Audio Equipment Devices
Soundbars, speakers, and audio interfaces.
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Anthem MRX 540 (2022)
A refined 5.2-channel receiver from Anthem’s acclaimed MRX line, delivering 100 watts per channel with audiophile-grade amplification. All seven HDMI inputs are version 2.0b with HDCP 2.2, supporting 4K/60Hz and Dolby Vision passthrough at 18 Gbps. The HDMI board is hardware-upgradeable to HDMI 2.1 for future 8K support. ARC Genesis room correction provides studio-grade calibration…
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Bose Smart Soundbar 900 (2021)
Bose’s flagship 2021 5.0-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar uses upfiring dipole drivers and PhaseGuide arrays to create height and surround effects from a single bar — there is no included subwoofer or rears, though a Bose Bass Module and Surround Speakers can be added wirelessly. The rear panel is deliberately minimal: one HDMI eARC port, an…
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Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar (2023)
Bose’s premium single-bar solution delivers Dolby Atmos through an HDMI eARC connection — but there is no HDMI input for passthrough, so all sources must connect directly to your TV. The rear panel features four 3.5mm jacks for Bose-specific accessories: a Bass port for a wired subwoofer connection, an ADAPTiQ port for the included room…
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Bose Soundbar 600 (2022)
This compact Dolby Atmos soundbar connects to your TV via HDMI eARC or optical — both cables are included in the box. When using eARC, it supports lossless Dolby TrueHD and full Dolby Atmos; optical connections are limited to Dolby Digital 5.1 and compressed Atmos via Dolby Digital Plus. There is no HDMI passthrough input,…
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Denon AVR-S770H (2023)
Denon’s mid-range 7.2-channel receiver sits in the popular sub-$700 sweet spot, with 75W per channel and just enough HDMI 2.1 bandwidth for next-gen consoles. Three of the six HDMI inputs are full 8K/40Gbps, while the remaining three are HDMI 2.0b at 4K@60Hz — and the single HDMI output supports 8K and eARC. There is no…
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Denon AVR-X1800H (2023)
Three of the six HDMI inputs deliver full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth at 40Gbps — enough for 8K@60Hz or 4K@120Hz gaming with VRR and ALLM on a PS5 or Xbox Series X. The remaining three handle standard 4K@60Hz sources at 18Gbps. A single HDMI output with eARC keeps the cable run to your TV clean while…
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Denon AVR-X2800H (2022)
Three of the six HDMI inputs on this 7.2-channel receiver are full HDMI 2.1 with 40Gbps bandwidth for 8K@60Hz and 4K@120Hz passthrough — enough for a next-gen console, a streaming box, and one more high-bandwidth source. The remaining three inputs handle 4K@60Hz sources just fine at 18Gbps. eARC on the main monitor output delivers lossless…
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Denon AVR-X3800H (2022)
Every one of the nine HDMI ports on this 9.4-channel receiver runs at full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth — all six inputs and all three outputs support 8K@60Hz and 4K@120Hz passthrough. That’s a standout feature in the mid-range segment where many competitors limit 8K to just two or three ports. Four independent subwoofer pre-outs allow precise…
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Denon AVR-X4800H (2023)
All seven HDMI inputs on this flagship 9.4-channel receiver are full HDMI 2.1, delivering 40Gbps bandwidth for 8K@60Hz and 4K@120Hz passthrough on every single port. That means no juggling which source goes into which input — everything gets full bandwidth. Four independent subwoofer pre-outs with both RCA and XLR connections give serious flexibility for multi-sub…
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Denon AVR-X6800H (2023)
Denon’s 11.4-channel flagship pushes 8K HDMI 2.1 across all seven inputs and two of its three outputs, with the third output dedicated to Zone 2 in 4K. The X6800H processes 13.4 channels internally, with eleven on board amplifiers and full 13-channel pre-outs for external amplification — plus four independent subwoofer pre-outs for optimised bass distribution.…
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Devialet Dione (2022)
The Devialet Dione is a one-piece 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos soundbar with 17 custom drivers and 950W of total power. A single HDMI 2.1 eARC port handles all connections to the TV and passes uncompressed Atmos from TrueHD sources. The optical TOSLINK socket covers legacy TVs without eARC, and the Gigabit Ethernet jack steadies streaming over…
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JBL Bar 1000 MK2 Soundbar System (2025)
JBL’s 2025 7.1.4 system pairs a soundbar with detachable battery-powered wireless surround speakers and a 10-inch wireless subwoofer. The connectivity panel is unusually well-stocked for a soundbar — three HDMI inputs alongside a dedicated HDMI eARC output to the TV, plus optical, USB-A media playback, and a Gigabit Ethernet jack. HDMI passthrough is rated at…
