Finally, some verification that shopping for a new home theater isn’t just a great idea; it’s an investment. Coldwell Banker recently noted homes with good sounding home theaters sell at a better clip than homes without one.  (more…)

Audyssey has been in televisions for a long time. The Audyssey Dynamic Volume, ABX and EQ that make up our Premium TV suite can be found in Insignia, Sanyo and Toshiba sets. We’ll soon be on every set, too. (more…)

As moviegoers across the US roar for The Avengers, music fans should take note: Soundgarden is breaking its long-held silence. Live to Rise is the band’s first new song in 15 years, and it’s featured on The Avengers soundtrack (complete album due out this Fall).
Check out the Live to Rise video here.

Dance better, with AirPlay

Apple’s running a cute new commercial starring Zooey Deschanel. We’re sure you’ve seen it. It gives a nice overview of the power of the iPhone 4S, but we can’t help feeling like it leaves a few questions unanswered. Like why does Zooey ask Siri if it’s raining when she can clearly see out her big, wet window? (more…)

Celebrate Vinyl

In our lifetimes music has been played by computers, lasers and thin black tape. Information stored; Information relayed. But for many of us, our first dance started with the drop a needle. And though audio technology has long since passed the record player by, there’s still a magic in the crackle of vinyl. A story. (more…)

The Passing of Levon Helm

The world lost Levon Helm, the voice behind a musical revolution. (more…)

America’s oldest teenager has passed away.

We at Audyssey will remember Dick Clark, the legendary host of American Bandstand, through the long list of bands and artists he brought to the stage. Names like The Drifters, Bon Jovi, Chuck Berry, Aretha Franklin, Billy Idol, The Jackson 5, B. B. King and Otis Redding really are just tip of the iceberg.

His mark on the industry is indelible and he will be sorely missed.

Audi is Adding Speakers to the Outside of Their Cars?

Audi, the German manufacturer of luxury cars, recently started using the Audyssey Tuning System (ATS) for their car audio. ATS uses MultEQ in real time to quickly and efficiently create the best car audio. It’s a foolproof tool for manufacturers. So when we read that Audi was having some sound issues we knew it couldn’t be with their speaker systems.

It turns out that it’s on the outside of the car. And not because they’re too loud. The problem is that one new Audi model is too quiet. (more…)

Great news for music fans on Facebook. The social networking giant made a big move by adding a new “listen” button. (more…)

Retro and the Evolution of AV

Mad Men fans all over are rejoicing at the start of Season 5. For some the show provides a nostalgic look at their past and for the younger set it provides a voyeuristic look into a bygone era. The widespread popularity of Mad Men is emblematic of a retro revolution. Industries across the board are embracing the retro look – auto and fashion are two prime examples.

Coincidentally the Mad Men time period (current season is set in 1966) is considered by many to be the “Golden Age” of HiFi. (more…)