Movie review: Fantastic Beasts – The Secrets of Dumbledore

John E. Johnson, Jr.August 11, 2022
Technics EAH-A800 Wireless Headphones Review

Chris EberleAugust 10, 2022
A Laser Projector Shootout (August 4, 2022) Report

Chris EberleAugust 9, 2022
Atohm GT2-HD Loudspeaker Review

Carlo Lo RasoAugust 8, 2022
Pacific Audio Fest, Seattle, Washington, July 29-31, 2022

Rick SchmidtAugust 6, 2022
Periodic Audio In-Ear Monitors Review

Indiana LangAugust 4, 2022
Relaxin’ With The Miles Davis Quintet-Craft Recordings Small Batch LP Release – Includes Discussion of How LPs are Created

John E. Johnson, Jr.August 3, 2022
GOLDENEAR BRX SPEAKERS, GOLDENEAR SUPERSUB X SUBWOOFER AND AUDIOQUEST CABLES

Glenn YoungAugust 1, 2022
Where the Heck are the Small A/V Receivers?

Taps DasJuly 28, 2022

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Audio Reviews

Latest Audio Reviews

Technics EAH-A800 Wireless Headphones Review

Chris EberleAugust 10, 2022

Technics’ EAH-A800 Wireless Headphones feature Bluetooth 5.2 wireless technology with the LDAC codec that delivers 96kHz/24-bit audio from any LDAC supported devices.

Headphone and Earphone Reviews

Atohm GT2-HD Loudspeaker Review

Carlo Lo RasoAugust 8, 2022

The Atohm GT2-HD are both a beautiful looking and sounding pair of loudspeakers brought to you from our friends in France. Meant for those who are looking for something more than just a fine-sounding commodity item.

Floor Standing SpeakersReviewsSpeaker Reviews

GOLDENEAR BRX SPEAKERS, GOLDENEAR SUPERSUB X SUBWOOFER AND AUDIOQUEST CABLES

Glenn YoungAugust 1, 2022

The GoldenEar Bookshelf Reference X (BRX) loudspeakers may be one of Sandy Gross’ final designs before selling the company.

Bookshelf Speakers

StormAudio ISP Core 16 Preamp-Processor and PA 16 MK2 Power Amplifier Review

Tyler StripkoJuly 27, 2022

Have you been looking for an absolutely top-notch A/V processor for your immersive home theater system as well as a single amplifier that can drive 16 channels with authority? The team at StormAudio heard your prayers and has delivered the ISP Core 16 Preamp-Processor and PA 16 MK2 16-channel power amplifier we have here today

ProcessorsReceiver and Processor Reviews

Video Reviews

XGIMI Horizon Pro 4K Compact Projector Review

Chris EberleApril 20, 2022

XGIMI’s Horizon Pro 4K Projector is bright and compact with a sharp picture, extended color, HDR and a 25,000-hour LED light engine.

Projectors

Reavon UBR-X200 Universal Disc Player Review

Mel MartinMarch 21, 2022

When Oppo Digital stopped selling and developing its high-quality universal disc players a few years ago, you could hear a collective moan...

Universal Players

Valencia Home Theater Seating Oslo XL Recliner Review

Carlo Lo RasoMarch 14, 2022

While Valencia Home Theater Seating makes a variety of high-quality home theater chairs and ensemble units, I found that their Oslo XL recli...

Stands/Racks/Furniture/Room Treatment

Sony UBP-X800M2 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player Review

Chris EberleMarch 9, 2022

Sony’s UBP-X800M2 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player packs tremendous functionality and performance into a slim and inexpensive package. For under...

Blu-ray Players

Technical

Latest Technical Articles

Setting Up a Bryston BDA-3.14 Streaming DAC and Qobuz Streaming Service – A How-to Series, Part 2

John E. Johnson, Jr.February 10, 2020

Music and movie streaming is becoming increasingly popular at an astonishing rate. Streamers and streaming services have been here for a while but are...

Technical Reviews

Setting Up an AURALiC ARIES G1 Streamer and Qobuz Streaming Service – A How-to Series, Part 1

December 17, 2019

DCI-P3 Color – What It Means in Today’s Ultra HD World

September 23, 2019

AVR-Audio Video Reciever-Build Quality: Part V

August 28, 2019

Does Your Projector Display Accurate Color, and Why Is That Important?

Chris EberleSeptember 17, 2018

Today’s displays are loaded with features, some of which affect image quality, and most of which are aimed at convenience and ease-of-use. But, the only meaningful way to separate the good from the bad is by looking at color accuracy. Now that is a term that is often written but rarely explained. So, join me now as we go on a journey through color science, video standards, and how all this impacts your enjoyment of the movie.

Technical Reviews

Multiple Subwoofer Experiment

April 9, 2018

A Condo Conundrum: How to Obtain High Fidelity Without Rattling the Neighbors

January 15, 2018

Entry Level Or Reference Projectors: Is There A Difference?

