MARANTZ recently unveiled its new line of AV receivers, known as the Cinema line.

Perhaps you have heard a lot of chatter about smart homes and have come away with the impression that it’s all very complicated. Actually, a smart home will simplify and enrich your life.

Yes, it’s that time of year again, and as an audio enthusiast you want high-fidelity sound to be a huge part of your holiday celebrations. In fact, your goal this year is to make your spacious home a showcase of modern sound technology. Delighted guests will come away with a fresh appreciation for the rich, vocal crooning of Bing Crosby in “White Christmas,” and the spirited melodies in Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker.”

Are you mulling over the idea of adding a home theater or a listening room to your home? There are many things to consider in the design of such a room, but acoustics must be at the top of the list in order to achieve the high-fidelity sound environment that you expect from your investment dollars. With this issue properly addressed, sound waves flowing through the space in the room deliver awesome audibility.