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Audioholics.com is a home theater and high-fidelity audio publication built around equipment reviews, measurement-based testing, AV news, and buying guides. It is most useful if you are researching AV receivers, loudspeakers, subwoofers, displays, or projectors and want test data and technical explanation rather than marketing copy. Its stated editorial position is that "rigorous testing and reviews" should guide equipment purchases "not marketing slogans."
What the site covers
The review sections are organized by product category:
| Category | Product types reviewed |
|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Bookshelf, surround, tower, subwoofers, sound bars, satellites, outdoor and in-wall, headphones |
| Electronics | Audio amplifiers, AV preamps and processors, AV receivers |
| Display/Sources | AV gadgets, Blu-ray and DVD players, home theater projectors, projector screens, HDTVs |
| AV accessories | Acoustical products, power conditioners, universal remotes, home theater furniture |
| Music & movies | DVD-A, SACD and CD music, Blu-ray movies |
Reviews are accompanied by previews, and the site also publishes AV news, editorials, press releases, and trade show coverage.
How the reviews are positioned
The distinguishing feature is measurement-driven evaluation. A representative example is the JTR Kallos 12Sub review, which reports CEA-2010 test results (99dB at 20Hz), distortion measurements, and driver excursion figures alongside subjective sound quality impressions. That combination—lab data plus listening notes—is the pattern to expect across subwoofer and speaker reviews.
Technical explainers run alongside reviews. One example is an amplifier damping factor guide that walks through output impedance, speaker control, frequency response, and load variance, and argues that a single damping factor number does not capture the full picture. These articles are useful when you want to understand why a spec matters before comparing products.
Beyond reviews: setup, research, and community
- Tech articles and AV research — audio/video cables, audio technologies, room acoustics, amplifier design, HDTV display formats, loudspeaker design, and a FAQ section.
- Home theater setup guides — subwoofer setup, home theater calibration, and connection help, plus DIY audio and wiring material.
- Buying guides — recommended systems, how-to-shop guidance, product awards, and gift guides.
- Forums — a community discussion area.
- E-books — including a free AV Gear Guide and paid setup/buying guide bundles.
- Paid consultation — a one-hour consultation with Gene is listed at $200.
Is it worth using?
Use Audioholics as a reference when a purchase decision hinges on measured performance or on understanding a technical specification. Its measurement data and technical articles are the strongest reason to visit. For quick consumer-style summaries or broad mainstream coverage, it is less suited. If you want to ask questions or compare notes with other enthusiasts, the forums and the setup guides fill that role.
One practical note: some resources are free (the AV Gear Guide e-book), while others involve payment (consultation, paid e-book bundles), so check each item rather than assuming everything on the site is open access.