Building the ultimate speaker requires ultimate engineering

We visited Ultimate Ears' facility in Camas, Washington (complete with anechoic chamber) to find out how the company produces its award-winning speakers.

Caleb Denison     September 20, 2015

New Apple tvOS finally brings comfort of iOS to your TV

The all new Apple TV runs on an equally new operating system called tvOS. Find out how the new software is bringing a few features from iOS into your living room.

Joshua Smith     September 15, 2015

Bang & Olufsen’s BeoPlay A6 wireless speaker looks like a boomerang, sounds like a beast

At IFA 2015, Bang & Olufsen announced the launch of its A6 wireless speaker, and in true B&O style, it is simultaneously eye-catching and ear-catching.

Caleb Denison     September 6, 2015

How Yamaha’s new Dolby Atmos sound bar creates a room-filling ‘dome of sound’

Yamaha's new sound projector is so impressive, it one our Best Tech of IFA 2015 award for the audio category. Here's why.

Caleb Denison     September 6, 2015

Forget the flat form factor, HDR is the finest feature on LG’s new OLED

The LG EF9500's flat form factor is fine and good, but what's getting missed in the excitement is its ability to process and display HDR content.

Caleb Denison     September 3, 2015

Samsung shows off first 4K UHD Blu-ray player, plans early 2016 launch

Today Samsung became the first company to officially announce a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player at its IFA press conference in Berlin.

Kris Wouk     September 4, 2015

Finally! How Pearbuds cracked the code to cut the cord on ear buds

We speak with Eric Tsoi, co-creator of the Pearbuds, a truly wireless pair of stereo earbuds, and he explains how he will succeed where others have failed.

Caleb Denison     August 19, 2015

Give them time, and the remarkably comfy q-Jays reward you with sweet, detailed sound

We go ears on with the q-Jays, a $400 dual-balanced armature in-ear headphone with a remarkably compact and lightweight design.

Caleb Denison     August 14, 2015

When sound matters but you can’t skimp on style, you want NAIM’s $1,500 Mu-so

The NAIM Mu-so is one of a very few premium wireless speakers. Its design is second to none, and its sound quality will bowl listeners over.

Caleb Denison     January 17, 2018

Nobody puts baby in the corner! Paradigm’s latest sub deserves to dance in the spotlight

Some subwoofers are best heard and not seen, but Paradigms new Prestige Series subs deserve to take center stage under the spotlight.

Caleb Denison     July 27, 2015

This $60,000 speaker system sounds so good we’re having trouble doing our jobs

No other audio system that's graced our listening room has captivated and mesmerized our staff quite like Technics Reference system. Our video shows why.

Caleb Denison     July 17, 2015

Meet the Swiss Army Knife of Bluetooth speakers: The Braven BRV-Pro

Check out Braven's latest Bluetooth speaker up close as we show you what makes it the most versatile and resilient portable speaker we've seen yet.

Caleb Denison     January 28, 2016

The tiny Bluetooth earbud that broke its Kickstarter goal in hours was just shut down

We go hands on with the Dot, a small, wireless Bluetooth earbud available in a mono and stereo version.

Caleb Denison     July 15, 2015

We piled 480 pounds of Klipsch speakers in 1 room to prove why bigger is better

Klipsch's Reference Premiere series makes no sacrifices in the name of size -- or sound. We tested out all 480 pounds of the massive 7.2-channel speakers system to hear all that bulk bark.

Caleb Denison     April 21, 2022

Samsung vs. LG cage match: Watch their best TVs fight, no Pay Per View needed

We pit LG's 4K UHD OLED TV against Samsung's flagship JS9500 SUHD TV. Each uses different technologies for incredible picture quality, but which is best?

Caleb Denison     June 18, 2015

Video Review: The best-looking 4K TV ever is now even better

LG's 2014 flagship OLED earned our highest ever TV rating, and now the updated 2015 model is here. We cover what's new, what's not, and pricing details.

Caleb Denison     April 21, 2022

Rain sound from your ceiling with this Dolby Atmos-capable Yamaha receiver

Thanks to Dolby Atmos, Yamaha's flagship Aventage receiver has an exciting new feature to brag about. Here's our first look at how Atmos is integrated.

Caleb Denison     May 15, 2015

The best name in Bluetooth ‘buds outdoes itself with the Phiaton BT 100 NC

Phiaton's most ambitious in-ear headphone delivers Bluetooth and noise-cancelling for just over $100. And, no surprise, they're terrific.