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JBL Bar 1300X (2023)
JBL’s flagship 11.1.4-channel system ships with detachable wireless rear surround speakers and a 10-inch subwoofer. Three HDMI 2.0b inputs accept source devices with 4K Dolby Vision passthrough — but at 18 Gbps bandwidth, there is no 4K 120Hz gaming passthrough. The eARC output delivers uncompressed Dolby Atmos to the soundbar from your TV’s apps. An…
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JBL Bar 300 MK2 Soundbar (2025)
JBL’s 2025 compact 5.0-channel all-in-one Dolby Atmos soundbar adds MultiBeam 3.0 and PureVoice 2.0 to the popular Bar 300 chassis. The rear panel has one HDMI input alongside an HDMI eARC output to the TV, plus an optical TOSLINK fallback and a USB-A port. HDMI passthrough is 4K with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision but does…
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Klipsch Cinema 1200 Soundbar (2021)
Klipsch’s first Dolby Atmos soundbar packages a 5.1.4 system with wireless surround speakers and a 12-inch wireless subwoofer. The bar’s rear panel is generous: two HDMI inputs alongside a dedicated HDMI eARC output, an optical TOSLINK input, a 3.5mm analog stereo input, and a wired Ethernet jack for IP control. HDMI passthrough is rated HDMI…
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LG S80QY (2022)
This 3.1.3-channel soundbar with a center up-firing speaker delivers Dolby Atmos and DTS:X through its HDMI eARC output. The single HDMI input supports 4K 60Hz passthrough with Dolby Vision, VRR, and ALLM — but tops out at HDMI 2.0 bandwidth, so there is no 4K 120Hz passthrough for gaming consoles. An optical input provides legacy…
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LG S95TR (2024)
LG’s flagship 9.1.5-channel soundbar system includes wireless rear speakers and a subwoofer for full room Dolby Atmos coverage. The single HDMI input operates at 18 Gbps bandwidth — enough for 4K 120Hz passthrough at reduced color depth (4:2:0 8-bit) but not full 4K 120Hz 4:4:4. The eARC output handles lossless Atmos and DTS:X audio from…
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Marantz Cinema 40 (2023)
Marantz’s 9.4-channel reference AVR pairs the brand’s signature warm musicality with a full complement of 8K HDMI 2.1 — seven inputs and three outputs, two of them simultaneous 8K Main feeds. Cinema 40 processes 11.4 channels with full pre-outs for every channel including four independent subwoofers, so building a hybrid amp-plus-power-amp rig is straightforward. Audyssey…
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Marantz Cinema 50 (2023)
All six HDMI inputs on this premium 9.4-channel receiver are full HDMI 2.1, matching its sibling the Denon X3800H with 40Gbps bandwidth on every port for 8K@60Hz and 4K@120Hz passthrough. Four independent subwoofer pre-outs support sophisticated multi-sub bass management — a feature typically reserved for separates. The receiver pairs dual optical and dual coaxial digital…
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Marantz Cinema 70S (2022)
This slimline 7.2-channel receiver squeezes six HDMI inputs into a chassis just 105mm tall — three of those inputs are full HDMI 2.1 with 8K@60Hz and 4K@120Hz passthrough at 40Gbps. The slim form factor makes it ideal for tight AV cabinets where a full-size receiver won’t fit. One optical and one coaxial digital input handle…
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NAD T 778 (2020)
NAD’s audiophile-leaning 9.2-channel surround receiver is built around BluOS — the family streaming platform shared with Bluesound — and aims at customers who care about sound quality first and Dolby Atmos checklist features second. Six HDMI 2.0b inputs (five rear, one front) and two HDMI outputs cover the screen side, while Dirac Live room correction…
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Onkyo TX-NR6100 (2022)
The Onkyo TX-NR6100 is a 7.2-channel THX-certified AV receiver built around six HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs. Only the first three HDMI inputs are true HDMI 2.1 with 8K60 and 4K120 support — the remaining three inputs are HDMI 2.0. Both HDMI outputs are HDMI 2.1. On the audio side it carries five stereo…
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Onkyo TX-NR7100 (2021)
This THX-certified 9.2-channel receiver offers seven HDMI inputs — three rear ports and both outputs run at full 40Gbps HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, while the remaining four inputs (including a front-panel port) cap at 24Gbps. Dirac Live room correction comes included out of the box, a feature most competitors charge extra for. A component video input…
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Onkyo TX-RZ50 (2021)
This flagship 9.2-channel THX-certified receiver packs seven HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz passthrough at up to 40 Gbps on the first three ports. Dirac Live room correction comes built in, a premium feature rarely included at this price. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X with full 11.2-channel pre-outs for external amplification. A phono…
