Audio
Review: Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 Dolby Atmos Soundbar
Sony’s previous flagship soundbar, the HTA7000, has been replaced by the BRAVIA Theater Bar 9. How does it compare?
Review
Audio
Review: SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle Tower Speakers
With the introduction of the Ultra Evolution (UE) series, SVS has delivered a lineup that reaches higher end not only in performance but also...
Audio
Review: Sonos Ace Wireless Headphones
Find out how Sonos’ technology transfers into a headphone and how they integrated these phones into a Sonos ecosystem.
Audio
Review: Russound D1290 and AVA3.1 Amplifiers
Sometimes, you don’t need a manufacturer to release a new product that reinvents the wheel; you just want one that kind of re-imagines it...
Audio
Review: Monitor Audio Creator Series Architectural Audio Speakers
With the Creator Series, Monitor Audio has effectively relaunched its architectural speaker lineup, and they’ve done it in a terrifically smart way.
Audio
Review: Juke Audio Juke+ Whole-Home Audio Streamer
The Juke 6 review is the most clicked review on residentialsystems.com. So, clearly, we owed it to those people looking for fresh Juke information...
Audio
Review: Lodge Outdoor Solar Speaker 4 Outdoor Speaker
The Solar Speaker 4 is a fully contained audio system that is meant to be simple to use and is designed to live outside...
Audio
Review: Victrola Hi-Res Carbon Turntable
John Sciacca has never owned a turntable before, and marks his first experience with this under-$600 model that features Bluetooth aptX for pairing to...
Automation
New Tech Week: Control4 Halo Remote Control Review
While the venerable SR-260 has served the industry well, the new Halo remotes pave Control4’s way to the future.
Product Reviews
Review: Elite Screens Battery-Operated Yard Master Outdoor Projection Screen and LG CineBeam PU700R 4K Projector
Pairing these products together gives you an incredibly potent entertainment solution for just over $3000.
Audio
Review: SVS Sound Prime Wireless Pro Speakers and 3000 In-Wall Subwoofer
The Prime Wireless Pros are a great value considering it is an out-of-box, fully working system, including streaming, inputs for external sources, and amplification.
Audio
Review: Theory Audio Design Surround Audio System
A fantastic-sounding system that is capable of delivering dynamics and output that is nothing short of cinematic and ferocious.
Product Reviews
Hands-On With the Luma x20 NVR and Camera
Find out how Snap One’s smart security system operates in real-world scenarios.
Audio
Review: Sonos Era 100 and Era 300 Speakers
While the Era 100 will appeal to listeners looking for a performance step up from the current One, the Era 300 is an entirely...
Audio
Review: Sony STR-AZ3000ES 9.2-Channel, 8K AV Receiver
Sony is back in the AVR game — and it has returned with a vengeance, delivering its strongest lineup of AVRs ever.
Audio
Review: URC Total Control High-Definition Audio System
If commercial installs are a part of your business, or you are looking for another option in residential distributed audio along with an advanced...
Lighting & Shades
Review: Hunter Douglas PowerView Gen 3 Motorized Shading
The company upgrades its popular product — find out what’s different and how it compares to the previous generation.
Product Reviews
Review: Xgimi Aura 4K Ultra-Short-Throw Laser Projector
The Aura is John Sciacca’s first experience with an ultra-short-throw projector and he offers his thoughts on this model as well as the technology...
Audio
Review: Trinnov Audio Altitude16 Surround Processor
Reviewing the Trinnov has been on John’s bucket list for some time — does it live up to his expectations?
Audio
Review: Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3 Dolby Atmos Soundbar
Bowers & Wilkins has produced an impressive-sounding standalone bar and a welcome update to the Panorama line that still has room for additional upgrades...
Lighting & Shades
Review: Orro One Smart Touchscreen Lighting Controller
Where most developments in lighting control now are typically evolutionary, the Orro One, with its built-in Amazon Alexa integration, full-color touchscreen control, and wide...
Audio
Review: Episode WAKE Amp In-Wall Bluetooth Amplifier
The WAKE Amp represents a tremendous upgrade opportunity for installers; letting you deliver a huge technology enhancement that will improve lifestyle and performance with...
Connectivity
Review: Torus Power AVR-2 Elite 20 Power Transformer
The system’s toroidal isolation transformer design and construction eliminates any physical connections between incoming and outgoing power, thus eliminating transients and noise on the...
Lighting & Shades
Review: PowerShades Motorized Roller Shade Systems
Motorized window shading is one of the fastest growing segments in our channel, and PowerShades ability to drive shades from PoE or battery offers...
Connectivity
Review: Luxul PoE Switches
The new Luxul PoE switches offer some standout features that you should definitely consider for your upcoming installs.
Audio
Review: Sony HT-A7000 Dolby Atmos Surround Bar
The HT-A7000 is a marked improvement at the top of Sony’s soundbar offering, and it creates the foundation of a really impressive system.
Audio
Review: Juke Audio Multi-Zone Whole-Home Audio Streamer
Instead of scaling a whole-home audio system way back in size or speaker performance to hit a budget, you might consider Juke Audio, which...
Product Reviews
Review: Sony XR65A80J OLED TV
Featuring Sony's new Cognitive XR processor, XR Triluminos Pro, and XR OLED Contrast, does this set live up to its promise?
Product Reviews
Review: Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 Streaming Laser Projector
This projector uses Epson’s MicroLaser Array and 3LCD technology to display bright, vibrant images, with a native 1080p resolution and Android TV built-in —...
Automation
Review: URC Total Control Automation Control Platform
With Total Control, URC demonstrates its ability to offer far more than just a one-room solution.
Blogs
Hands-On with Kaleidescape’s Online Dealer Certification Training
What it takes to get through the company’s new Dealer Certification Program.
Audio
Review: Definitive Technology Studio 3D Mini
The Studio 3D Mini is not only the company’s first product to support HEOS, but also its first to support next-generation object-based audio formats...
Lighting & Shades
Review: Hunter Douglas PowerView Motorized Shading
Whether you’re new to automated shading or you’ve been installing them for years with another solution, there are a few reasons why you ought...
Audio
Review: Klipsch The Fives Powered Speaker System
For someone wanting great sound in the least complicated and smallest footprint possible, Klipsch is offering The Fives speaker package.
Internet of Things
Review: Sense Labs Home Energy Monitor
Sense is designed to give people visibility and awareness on what is going on in their homes so they can then make informed decisions...
Audio
Review: LG SN11RG 7.1.4-Channel Dolby Atmos Soundbar
LG’s first 11-channel soundbar had a killer demo at last year’s CES. Does it live up to those expectations?
Audio
Review: Savant Smart Series WiSA Surround System
A packaged soundbar system that leaves the door wide open for automation upgrades.
Automation
Review: Control4 Chime Smart Doorbell
Meet the new Chime Video Doorbell, which Control4 calls “the first video doorbell solution designed to leverage all of the capabilities of the sophisticated...
Connectivity
Review: Luxul MN-10 Epic Mesh Wireless Network System
It has taken a full year to come to market, but it’s finally here. Find out if it was worth the wait.
Audio
Review: Sony HT-G700 3.1-channel Dolby Atmos Soundbar
The company delivers a bar that sits solidly in the competitive mid-level budget category