series about the birth of hip-hop after only one season.

Nugs.net, the website dedicated downloading and streaming live music from some of the world’s largest touring acts, has adopted MQA’s Master Quality Authenticated audio encoding technology for the downloading and streaming services it provides for more than 1,000 artists.

iHome is kicking off Memorial Day Weekend with a line of funky outdoor speakers that play tunes on request.