HDMI 2.2 vs. 2.1 – Everything You Need to Know About the Upgrade
Just when everyone in the audio-visual sector thought things had settled with HDMI 2.1 and its recent update in 2023, HDMI 2.1b, HDMI.org announced at CES 2025 that HDMI 2.2 would be making its debut. The differences are promising, particularly in two key areas for...
What is Roon? A Guide to the Music Platform
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: “This product is also Roon Ready!” There it is, casually dropped into the specs… and then? Nothing. No explanation, no context – just moving right along. If you’re unfamiliar with the technology, this can be...
The 9 Best Soundbars 2025
Having worked in the hi-fi/AV industry for as long as I have, it’s very common to have endless conversations about improving TV audio. Nine times out of 10, this leads to a discussion about soundbars, as they are, if we’re being completely honest, the easiest,...
Tidal vs. Spotify – We Put the Industry-Leading Streaming Services to the Test
Tidal and Spotify are two of the most popular streaming services. Titans in the industry, they not only allow you to explore and listen to an obscene amount of music (the stark difference between the days of vinyl and modern-day streaming is night and day) but they...