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.

ReviewsSpeaker ReviewsSubwoofers

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...

ReviewsTurntable AccessoriesVinyl Reviews

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...

Bookshelf SpeakersReviewsSpeaker Reviews

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...

Headphone and Earphone ReviewsReviews

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.

Editor's DeskEditorial

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.

Editor's DeskEditorial

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.

Bookshelf SpeakersReviewsSpeaker Reviews

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.

ReviewsSpeaker ReviewsSubwoofers

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.

Editor's DeskEditorial

Onkyo TX-RZ70 11.2 Channel A/V Receiver Review

Jim MiltonDecember 18, 2024

The Onkyo TX-RZ70 A/V Receiver sits at the top of the hill as Onkyo’s flagship receiver, leapfrogging the TX-RZ50 which had been well...

Receiver and Processor ReviewsReceiversReviews

ONEIROS Loudspeaker Unveiling – Power Station NYC

Carlo Lo RasoDecember 16, 2024

Introduction On December 5th, 2024 a special launch event was held at Power Station Recording Studios in NYC. Oneiros Audio, a new high-end luxury loudspeaker ...

FeaturesShow Reports, Film Festivals and Concerts

MICHI P5 Series 2 Preamplifier Review

Jim ClementsDecember 16, 2024

I was literally blown away by the performance of the Rotel MICHI P5 S2 preamplifier. The P5 is undoubtedly the most accomplished preamp I...

Amplifier ReviewsPreamplifiersReviews

Epson EpiqVision Mini EF22 Portable Laser Projector Review

Chris EberleDecember 12, 2024

Epson’s EpiqVision Mini EF22 Portable Laser Projector is a convenient and capable television replacement. It sports 1,000 lumens of color...

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