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Winter is slowly approaching, which brings weekends in and movie nights along with it. From a simple soundbar to a full home theater system, we have some stellar suggestions for the movie lover in your life. And if you don’t find anything here for that special someone on your list, take a look at our Gift Guide for even more ideas.

Though vinyl has become increasingly popular again, most people today get their music via streaming music services. Many of these, such as Tidal, Qobuz and Amazon Music, offer high-resolution streaming so you don’t have to compromise on sound quality. Manufacturers have begun to offer an increasingly wide array of components to help you enjoy digital music. Here are a few ideas for the digital music lovers to add to their holiday wishlist.

Each year, integrators from around the world are recognized for their superb installation and design skills at the CE Pro 2022 Home of the Year Awards. Learn how ListenUp won Best Whole-House Smart Home $150K - $1M for their work on this stunning, seven bedroom Avon, Colorado home.

An AV receiver is like a Swiss Army Knife, with just about every tool you could possibly need. With a plethora of inputs and outputs and preamplification responsibilities, it acts as the hub of your system.

The Focal Bathys are closed-back, hi-definition, premium noise-canceling Bluetooth headphones designed at Focal's headquarters in France. They feature a built-in USB-C DAC, Aluminum-Magnesium drivers, wireless calling, and seamless App integration from Focal featuring a headphone EQ, noise canceling options, and external LED controls. Rated with a 30 hour battery life, and a well-constructed travel case, Focal has added a high-quality Bluetooth endgame headphone to their premium Headphone lineup. The Bathys come with a USB-C cable for charging / DAC use and a 1/8 inch to 1/8 inch headphone jack for analogue sources.

If TV technology advancements are measured in steps then the Bravia XR A95K is a quantum leap. In fact, it very well may represent the biggest video performance advancement in years. The picture is best described as a “window into reality,” offering the most natural 4KTV color depiction imaginable. It’s so real, you’ll have to be careful not to damage the panel by accidentally reaching into it. 

We're partnering with Q Acoustics to give a lucky winner a pair of 3030i bookshelf speakers (valued at $499)!

Bookshelf, in-wall and on-wall speakers can all deliver great sound, but to achieve maximum performance for music and movies you need a pair of full-range floorstanding tower speakers in the front left and right positions of your system. Let’s take a look at our best selling floorstanding speakers.

EISA is a unique association of 60 special interest magazines and websites from 29 countries which is internationally known for its Expert Imaging and Sound Awards. Let’s take a look at some of our products that are recent recipients of these highly coveted accolades and what EISA has to say about them.

The secret to a great sounding system? The proper acoustic infrastructure can make a huge difference in the performance of a music or home theater system.

As a long-time member of the Boulder County community ListenUp is here to help families rebuild after the Marshall fire. We’re partnering with the Metro Denver Home Builders Association’s Marshall Fire Task Force along with many other local businesses to ensure everyone gets back into their homes.