Caleb Denison     May 15, 2015

The name is pure marketing, but Samsung’s SUHD is really a step up. Here’s why

We take a close look at Samsung's SUHD TV to get a better understanding of why UHD isn't just four times the resolution of 1080p anymore.

Caleb Denison     May 11, 2015

Onkyo nails the surround sound sweet spot with its bold and brawny TX-NR838 receiver

Onkyo's TX-NR838 receiver offers an impressive list of features, not the least of which is support for Dolby Atmos surround sound up to a 5.2.2 system.

Caleb Denison     May 8, 2015

See why Sol Republic’s new Shadow wireless headphones are so hard to put down

We take a close look and listen to Sol Republic's first wireless in-ear headphone, the Shadow.

Caleb Denison     April 25, 2015

Vizio gives you quality 4K on a budget, but you’ll need to work for it

Vizio has made its own P-Series TVs look obsolete, but if you dig deeper, you'll find there's still value to be found in this lineup yet.

Caleb Denison     April 20, 2015

PS Audio’s Sprout digital amp is a jack of all trades, master of, well, all of them

This compact integrated amp was made for today's music listener, appealing to both digital and analog music fans alike, while keeping it simple.

Caleb Denison     April 25, 2023

Tizen OS takes shape in Samsung smart TVs | Hands on

Tizen OS significantly smartens up Samsung's smart TVs in 2015. We go hands on with the new interface at a Samsung SUHD event in this video.

Caleb Denison     August 3, 2017

DVDO Air3C and Air3C-Pro: Wireless HDMI made simple and stable

When tough home theater situations demand wireless HDMI signal delivery, be sure to check out DVDO's Air3C and Air3C-pro.

Caleb Denison     April 3, 2015

Samsung’s new speaker looks like an Alien egg, spews sound instead of facehuggers

We take a close look at a new wireless speaker from Samsung that aims to deliver sound to every corner of the room with 360 distribution.

Caleb Denison     April 25, 2023

Deja-Vue: PlayStation Vue is everything you love to hate about cable TV in a game console

We go hands-on with PlayStation Vue, Sony's new Web TV service, which offers lots of cable channels and cable-like prices.

Caleb Denison     April 17, 2015

SVS Prime speakers blow you away without blowing up your wallet

SVS's Prime series speakers aim to deliver a mighty sound without the mighty footprint, and at that they are wildly successful.

Caleb Denison     April 25, 2023

Oppo’s practical, premium PM-3 headphones: $400 never sounded so sweet

If you're going to spend $400 on a pair of headphones, then you're probably serious about sound quality and style. The PM-3 deliver both in spade.

Caleb Denison     March 20, 2015

Mohu’s Channels manages to marry OTA and OTT, but it needs a little more TLC

Mohu's Channels devices is built on a solid concept, but it lacks a bit in its execution.

Caleb Denison     April 25, 2023

Built for audiophiles, the Yamaha A-S2100 is a bad-ass beast

Yamaha's A-S2100 is built like a tank, but as nimble as a ballerina. What it lacks in modern day features, it makes up for with impeccable performance.

Caleb Denison     April 24, 2023

No cords, no noise: We finally found a pair of Bluetooth buds we love

Phiaton takes another stab at Bluetooth noise-cancelling earbuds with the BT 220 NC

Caleb Denison     April 24, 2023

Phiaton’s MS 100 BA will change what you expect from $100 ear buds

Phiaton's MS 100 BA in-ear headphones aren't the first balanced armature buds under $100, but they're the first to do it right.

Caleb Denison     April 24, 2023

4K Ultra High Definition: The next evolution in TV explained

What is 4K Ultra HD? In this video, we explain 4K UHD televisions in plain English so that even the most tech-challenged of us can understand.

Caleb Denison     September 17, 2015

Does Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick put Roku out to pasture? We pit the two against each other to find out

In our video, we illustrate the key differences between the Amazon Fire TV Stick and the Roku Streaming Stick in an effort to determine which is best.

Caleb Denison     April 24, 2023

Anthem’s MRX 710 is about as close to separates as an A/V receiver gets

With high-current amplification, outstanding versatility and the best room-correction package we've ever used, this receiver belongs on every short list.

Caleb Denison     April 24, 2023

CES 2010 Video – Panasonic and Direct TV 3D Channel Partnership

We get the scoop on Panasonic and Direct TV’s 3D channel partnership.

DT Staff     June 15, 2018

Video of LG’s eXpo Mini Projector at CES 2010

We watch the LG eXpo smartphone toss images on the wall with its pico projector.

DT Staff     February 20, 2018