Jacob Green

Marantz released information on their Horizon $3,500ea and Grand Horizon $5,500ea single-unit, multi-driver speakers. Both come with high-end finishes, custom GaN FET amplification, and built-in subs.

Klipsch teamed up with Ojas to design a limited-edition loudspeaker, the Klipsch + Ojas kO-R1. At $8,498/pr it is a 2-way speaker with a 12" woofer and a Turnbull horn for the highs.

Bose Corporation has bought McIntosh Group. Even for those of us whose job it is to keep a finger on the pulse of the audio industry, this came as a big surprise. But it gets weirder! In 2011, two years before his death, Dr. Amar Bose donated the majority of his namesake company to his alma mater, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. So technically, MIT now owns both McIntosh and Sonus faber, two of the biggest players in luxury audio. (MIT has non-voting shares of Bose, so although the university owns the majority of the company, it does not control business decisions.) Bose is easily one of the most well-known audio brands on the planet, but its decision to purchase McIntosh Group may seem odd to audiophiles, who understand the vast differences between the consumer audio gear made by Bose and the high-end electronics and loudspeakers made by McIntosh Group’s roster of companies. The acquisition significantly expands Bose’s portfolio into uncharted territory for the 60-year-old company. Bose acquired McIntosh Group from Highlander Partners, L.P., a Dallas-based private investment firm that had only owned the conglomerate since 2022. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The Wharfedale Super Linton ($2,499/pair) retains its classic look but features an improved cabinet, upgraded drivers and crossovers, delivering significant performance upgrades over the 2019 model.

Premium Audio Company, parent company of Onkyo, Integra, and Pioneer/Elite, released a firmware update for its AV Receivers which improves audio streaming quality and Dirac functionality and much more.

Bose reimages its 901 speakers with a 12-pair 60th-anniversary limited edition. Fans enjoy the nostalgia, critics debate the direct/reflecting sound, but we'd love a demo to assess any real improvements.

Focal Naim America has launched a series of “Mixed on Focal” playlists including two new playlists featuring Classical selections and Holiday favorites in Dolby Atmos or Sony 360 Reality Audio.

The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) recently posted its Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024 (Report). In Fiscal Year 24 (FY24), Contract...

PML Sound International, parent of Paradigm, Anthem, and MartinLogan, acquired GoldenEar from The Quest Group. Will engineering-focused leadership unlock GoldenEar's full potential post-AudioQuest?

HDMI 2.2 will be announced before CES 2025, possibly featuring 80 Gbps bandwidth and a new cable. The HDMI Forum's press conference is set for January 6th, a day before CES begins.