SORTA HIFI, Episode 11 – Christmas, Anime, and Carlo gets some Homework.

staffJanuary 7, 2025

Happy New Year! For our 11th episode of SortaHIFI, Taps and Carlo recap the Best of 2024. The products, the trips, and the movies. Also, we chat about our favor...

Blogs & Little Things

SVS SB17-Ultra R|Evolution Subwoofer Review

Craig ChaseJanuary 6, 2025

SVS doesn’t need an introduction to most audio and home theater enthusiasts, especially regarding the company’s subwoofer products.

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The 10th Annual Guangzhou International Headphones Expo

SecretsJanuary 2, 2025

The 10th Guangzhou International Headphones Expo 2024 was successfully held on the 14th and 15th of December 2024 at the Baiyun International Convention Cen...

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Cyrus Audio Classic PHONO Preamplifier Review

Gene HopstetterJanuary 2, 2025

Cyrus Audio’s Classic PHONO preamplifier packs a lot of versatility into a small package, you can use it with up to four cartridges, and...

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SecretsDecember 30, 2024

Address C1401, Building BC, Huizhi R&D Center, Longteng Community, Xixiang Street, Bao'an District, Shenzhen Telephone +86 755 23500280 Fax +...

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Totem LOON Monitor Stand-mount Speakers – A Video Review

Taps DasDecember 30, 2024

Made in Canada! Seriously. Engineered and Handcrafted right here in Canada. The LOONs are a nice compact offering from Totem. I was told...

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HIFIMAN Mini Shangri-La Electrostatic Headphone System Review

Mel MartinDecember 26, 2024

All my adult life I’ve heard that electrostatic headphones are nirvana, the best of the best, the headphones I should have if I really...

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SECRETS 30th Anniversary Year-End Video

John E. Johnson, Jr.December 24, 2024

In 2024 we celebrate our 30th Anniversary, and this video compiles some well-wishes from Secrets staff and select A/V industry friends.

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JJ’s 2024 End of Year Season’s Greeting

John E. Johnson, Jr.December 23, 2024

Thirty years ago, in 1994, I started a website called Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity. It cost me very little money to do it all.

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Where Do We Go From Here?

Carlo Lo RasoDecember 23, 2024

This has been an interesting year both for Secrets as a website and for the A/V industry whose products we cover.

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HIFIMAN’S SERENADE Wireless Brings Lossless Wireless Streaming Audio to Industry-leading Desktop DAC/Amplifier

SecretsDecember 23, 2024

Compact SERENADE Wireless Features Multiple Streaming and Input Options; Proprietary Hymalaya Pro R-2R Ladder DAC BELLMORE, NY, December 20, 2024...

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TAD-CE1TX-K Stand-Mount Speaker Review

Carlo Lo RasoDecember 23, 2024

I had the distinct pleasure of reviewing the previous generation TAD Compact Evolution One (CE1) and came away exceedingly impressed.

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PML Sound International Expands Premium Audio Portfolio with GoldenEar™ Acquisition

SecretsDecember 19, 2024

Mississauga, Ontario - December 19, 2024 — PML Sound International, a global leader in premium audio manufacturing, is excited to announce the acqu...

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A Comparison Between the SVS PB16-Ultra and PB17-Ultra R|Evolution Subwoofers

John E. Johnson, Jr.December 19, 2024

After my review of the new SVS PB17 Ultra R|Evolution subwoofer, I received a lot of requests to compare it with the PB16-Ultra subwoofer.

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Happy Holidays 2024!

SecretsDecember 18, 2024

Thank You & Happy Holidays! From all of us at SECRETS of Home Theater and High Fidelity, thank you for being a part of our 30-year legacy.

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