November 22, 2017

Editor's Desk

Latest Editorials from the Editor

Secrets Audio/Video Showcase Spring 2022

SecretsMay 9, 2022

Welcome readers to the Spring 2022 issue of our new Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity Audio/Video Showcase.

Editor's Desk

Happy Holidays and Thank You To All of Our SECRETS Supporters

December 17, 2021

Widescreen Movies: A Short History of Where We Have Been, Where We Are, and Where We Need to Go

April 29, 2021

Thank You To All of Our SECRETS Fans and Supporters

November 17, 2020

OpEd

Latest Editorials from OpEd

Announcing the SECRETS Recommended A/V Gear

Carlo Lo RasoJanuary 25, 2022

So, we’re making a list…and yes, we’ve checked it more than twice! Welcome to the new year folks.

OpEd

Secrets Q&A with John Siau of Benchmark Media Systems

January 6, 2022

A word about the current state of audio shows.

August 24, 2021

COMPLEXITY VS. SIMPLICITY – THE AUDIOPHILE’S DILEMMA…

July 27, 2021

Blogs & Little Things

Latest Blogs & Little Things

Periodic Audio In-Ear Monitors Review

Indiana LangAugust 4, 2022

Periodic Audio, you may not have heard of them, but when I found out more about their In-Ear Monitors (IEMs), it really surprised me.

Blogs & Little Things

Bluesound Soundbar+ and Flex 2i Review

Indiana LangJuly 13, 2022

Bluesound has been unstoppable with its advancements in the wireless home scene. I feel like everytime I check my email, I see news from...

Blogs & Little Things

Auris bluMe Pro Wireless Bluetooth Receiver Review

Taps DasJune 8, 2022

The bluMe Pro from Auris is a premium Bluetooth Receiver designed for hi-res wireless audio streaming, combining audiophile-quality...

Blogs & Little Things

McIntosh MX950 Audio System Review – Available Only in a Jeep.

Craig ChaseMay 16, 2022

As audiophiles, we’re typically stuck leaving behind our wonderful audio systems when we travel around in our vehicles, forced to settle...

Blogs & Little Things

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Monoprice Monolith M1070C Headphones Review

Indiana LangApril 7, 2022

Monoprice is pushing forward in the high-end headphone market with some new entries like the Monolith M1070C Closed-Back Over-Ear Planar...

Blogs & Little Things

IsoAcoustics Gaia II Loudspeaker Isolators

Carlo Lo RasoMarch 23, 2022

If your loudspeakers live their lives on some sort of hard flooring surface, then these IsoAcoustics Gaia II isolators may be a worthwhile tweak to help get your speakers to put their best foot forward.

Blogs & Little Things

Features

latest music & movie reviews, show reports, best of awards, interviews etc...

Movie review: Fantastic Beasts – The Secrets of Dumbledore

John E. Johnson, Jr.August 11, 2022

A Laser Projector Shootout (August 4, 2022) Report

Chris EberleAugust 9, 2022

Pacific Audio Fest, Seattle, Washington, July 29-31, 2022

Rick SchmidtAugust 6, 2022

Texas Audio Roundup, Austin, Texas, July 22 to 23, 2022

Gene HopstetterAugust 4, 2022

Editor's Picks

Starke Sound Fiera4 Four-channel Class D Power Amplifier Review

John E. Johnson, Jr.June 27, 2022

Class D audio is becoming more common, with many new receivers having their multiple channels powered with Class D amplifiers. Starke...

Power Amplifiers

Focal On Wall 301 Speaker Review

Jim MiltonMay 23, 2022

The Focal On Wall 301 Speakers are designed to be a discreet, premium sound solution for both stereo and home theater enthusiasts. Made in France, their exclusi...

In-Wall / On-Wall Speakers

Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Baby Grand Reference Speakers Review

Yongki Go, Ph.D.April 6, 2022

The Beethoven Baby Grand Reference is the new iteration of the Beethoven Baby Grand model in the Concert Grand series from the Austrian speaker manufacturer, Vienna Acoustics.

Floor Standing Speakers

Dali Oberon 9 Floor-standing Loudspeaker Review

Craig ChaseMarch 7, 2022

DALI’s OBERON 9 Floor Standing Speaker is a defining example of a superb loudspeaker at a price level that brings full-range performance to the masses.

Floor Standing Speakers

Astell&Kern A&ultima SP2000T Portable Digital Music Player Review

Mel MartinFebruary 23, 2022

Can a tube amplified portable audio player make a difference in the audio quality you experience?

Portable Audio

Rotel RC-1572MKII Stereo Preamplifier and RB-1582MKII Power Amplifier Review

Taps DasFebruary 21, 2022

The Rotel RC-1572 Stereo Preamplifier and RB-1582MKII Power Amplifier are two boxes, with loads of connectivity, and gobs of power.

Preamplifiers

Meier Audio Corda Soul DSP DAC and Headphone Amp Review

Gene HopstetterFebruary 16, 2022

The Meier Audio Corda Soul is a great many things in a single box. It is also at the top of the line of headphone-related components designed and sold by Meier Audio.

Headphone Amplifier Reviews